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A close in view of a New England map with the W.C. Cressey subsidiary logo.
Managementby StaffJune 17, 2025

New England Transit Sales and W.C. Cressey & Son Merge

Two top Northeast school bus dealers merge to form New England Transit LLC, expanding service, reach, and customer support.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseJune 17, 2025

Former Transportation Director Joins Transfinder

Courtney Upell, a former district transportation administrator from Ohio, moves into a new role as account executive for the routing company she used in the Toledo suburbs.

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School officials cutting a red ribbon in front of electric school buses.
Alternative Fuelsby StaffJune 16, 2025

Walla Walla Drives Ahead With Washington’s Biggest Electric School Bus Fleet

The Washington district’s 18 new Thomas Built electric buses mark an EV milestone for the Evergreen State. The buses were funded by both state and federal grants. 

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Illinois District Debuts Charging Depot for 25 Electric School Buses

Together with North America Central School Bus and Highland Electric, East St. Louis School District 189 is building a new depot for 25 new electric buses and chargers from EPA funding.

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Attendees look at the engine of a bus at the 35th Annual Ohio School Bus Mechanics Association Workshop and Vendor Show.
Maintenanceby StaffJune 13, 2025

Ohio School Bus Mechanics Plan July Annual Gathering

The 36th annual workshop includes sessions hosted by major school bus manufacturers and informative training on foundation brakes, tire myths, vinyl repair, and more.

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Black and white aerial view of a bus lot.
Maintenanceby StaffJune 13, 2025

Catalytic Converter Theft Disrupts School Bus Service in Wisconsin

A late-night theft in a district in Waukesha sidelined buses and disrupted student transportation, highlighting a growing concern for school districts.

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Managementby Staff and News ReportsJune 12, 2025

Collaborative Student Transportation Announces New President

Sara Houle, previously COO of the alternative transportation provider, steps up as the company's new president.

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An orange graphic with the June 2025 SBF magazine cover and text reading "New Issue Alert!"
Managementby StaffJune 12, 2025

Now Online: School Bus Fleet's June/July 2025 Contractor Issue

From our Contractor of the Year interview to 2025 survey results on the state of contracting, natural disasters, alternative transportation, and electric buses, don't miss these articles.

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Managementby StaffJune 12, 2025

Sound Off: Reader Reactions to Industry Issues

What are readers saying about used buses, hiring drivers, special-needs, leadership, and their peers? Check out this feedback!

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Safetyby Staff and News ReportsJune 11, 2025

No Train, No Stop? FMCSA Considers Rule Change for School Buses

The federal agency's new proposed rulemaking would eliminate the requirement for school buses to come to a complete stop at railroad crossings if the warning device is not activated. The goal: to improve traffic flow and save costs.

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