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Aaron Sepkowski poses next to a Pocono Transportation school bus. Text read "Aaron Sepkowski, Pocono Transportion," alongside a SBF Contractor of the Year logo.
ArticlesCover Storyby Elora HaynesMay 21, 2026

The Mindset That Keeps a Decades-Old Company Moving Forward: Aaron Sepkowski, 2026 Contractor of the Year

With nearly two decades at the helm of Pocono Transportation, Aaron Sepkowski has transformed a family-run operation into a modern, safety-focused contractor, while championing innovation, workforce development, and advocacy across Pennsylvania’s school transportation industry.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 18, 2026

HopSkipDrive Launches New Safety, Driver Consistency Features for 2026-27 School Year

The company’s free ride recording, live ride tracking, and consistent driver assignments aim to improve safety and continuity for diverse student transportation needs.

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Illustration showing a school bus with a standard stop arm and a deployed retractable safety barrier extending across the roadway to block passing vehicles.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 13, 2026

Florida Inventor Creates Retractable 10-Foot Stop-Arm

A newly developed school bus safety device introduces a retractable barrier designed to deter illegal passing during student loading and unloading.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2025

JVCKENWOOD Acquires Broadband Push-to-Talk Provider ESChat

The company's planned acquisition of ESChat accelerates its growth in broadband Push-to-Talk technology, expanding connectivity for first responders and school transportation fleets.

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Group of elementary school students with backpacks walking toward a yellow school bus, representing restored bus service for Connecticut students.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 3, 2025

Connecticut Students See Restored Bus Service After Budget Cuts

Bridgeport Public Schools asked some students to walk to school this year in a move to save $4.6M. Now, transportation service is back after the state helped negotiate contracts.

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Young child secured in a child restraint system on a school bus seat, highlighting school bus CSRS requirements.
Articlesby Nicole DamronAugust 27, 2025

Understanding FMVSS 213: Key FAQs on Child Restraint System Requirements

School bus child restraint rules are under review, but there are no new requirements yet. Here’s what operators need to know about proposed changes, exemptions, and the extended compliance date.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 14, 2025

Bus Driver Pat King Recognized for Life-Saving CPR Response

Here's some feel-good news: A Durham School Services driver was given the Frontline Hero Award for saving the life of her bus monitor during a medical emergency. Here's what happened.

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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2024

Sound Off: SBF Readers Respond to Propane, Safety, History & Student Behavior

Not much gets folks as passionate as they are about school bus and student safety. Here are some recent reader comments about reducing illegal passing, loading safety, and equipment, as well as requests for the larger industry in regard to propane products.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2024

School Bus Safety News & Innovations in 2024

Stay up to date on all the important safety news or announcements this year with this guide to the headlines involving school bus safety! From product advancements to new regulations, here’s what you may have missed in 2024.

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Sponsoredby StaffSeptember 16, 2024

Safety and Technology Aboard Thomas Built Buses

How does Thomas Built Buses maintain its high standards for safety, design tech on buses to reduce accidents and empower drivers? Learn these answers straight from the source! In this episode of The Route, we talk with Kendra Eads. This episode is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.

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