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School Bus Driver Wins Inaugural Special Education Service from BusRight

A Texas special education school bus driver, whose career has centered on supporting students, was recognized with a new national award that celebrates excellence...
School buses line up at Trans/Air's aftermarket air-conditioning installation shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Proposed Merger Would Include Trans/Air, Freedman Seating

Patrick Industries and LCI Industries, the parent company of Lippert Components, have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger that...
Attendees browse the 2025 STN EXPO West Trade Show on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Fifth Annual Innovation Choice Awards at STN EXPO West  

The fifth annual STN EXPO Innovation Choice Awards program returns to STN EXPO 2026 in Reno, Nevada. The STN EXPO Innovation Choice Awards program is...
Supplier Council vendors

NASDPTS Supplier Council Meeting Set for STN EXPO West

The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) Supplier Council released its agenda for vendor members attending its mid-year general membership...
Detroit Lions Lomas Brown

Detroit Lions Retired Offensive Lineman Joins Latest Michigan Illegal Passing Awareness Campaign

In less than a year, the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation will release its second illegal passing awareness campaign, this time catered to the...
danger zone, video cameras, mirrors

Video Cameras Supplement Proper School Bus Mirror Adjustment

When it comes to danger zone safety, Dave McDonald, president of Safe Bus Consulting, noted video cameras can supplement but not replace mirrors by...

July 2026

The July issue introduces the STN 2026 Innovator of the Year, Cameron Wood, the lead electric vehicle performance analyst...

Buyer’s Guide 2026

Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...

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