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Maintenancefrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 25, 2026

Bendix Announces 2026 Brake Training Sessions

Bendix’s 2026 training program will bring in-person and virtual brake system courses to technicians across the country, focusing on air brake fundamentals and advanced safety technologies.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 25, 2026

International Names 2025 Dealers of the Year

Midwest Transit Equipment was crowned the 2025 IC Bus Dealer of the Year at International's annual meeting.

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Managementby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 25, 2026

Krise Transportation Names New President

Jason Dobry joins the Pennsylvania-based student transportation contractor to help guide its growth and evolution.

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Safetyfrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 25, 2026

EverDriven Launches New Council to Standardize Safety Across 36 States

EverDriven has launched a new safety council aimed at standardizing and strengthening student transportation practices across all states it operates in.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 24, 2026

School Bus Laws to Watch: Driver Penalties, Funding Fights & New Safety Initiatives

From New York driver penalty changes to stop-arm camera programs, reliable special education transportation, and a Kentucky budget shortfall, here’s the latest in school bus legislation across the U.S.

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Alternative Fuelsby Elora HaynesFebruary 23, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Funding Boosts & Charging Innovations

Check out some of the latest moves where alternative fuels and school buses intersect, including electric bus and charging deployments, new funding opportunities, and a new management system.

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Safetyfrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 23, 2026

Thomas Built Buses Awards “If You Pass” Safety Campaign Funds to Ga. District

The OEM's three-week campaign during National School Bus Safety Week has awarded nearly $6,000 to Bryan County Schools to support increasing student safety around the bus.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 19, 2026

Remembering Michael A. Roberts

The long-time leader of the Ohio-based American Bus and Accessories business has died, with Roberts’ daughter and son-in-law taking over the business.

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Alternative Fuelsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 18, 2026

EPA Officially Rolls Back Federal GHG Standards

The federal administration called its 2009 Endangerment Finding rescission "the single largest deregulatory action in U.S. history." It eliminates greenhouse gas emission standards for all vehicles and engines for model years 2012 to 2027 and beyond.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 16, 2026

Calling All Contractors: 2026 Operations Survey Open

School bus contractors and alternative transportation providers, your insights are crucial; please help us report on the state of contracting in this survey. Answers close March 31.

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