School Bus Fleet Magazine

11/14/2025

📊 New CARB data confirms progress: https://loom.ly/rGw6NJQ

The California Air Resources Board’s latest emissions inventory shows a 3% statewide drop in GHG emissions — one of the largest annual declines since the pandemic. That’s like taking 2.6 million gas-powered cars off the road. 🚗🌱

The latest data shows California’s climate programs continue to push greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions down while the state’s economy grows.

11/14/2025

NEW VIDEO ALERT! 📽️ Illegal school bus passing remains one of the most persistent and dangerous threats to student safety — but technology is helping to turn the tide. In this new episode of The Route, School Bus Fleet sits down with Mike Hagan, president of Safe Fleet for School Bus, to explore how innovative solutions are transforming the way we protect students on and around the bus.

Thanks to the sponsor of The Route, IC Bus!

Safe Fleet’s Mike Hagan joins us on The Route to discuss the future of school bus safety technology — from predictive stop arms and driver monitoring to AI cameras and law enforcement partnerships. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus — proudly manufacturing the Next Generation CE Series.

11/13/2025

🌟SBF's 2026 Special Needs Survey is now open! 🌟 If you transport special-needs students, we want to hear from you! School district and contractor leaders — share your notes on ridership, equipment, and staffing by Dec. 31, 2025, for our report that will be in the February issue.

11/13/2025

📝 Texas schools can now apply for funding to replace or retrofit older diesel school buses through the Texas Clean School Bus Program.

LEARN MORE! ➡️ https://loom.ly/8Stiezo

/ Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Texas schools can now apply for funding to replace or retrofit older diesel school buses through the Texas Clean School Bus Program.

11/13/2025

NEWS: New York School Bus Contractors Association announces 2025 industry awards

The New York contractor's association celebrated excellence in student transportation during its 71st convention, honoring contractors, safety professionals, and industry leaders from across the state.

Head to the comments to read more about the awardees! ⬇️

11/12/2025

Big news from HopSkipDrive! 🚨 New trauma-informed training + a smarter, skills-based CareDriver certification = safer, more supportive rides for every student.

LEARN MORE: https://loom.ly/Aq-bJHY

The alternative transportation provider now has higher standards for screening, certification, and ongoing education for its CareDriver community.

11/12/2025

Nuvve Holding Corp. has been awarded a second Sourcewell contract, expanding access to electric vehicle charging and fleet electrification solutions for school districts and public agencies nationwide.

Head to the comments to learn more!

11/12/2025

Tight budgets, rising risks, and growing legal mandates — transportation leaders face more pressure than ever. But when it comes to student safety, security training isn’t optional. Learn why Bret Brooks from Gray Ram Tactical, LLC believes that dedicating even 5% of your annual budget to preparedness can protect your people, your students, and your reputation.

Have you brought safety and security training to your district or operation yet?

11/11/2025

The November 2025 issue of School Bus Fleet is now available! 🗞️

💡This issue covers:
• SBFX Takeaways and Highlights
• 2025 School District Survey Results
• Tips For In-Cabin Monitoring

AND MORE! ➡️ https://loom.ly/kuEFWMw

From a recap of our annual School Bus Fleet ConneX event to a look at the top school district fleets in 2025, integrating in-cabin monitoring, and sourcing used school buses to cut costs, don’t miss these articles.

11/11/2025

🧡 Cold Minnesota mornings don’t stand a chance against Jim and Linda Erickson. From extra blankets on cold mornings to decades of teamwork, their route begins at home and ends with students feeling seen.