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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettOctober 7, 2025

40 Things I Learned in My First Year as SBF Editor

Twelve months, almost 100 interviews and articles later, and countless lessons learned. Here are 40 key takeaways SBF’s editor learned about school buses, safety, and the people who keep students moving.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettSeptember 24, 2025

Honoring Everyday Heroes Behind the Wheel

Before launching SBF's new Driver Hero Award, we knew that school bus drivers deserved more praise and recognition for the jobs they do every day. Little did we know how deeply the nominees' stories would touch our hearts.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettAugust 5, 2025

The Power of Industry Associations

School bus pros: Don’t overlook your association benefits. See how national, state, and local groups help advocate, connect, and equip you to succeed. Plus, why they’re essential to doing business today.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettMay 22, 2025

Helping Others through Natural Disaster

School buses are used for more than student transportation. In the face of natural disaster, they can represent hope and recovery. In this blog, SBF’s editor recalls living through Midwestern events and shares the story behind our special guide to help others weather the storm.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettMarch 27, 2025

Lessons Learned in Leadership… So Far

What makes a great leader? Here are a few of the takeaways I’ve learned so far, with some inspiration from SBF’s 2025 award winners.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettJanuary 22, 2025

What’s Behind the Rise in Special Needs Transportation?

Autism, mental health, and social development: Special-needs transportation is changing. Here’s why — and what it means for pupil transporters.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2025

Meet the 2025-26 SBF Editorial Advisory Board

Nine leaders in pupil transportation have gathered to help support School Bus Fleet's editorial mission of informing and inspiring industry professionals. Check out the names behind the brand here — and what they’ll be doing.

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What Does 2025 Hold for Pupil Transportation?
Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettJanuary 2, 2025

What’s Next for School Transportation? Challenges and Opportunities in 2025

Driver shortages, EVs, safety, and budget concerns will be among 2025’s biggest hurdles: Real talk ahead on one OEM in dire straits, what to do about illegal passings, and what SBF asks of you as we move forward in the new year.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonOctober 22, 2018

16 Things I’ve Learned About School Buses in 16 Years

Former SBF Executive Editor Thomas McMahon bids a fond farewell to the school transportation industry after 16 years.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonFebruary 12, 2018

How My Son Got Back on the Bus

If all went well, this would be his first time taking the bus home from school since nearly three years ago, when he stopped riding after enduring various issues on board.

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