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Newsby Elora HaynesJanuary 9, 2026

New Iowa Law Updates Requirements for Prospective School Bus Drivers

The new law shifts school bus driver training decisions to local districts while outlining new state standards for approved instruction.

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SponsoredDecember 1, 2025

Safety Leadership for School Bus Operations

The most important factor in operating as safely as possible is leadership. Learn about an innovative new training course that teaches all levels of leadership the many practices to instill a safety culture in the drivers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2025

Now Online: School Bus Fleet’s August 2025 Back to School Issue

From our Photo of the Year contest to 2025 school bus dealer survey results, NSTA competition winners, new driver training, and parent routing apps, don’t miss these articles.

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Articlesby Bret E. BrooksAugust 7, 2025

School Bus In-Service Training Matters All Year Long

Back-to-school training is just the beginning. Discover why ongoing training is essential for safer, more prepared transportation teams, and how it pays off in performance, morale, and student safety.

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Articlesby Elora HaynesJuly 29, 2025

New Driver Training as a Foundation, Not a Box to Check

Go beyond CDL and ELDT training and find out how in-depth training can encourage school bus drivers to be safety pros, mentors, crisis managers, and more.

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Orange-tinted school bus picture in the background with white text reading "Reinventing School Bus Driver Training"
ArticlesJuly 22, 2025

Bridging the Gap: Tackling the School Bus Driver Shortage with Smart Training Solutions

See how Student Transport's CDL training tools help schools tackle the bus driver shortage with faster, more flexible, mobile-first certification programs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 14, 2024

Highland Electric Fleets and GRID Alternatives Partner on Training Program

The collaboration brings a new training program that covers bus operations, maintenance, and safety protocols.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettOctober 2, 2024

Training for the Unexpected: Michigan’s Defensive Driving Certification

School bus drivers in Michigan have the unique opportunity to become certified defensive drivers, thanks to a hands-on training that teaches strategic bus maneuvering and how to handle unexpected surprises on the road. Plus, a call for the program to be copied in other areas of the country to best equip drivers and keep passengers safe.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettSeptember 26, 2024

Free Bus Driver Training Program Tackles Driver Shortage in N.Y. District

In a Buffalo, N.Y. school district, state DOL grant funds are being used in an innovative program that has not only filled driver staffing needs, but has also resulted in an improved culture and climate. Here’s how.

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Articlesby Wes PlattJanuary 27, 2023

Building Strengths for Special-Needs Passengers

School transportation professionals benefit from training to make the most efficient use of equipment aboard their buses.

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