The transition to electric school buses (ESBs) is revolutionizing student transportation and helping school districts across the U.S. reduce their environmental impact. However, many districts have encountered significant challenges with charging infrastructure, especially when it comes to cost and complexity. First Charge^TM, a patent-pending, modular, and scalable solution, is designed by school bus operators for school bus operators to address these very challenges.

Unlike traditional charging systems that require costly trenching and construction, First Charge^TM utilizes an innovative hub-and-spoke design with all components installed above ground. This eliminates the need for extensive subsurface work, significantly reducing installation costs and speeding up deployment. The system is highly flexible, capable of adapting to fleet growth and operational changes over time.

Available in four different configurations—including ground-based and floating options for areas prone to flooding—First Charge^TM ensures districts can meet their electrification needs efficiently and affordably. The system supports up to 45 chargers and is available through a convenient subscription model that includes energy management, maintenance, and fleet optimization.

Download the full white paper to learn how First Charge^TM can help your district overcome the challenges of electrification and achieve sustainability goals.

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“One of the fundamental barriers to making the fullest use of any school bus fleet is not knowing how it actually operates.”
—Kent Orr, General Manager, CLASS

GPS and telematics data open more paths to operational and fleetwide efficiency—if you use them to their fullest potential. Zonar sat down with Kent Orr, General Manager for Chatham-Kent Lambton Administrative School Services (CLASS), to learn about their out-of-the-box strategies for making the most of fleet data.

Download this complimentary white paper to learn more about their approach, their results, and how any school bus operation can do the same, including yours.

• Improve planning process based on actual vehicle performance.
• Optimize routes and vehicle utilization using essential telematics, fleet and routing data.
• Support and build trust with drivers, contractors, administrators and the public.
• Justify spending, contract negotiations and resource requests based on actual KPIs.
• Enhance driver recruitment and retention, as well as ensure fair pay.

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For district leaders, student safety and cost-efficiency are paramount during daily pupil transport. However, if a district only has telematics for school bus GPS tracking, they’re missing deeper insights that can help them better protect their students and drivers, reduce expenses and take better care of their buses.

Download this “Beyond Dots on a Map” ebook to discover how to take your school bus operation management strategies farther than just GPS tracking can. This ebook will teach you how a school bus fleet management platform can help you:

• Monitor driver behaviors like speeding, harsh braking, accelerations and more to coach against hazardous driving.
• Save time and increase accuracy with digital inspection logs.
• Administer more timely maintenance to your buses.
• Pursue sustainability initiatives like electric buses and reduce CO2 emissions.

Get your copy of this ebook now to begin transforming the efficiency and safety of your student transportation operations.

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Right now, you probably pay more per mile to operate than ever. As you explore ways to fortify your bottom line, look to your shop and fleet vehicles. An ounce of prevention is worth thousands in breakdowns, downtime and repairs. Maintain healthier trucks, save thousands in critical repairs, and run a more efficient shop—all through predictive maintenance.

Download Zonar’s complimentary white paper to learn about protecting your bottom line with a more proactive approach to fleet health.

• Consolidate shop visits and reduce workflow disruptions.
• Avoid more on-the-road breakdowns, tows and roadside expenses.
• Resolve certain vehicle faults for immediate savings.
• Empower non-technicians to take a more active role in fleet health.

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