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Newsby Wes PlattMarch 12, 2024

Three Children, Bus Driver Among Dead in Illinois Crash

The NTSB has dispatched a team to investigate the fiery crash, which claimed the lives of all aboard the 2020 Ford cutaway passenger vehicle, as well as the driver of a semi-truck.

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Newsby Wes PlattMarch 2, 2024

Tennessee Bus Drivers Roll in Remembrance of Aleita Gladson

More than 100 school buses participated in a memorial procession honoring a Hawkins County Schools bus driver who died after a pickup truck crossed into her lane and struck her oncoming bus.

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Newsby Christy GrimesFebruary 27, 2024

February 2024: SBF Incident and Crime Report Roundup

A roundup of news about recent incidents involving school buses, including a woman arrested for hitting a student crossing the street to load a school bus, a bus driver accused of attempting to meet a teen for inappropriate activities, and more.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattFebruary 26, 2024

Trip Sheet: Meeting a Hero in My Own Back Yard

I remain impressed by the matter-of-fact heroism that’s often demonstrated by school bus drivers like Deona Washington who are caught in these situations where the best of us might lose our cool and panic. But, then again, bus drivers are a unique breed.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 21, 2024

Missouri Fire Department Gets Donated Bus from Durham School Services

The bus will be used for safety training by firefighters with California Rural Fire Department in Missouri.

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Newsby Christy GrimesFebruary 19, 2024

February 2024: SBF Accident Report Roundup

A roundup of crashes involving school buses, including: North Carolina school bus driver charged in deadly crash, Nevada school bus driver suspected of DUI after crash, Illinois school bus driver collides with pickup truck, crashes into restaurant, and more.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2024

Share Your Insights: School Bus Behavior

We want to hear from school transportation professionals about the challenges they face in managing student behavior on the school bus and what advice they've got for colleagues.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 15, 2024

Fleet Solution Provider Safe Fleet Sold to Clarience Technologies

Oak Hill Capital sold Safe Fleet to the global visibility and safety technology provider after six years.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 14, 2024

TransAct Marks Joint Venture with Transportation Management Platform Provider

The partnership with Geo Data Intelligence Corporation is expected to accelerate adoption and reach of a student transportation platform that could streamline school operations, drive savings, and improve safety.

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Newsby Wes PlattFebruary 7, 2024

Could FMCSA Proposal Make CDL Process More Flexible?

Among other things, the proposed rulemaking would allow a permit holder who passes the skills test to operate on public roads without a qualified CDL driver in a passenger seat. The FMCSA is accepting comments until April.

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