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Newsby Amanda HuggettJanuary 14, 2022

EPA Provides Funding Updates at NASDPTS Conference

What opportunities exist for school bus rebates and grants from the EPA? Get the latest on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, American Rescue Plan, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Clean School Bus Program.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 13, 2022

School Bus Driver Fitness Remains Concern, Despite Lessons Learned

As a result of a fatal Iowa school bus crash, the NTSB made 10 safety recommendations to prevent a similar tragedy. One recommendation called for 44 states to implement a driver physical performance test.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattDecember 15, 2021

School Bus Sales Still Await Healthy Rebound

Data collected for the latest SBF Fact Book points to an overall decline in school bus sales. Will the COVID-19 pandemic, driver shortage, and supply chain issues relent enough to allow the industry to bounce back in the year ahead?

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School Bus Fleet BlogDecember 8, 2021

NAPT Hall of Famer and SBF Publisher Set to Retire

Frank Di Giacomo retires in January after decades working for Bobit and leading School Bus Fleet and Metro magazines.

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PodcastsDecember 6, 2021

ELDT is On the Way

Hear about the upcoming NASDPTS 2021 Conference schedule, HopSkipDrive's $2M community fund investment, and a new Texas star in this episode of The Route.

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Videosby Wes PlattDecember 6, 2021

ELDT is On the Way

Hear about the upcoming NASDPTS 2021 Conference schedule, HopSkipDrive's $2M community fund investment, and a new Texas star in this episode of The Route.

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Newsby Wes PlattDecember 3, 2021

Illegal Passing Survey, Automated Bus Camera System Study Among NHTSA Projects

Kristin Rosenthal, a specialist with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reviewed plans in the works for projects with members of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services during the second day of workshops at the virtual annual conference.

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Newsby Wes PlattDecember 2, 2021

Don't Count on ELDT Rule Delay in February

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration representatives reviewed the Entry Level Driver Training rule and the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse with attendees of the National Association of Student Directors of Pupil Transportation Services annual conference.

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Newsby Wes PlattDecember 1, 2021

Latest School Bus Loading and Unloading Survey Results Revealed

The annual report, in its 51st year, was unveiled during the first day of workshops held by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS).

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PodcastsNovember 17, 2021

CERTain Concerns, Fines for Training, and a Virtual Hooray

This episode of The Route discusses tax exemption for CERTS grants, how illegally passing buses will result paying for bus safety, and the now virtual NASDPTS.

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