January 2025: School Bus Headlines, Hot Topics & Opportunities
School Bus Fleet
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It's a new year, and we here at School Bus Fleet are so excited to continue to deliver to you trending topics, hot news, and helpful articles for the pupil transportation industry.
Our 2025 Fact Book is now out, chock full of student transportation statistics by state, school bus sales numbers, OEM and association listings, and more. You'll want to keep this guide handy year round!
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We've got a lot in the works for the rest of this year that you'll slowly see unveiled. Please stay tuned and let us know what you like and what you don't!
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Trending Articles You Don't Want to Miss
Is AI Coming to a School Bus Near You?
No, robots won’t be replacing school bus drivers, but artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be used in a number of surprising ways in pupil transportation, from turn-by-turn routing to reinforcing safe driving practices.
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Keeping the Engine Warm: How Winter Weather Plays with Alt-Fuels
With several variations of buses on the road now, take a look at how different fuel types handle the cold, and useful products for any school district that utilizes the yellow bus.
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What’s Next for CDL Holders? Key Updates to FMCSA Rules
Get an update on FMCSA rulemakings here, from what recently happened and is in the pipeline for 2025. Learn the current status of reporting for CDL holders’ drug and alcohol and traffic violations, speed limiters, automated driving systems, safety fitness procedures, ELDT audits, and school bus exemptions.
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How Routing Data Improves Transportation Efficiency
How school bus route data can help schools make transportation more efficient and handle problems as they come up.
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How to Choose the Right Chargers for Your Electric School Bus Fleet
Optimize your electric school bus fleet with expert tips on charger selection. From AC vs. DC to bidirectional charging, plus tips on power levels, compatibility, and more, this guide has got you covered.
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Blogs
What’s Next for School Transportation? Challenges and Opportunities in 2025
Driver shortages, EVs, safety, and budget concerns will be among 2025’s biggest hurdles: Real talk ahead on one OEM in dire straits, what to do about illegal passings, and what SBF asks of you as we move forward in the new year.
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NSTA Secures Victory in FMCSA Renewal of “Under-the-Hood” Exemption
Learn how the FMCSA’s renewed CDL testing exemption drives solutions for the school bus driver shortage. Explore state adoption needs and NSTA’s ongoing advocacy efforts in this month’s column from association president Dan Kobussen.
Videos
Student Fatalities Report & FMCSA Updates [VIDEO]
It’s your end-of-year school bus industry update! Get details on the latest data from school bus loading & unloading fatalities, speeding, updates from the FMCSA and OEMs, and more. The Route is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.
What Transportation Directors Say About Driver Recruitment and Retention [VIDEO]
What are transportation directors' best tips and experiences with recruiting and retaining school bus drivers? We asked them for you! Take a listen to what SBFX attendees told us here.
2024 in School Bus Photos: Our Fave Images of the Yellow Bus [VIDEO]
Celebrate the best school bus moments from the year! Take a look back at 2024’s standout photos featuring the big yellow bus and learn how to submit your own for a chance to be featured in School Bus Fleet in 2025.
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