2025 was a big year for IC Bus, with record production, next-gen tech upgrades, and big moves in electrification. In this new episode of The Route, IC Bus’ VP of Sales Ryan Kauffman breaks down what really happened this year… and what’s about to hit the industry in 2026.
Whether you spec buses, manage a fleet, or just want to stay ahead of the curve, this is your insider look at the trends shaping the future of K-12 transportation.
Inside this episode:
The biggest IC Bus wins of 2025
Next-gen CE Series upgrades drivers actually asked for
EV momentum and greenhouse gas regulations
New Cummins Octane engine shout out
How AI + telematics are changing day-to-day operations
Budget headwinds and the coming emissions impact
What districts need to prep for going into 2026
This episode is sponsored by IC Bus.
🚌 Stay up to date on all industry news and trends by signing up for our eNewsletters today!
🎧 Prefer to listen?
Follow and connect with us on social media:
Connect with SBF on LinkedIn ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/school-bus-fleet/
Follow SBF on Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/schoolbusfleet/
Like SBF on Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/schoolbusfleet
Follow SBF on X ➡️ https://x.com/SchoolBusFleet
Subscribe to our videos on YouTube ➡️https://www.youtube.com/@Schoolbusfleet
Be sure to subscribe to our podcast!
Spotify ➡ https://open.spotify.com/show/2cC4yel...
Apple ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-route-presented-by-school-bus-fleet/id1596172742
Amazon Music ➡ https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/985c5297-0261-4c07-a31f-7bd41c0facac/the-route-presented-by-school-bus-fleet
iHeartRadio ➡ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-route-presented-by-sch-288780252