News and Updates
2019 Recap Video: Operators
Get insight into what it's like to be an operator at the 2020 ConneX by watching our recap of 2019.
Become A 2020 Supplier Host
SBFX provides industry suppliers with an unmatched opportunity to meet a select group of operators and build relationships in an intimate setting.
2020 Schedule Announced
At SBFX, get ready to be a part of an excellent environment that will foster casual conversations and information sharing.
OVERVIEW
School Bus Fleet ConneX (SBFX)
An all new opportunity to network and build relationships with other action-minded individuals involved in school transportation.
SBFX is produced by BOBIT BUSINESS MEDIA, the world’s largest fleet publisher. Bobit has served the fleet market for more than 55 years and is the authority on fleet vehicle management. Through a complete mix of media products that deliver news, industry trends and insight to the fleet management market, we reach fleets representing more than 18,000,000 vehicles of all types, including commercial and government fleets, small business fleets, work trucks of all sizes, and heavy duty truck fleets.
Bobit Business Media publishes School Bus Fleet and METRO magazine along with 9 other fleet print magazines, 14 email newsletters and websites, and produces 19 trade shows, conferences and hosted buyer programs in the fleet market, including BusCon Connect, Transit Bus eXchange, Work Truck eXchange and Heavy Duty Trucking eXchange.
What Others Are Saying About Us
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“This event exceeded my expectations. It is well-organized and thought out. I gained more knowledge from the vendors than at prior conferences I’ve attended.”
-Margaret Hogan, Transportation Supervisor, Mendham Township Board of Education, Brookside, NJ
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“It was nice to get the one-on-one time with operators. We all have time-sensitive schedules, so getting the time to sit down and get to know each other on a personal and business level is something that is sometimes missing."
-Quentin Kuhns, Sales Manager, Auto-Jet Muffler Corp., Des Moines, IA
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“SBFX is bar none the best event I have ever attended. The ability to see and visit vendors in a one-on-one setting is amazing! It was excellent to make connections. I walked away with some new friends on both the operator and vendor sides!"
-Josh Garver, Fleet Service Manager, Unified School District 470, Arkansas City, KS
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“Attending SBFX was a great opportunity to gather ideas and exchange information from other school bus operators, as well as speak with suppliers one-on-one and view focused product presentations. SBFX was great for learning and networking!"
-Andrew Grasty, Assistant Transportation Director, Centerville City Schools, Centerville, OH
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“If you are given the opportunity to attend, DO IT! SBFX was a great opportunity to network with peers in a small setting and discuss common issues. Couple this with one-on-one discussions with suppliers, SBFX was fantastic! I highly recommend it."
-Chris Ellison, Director of Transportation, Eugene School District 4J, Eugene, OR
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“Thank you SBFX & suppliers for the opportunity to participate in this worthwhile event. The connections and possible future partnerships were invaluable. You were a fantastic host! I look forward to utilizing ideas and suggestions in our district."
-Trudy Foster, Transportation Director, Lake Local Schools, Millbury, OH
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“This is a very worthwhile event. I enjoyed everything. It is great to meet others and share ideas. Thank you SBF for hosting this event.”
-Billy Huish, Transportation Supervisor, Farmington Municipal Schools, Farmington, NM
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“Excellent networking opportunity. I was able to meet and discuss with the right people and the decision-makers. Extremely valuable.”
-Saul Horowitz, President, Routee, Spring Valley, NY
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“School Bus Fleet ConneX put me in contact with vendors that I might not normally look into. I found cost savings in some new products that will allow for a better spec’d bus!”
-Cody Cox, Director of Transportation & Fleet Services, Bellville ISD, Bellville, TX
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"I have been attending conferences for 30+ years, and I can say that the format and presentation of this conference was, without a doubt, the absolute best and most worth-while conference I have ever attended."
-Rick Baker, Director of Maintenance & Transportation, Center Independent School District, Center, TX
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“As a first-time supplier host, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was happy to see that the operators really did want to learn about my products—that makes the event worth it.”
