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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 Staff•September 16, 2025

Foley Launches All-in-One Platform for Fleet Hiring, Onboarding, and DOT Compliance

The new software aims to help fleet managers cut delays, track compliance, and streamline driver management with automated tools and smart alerts.

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Sponsored•September 15, 2025

Beyond the Yellow Bus: Exploring Alternative Student Transportation

Not every student’s needs are met on a school bus, making alternative transportation a quickly growing segment of the industry. Hear from EverDriven CEO Mitch Bowling about what’s driving new trends. Sponsored by IC Bus.

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News•by News/Media Release•September 15, 2025

Transportant Grows in Oregon and Washington

Learn about Transportant's new Northwestern contracts with Estacada and South Kitsap school districts.

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Sponsored•by Amanda Huggett•September 15, 2025

Beyond the Yellow Bus: Exploring Alternative Student Transportation [Video]

Not every student’s needs are met easily on a yellow bus, and alternative transportation is a quickly growing segment of the industry. On this video, hear from EverDriven CEO Mitch Bowling about what’s driving new trends. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus — proudly manufacturing the Next Generation CE Series.

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News•by News/Media Release•September 12, 2025

IC Bus Awards 2025-2026 Scholarships

The school bus manufacturer’s annual scholarships go to family members of dealer employees. This year, 14 students will each receive $5,000 to support their education expenses.

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News•by Staff•September 11, 2025

2025 National Specs and Procedures Manual Now Available

The updated NSTSP book is now complete, the final result of the most recent National Congress on School Transportation, which set new best-practice standards for the industry.

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Kala Henkensiefken poses for a photo in the driver's seat of a school bus. Text reads: "From Driver to Mentor: Kala Henkensiefken."
Articles•by Elora Haynes•September 11, 2025

From Driver to Mentor: Kala Henkensiefken's Legacy in Special Education Transportation

For decades, Henkensiefken has been a cornerstone of special education transportation in Minnesota. As she prepares for retirement, her career reflects on the industry's evolution and her unwavering commitment to its advancement.

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News•by Staff•September 10, 2025

Micro Bird Celebrates U.S. Facility Grand Opening

With a $38M investment, the new Plattsburgh facility expands Micro Bird’s U.S. footprint, adding jobs and doubling bus production capacity.

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News•by News/Media Release•September 10, 2025

Pro-Vision Acquires Spartan Radar

The acquisition aims to pair video with radar to boost fleet safety and collision avoidance.

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Articles•by Elora Haynes•September 9, 2025

Beyond the Dash: Safety Tech Helping Drivers See It All

From AI-driven monitoring to 360-degree cameras, automated braking, and smarter mirrors, the latest school bus technology redefines how buses protect students — and empower drivers.

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