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Managementby StaffJune 19, 2025

Minnesota Contractor Association Honors 2025 Award Winners

The Minnesota School Bus Operators Association recognized several of its members through three awards at its annual summer conference. Here's who went home with honors.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseJune 19, 2025

Forest River Updates Leadership Team

The bus and van manufacturer says the new appointments and added roles are aimed at enhancing operations, customer support, and company growth.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseJune 18, 2025

Alternative Student Transportation Association Launches

Some of the largest alternative student transportation providers in the country come together to launch a new association focused on education and advocacy for industry standards to support flexible, student-centered transportation options.

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Safetyby StaffJune 18, 2025

Transfinder Grows in Southeast and Midwest

Transfinder earned new contracts with Hoover City Schools in Alabama and Ewing Marion Kauffman School in Missouri.

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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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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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