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Tod Eskra stands on an award stage to accept recognition
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 12, 2026

ASTP's Tod Eskra Named an Entrepreneur of the Year

The award from Ernst & Young honors visionary leadership behind one of America's fastest-growing student transportation contracting companies.

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A lineup of Beacon Mobility school buses with text reading "Behind the Contracting Shift."
Articlesby Elora HaynesJune 3, 2026

Inside the Contracting Shift: What School Transportation Operators Are Seeing Now

School transportation contractors weigh in on recent trends, costs, driver shortages, and the rise of multimodal student transportation.

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Row of yellow school buses parked in a lot, lined up bumper-to-bumper with mirrors extended, photographed outdoors in daylight with trees and buildings in the background.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMay 28, 2026

The 20 Largest School Bus Contractors in 2026

See which private school transportation providers made the list of the largest contractors in 2026, with location, fleet sizes, district contracts, and number of students served.

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Row of yellow school buses parked side by side beside graphic text reading “School Bus Contracting in 2026 – Survey Results.”
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMay 28, 2026

School Bus Contracting in 2026: Fleet, Fuel, and Workforce Trends

Shifting fuel strategies, evolving workforce pressures, rising costs, and growing technology adoption define today’s transportation providers. Here’s what the data reveals about key issues shaping the contractor industry.

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 a row of school buses with text next to it in an orange box that says "Share your contractor insights" and the school bus fleet logo
Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2026

Calling All Contractors: 2026 Operations Survey Open

School bus contractors and alternative transportation providers, your insights are crucial; please help us report on the state of contracting in this survey. Answers close March 31.

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Photo Galleriesby Amanda HuggettJune 18, 2025

2025 Minnesota School Bus Operators Association Summer Conference Highlights [PHOTOS]

Nearly 150 school bus contractors convened in Deerwood, Minnesota, for the association’s annual summer conference, consisting of education, updates, networking, awards, and a vendor show. See the highlights in photos here!

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A group poses with two Thomas Built Buses Safe-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school buses parked outside.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 22, 2025

New Jersey County Receives First Electric School Buses, Adding to State’s Total

George Dapper Inc. recently received two electric school buses, a first for Woodbridge, New Jersey, and Middlesex County.

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SponsoredMay 15, 2025

ESOPs & School Bus Contracting

Let's talk trends in school bus contracting! Get to know the fascinating story of SBF’s 2025 Contractor of the Year, Michael Brown of Michael’s Transportation Service, an ESOP company. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2025

Share Your Insight: 2025 Contractor Operations Survey Open

Calling all school bus and transportation contractors! Your insights are crucial; please help us report on the state of contracting in this survey. Answers close March 28.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 19, 2024

First Student's "Safety Dog" to Start 2024-25 Tour

The bark is back on the bus! First Student's safety mascot kicks off a series of visits to school districts around North America to promote good bus behavior this school year.

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