School Transportation News

06/18/2026

Is your district actively recruiting new school bus drivers this summer?

Districts across the country have initiated a recruitment push for school bus drivers as ongoing school bus driver shortages continue and longtime drivers who have spent decades behind the wheel retire this summer.

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06/17/2026

Dr. Michael Hout previews his upcoming session at the West conference in Reno, Nevada next month where he will be discussing the scientific data behind illegal passing, the role of technology and data-backed insights on this pressing safety issue.

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06/17/2026

The National Transportation Safety Board is calling on school districts to take extra precautions when selecting motorcoaches, small buses or vans for charter trips, noting that noted that past crash investigations have shown that serious injuries and deaths can occur when proper safety training and equipment are not utilized.

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06/16/2026

More than 1 million miles, 27 years, countless smiles, and one unforgettable final sendoff. 🚌💛

Missouri school bus driver Carolyn Taylor is officially parking the bus after a career filled with high-fives, candy canes and generations of students who knew they were in good hands. Talk about going the extra mile! https://zurl.co/NHLRt

Beloved Missouri School Bus Driver Retires After 27 Years, More Than 1 Million Miles School Transportation News Wire Reports

06/15/2026

Thank you to all the amazing school bus drivers, aides, routers, dispatchers, mechanics, supervisors, trainers, directors and everyone else who worked tirelessly to get students across the country to and from school safely this past school year. Enjoy your summer and follow School Transportation News to stay updated on all the school bus & transportation news!

06/15/2026

TSD isn't just another conference, it's a transformative event that will equip you to go back to your district with the tools and education needed to best support and safely transport students with special needs and disabilities.

We love seeing new attendees like Jeanette experience the passion, the knowledge and the hands-on trainings that make all the difference in safe and caring transportation. We hope you'll join us November 4-10 in Frisco, Texas for this innovative event.

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06/14/2026

How can the student transportation industry work to increase safety and train school bus drivers to handle the safety incidents on school buses or at school bus stops? One important factor is training with local law enforcement.

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06/12/2026

Even when the buses are parked, summer is a busy time for the student transportation industry! Make sure to stay tuned for coverage from the upcoming STN EXPO West conference in July and tell us what trainings/professional development you're looking forward to this summer!

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06/12/2026

Here's why you should attend the "So You Want to Be a Transportation Supervisor?" Class at !

Every year, so many student transportation professionals are given the tools, education and insights they need to move up the ladder and pursue leadership roles with expert advice from industry veterans. Learn more: https://zurl.co/N2DJY

06/12/2026

Implementing technology solutions that school bus drivers want and know how to use could be the secret sauce to keeping them behind the wheel.

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