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October 14, 2026
Sam Freshner, dean of transportation at North Clackamas Schools, joins us live from SBFX 2026 to share how a pilot program is changing the way his district handles school bus discipline, supports drivers, and builds relationships with students and school administrators. Hear lessons learned, strategies for addressing the root causes of behavior, and ideas other districts can put into practice.
The Route is a monthly video and podcast series hosted by School Bus Fleet and sponsored by IC Bus, proudly offering vehicles and solutions that are ahead of their class.
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The Route podcast from SCHOOL BUS FLEET covers news and issues related to pupil transportation through expert interviews, covering topics such as new technology, safety, driver staffing, and industry trends.
October 14, 2026
After implementing a dean of students program in Oregon, North Clackamas is seeing positive improvements on the bus. Here’s how it worked.
September 15, 2026
Ready to boost up your school bus instructor training? Here’s how to pick the right talent and improve recruitment, retention, and safety.
August 14, 2026
How can emotional intelligence help transportation pros navigate stress, manage change, and build stronger relationships? Listen to find out.
July 15, 2026
Hear from NSTA's executive director as we discuss student transportation's role in American history, federal regulation, driver recruitment, illegal passing, AI, and what might be next, in this Route interview.
June 15, 2026
After more than four decades in transportation, retiring Beaverton School District admin Craig Beaver reflects on leadership, alternative fuels, AI, staffing, and what’s coming next.
May 15, 2026
Keith Corso and the BusRight team make it a goal to exceed expectations, always. Hear the secret sauce behind this 2026 Trailblazer in his own words in this podcast.
April 17, 2026
North Clackamas Schools' Kathy Calkins shares how positivity, relationships, and hands-on leadership transforms teams in this episode of The Route.
March 19, 2026
Stop bidding everything and try a simpler way. Here's how cooperative purchasing can streamline purchases while maintaining compliance. Sourcewell breaks down the process in this episode of The Route, sponsored by IC Bus.
February 11, 2026
Brianna Pauwee, product application specialist at AMF Bruns of America and a wheelchair user shares practical securement and training insights, plus why she launched the “Beyond Mobility” podcast. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.
January 15, 2026
It’s a celebration and a blast from the past in this special anniversary episode of The Route. Take a walk through major industry moments, milestones, and the people who shaped it with some faces you haven’t seen in a while! The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.
