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Sept. 21-23, 2026 | Scottsdale, AZ

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Articles

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

Attendees gather across the ACT Expo opening reception and exhibit hall featuring major commercial vehicle and electrification brands.

Photo Galleries•by Amanda Huggett•May 12, 2026

EVs, AI & the Future of School Transportation: ACT Expo 2026 in Photos

ACT Expo 2026 showcased the latest innovations in electric school buses, fleet charging, AI, V2G technology, diagnostics, and clean transportation. Check out the highlights from Blue Bird, IC Bus, Thomas Built Buses, RIDE, Cummins, Geotab, and more.

School Bus Fleet graphic showing multiple school buses lined up in a parking lot with text highlighting AI for student safety in Kansas and Samsara’s new transportation technology launch.

News•by News/Media Release•May 12, 2026

Samsara Launches AI Ridership Tool as Kansas District Earns Recognition

A new Ridership Management solution debuts for school transportation. Meanwhile, the company honored Garden City Public Schools for safety and operational improvements using its tech.

A red, white, and blue graphic with pictures of Dawnett Wright and text reading "Honoring U.S. Veterans: Dawnett Wright's Story."

Articles•by Elora Haynes•May 11, 2026

She Left the Air Force, But Never Left the Idea of Service

Dawnett Wright found a second calling in student transportation, one rooted in flexibility, family, and service. See how that mission still drives her in this National Military Appreciation Month profile.

School transportation employees wearing high-visibility safety jackets pose in offices and near school buses as part of a driver safety recognition program.

News•by News/Media Release•May 7, 2026

Wrapped in Appreciation: Contractor Awards Custom Jackets for Commitment to Safety

Summit School Services recognized more than 5,500 drivers and monitors with safety awards after meeting accident- and injury-free performance standards over the past three years.

News•by News/Media Release•May 5, 2026

Leander ISD Saves $1M Through Route Optimization

Leander ISD identified more than $1 million in projected annual savings after using AlphaRoute to optimize bus routes without changing schedules or stops.

OSHA compliance training materials for school bus technicians and drivers, including manuals, USB drive, certificate, and laptop displaying course content.

News•by News/Media Release•May 5, 2026

The School Bus Safety Company Updates OSHA Compliance Course

The updated training course offers school bus operations a structured program covering 29 safety standards for technicians and drivers.

A red, white, and blue graphic with pictures of Thomas Gray and text reading "Honoring U.S. Veterans: Thomas Gray's Story."

Articles•by Elora Haynes•May 4, 2026

What Happens When Battle-Tested Leadership Meets Student Transportation?

See how Thomas Gray brings Marine Corps discipline and logistics expertise to Dayton Public Schools in this article celebrating National Military Appreciation Month.

Close-up of fuel pump nozzles at a gas station, representing rising diesel costs and fuel management challenges for school bus fleets.

News•by Staff and News Reports•May 1, 2026

Diesel Prices Spike: Tips to Cut Fuel Costs with Data and New Geotab Tools

With diesel prices up 46%, new Geotab analysis points to tools that help fleets reduce idling, detect fuel anomalies, and recover hidden fuel costs across operations.

School Bus Fleet leadership update graphic featuring Transit Technologies and headshots of Lisa Horkins, Nunu Dueman Yates, Michael Lei, Srithal Bellary, and Cristina Wheless.

News•by News/Media Release•April 30, 2026

Transit Technologies Announces New Executive Appointments

The Bytecurve and busHive parent company has multiple new faces on its executive team as the company focuses on AI platform growth.

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News•by News/Media Release•April 29, 2026

IC Bus Introduces ‘My International’ to Connect Fleet Vehicles, Data, and Service

Available on desktop or mobile, the digital ecosystem brings fleet monitoring, service management, vehicle insights, and dealer communication into a single interface.

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