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Articlesby Amanda HuggettOctober 17, 2025

8 Tips for Threat Preparedness Aboard the School Bus

Do your drivers know how to handle armed threats on their school bus? Let’s talk about emergency preparedness and response, including active shooter situations, and a grant that can bring this training to your district.

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Newsby Elora HaynesOctober 15, 2025

USDOT Emergency Order Reshapes State Licensing for Non-Domiciled Drivers

New non-domiciled CDL restrictions increase liability risks and prompt school transportation leaders to audit drivers and tighten compliance.

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettOctober 15, 2025

When Seconds Save Lives: Active Threat Response & The School Bus [Video]

Bus drivers need to be first responders on wheels. Find out how active threat training equips them to protect students when it matters most. On this episode of The Route, we talk to S.T.A.R.T. CEO Jim Levine about emergency preparedness and response. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus — proudly manufacturing the Next Generation CE Series.

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Articlesby StaffMay 7, 2025

What To Do When Natural Disaster Strikes: Tips & Stories from School Transportation Teams

Mother Nature has her own plans, and transportation teams must be ready to fight back against whatever disaster she has in store. Review best practices for emergency preparedness and learn what others advise from recent experience.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 26, 2025

Minnesota Students Praised After Bus Driver Suffers Medical Emergency

Thirty students were stranded near Brainerd, Minn., when a driver went off route. One used the radio to call for help.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 14, 2025

Bus Driver Pat King Recognized for Life-Saving CPR Response

Here's some feel-good news: A Durham School Services driver was given the Frontline Hero Award for saving the life of her bus monitor during a medical emergency. Here's what happened.

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Articlesby Wes PlattJanuary 22, 2024

Effective Evacuation Plans for Special-Needs Students

Discover essential strategies for evacuating special-needs students from school buses. This comprehensive approach includes customized evacuation plans, effective staff training, regular emergency drills, and community engagement to enhance student safety.

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Newsby Wes PlattNovember 3, 2023

Seeking Input: School Transportation Weather Emergency Preparedness

Participate in this quick survey by Nov. 10 to share your insights about how prepared your school district is to deal with dangerous winter weather events.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 20, 2023

FCC Allows E-Rate Funding to be Used for School Bus Wi-Fi

School districts can use funding from the E-Rate program beginning in 2024, as the Emergency Connectivity Fund sunsets.

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Articlesby Wes PlattOctober 11, 2023

3 ChatGPT Prompts for Optimizing Winter Weather Preparedness

Empower your school transportation team with expertly crafted prompts, guiding you through comprehensive winter weather planning, vehicle maintenance, and emergency response strategies.

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