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Data Tells Story of School Transportation-related Fatalities, Injuries

On May 12, a 13-year-old student pedestrian was struck and killed by a motorist. According to preliminary information released by the National Transportation Safety...
Consultant Alexandra Robinson (seated to right of podium) commenced the DEI panel discussion at STN EXPO Reno on July 17, 2023. Robinson was joined by (to her left) Rosalyn Vann-Jackson, the chief support services officer for Broken Arrow Public Schools in Oklahoma; Sandy Dillman, the director of transportation at Tomball Independent School District in Texas; and Teresa Fleming, the interim deputy chief operating officer for transportation at the School District of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. (Photo by Philicia Endelman.)

Why Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Plays Important Role in School Transportation Departments

All people must be treated with dignity and respect, commented consultant Alexandra Robinson as she commenced the panel discussion last month at STN EXPO...
Stock photo showing two mechanic apprentices.

On the Lookout

Douglas Francis thoroughly enjoyed his almost 40 years working on school buses. “I didn’t care about getting dirty. I loved to fix issues, to...

Social Media’s Influence on Student Transportation Industry Hard to Track

Every industry has been forever changed since the inception of social media and its significant use by marketing departments. But how heavily has the...
Bus monitor Tekendria Valentine (left) and school bus driver Simone Edmond for Dallas ISD helped save two siblings from flood waters in August 2022. Photo courtesy of Dallas ISD.

Bus Monitors: Your Next Driver Retention Strategy?

Most people in the pupil transportation industry realize just how much attention is needed when driving a school bus full of boisterous children. It...
An entry-level school bus driver performs behind-the-wheel training. (Image courtesy of FMCSA.)

Yellow Only?

Kari Turner, a school bus driver and transportation director for Depew Union Free School District in upstate New York, will never forget the day...
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October 2023

Meet the 2023 Rising Stars and learn more about their commitment to excellence in training, electrification and leadership in...
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Buyer’s Guide 2023

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