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PodcastsSeptember 21, 2021

Driver Shortages and Young Heroes

Listen to SBF Executive Editor, Wes Platt, discuss the potential of waiving CDL requirements for drivers, NASDPTS cancelling their in-person event, as well as a group of MO students who saved their driver in this episode of The Route.

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NewsSeptember 21, 2021

School Bus Fleet Debuts New Content Series: "The Route"

"The Route" starts its journey with an episode that recaps some of the top pupil transportation news in recent weeks.

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Videosby Wes PlattSeptember 21, 2021

The Route: Driver Shortages and Young Heroes

Listen to SBF Executive Editor, Wes Platt, discuss the potential of waiving CDL requirements for drivers, NASDPTS cancelling their in-person event, as well as a group of MO students who saved their driver in this episode of The Route.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson September 16, 2021

More States Consider Calling in National Guard for School Transportation

State officials in New York, Ohio, and South Carolina, are considering deploying National Guard troops to help drive buses as many school districts face a driver shortage.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson September 14, 2021

Massachusetts Governor Calls in National Guard as School Bus Drivers

Up to 250 personnel will be available to assist school districts in Chelsea, Lawrence, Lowell, and Lynn.

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Newsby Wes PlattSeptember 10, 2021

New York's Morelle Seeks CDL Waiver for School Bus Drivers

U.S. Rep. Joseph Morelle (D-N.Y.) makes the request in a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattSeptember 8, 2021

All Aboard for a New Adventure in Pupil Transportation

A fresh start commences for SBF's new executive editor in a rather challenging time.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson September 1, 2021

5 Questions: Denille Girardat on Driver Shortage, Illegal Passing Concerns

The president of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association and part-owner of a school bus company, talks about the need for more driver recruitment resources and the ongoing issue of motorists illegally passing stopped buses.

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NewsAugust 31, 2021

National Survey Indicates 'Severe' School Bus Driver Shortage

According to a survey conducted by the three national pupil transportation associations, 51% of school bus operators are experiencing a “severe” or “desperate” driver shortage.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson August 5, 2021

School Districts Ramp Up Efforts to Combat Driver Shortage

Implementing new routing and software solutions, offering hiring incentives, and contracting out transportation services are just some of the ways districts are working to recruit and retain drivers.

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