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SEARCHThe top 2025 reads covered legislation, behavior tips, mechanic training, accountability, and leadership. Here’s what headlines rose to the top!
From legislative proposals to tips on behavior management, training younger school bus mechanics, the impact of accountability on driver retention, and spotlights on inspirational leaders in pupil transportation, thanks for reading these stories the most!
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That's right, it's our annual best of the web. Welcome back! It feels like everyone has their own "wrapped" now, even YouTube and Amazon (still nodding to you, Spotify), but we're not just joining the ranks this time.
Every year, we take a look at our Google Analytics and compile a list of the posts that you, SBFreaders, read more than anything else this year.
What rises to the top often says a lot about the challenges, trends, and conversations defining the industry. So, let's review the biggest stories of 2025!
Meet our inaugural Driver Hero, who has become attuned to the needs of students, stepping in to support Dean Transportation and the Lansing School District in ways that go far beyond her role.
Discover North America’s largest contractors, their fleet fuel makeup, average pay, plans, and top challenges in this annual report.
Learn more about the 2025 School Bus Fleet Administrator of the Year, who takes a holistic, student-centered approach to student transportation in the Windy City.
See how school districts are tackling the mechanic shortage with work-based learning programs and internships.
Follow these tips for handling conflict with parents amid emotionally charged situations on the school bus.
Here’s what you need to know about child development to better understand the riders on your bus.
Learn about five standout women shaping pupil transportation, each with a unique story and message for the industry’s future.
Join us for a conversation with First Student’s COO as we talk all things student transportation drivers.
Electric buses may resemble their diesel counterparts, but their maintenance is a different story.
Driver disengagement and lack of accountability fuel vacancies — here are eight ways to strengthen accountability across your team.
A new federal proposal would end the requirement for school buses to stop at inactive railroad crossings, aiming to improve traffic flow and reduce costs.
The first U.S. bus driver killed by a student, Joyce Gregory, is remembered as her shooter’s conviction is overturned and the record wiped.
Newly imposed U.S. tariffs on neighboring countries raised concerns that school buses and supplies could soon become more expensive.
Earlier this year, districts were unable to access Clean School Bus and Heavy-Duty Vehicle funds despite the federal funding pause being lifted.
A 5-year-old boy attending Granbury ISD was struck by the front of the bus while trying to load.
The newest gasoline-powered B6.7 Octane engine is fuel-efficient and EPA-certified for 2027, and the B7.2 offers an additional diesel option.
All brands under National Express' portfolio were included in the agreement, including Durham School Services, Petermann Bus, and Stock Transportation.
The final investigative report found that texting behind the wheel led to a fatal school bus crash in 2023.
BusPatrol and other recent video footage show too many close calls from illegal school bus passings.
The contractor's expanded footprint adds more than 1,000 employees and almost 900 vehicles to its national fleet.
Winning images in the 21st edition of School Bus Fleet’s Photo Contest were selected by SBF staff from dozens of entries.
Special-needs transportation is evolving to better support individuals with autism, mental health needs, and social development.
A national survey reveals the reasons for illegal school bus passing, sparking renewed efforts for a public awareness campaign.
Driver shortages, EVs, safety, and budget pressures were forecasted to test the industry in 2025.
What do you want to see from us in 2026? What topics matter to you? Please don't hesitate to send in your hot takes, news tips, feedback, and suggestions. Email SBF Executive Editor Amanda Huggett at amanda.huggett@bobit.com to connect.
From the bottom of our yellow hearts, thank you for reading!
Stop bidding everything and try a simpler way. Here's how cooperative purchasing can streamline purchases while maintaining compliance. Sourcewell breaks down the process in this episode of The Route, sponsored by IC Bus.
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The alternative transportation company expands its services to traditional yellow buses with the launch of a new division focused on helping school districts optimize their routes.
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Roberts, 35, serves as the lead IT application engineer for vehicle electrification at First Student, where he helps shape scalable, real-world EV infrastructure to support student transportation.
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Swazer, 29, serves as director of transportation at Puyallup School District, where he champions student wellbeing and inspires the next generation of industry leaders.
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Dubas, 38, serves as sales manager and safety advocate at IMMI, where she advances school bus occupant protection through industry education, OEM collaboration, and proactive safety policy efforts.
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Kramlick, 30, runs operations for TransPar in Hawaii, where he also showed dedication while helping Maui recover from the recent wildfires.
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Moore, 32, grew up around the school bus, leading him to the classroom and eventually inspiring high-performing teams while bringing operations in house (twice).
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Baran, 38, serves as transportation supervisor at Odyssey Charter School in Delaware, where he leads daily operations with a focus on safety and professional growth.
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Maybee, 36, leads transportation operations for Denver Public Schools, where he is advancing equity, efficiency, and cross-department collaboration to improve student access.
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Higgins, 38, serves as director of industry engagement at TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking), where she equips school transportation professionals with the tools to recognize and report human trafficking.
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