School Bus Fleet

Air drum. Air disc. Hydraulic. Is it time to rethink your school bus brakes? In our newest article, we break down how each system compares. This deep dive looks at what operators are seeing in the field, and what it could mean for your fleet. schoolbusfleet.com/articles/take-…

HopSkipDrive's Loni Mahanta shared her perspective with @SchoolBusFleet on why AVs aren't yet built for the specialized care student transportation requires. Safety in innovation must stay human-centered. 🚌 Read the full article here ⬇️ schoolbusfleet.com/articles/auton…

🚌 Is your district making closure decisions without transportation at the table? Join us Feb 25 to learn how to go from damage control to decision partner—before the board votes. 📅 Register: hubs.ly/Q043DWPS0 #K12Transportation #SchoolClosures #EZRouting

We’re excited to be partnering with Weld RE-5J School District in Milliken, Colorado, on their effort to bring six new #ElectricSchoolBuses – plus state-of-the-art charging infrastructure – to their community! ⚡🚍🚍🚍🚍🚍🚍⚡ Find out more ⬇️ weldre5j.org/families/trans…

Our 2026 Special-Needs report is here! Here's a peek at K-12 special-needs transportation by the numbers, including what changed — and what didn’t — in School Bus Fleet’s 2026 survey. 📊👇 loom.ly/AEUbszM

As stop-arm enforcement programs expand nationwide, data shows they are changing driver behavior and reducing risk to students in measurable ways. Here's a look at several programs with promising results. FEATURE HERE: loom.ly/6p3AJ44

It’s launch day! 🚀School Bus Fleet’s new website is live. We’ve refreshed the look, improved navigation, and made it easier to find the stories, statistics, and resources you rely on. 👉 Click through and explore the new experience: loom.ly/_ycV9qU

NOW OPEN! Nominate the next SBF Contractor of the Year! One winner will receive recognition on School Bus Fleet's website and magazine, a trophy, and recognition at SBFX 2026 in Scottsdale. Nominations close March 31. DETAILS HERE: loom.ly/jDvgDug

#LovetheBus month is a great time to say thank you to school bus drivers. But real support goes beyond notes, treats, and pizza parties. Here are 18 practical ways leaders can support transportation teams this month and beyond: loom.ly/seI8pTk

New from @Cummins: A brake upgrade designed to make life easier for fleets and techs. 🚍🔧 Meet the Meritor MFLEX4™ air disc brake pad, built for durability, broad fitment coverage, and simplified stocking across supported caliper applications. DETAILS: loom.ly/ydU_Lf0

This just in: A new @VerraMobility survey reports that 82% of parents support safety cameras to penalize stop-arm violators and 70% favor automated enforcement in school zones. More insights on school zone safety HERE: loom.ly/zILCJkI

Strong communication and trust between transportation leaders and school boards are essential to safe, effective operations. In this brand-new article, Gray Ram Tactical's Bret Brooks drops his top tips to build a better partnership. CHECK IT OUT: loom.ly/y9pWnUU

It's here, it's here! ❤️🚌 It's almost time for #LovetheBus month, and NAPT just dropped the new toolkit to help you celebrate. Get ready to promote our industry's favorite month of the year with these new resources: loom.ly/PT9QLHY

Hey school bus fleet managers, directors, and techs: this is the last call for insights to our 2026 School Bus Maintenance Survey! The results will appear in the March magazine. SURVEY HERE: loom.ly/31mE8OU

Autonomous vehicle safety is back in the spotlight — and school buses are at the center of the debate. Our ongoing report tracks what you need to know as the NTSB joins NHTSA in a probe to identify what is going on. Catch up on the news: loom.ly/OU71WaQ

Reminder, nominations close THIS FRIDAY for the 2026 Administrator of the Year Award! If you are or know an incredible, inspiring school district transportation director, share their story with us by Jan. 30. NOMINATE HERE: loom.ly/DYv9WUI

New data drop ✨ What’s changing in special-needs transportation? This year, student transportation operators report a rising need, easing driver shortages, growing tech adoption, and evolving challenges. Details and trends are revealed here: loom.ly/AEUbszM

Q&A with Micro Bird in 3, 2, 1... Let’s check in with the Canadian manufacturer with a new U.S. presence! Hear first-hand about Micro Bird’s expansion and the company’s long-term North American vision from president and CEO Eric Boulé. Interview here: schoolbusfleet.com/10253188/5-que…

South Carolina’s proposed 2026 education budget includes funding for new school buses and safety initiatives. Here’s a look at what’s included. 👇 DETAILS: loom.ly/02HTnzo

New Year, New Route, Who Dis?! We're dropping our ONE HUNDREDTH episode of The Route today🎉 as we celebrate School Bus Fleet's 70th anniversary, and it's a very special celebration and a blast from the past. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus. WATCH: loom.ly/Yjxe6R8