PHOTOS: Highlights from the NSTA 2016 Meeting

NSTA President Todd Monteferrario of First Student is seen here leading a membership meeting.

Andrew Tarman (seen here) and Justin Grygiel of National Express LLC gave a presentation on trends in contracting.

During a dinner event at the Richard Petty Museum, the NASCAR legend himself made an appearance. Petty (right) is seen here with Doug Campbell of Safe Fleet.

The NSTA 2016 meeting was held at the Grandover Resort and Conference Center in Greensboro.

Cari Long, the new manager of the American School Bus Council, gave NSTA attendees an update on the organization’s initiatives. Barry Sudduth of NAPT and Leon Langley of NASDPTS also shared the latest developments from their associations.

Jim Folkes of Krapf Bus Companies was inducted into NSTA’s Hall of Fame.

One of the sessions at the 2016 National School Transportation Association (NSTA) meeting covered safety technologies around the school bus. John Elliott Jr. of National Express LLC led the discussion.

Officials from school bus OEMs Blue Bird, Collins, IC Bus, and Thomas Built Buses briefed NSTA attendees on the latest technologies and alternative-fuel systems for their buses.

Barry Stock of Landmark Student Transportation led a discussion on Uber and other ride-sharing services.

Greensboro lived up to its name with its vast green surroundings.

Event sponsors showcased their products and services during networking breaks.

During the NSTA awards banquet, a fundraiser was held for Special Olympics North Carolina. Bob Pape of Dell Transportation led attendees in a game of heads or tails.

Contestants guess whether the next coin flip will be heads or tails.

Gary Catapano of First Student won the NSTA Distinguished Service Award.

Ron Kinney of QET Management Services won NSTA's Meritorious Service Award.

Robert Hach (left) of Sunrise Transportation was named School Bus Fleet’s Contractor of the Year. SBF’s Frank Di Giacomo presented the award.