Each morning you send your child off to school to learn about the world and to grow as a person. As you give them a hug and watch them hop on the school bus, do you worry about bullying? Is your son or daughter a bullying victim? Is he or she a bully?

Bus drivers are not disciplinarians. Their job is to focus on the road, traffic lights, laws, and other motorists. Unlike school playgrounds and classrooms, there is generally no one to monitor student behavior or prevent bullying on school buses. Even when there is an additional school bus monitor on-board, he or she is often unable to see what is going on in the back of the bus. In addition, children often fear being ridiculed as “tattle-tales”and thus may not report incidents of school bus bullying to bus monitors.

Did you know that your school bus fleet can last for 10-15 years with proper maintenance? Given the numerous costs and limited funding faced by many school districts, it is imperative that you do not overpay for school bus parts. Buying quality hardware from the right vendors can save you time and money — and ensure your students are well protected.

However, if you’ve taken the time to do a quick Google search, you may have noticed there is no short supply of companies selling wholesale equipment and parts. For your convenience, we have compiled a list of 11 reputable places to buy wholesale school bus parts online across the country:

When our customers ask us, “What is the best part of working at SafeStop?” The answer is of course, our people! Every month we spotlight one of our awesome employees. These spotlights will highlight their experiences, accomplishments at SafeStop, and fun facts about what makes them great!

This July, we're featuring Nina Craver, Marketing & Communications Associate.

What is your role with the team?
Marketing & Communications Associate

What is your personal motto?
"Be the type of person you would want to meet."

When our customers ask us, “What is the best part of working at SafeStop?” The answer is of course, our people! Every month we spotlight one of our awesome employees. These spotlights will highlight their experiences, accomplishments at SafeStop, and fun facts about what makes them great!

This May, we're featuring Prisha Hertzler, Communications Manager.

What is your role with the team?
As the Communications Manager, I oversee all content and messaging to help ensure a positive customer experience. We want our parents to trust us not only to provide accurate school bus arrival times, but to also provide valuable information through articles and other topics that can enhance their lives. You'll be hearing a lot more from me in the coming months once we get our blog going, so stay tuned!

What is your personal motto?
"Be stubborn about your goals, but flexible with your methods."

More Parents and School Officials Will Be Able to Securely Track School Vehicles In Real-time Before Winter Arrives

Charleston, S.C. (November 11, 2015) –SafeStop, the original mobile app that connects parents and school officials to the vehicles transporting their students, has announced an additional 250 school vehicles in five states are launching service in November before the winter weather arrives. This launch will provide more than 30,000 parents the opportunity to utilize the app in both large public school systems and small private schools.

“As leaders in this area we are seeing more and more interest from school districts this fall as the temperature drops and parents across North America are learning more about SafeStop and how it is a new ‘must have’ for busy parents,” stated Patrick Gallagher, Director of Sales for SafeStop. “School officials who are looking to provide a higher level of customer service to their parents are turning to SafeStop which means not leaving parents and students out in the cold to wait for the bus. Our unique algorithm gives parents the comfort and security they need to know where and when the bus is coming and when it has arrived.”