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School Bus Fleet, Refreshed: New Website, New Look, Same Commitment
A cleaner layout, improved organization, and a better reading experience are here. Explore what’s new on schoolbusfleet.com!

School transportation moves fast. Your news source should, too. The updated School Bus Fleet website makes it easier to read, search, and stay on top of the stories shaping the industry.
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- The School Bus Fleet website has been redesigned with a cleaner layout for improved user experience.
- The new website features enhanced organization to facilitate easier navigation for its users.
- Visitors to schoolbusfleet.com can now enjoy a better reading experience with the latest updates.
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Things look a little different around here? We’re glad you noticed!
Effective today, schoolbusfleet.com has a new look.
What Are the Key Features of the New Website?
- A fresh, responsive design that modernizes our previous classic format with faster loading times.
- A streamlined reading experience and website navigation. It’s now easier to scan posts, with estimated read time, article overviews, and FAQ sections — and find what you’re looking for quicker.
- Monthly digital cover stories that dig deep into topics you care about.
- The SBF Forums and all prior logins are still active.
- A future-ready platform to support expanded features and content offerings.
How Else We’re Evolving With You
You may have also noticed a new look in our print magazine. Starting with the January 2026 issue, we’ve introduced a refreshed look with modernized fonts, brighter colors, and intentional design.
This year marks School Bus Fleet’s 70th anniversary. Founded in 1956, we’re the premier and premiere trade magazine dedicated to the school transportation industry. But these days, we’re much more than a magazine. We’re a full-fledged media brand, with content delivered through print, digital, video, and audio mediums.
We’re also starting off 2026 with an exciting new initiative on behalf of our parent company, Bobit Business Media. Last week, we launched B2X Rewards, a new incentive program that rewards school transportation professionals for engaging with industry content and suppliers they’re already reading. Head to TheFleetSource.com to book meetings with industry suppliers and earn points that can be redeemed for conference rewards, including attendee tickets, flights, hotel stays, and more.
“We’ve been with you every step of the way for 70 years and counting,” said Amanda Huggett, executive editor of School Bus Fleet. “We can’t wait to continue covering the amazing work you, our readers, do every day that enhances the safety of our nation’s schoolchildren and transportation teams. Thanks for trusting us with this task.”
Got feedback? Tell us what you like (or don’t) about our new look! Or, reach out with a question, comment, or suggestion. We’re nothing without you, and this space should reflect the proven people and dedication of student transportation operations across North America.
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The School Bus Fleet website has been updated with a cleaner layout, improved organization, and a better reading experience.
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