Get Informed: How to Find Funding for Alt-Fuel School Buses
School Bus Fleet ConneX Returns This Year
After a hiatus triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, School Bus Fleet looks forward to new opportunities to learn, network, and find solutions to student transportation challenges at SBFX.

School Bus Fleet ConneX (SBFX) returns to Scottsdale, Ariz., Sept. 20-22.
File photo.
School Bus Fleet ConneX (SBFX) returns Sept. 20-22 in Scottsdale, Arizona. This event is designed to foster collaboration among individuals involved in student transportation, including transportation directors, school business officials, and school bus industry suppliers.
One of the main goals of SBFX is to exchange ideas and find solutions to current and future challenges in the student transportation industry. Participants can apply to attend the event for free and receive custom, personalized agendas that include:
Educational sessions curated by the School Bus Fleet team.
One-on-one consultations with industry suppliers.
Insights and advice from industry leaders.
Dynamic presentations.
Memorable social functions.

Image: SBF
The event provides accepted applicants with round-trip airfare, local airport transfers to and from the airport, all scheduled meals and receptions.
SBFX is a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, find solutions to current and future challenges in the field, and gain knowledge within the student transportation industry.
More Management
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.
Read More →
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.
Read More →
Pro-Vision Acquires Convoy Technologies
The deal aims to broaden customer relationships and adds specialized vehicle video capabilities for commercial fleets.
Read More →
Durham School Services Maintenance Teams Earn Missouri Fleet Excellence Awards
Eight of the contractor’s school bus fleets achieved a distinction few maintenance teams earn during the state’s rigorous annual inspection program.
Read More →How Incentives, AI, and Energy Markets Are Reshaping School Transportation
Sit down with Joe Annotti of TRC Companies to talk district grant funding, utility challenges, AI, and why school buses are evolving from transportation assets into energy assets.
Read More →
Inside the Contracting Shift: What School Transportation Operators Are Seeing Now
School transportation contractors weigh in on recent trends, costs, driver shortages, and the rise of multimodal student transportation.
Read More →The No-Idling School Bus AC System
Take a peek at ExoAir Systems’ battery-powered cooling solution designed to run for up to 10 hours without the engine on, reducing fuel use and improving comfort for drivers and students.
Read More →Geotab on Three Major Trends in School Transportation
School bus fleets are becoming more proactive than ever. From AI driver alerts to vehicle-to-grid opportunities, Geotab outlines the biggest technology trends transforming school bus operations.
Read More →
Gatekeeper Lands Major School Bus Deals as Revenue Surges
The video solutions provider announces contracts with Atlanta Public Schools and other fleet operators as it records quarterly revenue growth and expanding subscription business.
Read More →
Building Leaders Who Last: Creating a Successful Mentorship Program in Student Transportation
Discover five strategies for building an effective mentorship program to strengthen leadership development and support staff retention.
Read More →



