Albert Ross, a driver-trainer for San Antonio Independent School District in Texas, and Antonio Casanova, the director of fleet maintenance, look under the hood of a Jouley electric school bus from Thomas Built Buses. (Photo by Taylor Ekbatani.)

Under the Hood: School Bus ‘Smart’ Telematics Driving Fleet Improvements

Bibb County School District in central Georgia transports more than 10,000 students and maintains a fleet of 200 school buses. Every one of them...
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Editor's note — This article has been updated from an original version that failed to detail the federal and state requirements for motorcoach inspections. A...
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August 2025

It's the 10th year of recognizing the nation's most outstanding Garage Stars. This year's winners are on the front...
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Tony and Ryan discuss regulatory updates, the importance of vendor partnerships, a sensationalized incident involving a Texas school bus, and this year’s Garage Stars. Charles...

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More EPA regulatory changes in the truck and bus market prompt continuing clean fuel conversations. Also, learn more about the crucial training at the...
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August 2025

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