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How a Texas District Built an Award-Winning Safety Culture

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November 13, 2026

What does it take to build a safer school transportation operation? Jennifer Gardella, director at Rockwall Independent School District, sits down with School Bus Fleet to share the strategies behind the district’s recognition in the National Safety Council’s 2026 Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Awards.

She discusses how Rockwall used hands-on training, behind-the-wheel coaching, new transportation positions, employee feedback, and technology to strengthen safety, and explains why building relationships with drivers and monitors has become a key part of their culture.

About The Route

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.

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70 Years, 100 Episodes: The Stories Behind Decades of School Busing

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.