School Transportation News

School Transportation News is a monthly publication dedicated to the pupil transportation sector. Launched in September 1991 by Bill Paul, who served as both the editor and publisher until 2007, the magazine covers various aspects of the industry. Paul has nearly thirty years of experience reporting on pupil transportation and has previously worked as the editor and publisher of School Bus Fleet and Metro magazines. He is also the creator of the NASDPTS Suppliers Council and has been honored with a place in the NAPT Hall of Fame.

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C-V2X Technology Hold Promise of School Bus Time, Cost Savings

1 week ago | stnonline.com | Taylor Ekbatani

It’s common for technology inside the school bus to talk to one another — especially when it’s provided by the same vendor. If school buses aren’t already connected, it’s surely a priority for most school districts. But what if there’s more to the connected technology conversation? A general session at STN EXPO East on March 24 says there is.
(STN Podcast E254) Gus, the Talking Safety Bus: Supporting Educational Access & Student Safety

1 week ago | stnonline.com | Claudia Newton

Breakdowns of the federal Driving Forward Act’s impact on school bus driver training, new student transportation topics being covered by the National Congress on School Transportation writing committee, and doing what’s best for the children. Monique Jackson, area manager for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina, discusses her passion for education access, her children’s book “Gus, the Talking Safety Bus,” and teaching students school bus safety. Read more about safety.
As Camera Systems Evolve, IT Collaboration Necessary

1 week ago | stnonline.com | Ryan Gray

When student transporters seek new school bus equipment, what do they look for? The options can be intricately dizzying, prompting them to turn to a resource that previously assisted with mundane email issues and computer peripherals not working. Susan Keller, like many student transportation leaders, relies on the expertise of her school district IT department to help make the right choices, especially when it comes to implementing a new camera system.
Get $100 Off STN EXPO West Registration This Earth Day

2 weeks ago | stnonline.com | Claudia Newton

In honor of Earth Day, April 22, School Transportation News is offering $100 off full conference registration to STN EXPO West in Reno, Nevada. The event takes place July 11-16 in Reno, Nevada. The promotion runs from April 12 through 25 and is intended to defray the cost for industry professionals to access professional development opportunities. Interested parties may register online and enter the code GREENBUS to secure the discount.
Federal Legislation Reintroduced to Permanently Extend ‘Under-the-Hood’ Exemption

2 weeks ago | stnonline.com | Ryan Gray

Bills in the U.S. House and Senate seek to permanently allow states and local governments to bypass a requirement that school bus driver applicants include engine component identification when performing the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing necessary to obtain their commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs).
(STN Podcast E253) Conference Conversations: Tariffs, STN EXPO East Motivation & Minimum Driver Age

2 weeks ago | stnonline.com | Claudia Newton

Tony, Taylor and Ryan cover recent news headlines, analyze federal tariff and funding updates, and recap the action and takeaways from STN EXPO East in Charlotte, North Carolina, last month. Hear thoughts from Joshua Hinerman, director of transportation for Robertson County Schools in Tennessee, as well as several attendees of STN EXPO East, on the starting ages and appropriate training for school bus drivers. Read more about drivers. This episode is brought to you by Transfinder.
Districts Share How Unified Software Solution Simplifies School Bus Operations

3 weeks ago | stnonline.com | Claudia Newton

Two school districts are providing examples of how utilizing a unified software solution simplified their school transportation operations. Busology Tech shared during a webinar it sponsored Thursday that the company has 25 years in the student transportation industry and seen 500,000 students transported safely. Abu Batasi, director sales and marketing, noted the top four sources of chaos for pupil transporters today are driver shortages, safety concerns, budget constraints, and data sync.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s New Transportation Leader Came Through the Ranks

3 weeks ago | stnonline.com | Taylor Ekbatani

Delvico ‘Vec’ Dunn, the new executive director of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) in Charlotte, North Carolina, started his career as a school bus driver for CMS. He uses that experience to lead by example, especially since his CDL remains current. Dunn started in pupil transportation in August 1997 as a school bus driver. When he was 18 years old, his parents told him he had to get a job, he shared.
Trans/Air Says Acquisition a Strategic Business, Culture Move for Family-Run Company

3 weeks ago | stnonline.com | Ryan Gray

The acquisition of Trans/Air Manufacturing by Lippert Components brings added resources and technology necessary to both companies at a time when increased U.S. tariffs could impact the global air conditioning supply chain, while also staying true to the 45-year history of the family company. Those were two the reasons the deal announced March 31 — terms were not disclosed at this report — made sense to Rick Lehnert, Trans/Air’s long-time president and son of co-founder Dick Lehnert.
STA’s Lane Uses Transportation, EV Experience to Share Sustainability Advice

3 weeks ago | stnonline.com | Taylor Ekbatani

Rachel Lane joined Student Transportation of America in 2022 and has since been instrumental in driving the company’s green fleet initiative. Lane, the school bus contractor’s vice president of electrification and sustainability, earned her degree in electrical engineering from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. Soon after, she joined the U.S. Air Force to follow in her family’s military tradition, serving as a chief engineer and flight commander.