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NewsJune 28, 2021

Nominate an Outstanding School Bus Contractor

Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2021 Contractor of the Year award.

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ArticlesJune 23, 2021

How Transportation Operations Can Apply for CERTS Act Grants

Guidelines have been released, the online application portal is open, and the deadline to apply is July 19. Here’s what to know about eligibility and what to include with your application.

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ArticlesJune 16, 2021

How to Be a Buyer Who is Always the Seller’s Top Choice

Three essentials are conveying respect for the seller’s business, understanding their intentions post-transaction, and presenting a clear path to close and fund the transaction.

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ArticlesJune 11, 2021

Deal Making 101: Choosing the Right Battles is Key to Winning the War

Focusing on material deal points, sticking to the end goal but being flexible on the means to get there, and determining whether a “battle” is even necessary at all are three effective strategies for successfully closing a transaction.

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StatisticsJune 7, 2021

Contractors Survey 2021

Almost half of respondents described their shortage as “severe” or “desperate.” About one-third said they are receiving federal funds to help with pandemic-related safety measures and retain drivers.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 23, 2021

FirstGroup Plans to Sell First Student, First Transit for $4.6 Billion

The company agrees to sell its North American school bus and public transportation companies to EQT Infrastructure.

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ArticlesCover StoryApril 21, 2021

School Bus Contractor’s 75th Anniversary Brings Biggest Test Yet

W.L. Roenigk Inc. has transported Pennsylvania students for three-quarters of a century. But at that milestone, the company faced a major threat to survival: the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NewsMarch 18, 2021

First Student Acquires Nebraska School Bus Operation

The school bus contractor signs a deal to acquire Mid States School Bus Inc., a provider of school and charter transportation services.

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NewsDecember 23, 2020

Most Popular Blog, Facebook Posts of 2020

Posts on the challenges faced by school bus companies in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and a therapy dog boosting staff morale for one school district drew the most attention on SBF's blog and social media.

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NewsDecember 21, 2020

Top 5 Most-Viewed News Stories of 2020

News stories that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website in 2020 included coverage of new onboard safety practices amid COVID-19 and strategies for training and staff management.

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