Automotive & Commercial Vehicle Writer
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Content authored by Steve Mitchell is reviewed for editorial accuracy and transportation industry relevance. Articles are updated regularly to reflect current regulations, fleet trends, and commercial vehicle market insights. Steve's work adheres to our editorial guidelines and fact-checking process.
Steve Mitchell is a freelance content writer specializing in automotive, commercial vehicle, and B2B transportation topics. He writes buyer guides, product pages, and editorial content for clients across the fleet, dealership, and commercial vehicle sectors. Steve has bylines at CBT News and other industry publications covering OEM strategy, EV adoption, and dealership operations. He is based in South Orange County, California.
With more than four decades of experience spanning advertising, brand strategy, and content marketing, Steve brings a rare combination of creative and industry expertise to every piece he writes. His work is grounded in deep knowledge of the commercial vehicle space and a commitment to accuracy, clarity, and usefulness for fleet buyers and operators.
Automotive & Commercial Vehicle Writer — BusesForSale.com
Knowledge Center & Editorial — 2021–Present
Featured Contributor — CBT News
Covering OEM strategy, EV adoption, and dealership operations
Contributing Writer — SchoolBusFleet.com
Editorial coverage of school bus sector fleet trends and operations
Executive Creative Director — Tocquiny, Austin, TX
Led brand strategy and advertising for automotive and B2B clients
Masters of Theology — Dallas Theological Seminary
Graduate theological studies
Advertising — University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's degree in Advertising; foundation in brand communications
Last Updated: June 1, 2026
More than thirty cities pulled their license plate cameras in 2026. Now a school-bus camera vendor wants to turn its fleet into roaming plate readers and hand the data to police.
New-vehicle prices keep climbing, so households, school districts, and public fleets are buying used buses instead. See why the shift is happening and which states feel the squeeze first.
Every film set is a town on wheels. Meet the fleet that runs it.
What does your school district spend to replace a single school bus? And why does the number keep climbing?
New school buses run $90,000–$150,000. Used Type C diesels start around $15,000. Here's the full pricing breakdown by bus type, brand, and condition — plus what actually drives the price.
Starting a Shuttle Fleet: The Used Bus Sourcing Guide
The World Cup Comes to America. Getting to the Stadium Is Complicated.
From Speed to Almost Famous: The Most Iconic Bus Moments in Movie and Music History
The Summer Church Bus Buyer’s Guide: What to Know Before You Spend a Dollar
The commercial vehicle tax break business owners are missing before tax day
