The Link Between Emotional Intelligence and School Bus Safety
August 14, 2026
How can emotional intelligence help transportation pros navigate stress, manage change, and build stronger relationships? Listen to find out.
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September 15, 2026
What makes a great school bus driver trainer? It takes more than being a great driver.
Bret E. Brooks of Gray Ram Tactical chats with us to explain why the skills behind the wheel don’t always translate to effective instruction.
In this episode of The Route, Brooks explores common mistakes districts make when selecting trainers, the role adult learning principles play, and six common challenges affecting driver training programs across the country. He also discusses state training requirements, measuring program effectiveness, driver retention, and how transportation leaders can strengthen their training programs heading into the new school year.
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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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.