The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting applications for approximately $180 million in grants through its 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act national competition, as the Clean School Bus Program is reportedly still a month away from returning. Read more here. zurl.co/xcF4s

Registration for STN Expo East in is now open! Join us in Charlotte/Concord, NC from April 1-5 in 2027. Register now for the super early bird discount at zurl.co/c0jjp

Safety starts before the first stop! A daily check helps ensure every student gets to school and gets home safely. Always complete your pre-trip inspection and follow all applicable state guidelines and district procedures before hitting the road. What does your organization require? Comment down below. 🚌🔽 #SBSW #safetychecklist #busdriver #studentsafety

Three U.S. representatives are pushing to extend the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program through 2031, proposing $1 billion in annual funding to help schools replace aging diesel buses with cleaner alternatives. The bipartisan legislation aims to protect student health, reduce emissions, and keep the transition to zero-emission school buses moving forward. Read more here. zurl.co/t4FUd

Feature Friday! This week, we’re exploring how emerging safety technologies could help make school buses safer and protect students on the road. Discover the latest innovations and the challenges of bringing these systems to school bus fleets in the October edition of our magazine! zurl.co/seMiG

The FMCSA is warning motor carriers about fraudulent emails and websites impersonating its Motus registration system. School bus contractors are among those being targeted, according to the National School Transportation Association. Read more about it here. zurl.co/sa9fJ

DeSoto County Schools transportation staff shared how transitioning to digital payroll and dispatch streamlined operations, reduced processing time, improved accuracy and freed up employees to focus on other responsibilities. Read more here. zurl.co/FhjD7

All 100 U.S. Senators unanimously supported a resolution recognizing September as National School Bus Safety Month, marking 13 years of bipartisan support for student transportation safety. Read more here. zurl.co/E4w9z

A National Transportation Safety Board official emphasized school bus seatbelt use, crash investigations, CDL integrity, and driver training at the National Association for Pupil Transportation Annual Conference. Read more about it here. zurl.co/p7PK7

Feature Friday! This week, we’re highlighting the 2026 Top Transportation Teams and the leadership strategies helping them build stronger, more resilient departments. Read more in the October edition of our magazine! zurl.co/wlBZD

Extreme heat is putting school transportation operations to the test. Texas districts are dealing with buses that struggle to stay cool, while concerns from students, drivers, and families continue to grow. zurl.co/WHPdH How is your district handling the heat? Comment down below. 🚌☀️ 🔽

School bus attendant training is essential. Learn how to evaluate or develop effective training programs at this year’s TSD Conference. zurl.co/twsi6 Make sure to secure your spot while registration is still open! zurl.co/yzCHR

Join Zonar and a panel of experts for an open conversation about where the money comes from, what districts document today and what gets missed along the way. Get direct insights from the perspective of consultants, district leaders and the staff who handle claiming. The free webinar takes place tomorrow, Oct. 8, at 12 p.m. CDT. Register today! zurl.co/Mzhgx

Linda Bluth is returning to the TSD Conference to address safety guidance, compliance and potential changes to Head Start transportation. Learn more about her two sessions and what attendees can expect in Frisco this November. zurl.co/JUDuj

A school bus driver strike in Ohio has left nearly 6,000 students without their usual transportation as negotiations continue. zurl.co/SSrJv

The National Association of Pupil Transportation recognized six student transportation leaders at its annual conference in Louisville, KY. Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees! zurl.co/j7wRs

“I’ve done this job my entire adult life, and this is the most horrific bus tragedy we’ve had in decades,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said during the news conference. zurl.co/0AgWB

A 4-year-old New York student was dragged approximately 15 feet by a school bus after her backpack became caught in the door. The student was not injured, and the incident remains under investigation by the district. zurl.co/G43B4

A Polk County school bus driver and attendant were arrested after onboard video allegedly showed them repeatedly spraying a 15-year-old student with disabilities with disinfectant cleaner to “teach him a lesson.” zurl.co/YhmYw

Feature Friday! This week, we’re highlighting the transportation leaders working to navigate CDL testing and certification challenges while keeping qualified drivers behind the wheel. zurl.co/5IKIN