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NSTA Advocacy in Action•Patrick Dean, NSTA President•July 28, 2026

School Bus Contractor Association Brings Key Policy Issues to FMCSA

Federal policy, CDL testing, insurance, and compliance were among the key topics as NSTA leaders met with FMCSA to advance priorities for school bus contractors.

NSTA Advocacy in Action•Patrick Dean, NSTA President•May 13, 2026

NSTA Engages School Boards on Outsourcing Student Transportation Services at COSSBA Conference

What benefits does using contracted providers bring to districts and students? That’s what NSTA shared at a recent conference for education leaders. Here are the highlights.

Close-up of a school bus stop-arm camera mounted on the side of a yellow bus, used to record drivers who illegally pass while students board or exit.

News•News/Media Release•March 27, 2026

Michigan District Rolls Out New Stop-Arm Program

Grand Rapids Public Schools is partnering up with BusPatrol and Dean Transportation to outfit the entire bus fleet with cameras.

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NSTA Advocacy in Action•Patrick Dean, NSTA President•March 23, 2026

NSTA Advances Legislative Priorities During 2026 Capitol Hill Bus-In

Members of the industry’s contractor’s association traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for two key initiatives during congressional meetings.

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NSTA Advocacy in Action•Patrick Dean, NSTA President•February 13, 2026

NSTA Emphasizes School Transportation at the Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit

From NHTSA safety data to NCST standards and stop-arm passing prevention, NSTA reinforces the role of school buses in protecting students and improving traffic safety.

Videos•Amanda Huggett•September 25, 2025

Meet the 2025 School Bus Driver Hero Winner: Jackie Wilkerson Brown [Video]

We caught up with Dean Transportation’s Jackie Wilkerson Brown on site at SBFX after she was named the first-ever 2025 School Bus Driver Hero Award. Hear her inspiring story and heartfelt reaction in her own words here.

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Articles•Elora Haynes•September 23, 2025

Announcing the 2025 School Bus Driver Hero: Jackie Wilkerson Brown

Learn how our inaugural Driver Hero winner has become attuned to student needs, stepping in to support Dean Transportation and Lansing School District in ways that go far beyond her role.

NSTA Advocacy in Action•Patrick Dean, NSTA President•September 18, 2025

From Steel to Semiconductors: How Tariff Policy May Impact School Transportation

Tariffs may feel far from the yellow bus, but they affect costs, supply chains, and technology in student transportation. Here’s what you need to know.

NSTA Advocacy in Action•Patrick Dean, NSTA President•August 22, 2025

Building the Future of Student Transportation: Highlights from NSTA’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Convention

From drivers to contractor-member companies, NSTA’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston celebrated school bus excellence while spotlighting trends shaping student transportation.

Articles•Amanda Huggett•April 9, 2025

5 Questions: First Student on Driver Recruitment, Retention & Contracting

Join us for a conversation with First Student’s COO as we talk all things student transportation drivers, including how they attract and retain an engaged and skilled workforce, and the role of contractors in a changing industry.

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