Digital Editions

Our first issue of 2020 commences with articles about customer service, training, and installation for new technology, as well as recognizing some of the industry’s unsung heroes. Read the full January Issue Cover Story School Bus Engine Updates Made Easier Cummins, Inc. and Zonar Systems recently announced an engine update app that...

Find the latest vehicle production data, state student ridership and budget reports, industry trends and contact information for state, national and federal agencies, manufacturers, dealers and suppliers. Read the full 2020 Buyer’s Guide. Data & Statistics School Bus OEM Production Data Industry Data Trends 2020 School Bus Engine, Electric Drivetrain & Transmission Specifications Organizations...

Readers can now review the highlights of the 2019 NAPT and NASDPTS conference in Columbus, Ohio. Inside Local Readers Weigh in on the School Bus Driver Shortage While the national driver shortage impacts states nationwide, school districts in Ohio are weathering the storm as well as possible. Potential Implications of Late Start Times on...

Meet our 2019 Transportation Director of the Year, Greg Jackson, from Jefferson County Schools in Colorado. This month’s issue also covers electric school buses, the driver shortage and more. Read the full November issue. Cover Story Running Towards Every Challenge Greg Jackson is known throughout Colorado for his charismatic personality and relationship-driven...

Meet our 2019 Rising Superstars in this month’s issue. Then read about the growing popularity of seatbelts, augmented and virtual reality training, and what to consider when calculating the total cost of ownership (TCO). Read the full October issue  Cover Story Meet This Year’s Rising Stars Ariel Rodriguez and nine other individuals...

This technology issue covers onboard tablets, disruptions in the industry, new emerging technology and the industry’s Super Users. Read the full September issue.  Cover Story Are Onboard Tablets the New Norm? School bus contractor First Student and Tyler Technologies team up to provide 42,000 buses across North America with tablets that include...

Meet the 2019 Garage Stars, read about bell-times, fueling, updating fleets for the new school year and more. Read the full August 2019 Issue.  Cover Story Garage Stars 2019 STN had a record-breaking number of nominations for this year’s Garage Stars profiles. Meet the Top 10 finalists, including New York’s David Rickard, and...

Developing trust, a safety culture, driver appreciation and more. Read the full July 2019 Issue here.  Cover Story Retention Starts with Appreciation Cultivating a positive environment can lead to higher retention rates. Drivers will stay longer if their workplace is a safe and welcoming atmosphere, but also if their bosses have their...

The nationwide driver shortage, the accountability of school districts and school bus operators, school bus refurbishment and more. Read the full June 2019 Issue here. Cover Story Contractor Profiles Suffolk Transportation, Inc. in New York is one of the 10 companies featured this month, as the contractors share perspectives on the driver shortage,...

New school bus technology addresses illegal passing, child detection systems, student behavior on the bus and more. Read the full May 2019 issue here. Cover Story OEMs Add Safety Solutions to the School Bus Accidents happen, but the electronic stability control and collision avoidance systems are designed to help student transporters avoid...