Now Online: School Bus Fleet's October 2024 Digital Edition
The eighth issue of 2024 reveals results of our annual school district survey, talks about alt-fuel options for non-electrifiers, keys to a winning stop-arm camera program, and more.
Check out the latest school bus fleet news and features in our October issue.
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The latest issue of School Bus Fleet is now available, so kick back and start reading!
This month for SBF's "green issue," we explore the benefits of propane, talk to Durham School Services about electrifying a fleet, check in with school districts across the country for our annual survey, and more.
Stories in this issue include:
Rolling Toward Success: Meet the Top School Districts of 2024
Alt-Fuel for Non-Electrifiers: 3 Reasons to Consider Propane
Training for the Unexpected: Michigan’s Defensive Driving Certification
5 Questions: Guiding School Bus Fleets on the Path to Electrification
NSTA: Intense Focus on Curbing Illegal School Bus Passings Urgently Needed in Congress
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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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13 Industry Leaders Describe School Transportation in One Word
What word best describes the school bus industry today? We posed that question to over a dozen manufacturers, resulting in a revealing mix of perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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Tyler Technologies Adds New AI, Transactions Leadership Roles
Two company executives are promoted to newly created C-suite positions to accelerate the company's long-term growth in both artificial intelligence and payments.
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