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INFINITI November 2026 Catalog & Video Release

INFINITI November 2026 Catalog & Video Release

INFINITI Fleet Safety Training has added five new safety training videos covering important trucking and school bus topics. The new releases address vehicle security, dock communication systems, and dock worker distractions. School bus training includes accident reporting procedures and blind spot awareness. Each video is designed to help drivers and employees recognize hazards, improve communication, and strengthen safe operating practices. These additions expand INFINITI’s growing fleet safety training catalog with practical, real-world guidance.

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INFINITI October 2026 Catalog & Video Release

INFINITI October 2026 Catalog & Video Release

This month, INFINITI Fleet Safety Training added eight new and updated training videos covering school bus and trucking safety. Two school bus videos address highway driving challenges and the risks of driver fatigue. Six trucking videos focus on loading docks, PPE, traffic control, driver wellness, and vehicle dashboard systems. These courses are designed to help drivers and dock workers improve safety, awareness, and day-to-day decision-making. The latest content gives fleets and schools practical training they can use to keep employees informed, prepared, and safer on the job.

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School Bus Driver: A Complete Guide for Fleet Leaders

A Complete Guide for School Bus Drivers School Bus Driver

School bus drivers manage far more than a route, balancing vehicle safety, student behavior, and constant decision-making on every trip. With the national driver workforce still below pre-pandemic levels, supporting and retaining qualified drivers has become even more important. Effective training should go beyond vehicle operation and give drivers clear strategies for managing behavior, de-escalating problems, and responding when safety is at risk. Consistent documentation also helps transportation leaders identify recurring issues before they become larger problems. Stronger driver support leads to safer student transportation, better incident response, and a more resilient school transportation program.

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How to Build a Year-Round School Bus Driver Training Plan

Build a Year-Round School Bus Driver Training Plan

A structured School Bus Driver Training Plan helps transportation directors organize safety training around the risks drivers face throughout the year. This guide explains how to plan back-to-school refreshers, seasonal instruction, new-hire onboarding, corrective training, and district-specific assignments. It also shows how a training management system can help schedule courses and document completion. Download the 2026-2027 plan to begin creating a customized calendar for your transportation department.

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INFINITI August 2026 Catalog & Video Release

INFINITI August 2026 Catalog & Video Release

INFINITI Fleet Safety Training has released 16 new and updated safety training videos covering key topics for trucking and school transportation teams. The updates include a full Hours of Service series that explains FMCSA regulations, driver time limits, required breaks, sleeper berth rules, logbooks, ELDs, and common HOS exceptions. New school bus training videos focus on avoiding wildlife and safely responding to traffic during student loading and unloading. Additional trucking releases cover extreme heat, pre-trip maintenance, new driver tips, tanker documentation, baffled and non-baffled tankers, and spill control. Together, these video releases help drivers, safety managers, supervisors, and transportation teams stay better prepared, compliant, and focused on safer daily operations.

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Bus Driver Fatigue Safety Tips for School Bus Drivers

Bus Driver Fatigue Safety Tips for School Bus Drivers

Bus driver fatigue can affect focus, reaction time, judgment, and route awareness. Warning signs include yawning, heavy eyelids, irritability, lack of focus, missed hazards, and difficulty tracking speed or procedures. With the right break protocols, supervisor communication, and school bus safety training, districts can help drivers respond before fatigue becomes a serious safety risk.

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INFINITI June 2026 Catalog & Video Release

INFINITI June 2026 Catalog & Video Release

INFINITI Fleet Safety Training has released eight new training videos designed to strengthen safety performance across warehouse, school bus, and trucking operations. These short, focused modules cover critical topics such as safe lifting, hand tool handling, fall protection, workplace communication, and proper equipment use. The new content also includes school bus maintenance and safety procedures, along with updated Hours of Service guidance for commercial drivers. Each video delivers clear, actionable instruction that helps reduce risk, improve compliance, and reinforce safe habits on the job. Together, these additions expand INFINITI’s commitment to providing practical, behavior-based training that protects workers and keeps operations running safely.

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Bus Driver Training to End the Year Strong

School Bus Driver Training: How Districts Can End the Year Strong and Start the Next One Better

The end of the school year is a critical opportunity for districts to review and strengthen bus driver training before the next cycle begins. What is reinforced and documented now directly impacts how smoothly operations start in August. Addressing gaps early helps prevent delays, confusion, and inconsistent procedures later. A structured approach ensures training is assigned, completed, and tracked with clarity. With the right system in place, districts can turn year-end insights into a stronger, more consistent start next school year.

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School Bus Railroad Crossing Safety

School Bus Railroad Crossing Safety

School Bus Railroad Crossing Safety is one of the most critical responsibilities in student transportation, where a single decision can determine whether a routine route stays safe or turns into a serious incident. As highlighted in recent events, School Bus Railroad Crossing Safety must be treated as a non-negotiable procedure that drivers follow every time, without exception. When drivers fail to stop, look, and listen at crossings, the risk increases instantly, regardless of experience or familiarity with the route. This is why School Bus Railroad Crossing Safety cannot rely on memory or assumption but must be reinforced through consistent training and real-world awareness. Ultimately, strong School Bus Railroad Crossing Safety practices protect students, support drivers, and prevent avoidable tragedies on every route.

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School Bus Safety Program Tail Swing and Sideswipe Training is Important

Tail Swing & Sideswipe Training is Important for School Bus Safety

Our tail swing & sidewsipe Safety video is the first in two part school bus driver tail swing and sideswipe video series. It available exclusively in the INFINITI Learning Library.

Why Tail Swing & Sideswipe Safety Training is Important for School Bus Drivers? After looking at data from five different school districts, we found each school’s student transportation department had an average of 25 minor accidents a year.

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