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Row of yellow school buses parked in a lot, lined up bumper-to-bumper with mirrors extended, photographed outdoors in daylight with trees and buildings in the background.

Management•by Amanda Huggett•May 28, 2026

The 20 Largest School Bus Contractors in 2026

See which private school transportation providers made the list of the largest contractors in 2026, with location, fleet sizes, district contracts, and number of students served.

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Management•by Amanda Huggett•May 28, 2026

School Bus Contracting in 2026: Fleet, Fuel, and Workforce Trends

Shifting fuel strategies, evolving workforce pressures, rising costs, and growing technology adoption define today’s transportation providers. Here’s what the data reveals about key issues shaping the contractor industry.

A red, white, and blue graphic with pictures of Tracy Voigt and text reading "Honoring U.S. Veterans: Tracy Voigt's Story."

Management•by Elora Haynes•May 25, 2026

How Does Military Logistics Experience Help Keep Students Moving Safely?

See how Army veteran Tracy Voigt went from coordinating construction and logistics in Afghanistan to leading school transportation operations in Minnesota in this National Military Appreciation Month profile.

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The Mindset That Keeps a Decades-Old Company Moving Forward: Aaron Sepkowski, 2026 Contractor of the Year

With nearly two decades at the helm of Pocono Transportation, Aaron Sepkowski has transformed a family-run operation into a modern, safety-focused contractor, while championing innovation, workforce development, and advocacy across Pennsylvania’s school transportation industry.

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Alternative Fuels•by Steve Mitchell•May 20, 2026

You're On Your Own to Pick a Drivetrain [Op-Ed]

After years of federal pressure toward electric school buses, districts are suddenly being told to choose their own path. Let’s explore the risks, realities, and politics behind school bus drivetrain decisions.

A red, white, and blue graphic with pictures of Martin Staples and text reading "Honoring U.S. Veterans: Martin Staples' Story."

Management•by Elora Haynes•May 18, 2026

Why Student Transportation Felt Familiar to This Former Navy Aviator

See how Martin Staples applies decades of mission-focused leadership and operational experience to helping school districts keep students safe in this National Military Appreciation Month profile.

A red, white, and blue graphic with pictures of Dawnett Wright and text reading "Honoring U.S. Veterans: Dawnett Wright's Story."

Management•by Elora Haynes•May 11, 2026

She Left the Air Force, But Never Left the Idea of Service

Dawnett Wright found a second calling in student transportation, one rooted in flexibility, family, and service. See how that mission still drives her in this National Military Appreciation Month profile.

A red, white, and blue graphic with pictures of Thomas Gray and text reading "Honoring U.S. Veterans: Thomas Gray's Story."

Management•by Elora Haynes•May 4, 2026

What Happens When Battle-Tested Leadership Meets Student Transportation?

See how Thomas Gray brings Marine Corps discipline and logistics expertise to Dayton Public Schools in this article celebrating National Military Appreciation Month.

Large monsoon dust and rain wall moving across a field in Pinal County, Arizona, as severe weather brought flash flooding and hazardous driving conditions during school transportation operations.

Disaster Response•by Shannon Weber, Florence USD•April 30, 2026

School Bus Safety & Severe Weather: Florence USD’s Monsoon Response

A late-fall monsoon tested Florence USD’s emergency preparedness. Here’s how training, communication, and teamwork kept 2,700 students safe.

Graphic with yellow background and bold text reading “Lessons from Hurricane Helene” and “From Asheville, NC,” alongside a photo taken from inside a school bus driving through a muddy, debris-covered street with damaged vehicles and buildings visible.

Disaster Response•by Amanda Rigsby, Asheville City Schools•April 30, 2026

Lessons Learned from Hurricane Helene for School Transportation

How student transportation became both a service and a signal in community recovery.

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