Now Online: School Bus Fleet's April/May 2025 Management Issue
From our Admin of the Year interview to the 2025 Trailblazers announcement, mechanic recruitment, driver retention, and creative routing, don't miss these articles.
Check out award winner profiles in the April 2025 issue of SBF.
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The latest issue of School Bus Fleet is now available, and it's our annual management edition!
In this issue, you'll find:
2025 Administrator of the Year: Kimberly Jones’ Servant Leadership: With major successes addressing the driver shortage and serving disadvantaged students, Kimberly Jones takes a holistic, student-centered approach to student transportation in the Windy City.
Meet the 2025 Trailblazers: Inspirational Leaders & Change Makers: Meet 12 inspiring up-and-coming leaders in student transportation from this year’s crop of SBF award winners.
How Creative Routing Can Keep You Prepared for the Unexpected: Here are some tips for keeping the bus rolling and building adaptability into routes to get students to school on time, no matter what the day brings.
Preparing the Future: Programs to Train the Next Generation of School Bus Mechanics: Need more help in the garage? One method of recruiting more techs in your shop is to look inside. Here’s how.
5 Questions: First Student on Driver Recruitment, Retention & Contracting: Join us for a conversation with First Student’s COO as we talk all things student transportation drivers, including how they attract and retain an engaged and skilled workforce, and the role of contractors in a changing industry. (Coming soon!)
Editor's Note: Lessons in Leadership... So Far
NSTA Advocacy in Action: NSTA Alarmed by NHTSA Illegal Passing Study Results
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What Happens to a School Bus After Retirement? First Student Has a New Answer
Through a new partnership with Advanced Remarketing Services, proceeds from retired vehicle sales will support Special Olympics and other community-focused organizations while advancing sustainability goals.
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School Bus Logistics Adds 3 Data Analysts, Expands Routing Capabilities
Three new data analysts and a BusRight certification bring an added layer of support to the routing services districts already use.
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Outsourcing Student Transportation Services Toolkit
Did you know nearly 40% of school districts utilize a private contractor to serve their transportation needs? Explore why more school leaders are turning to contracted transportation services, and how outsourcing can create meaningful value without sacrificing control. Discover the practical benefits of a transportation services platform that provides flexibility with coordination.
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EverDriven Debuts TripCentral as New District Transportation Portal
The new transportation management hub takes over the district portal to power trip planning, operations, visibility, and intelligence for school district transportation needs.
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Lessons Learned from 4 Decades in Transportation: 5 Questions with Craig Beaver
Sit down with longtime transportation leader Craig Beaver moments before he retires, as he reflects on his career leading up to his role at Beaverton School District in Oregon and the secrets to leading great teams.
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BusRight Honors Texas Driver With Inaugural Behind The Wheel Award
Selected from more than 300 nominations, Lawson Crook earned BusRight’s inaugural award for his dedication to students and safety.
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Craig Beaver’s Final Stop: Lessons from 43 Years in Transportation
After more than four decades in transportation, retiring Beaverton School District director Craig Beaver reflects on leadership, alternative fuels, AI, staffing, and what’s coming next. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.
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What 43 Years in Transportation Taught Craig Beaver About Leadership
After more than four decades in transportation, retiring Beaverton School District admin Craig Beaver reflects on leadership, alternative fuels, AI, staffing, and what’s coming next.
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ASTP's Tod Eskra Named an Entrepreneur of the Year
The award from Ernst & Young honors visionary leadership behind one of America's fastest-growing student transportation contracting companies.
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Drivers and Technicians: Help Benchmark Today's School Bus Manufacturers
If you've spent time behind the wheel or under the hood, we want to hear your perspective on the buses you know best.
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