Special Reports

Where Is the Bus?

At 6:42 a.m., a parent refreshes an app on their phone for the third time in two minutes, watching a small bus icon inch—or not—across...
Tennessee school bus crash investigation

Investigation, Documentation Crucial to School Bus Crash Investigations

What should a school transportation department expect in the wake of a serious or fatal school bus crash? In Tennessee, a painstakingly thorough post-crash...

Getting the Word Out

A motorist is late for work and, in a rush, passes a stopped school bus loading children. By doing so, this person is putting...

Eagle Eye on Student Transportation Safety

Onboard school bus cameras have changed the game when it comes to school bus driver and student safety. Combined with proper procedures and training,...
School bus driver-training in winter weather

White-Knuckle Rides: School Bus Drivers Trained to Navigate Severe Winter Weather

As powerful winter storms moved across the Midwest and into the Northeast last month, snow-covered highways, icy overpasses and whiteout conditions disrupted daily travel...
A student in a wheelchair being secured in a FirstAlt van. (Photo courtesy of First Student.)

‘One Type of Driver’ Training

Whether it’s a full-size school bus with track seating running the length of the floor or a compact van with fixed belt points, no...
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March 2026

Learn more about the teamwork needed to keep operations running smoothly at student transportation operations. Cover stars from Loudoun...
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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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