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The Back-to-School Checklist Every Director Should Complete Before the First Bell

Help your transportation team start the school year strong with these tips for contingency planning, communication, fleet visibility, technology, and trip management.

News

These 8 School Transportation Companies Made the 2026 Inc. 5000 List

Students with backpacks exit school buses and walk toward a school building as transportation staff assist with afternoon drop-off.

News

How a New York District Cut Nearly $1M in Transportation Costs While Expanding Bus Access

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Budgets Down, Enrollment Shifting: What the Data Says Districts Should Watch

Group of Thomas Built Buses executives, employees, and award recipients pose onstage during an awards ceremony beneath a large Thomas Built Buses sign, with one woman holding a glass trophy at center stage.

News•by News/Media Release•May 27, 2026

Thomas Built Buses Names Carolina Thomas 2025 Dealer of the Year

The North Carolina-based Thomas dealership is recognized for the second time for its customer support, operational excellence, and industry commitment, as other top-performing dealers were celebrated.

News•by Staff and News Reports•May 27, 2026

96 Teamsters Locals Ratify Five-Year National Contract with First Student

The agreement covers more than 22,000 school bus workers nationwide, delivering stronger retirement benefits, expanded leave protections, and new safeguards for onboard bus surveillance technology.

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Articles•by Elora Haynes•May 25, 2026

How Does Military Logistics Experience Help Keep Students Moving Safely?

See how Army veteran Tracy Voigt went from coordinating construction and logistics in Afghanistan to leading school transportation operations in Minnesota in this National Military Appreciation Month profile.

News•by News/Media Release•May 24, 2026

New York School Bus Contractors Association Announces 50th Roadeo Winners

Winners, photos, and highlights from the 2026 NYSBCA School Bus Driver Safety Competition, where drivers across the Empire State showcased safety skills and precision behind the wheel.

Articles•Cover Story•by Elora Haynes•May 21, 2026

The Mindset That Keeps a Decades-Old Company Moving Forward: Aaron Sepkowski, 2026 Contractor of the Year

With nearly two decades at the helm of Pocono Transportation, Aaron Sepkowski has transformed a family-run operation into a modern, safety-focused contractor, while championing innovation, workforce development, and advocacy across Pennsylvania’s school transportation industry.

Image of the front of a school bus with text reading "2026 Industry Awards in School Transportation."

News•by Staff•May 20, 2026