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Model 1 Commercial Vehicles facility in Elgin, Illinois with a lineup of commercial vans and shuttle buses parked outside the dealership and service center supporting fleet customers in the Chicago area.

News•by News/Media Release•March 9, 2026

Model1 Opens New Illinois Location, Joins Sourcewell

The dealership's new Elgin location will serve commercial fleets across the Chicago area.

Sponsored•by Amanda Huggett•April 15, 2025

Leadership Lessons with SBF’s Award Winners [VIDEO]

Get to know the inspiring stories of 12 young leaders in student transportation in this episode of The Route! Plus, hear stories and takeaways from SBF’s 2025 Administrator of the Year, Kimberly Jones. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus — proudly manufacturing the Next Generation CE Series.

Articles•by Amanda Huggett•March 17, 2025

2025 Administrator of the Year: Kimberly Jones’ Servant Leadership in Action in Chicago

With major successes addressing the driver shortage and serving disadvantaged students, Kimberly Jones takes a holistic, student-centered approach to student transportation in the Windy City — one that is focused on trust, communication, and equity. Learn more about this year’s School Bus Fleet Administrator of the Year here.

News•November 3, 2021

RideAlong to Provide Transportation for Chicago Public Schools

School transportation providers RideAlong is experiencing growth as it enters new markets — offering a solution for districts facing school bus shortages — and now comes to the Windy City.