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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•by News/Media Release•November 4, 2025

Blue Bird and Central States Bus Sales Welcome New Dealership in Alabama

The new Sales, Parts, and Service Center for school buses created 20 new jobs in the local community.

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News•by News/Media Release•November 4, 2025

EverDriven Reports 94% Surge in New Business

Broad national adoption in new markets, new regulations for safety, and charter school growth highlight how alternative student transportation solutions are expanding.

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A graphic with an image of Jim and Linda Erickson with text reading "All in the Family: Jim and Linda Erickson."
Articles•by Elora Haynes•November 3, 2025

All in the Family: Together on the Road with Jim and Linda Erickson

In Bemidji, Minnesota, husband-and-wife team Jim and Linda Erickson bring decades of compassion, and a touch of family teamwork, to student transportation.

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News•by News/Media Release•October 28, 2025

CALSTART Names New CEO

Michael Berube succeeds John Boesel and starts the position Nov. 13, 2025.

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Articles•by Amanda Huggett•October 27, 2025

The Largest School Bus Fleets in America: 2025 Rankings

Which public K-12 school districts are the largest in the nation by bus fleet size? Spoiler: Georgia's Gwinnett County topped the list for the fifth year in a row.

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Students boarding a yellow school bus with text overlay: 2025 School District Survey Results
Articles•Cover Story•by Amanda Huggett•October 27, 2025

Cleaner Fuels, Higher Wages, and More Tech: 2025 School District Survey

Pupil transportation is an industry in transition — with alt-fuel adoption growing, strong tech integration, (slightly) less short staffing, and renewed focus on safety. More in SBF's latest annual K-12 public school district survey.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•October 23, 2025

Remembering Blake Krapf, 2010 SBF Contractor of the Year

Krapf School Bus's longtime CEO is remembered for his business acumen, industry advocacy, and commitment to his family.

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A red and orange graphic with text reading "Driving Made Safer: AI Cameras as a Bus Driver’s Co-Pilot."
Articles•by Elora Haynes•October 21, 2025

Driving Made Safer: AI Cameras as a Bus Driver’s Co-Pilot

See how AI-powered driver assistance technology works as a partner on the road, offering timely alerts and coaching to keep students and drivers safe.

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News•by Staff•October 20, 2025

JVCKENWOOD Acquires Broadband Push-to-Talk Provider ESChat

The company's planned acquisition of ESChat accelerates its growth in broadband Push-to-Talk technology, expanding connectivity for first responders and school transportation fleets.

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An orange and red graphic with white text reading "USDOT Emergency Order, Non-Domiciled CDLs."
News•by Elora Haynes•October 15, 2025

USDOT Emergency Order Reshapes State Licensing for Non-Domiciled Drivers

New non-domiciled CDL restrictions increase liability risks and prompt school transportation leaders to audit drivers and tighten compliance.

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