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If you’ve ever talked to a banker, investor, or potential buyer, chances are you’ve heard the term EBITDA thrown around. It sounds technical, but the idea behind it is actually pretty simple—and very useful for business owners. EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. In plain English, it’s a way of measuring how much money your business generates from its core operations, before certain financial and accounting factors are taken into account. Think ...

In recent history, the school bus industry nationwide has made a significant push to educate the general public of the requirements to stop for the yellow bus. While there does appear to have been some progress in decreasing illegal passing, a recent study from the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation (NASDPTS) shows that there was a total of 39.3 million illegal passing violations in the US during the 2024-2025 school year.

Today our team presented Legal Update Session - "Covering Your Bases: Safeguarding Special Needs Transportation for Contractors" at the National School Transportation Association 2026 Midwinter Meeting. We love attending school transportation conferences and events where meaningful conversations, shared expertise, and continued education help strengthen the entire industry.

When business owners begin thinking about selling their company, one of the first questions they ask is, “What is my business worth?” While there are several methods used to value a business, one of the most common—particularly for small and owner-operated companies—is Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE). Seller’s Discretionary Earnings represents the true economic benefit a single owner receives from operating the business. It is different from the net income figure at the bottom of you...

It’s the start of the new year, and for many contractors this means it is the start of the transportation contract bidding and renewal season. During this period, many contractors often seek clarity on legal requirements regarding school district Request for Proposals (RFPs), and the obligations of contractors responding to such RFPs.

Winter is coming and unfortunately so are the weather related concerns that affect transportation. Snow and ice on the roof of moving vehicles is a safety hazard that can lead to injuries, citations, and fines. Contractors should be aware of Pennsylvania laws requiring the removal of snow and ice from the roof of moving vehicles. “Christine’s Law” was enacted in 2022 as a result of Christine Lambert’s death from dislodged ice that fell like a projectile from a moving vehicle in 2005. Pursuan...

Everyone knows that immigration has been a top priority for the Trump Administration. Recent developments out of Washington D.C. signify a tightening of federal oversight of commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) and commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) issued to individuals domiciled outside of the United States. For employers in the transportation industry, a new interim final rule proposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) will have an effect on employees holding a ...