School Transportation News Magazine | Buyer’s Guide 2026
COMPONENTS & SERVICE SUPPLIERS
616-379-4142
www.opti-luxx.com
info@opti-luxx.com Opti-Luxx pioneered the use of LED lighting for school buses, and our market- leading products, quality, and service are unmatched in the industry. Our vast and growing lineup of the brightest, best, and most reliable LED safety lighting solutions secures a 360-degree shield of bright and dependable lighting in and
around the bus. Our passion is to make sure students stay highly visible and safe. Products/Services: Lighting Kits, LED Kits SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 87.
ORBITAL INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGIES 9750 E.150th St. Ste.1200 Noblesville, IN 46060 317-774-3668
www.orbitalinstalls.com
business@orbitalcustoms.com Products/Services: GPS Hardware, Video Cameras, GPS/AVL, Routing, Scheduling, & Boundary Planning, Wi-Fi
A World of Comfort
PATHWISE 5105 200th St. S.W. Lynnwood, WA 98036 425-977-2100
www.transact.com
sales@transact.com TransAct provides education institutions and state departments of education with software solutions that help them reduce operational complexity, more efficiently meet state and federal requirements, and more safely and effectively serve students. We’re proud to be recognized by custom- ers for our exceptional customer support. Learn more about our transportation platform at
www.transact.com. Products/Services: GPS Hardware, Driver Records, Field Trip Management, GIS/ Map Graphics, Routing, Scheduling, & Boundary Planning, Vehicle Management, Mobile Data Terminals/Tablets, Parent Communication App, Student ID Cards, Tablet/Mobile Data Terminal SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 83.
SAVE THE CHARGE GO THE DISTANCE
Whether it’s warming the engine of a diesel bus or maintaining battery temperature in an EV, Eberspächer’s Hydronic coolant heaters deliver dependable performance in cold weather. With fast defrosting, preheated cabins, and thermal protection for battery systems, they help keep drivers safe, students comfortable, and schedules on time. Installed in thousands of school buses across North America, these systems support cleaner operation, reduced idling, and better fleet efficiency year-round.
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PAWAR TRANSPORTATION 2815 Mitchell Dr. Ste. 120 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 925-938-6565
www.pawartransportation.com
contact@pawartransportation.com Pawar Transportation specializes in high-quality, individualized student transportation for special needs, hard- to-serve, out-of-district, McKinney-Vento, and ESSA students. Our car and minivan model—transporting just 13 students per vehicle—allows us to prioritize consistency, safety, and accountability on every route. Products/Services: Special Education Contractor, Alternative Student Trans- portation SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 99.
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