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Cliff Zehr joined Kerlin Bus Sales & Leasing in 1982. Since then, the school bus industry has remained anything but stagnant. As he reflects on the last four decades, these are the big changes and trends that come to mind.

Electric school buses feature a simpler design made up of fewer components. This should lead to less frequent mechanical failures. Investing in electric results in a long list of cost savings, including maintenance.

With the continued difficulty of hiring drivers who hold a CDL, schools are looking at other options. Type A buses offer a compact solution.

Earlier this year, Kerlin Bus Sales & Leasing was recognized as the 2021 Dealer of the Year by Thomas Built Buses.

Before getting behind the wheel, it's important understand whether or not you need a CDL. Here are answers to the most common questions.

That old school bus has served your organization well for years, but you’re ready to move on. However, finding a buyer willing to pay a fair price is easier said than done. As you begin the process, here are five things to keep in mind.

Students will be back before you know it and that means your fleet must be ready. The last thing you want is to start the year with buses that are sidelined with issues that could have been addressed.

Upgrading your fleet may be less expensive than you thought. Over the next five years, the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program will provide $5 billion in funding.

With millions of kids relying on buses to get them to and from school each day, this is an important question to ask. The safety of one vehicle compared to another can be difficult to quantify, but data can help shed light on the issue.

The pandemic shined a spotlight on just how vital countless professions are for daily life. Nurses, doctors, and other healthcare workers were rightly heaped with praise. But the number of essential workers extends far beyond the medical field. One important role on that list is school bus drivers.