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Three people pose in front of a line of school buses.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 16, 2026

BusRight Honors Texas Driver With Inaugural Behind The Wheel Award

Selected from more than 300 nominations, Lawson Crook earned BusRight’s inaugural award for his dedication to students and safety.

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A black and white image of a school bus technician checking diagnostics as part of a graphic with text reading "How Do Today's School Bus Manufacturers Measure Up?"
Newsby StaffJune 10, 2026

Drivers and Technicians: Help Benchmark Today's School Bus Manufacturers

If you've spent time behind the wheel or under the hood, we want to hear your perspective on the buses you know best.

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photo of connie duff next to her school bus and text that reads "meet a 53-year school bus driver"
Articlesby Amanda HuggettFebruary 18, 2026

Stories from 53 Years Behind the Wheel of the School Bus: Q&A with Connie Duff

Just in time for Minnesota’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Day during Love the Bus month, meet one local driver with half a century of experience driving students.

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School Bus Fleet graphic on a chalkboard background with a taped Polaroid photo of Connie Duff by a Palmer Bus Service bus and text “ON THE ROAD.” Subtitle: “Meet a 53-Year School Bus Driver in MN.”
Videosby Amanda HuggettFebruary 18, 2026

53 Years Behind the Wheel: Connie Duff’s Story [Video]

“It’s a vocation, not just a job.” A beloved school bus driver in Princeton, Minnesota, shares her story, close calls, and why student safety keeps her eyes set on a new personal goal.

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Promotional graphic for Special-Needs Driver of the Year Award featuring past winner holding $1,000 check; nominations open until Aug. 1
Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2026

Announcing 2026 Special-Needs Driver of the Year Nominations

Honoring the exemplary accomplishments of school bus drivers transporting students with disabilities, AMF Bruns of America’s ninth annual National Special-Needs School Bus Driver of the Year Award series is open for nominations!

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Promotional graphic for the School Bus Driver Hero Award. Text reads "Calling All Heroes Behind the Wheel" and notes that nominations close June 30. Sponsored by AngelTrax and presented by School Bus Fleet. The image includes the award logo and a photo the 2025 winner at an awards event.
Sponsoredby StaffFebruary 2, 2026

Honoring Heroes Behind the Wheel: Award Nominations Open

Nominations are now open for the second annual 2026 School Bus Driver Hero Award. Help us honor the drivers who selflessly dedicate themselves to ensuring the safety, well-being, and success of the students they transport every day.

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An orange and red graphic with text reading "New Iowa Law Updates Bus Driver Training Rules."
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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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 11, 2025

AMF Bruns Celebrates 2025 Special-Needs School Bus Driver of the Year

Julio Ospina, a SPED driver and safety trainer at Wylie ISD in Texas, was named the national winner in AMF's annual driver award series.

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Brooke, Lisa, and Bethany Wikman pose in a photo as part of an orange, white and black graphic with text reading "All in the Family: The Wikmans."
Articlesby Elora HaynesNovember 18, 2025

All in the Family: Generations on the Road With the Wikmans

At Durham School Services, the Wikman family shows how teamwork, community, and family drive their shared dedication to students.

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A graphic with an image of Jim and Linda Erickson with text reading "All in the Family: Jim and Linda Erickson."
Articlesby Elora HaynesNovember 3, 2025

All in the Family: Together on the Road with Jim and Linda Erickson

In Bemidji, Minnesota, husband-and-wife team Jim and Linda Erickson bring decades of compassion, and a touch of family teamwork, to student transportation.

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