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Find strategies for running an effective school transportation operation, from leadership and workforce challenges to routing, budgeting, procurement, and fleet planning. This channel also covers the people and business developments shaping the industry.

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News•September 8, 2020

FMCSA Proposes New Under-21 Commercial Driver Pilot Program

The Federal Register notice requests comments on a new pilot program that would allow younger drivers to operate in interstate commerce.

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Photo Galleries•by Nicole Schlosser•September 8, 2020

PHOTOS: Pupil Transportation in Pictures - Spring/Summer

Pupil transporters captured these very unusual spring and summer seasons, sharing images of meal delivery wearing masks, adapting to social distancing, and sending shout-outs and saying goodbye at the end of the school year to students.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•September 8, 2020

U.S. Senator Visits DATTCO, Urges Support of CERTS Act

Sen. Richard Blumenthal holds a press conference at the transportation company, calling to pass legislation to provide financial relief for bus and motorcoach companies hit hard by COVID-19.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•September 2, 2020

Georgia District Receives 2 New School Buses, Adds Antimicrobial Treatment

Harris County School District treated the new 2021 Blue Bird conventional buses, along with the rest of those in its fleet, with a three-year antimicrobial surface protectant.

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Articles•by Nicole Schlosser•September 2, 2020

5 Questions: Marc Raposo on Leading Remotely, Driver Concerns

The president of the New Hampshire School Transportation Association talks about leading via Zoom, concerns about drivers feeling comfortable getting behind the wheel again, and his pride in an association in which competing businesses team up for safe student transportation.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•September 1, 2020

Pupil Transporters See Successful School Start

School bus companies in Iowa and Texas implement safety and sanitization protocols with few challenges despite the pandemic. Employee adaptability and teamwork have helped.

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Articles•August 27, 2020

5 Keys to Ease Succession Planning

Developing a long-term plan, creating a pipeline of staff who are prepared to move into more responsible positions, and mentoring top candidates are crucial to ensuring success.

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Articles•by Karen Main•August 26, 2020

4 Tips for Leading Through Tough Times

During the challenges brought about by the pandemic, leaders should remember to keep their role in perspective, focus on a positive outlook of the future and their team’s strengths, and give themselves a break.

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•by Karen Main•August 26, 2020

4 Tips for Leading Through Tough Times

During the challenges brought about by the pandemic, leaders should remember to keep their role in perspective, focus on a positive outlook of the future and their team’s strengths, and give themselves a break.

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News•August 24, 2020

FMCSA Awards Nearly $80 Million to Improve Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety

The awards represent the highest ever funding level for these critical safety grants.

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