A New Chapter for Tennessee Pupil Transportation: A Vision Grounded in Service, Partnership, and Purpose

Check in with Tennessee’s new state transportation manager, Josh Hinerman, as he reflects on his journey, path to leadership, and priorities for student-centered transportation.

PHOTOS: Texas district holds emergency management training

2025 NASDPTS Annual Conference Highlights in Photos

See the best moments from the 2025 NASDPTS Conference in Washington, D.C., including takeaways from federal agencies, and discussions on safety, special-needs transport, and industry innovations.

Metal Strike, Crisis Averted: One Bus Driver’s Calm Response Under Pressure

A projectile on the road, a bus with students, and a heroic driver — hear Stewart O’Leary, a school bus driver in Washington, recount a terrifying hit from a piece of metal while driving.

An evacuation to remember

The following is an account of one school district’s efforts to help evacuate people from New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. It was writ...

Opinions Vary on Driver's Role in Medical Emergencies

School districts are often hesitant to expand first aid training because of liability and confidentiality concerns.

Threat Preparedness Training Grant Now Open

With STOP Grant funding open, S.T.A.R.T. pushes school leaders to prioritize active-threat training for bus drivers.

4 Critical Evacuation Preparedness Concerns

Evacuation preparedness is strikingly uneven in the pupil transportation industry. While some school districts and bus companies take evacuation ...

Non-Domiciled CDL Limitations Paused, Challenges to FMCSA Policy

A federal court has paused new FMCSA rules restricting non-domiciled CDL holders, as lawsuits from drivers and local governments proceed.