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Truck Techby Jack RobertsOctober 31, 2025

Robots and Road Rage

Computers never get angry. And that's a good thing on crowded stretch of interstate.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Patrick Dean, NSTA PresidentOctober 29, 2025

Senate Introduction of Brake for Kids Act Marks School Bus Safety Milestone

The legislation seeks to launch a national awareness campaign reminding motorists to stop for school buses. With millions of violations each year, it’s time to make school bus safety a national priority.

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Transit Dispatchesby Timothy MenardOctober 29, 2025

Why Transit Leaders Require Better Tools for Operational Clarity In Today’s Tech-Fragmented Environment

Across North America and beyond, transit agency officials are contending with a perfect storm of operational headaches and strategic challenges that hamper daily service and long-term progress.

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Transit Dispatchesby Colin ParentOctober 22, 2025

The Powerless Brokers: Why California Can’t Build Transit

It is no secret that transit in the U.S. is slow and expensive to build.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettOctober 22, 2025

The Hidden Risks on the Road

Even the best school bus drivers can’t prevent every danger. As technology races and tempers rise behind the wheel, transportation pros face new challenges beyond the driver’s control.

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Safety Cornerby Jim ScottOctober 15, 2025

Improving Transit Accessibility by Offering Assistive Listening

Did you know that there are literally tens of millions of people worldwide with hearing loss, many of whom will use some form of public transit at some point?

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From the Editor'sby Joel Stutheit October 8, 2025

How Propane is Keeping EVs on the Road

Propane-powered EV charging offers reliability and scalability without sacrificing emissions goals.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettOctober 7, 2025

40 Things I Learned in My First Year as SBF Editor

Twelve months, almost 100 interviews and articles later, and countless lessons learned. Here are 40 key takeaways SBF’s editor learned about school buses, safety, and the people who keep students moving.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsOctober 2, 2025

For the Love of Old Trucks

Old trucks generally get ignored in classic car circles. Maybe that's changing.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettSeptember 24, 2025

Honoring Everyday Heroes Behind the Wheel

Before launching SBF's new Driver Hero Award, we knew that school bus drivers deserved more praise and recognition for the jobs they do every day. Little did we know how deeply the nominees' stories would touch our hearts.

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Transit Dispatchesby Anna AllwrightSeptember 24, 2025

Why Transport Sustainability Should Focus on People Instead of Cars

Simply incentivizing electrification is not enough to make a meaningful impact; we must shift our focus toward prioritizing public transportation and infrastructure.

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Guest Voices by Charlie Willmott, WillGo Transportation ConsultingSeptember 23, 2025

The Time is Now to Expand Longer Combination Vehicles [Opinion]

The reauthorization of the federal highway bill offers a rare chance to advance double 53-foot LCVs. Industry leaders shouldn’t miss it, says a longtime trailer industry professional in this Guest Voices blog post.

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