School Bus Fleet Magazine

⚡ What if a school bus could do more than transport students?

At , Joe Annotti of TRC Companies, Inc. shared why the future of school transportation may be as much about energy management as it is about transportation. From grant funding and utility constraints to AI and vehicle-to-grid opportunities, he explains the trends shaping the next generation of fleet operations.

Watch the full interview 👉 https://loom.ly/SLRQk3c

How Incentives, AI, and Energy Markets Are Reshaping School Transportation Sit down with Joe Annotti of TRC Companies to talk district grant funding, utility challenges, AI, and why school buses are evolving from transportation assets into energy assets.

🚨 Reminder: There’s still time to nominate a hero behind the wheel.

Every day, school bus drivers go above and beyond to keep students safe and supported. If you know a driver who shows courage, integrity, and dedication, now’s the time to recognize them.

But hurry, because nominations for the 2026 School Bus Driver Hero close June 30.

Help us celebrate the everyday heroes in student transportation. 👉 https://loom.ly/-K5rDVs

The School Bus Driver Hero Award program is presented by School Bus Fleet and sponsored by AngelTrax.

Honoring Heroes Behind the Wheel: Award Nominations Open Nominations are now open for the second annual 2026 School Bus Driver Hero Award. Help us honor the drivers who selflessly dedicate themselves to ensuring the safety, well-being, and success of the...

New York lawmakers are moving to delay the state's electric school bus mandate by five years, citing concerns around vehicle costs, charging infrastructure, grid capacity, and operational realities for school districts. But that's only part of the story.

Across the country, lawmakers are also advancing new school transportation legislation focused on student safety, stop-arm enforcement, disability protections, and expanded funding opportunities for safer school bus routes.

From tougher penalties for illegal passing violations in Missouri and Illinois to new federal proposals supporting school bus safety infrastructure, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for school transportation policy.

📋 Read the full legislative roundup here: https://loom.ly/OsjkFSM

School Bus Laws to Watch: New York Delays EV Mandate Plus, federal lawmakers seek new funding for school bus safety as states weigh stop-arm enforcement, disability protections, and education spending.

Gatekeeper Systems Inc. is stacking up new school bus technology contracts — including a $1.2 million fleet upgrade deal with Atlanta Public Schools — while reporting record quarterly revenue growth.

The company says demand continues rising for onboard video, data collection, and subscription-based fleet management tools across student transportation.

Gatekeeper Lands Major School Bus Deals as Revenue Surges The video solutions provider announces contracts with Atlanta Public Schools and other fleet operators as it records quarterly revenue growth and expanding subscription business.

Is your department developing leaders or hoping your team figures it out on their own?

If it's the latter, you might be in trouble. A structured mentorship program can help school transportation departments build future leaders, improve retention, and create consistency in daily operations.

Here are five ways (and five mistakes) to build a mentorship program that actually works. Tips tried and true from district leader Bernando Brown! 👇
https://loom.ly/DaJmRvw

Building Leaders Who Last: Creating a Successful Mentorship Program in Student Transportation Discover five strategies for building an effective mentorship program to strengthen leadership development and support staff retention.

Most school transportation leaders say their routes are “somewhat efficient” — but the reality behind the scenes is far more complicated.

A new nationwide survey conducted by Transfinder found driver shortages, half-empty buses, bell schedules, and community expectations are forcing districts into difficult operational tradeoffs every day.

One respondent described their routes as looking “like someone threw a bowl of spaghetti on a map.”

See what districts across North America said about the biggest barriers to routing efficiency — and the strategies helping them adapt 👉 https://loom.ly/-HKD0EA

'Our Routes Looked Like Spaghetti': Survey Reveals School Bus Routing Struggles Transfinder's new data reveals how driver shortages, bell schedules, and community demands are limiting school bus routing efficiency nationwide — and what districts are doing.