School Transportation Cheat Sheet [September 2025 Recap]

What's trending in school transportation? Get the latest industry news and hot topics in this month's video cheat sheet!  

This time, we cover our recent School Bus Fleet ConneX (SBFX) event, including our inaugural Driver Hero winner, how to reduce school bus stop-arm violations, and why longevity is important to retaining rural school bus drivers. Plus, tips on managing bad school bus behavior, a profile of a special education transportation legend, and the state of electric buses. 

Top Stories in September 2025

• First Student to Add Samsara AI Technology to Full Vehicle Fleet

• Announcing the 2025 School Bus Driver Hero: Jackie Wilkerson Brown

• SBFX 2025: Highlights and Takeaways in Photos

• The Illegal Passing Problem: Reducing School Bus Stop-Arm Violations

• Micro Bird Celebrates U.S. Facility Grand Opening

• Longevity as the Backbone of Rural Transportation: Dickson County's Legacy of Service

• Managing Bad Behavior on the School Bus

• Understanding FMVSS 213: Key FAQs on Child Restraint System Requirements

• Beyond the Dash: Safety Tech Helping Drivers See It All

• 2025 National Specs and Procedures Manual Now Available

• From Driver to Mentor: Kala Henkensiefken's Legacy in Special Education Transportation

• The State of Electric School Buses: Where We Are and Where We're Going

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