The latest issue of School Bus Fleet is now available, and it's our annual maintenance edition! Designed to deliver topics and trends to keep you informed, these articles were chosen based on real industry feedback into the pain points and areas of opportunity, voiced by you!

In March's issue, you'll find:

• Parts, Pay, and Propane: What’s Changing in School Bus Maintenance: This school year, parts availability remains a top challenge, propane makes gains, buses get younger, software usage grows, tech pay increases, and the driver shortage lessens. Survey sponsor: Dayton Parts.

• New Maintenance Products for the Shop and the Bus: A new lift, maintenance and tracking software, metal lubricant, warranty tracking, and tire and oil solutions, are just some of the latest products geared toward to the school bus shop.

• Electric Buses in the Shop: How to be Prepared for EV Maintenance: While electric buses may look the same as traditional buses, there are several considerations when it's time to look under the hood. From safety to getting under the bus, here are some differences to be aware of when setting up for EV maintenance. 

• 5 Questions: T.J. Reed on Thomas Built Buses Strategy, Innovation, and Future: New leadership, continued commitment. Thomas Built Buses’ new CEO talks with SBF about industry trends, product architecture, and what’s next for the yellow bus. 

• Editor's Note: Minnesota’s Way of Helping School Bus Drivers Feel the Love

• NSTA Advocacy in Action: Capitol Hill Bus-In Planned Amid Trump’s “Change Election"

• News

• Snapshots