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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 8, 2019

Former School Bus Agency Superintendent Sentenced in $3M Bribery Case

Rick Sorrells, who led Dallas (Texas) County Schools before retiring in March 2017, is sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his role in the scheme, which caused the agency’s demise.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2019

NSTA Recognizes Top School Bus Drivers, Contractors

The association honors top contestants in the 2019 School Bus Driver International Safety Competition and presents awards to contractors for exceptional service.

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Getting a Glimpse Into the World of the Yellow Bus

Submissions to our annual photo contest provide yet more evidence of the fact that the pupil transporter is so much more than “just a bus driver.” There are so many talented people — and not just drivers — in this profession.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 12, 2019

Online Petition Supports School Bus Driver Involved in Fatal Bus-Train Crash

Nearly 3,000 people sign a petition calling for charges to be dropped against John Stevens of Texas, who was involved in a crash with a train that killed a student, and for the crossing it occurred at to be changed.

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Photo GalleriesJuly 2, 2019

PHOTOS: School Bus Fleet's 2019 Photo Contest

Winning entries in the 15th edition of School Bus Fleet’s Photo Contest present a closer look at some of the remarkable, day-to-day scenes of pupil transportation. These shots were selected from 103 total entries, which were judged by SBF’s editors.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 5, 2019

School Bus Driver Involved in Bus-Train Crash Indicted

John Stevens of Texas is arrested and indicted for criminally negligent homicide and injury to a child in connection with a crash with a train in January that killed a student.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2019

Texas District Awarded $1M Grant for Propane School Buses

San Antonio Independent School District plans to replace 19 diesel school buses with the funds from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 21, 2019

NTSB: Driver Medical Event Caused Fatal Alabama Charter Bus Crash

A National Transportation Safety Board report states that the fatal 2018 crash that killed the bus driver and injured several passengers was caused by the driver suffering from an unknown medical event.

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ArticlesMay 17, 2019

Going Beyond Alt-Fuel Buses to Go Green

Minimizing idling, maximizing tires and fuel, and recycling some shop supplies are inexpensive green strategies that transportation departments can easily implement at their operations.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2019

Transfinder Names 2019 ‘Ambassador of the Year’

The routing software developer honors Humble (Texas) Independent School District for their efforts in using Transfinder’s technology to combat Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

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