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Special Reports

Changing, Correcting Bell Times Can Have Positive Effect on Routing

There may be no perfect solutions when it comes to routing. As can be painfully clear to all concerned, the narrow timeframes for morning...
Chris Fitzpatrick performs service on a Beaverton School District bus. He joined the operation as an intern his senior year of high school and was hired full time after graduating.

Oregon School District Maintenance Internship Program Yields Success

In an industry historically short on staff, ensuring new members are in the pipeline remains critical. One recruitment strategy at Beaverton School District near...

Avoiding False Starts

Brian Joyner and Karim Johnson, two seasoned pros in the school transportation business, find themselves in new roles but dealing with the same challenges...
Christi Hammerbeck of Sonora Union High School District addresses the Tuluomne County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 15, 2024, about School Bus Safety Week. To her left is Angela Howard of Summerville High School District.

Community Collaboration Drives County’s Expansion of School Bus Safety Week

As the third week of October approaches, Tuolumne County north of California’s Yosemite National Park is preparing for National School Bus Safety Week with...

The History of Seat Belt Development

This chronology of major events related to the development and use of occupant securement systems in motor vehicles, including school buses, may provide some...

Rural Virginia Counties Move Needle on School Bus Driver Shortage

Like many districts across the U.S., Virginia’s public schools have long struggled with a shortage of school bus drivers. However, state and local efforts...
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November 2024

Meet the 2024 Transportation Director of the Year, Craig Beaver, director of transportation at Beaverton School District in Oregon....
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Buyer’s Guide 2024

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