Important Advisory: FMCSA CDL Training Audits By Peter Mannella The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched a nationwide effort to ensure that individuals obtaining Commercial Drivers Licenses are properly trained in accordance with federal law and regulations. In recent months, FMCSA has identified numerous training entities and programs that are not meeting […]
By Molly McGee Hewitt, PhD, CAE Years ago, the movie Clueless became a sensation, featuring a very appealing cast and a charming storyline. For a couple of hours, we were all whisked away to the high school scene in Beverly Hills! While Clueless serves as a fitting title for a movie and aptly describes […]
NAPT Endorses “Brake for Kids” Act By Peter Mannella What’s the News NAPT recently endorsed federal legislation that would require the US Department of Transportation to carry out a ‘national public safety messaging campaign relating to the dangers of illegal passing of stopped school buses.’ The legislation has been introduced by Senator Todd Young […]
Dawnett Wright brings more than three decades of experience in pupil transportation to her new role as Region 5 Director on the Board of Directors for the NAPT. Wright also serves as director of transportation for Peninsula School District in Washington State and is president of the Washington Association for Pupil Transportation. Please provide […]
School BUSRide spoke with Marc Medina, who brings a hands-on, service-driven perspective to his new role as Region 1 Director on the NAPT Board of Directors. In addition to his national leadership responsibilities, Medina serves as transportation supervisor for the Farmingdale School District in New York and is president of the New York Association […]
By Stephen Whaley, Alternative Fuel Manager, Blue Bird Corporation The pace of change facing fleet operators today is accelerating. With new federal emissions requirements scheduled to take effect in 2027, transportation directors are feeling increasing pressure around diesel costs, maintenance complexity, and long-term compliance. Understanding how these regulations evolved, how dramatically the emissions profile […]
Presented by Zūm Ten years ago, Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO of Zūm, set out on a mission to modernize the school bus system for all children — including her own. “Other parents and I would talk about the daily struggle to get our kids to school safely, reliably, and on time,” she says. “We […]
Welcome to our recap of the NAPT ACTS conference — a dynamic five-day gathering of the brightest minds in student transportation, held at the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. For the NAPT members and business partners in attendance, this was a full immersive experience in innovation, leadership and community. The event brought together […]
November 2: Managing Student Behavior: A Three-Part Interactive Learning Experience The new three-part Managing Student Behavior workshop series debuted at NAPT ACTS with an energetic and highly practical introduction to one of the most persistent challenges in school transportation: maintaining safe, consistent, and positive behavior from the moment students board the school bus. […]
November 3: PDS 304: Best Practices When Collecting, Analyzing and Using Data The Professional Development Series (PDS) 304 course, led by Robert Feinberg, CPTS, Transportation Director for Deer Creek School District (OK), provided attendees with a practical, four-hour deep dive into how data can strengthen decision-making across transportation operations. Designed for leaders seeking to […]