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Articlesby Amanda HuggettApril 21, 2025

The State of School Bus Contracting [2025 Survey Results]

Who are the largest contractors in North America? What fuels make up their fleet, what is the average pay, and contractors’ plans and top challenges? Find out in this annual report.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettApril 9, 2025

5 Questions: First Student on Driver Recruitment, Retention & Contracting

Join us for a conversation with First Student’s COO as we talk all things student transportation drivers, including how they attract and retain an engaged and skilled workforce, and the role of contractors in a changing industry.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 7, 2025

Bart Marksohn Retires from WE Transport

A New York-based Contractor of the Year winner and NSTA Hall of Famer moves on from the family-owned business.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 28, 2025

Durham School Services Expands in Illinois

The school bus contractor brings its services to Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 for a three-year agreement serving 108 SPED routes.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 26, 2025

Zum Chosen at Districts in California, Nebraska

Starting in the 2025-26school year, Zum will bring school bus service with real-time tracking to Palm Springs Unified (CA) and propane buses to Millard Public Schools (NE).

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Minnesota Helps School Bus Drivers Feel the Love
Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettFebruary 21, 2025

Minnesota’s Way of Helping School Bus Drivers Feel the Love

This northern Midwest state’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is more than a celebration — it’s a showcase of community, gratitude, and warmth. Here’s a peek at the history and how one family-run bus company keeps the good vibes flowing all year long.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2025

Share Your Insight: 2025 Contractor Operations Survey Open

Calling all school bus and transportation contractors! Your insights are crucial; please help us report on the state of contracting in this survey. Answers close March 28.

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Photo Galleriesby Amanda HuggettFebruary 20, 2025

Inside One MN Contractor’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Day [PHOTOS]

Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Lake Country Transportation celebrated Minnesota's 2025 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day with heartfelt stories, smiling faces, and a peek inside their bustling bus garage.

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Blackstone Valley Prep ribbon cutting
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 29, 2025

Rhode Island School Celebrates New Electric Buses

Blackstone Valley Prep officially unveiled 24 electric buses operating in its fleet since mid-December.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 3, 2024

New CEO Announced at Illinois Contractor

North America Central School Bus's president and CEO, Steve Hemmerlein, retires after three decades in student transportation. Jason Walker steps into the role.

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