Let’s talk trends in school bus contracting! In this episode of The Route, we reveal a few key takeaways from our recent Contractor Survey. Then, get to know SBF’s 2025 Contractor of the Year, Michael Brown, founder of Michael’s Transportation Service. Learn his fated but unconventional start in the industry, the values of transitioning to an employee-owned business, changes he’s witnessed, experience with electric buses, and what he hopes and predicts for the future of the industry.
This episode is sponsored by IC Bus.
Links to reference:
👉 The State of School Bus Contracting [2025 Survey Results]
👉 Michael Brown, 2025 Contractor of the Year
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