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School bus driver-training in winter weather

White-Knuckle Rides: School Bus Drivers Trained to Navigate Severe Winter Weather

As powerful winter storms moved across the Midwest and into the Northeast last month, snow-covered highways, icy overpasses and whiteout conditions disrupted daily travel...
A student in a wheelchair being secured in a FirstAlt van. (Photo courtesy of First Student.)

‘One Type of Driver’ Training

Whether it’s a full-size school bus with track seating running the length of the floor or a compact van with fixed belt points, no...
The U.S. Department of Education headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Funding Among Potential Impacts of U.S. Education Department Dismantling on School Transportation

Confusion reigns in the wake of a late November decision announcing how the U.S. Department of Education (ED) could be dismantled, including the impact...

Lighting the Way?

Industry professionals expressed a range of reactions in the wake of a National Congress of School Transportation vote in May that overwhelmingly rejected a...

Follow the ‘GOLDEN’ Brick Road

Historically, School Transportation News has looked at school bus driver pay and benefits as it relates to staffing. But developing a standout department starts...

Update: U.S. Department of Transportation Enacts CDL Restrictions on Non-Domiciled Workers

Some school districts and school bus companies in search of drivers may need to look even harder after a federal rule outlaws the issuing...
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February 2026

This month's issue highlights safety, covering different aspects of how the student transportation is addressing the most pressing safety...

Buyer’s Guide 2026

Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...

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