The landscape of student transportation is constantly evolving, but are your district’s strategies adapting with it? Get powerful takeaways to keep pace with the industry’s changes and stay resilient by attending this webinar.

Across four trends, you’ll learn:

• How to get a 360-degree view of operations by integrating on-bus technology.
• Tech-driven methods to overcome the driver shortage, empower your team and cut turnover.
• Budget-friendly strategies to navigate differing electric school bus priorities.
• Practical ways to implement AI for safer, more efficient student transportation.

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Presenters:

Alfred Karam
Former Director of Transportation (Retired)
Shenendehowa Central School District

Alfred is a Master Gunnery Sergeant of Marines (retired), an award-winning Director of Transportation and a published author. Following 25 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps, he led transportation operations for two of New York’s largest school districts for 24 years. His leadership has been recognized with multiple top honors, including the School Bus Fleet Magazine Administrator of the Year (2013) and the National Association for Pupil Transportation Larson Quality Award (2017).

Keba Baldwin
Director of Transportation and Central Garage
Prince George’s County Public Schools

Keba Baldwin serves as the Director of Transportation & Central Garage for Prince George’s County Public Schools, one of the nation’s largest school districts. He leads operations for more than 1,200 school buses and 700 fleet vehicles, ensuring safe and reliable service for over 85,000 students each day.

Mr. Baldwin brings a unique perspective that bridges the classroom and operations. His scientific background has shaped his analytical approach, while his educator’s mindset informs his commitment to equity, safety and service. He has led initiatives in routing optimization, safety training for transporting students with disabilities and the adoption of clean-energy fleets.

Craig Berndt
Business Segment Manager, People Transportation
Geotab

With 15 years in telematics, Craig brings to the table extensive experience in passenger transportation, public works and vehicle sharing. In his current role at Geotab as the Business Segment Manager for People Transportation, Craig is responsible for leading a cross-functional team to ensure success in this rapidly growing area of the business. He earned an MBA in 2020 and his community engagement includes volunteering with Scouting America (formerly BSA) and his non-profit animal rescue.

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The safety and reliability of school buses are critical for secure student transportation, yet transportation departments must navigate a complex web of maintenance challenges, especially where budget constraints collide with ever-increasing safety standards.

Relying on reactive repairs or fixed schedules often results in unexpected breakdowns, disrupted schedules, and inefficient resource use. This essential guide explores why a proactive, technology-enabled strategy is absolutely critical for modern school bus fleet maintenance.

You will learn how to make the crucial shift from reactive to data-driven fleet management, leveraging real-time telematics data to gain unprecedented insights into your vehicles’ actual condition and performance.

This approach enables predictive maintenance, allowing you to identify and address potential issues before they escalate into major, expensive repairs. The results include dramatically reduced vehicle downtime, lower repair costs, and enhanced student safety. Additionally, these strategies help extend the lifespan of your aging fleet, maximizing the return on investment for each bus.

Discover how Geotab’s platform, with tools like Fault Code Enrichment, provides the actionable insights needed to prioritize critical maintenance, streamline operations, and keep your fleet route-ready.

Download the ebook to get the tools to revolutionize your maintenance practices and optimize the safety and efficiency of every school bus in your fleet.

Learn:

• Why a proactive, technology-enabled strategy is critical for school bus fleet maintenance programs.
• How to drive savings and safety through predictive maintenance, reducing vehicle downtime and lowering repair costs.
• How data helps extend the lifespan of your aging school bus fleet and maximize return on investment.
• How Geotab’s solutions, including Fault Code Enrichment, provide actionable, real-time insights to keep your buses safe and reliable.

Fill out the form below and then check your email for the white paper download link.

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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.

Simply fill out the form below to receive the ebook in your inbox!

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