<p>Bus Master Pro 6.2 Geocode Inventory<br />maintenance software includes modules<br />for work orders, inventory and vendors, among others.</p>

School Bus Maintenance

Choosing the right maintenance software for your facility

Each system brings a diverse set of functions to the school bus market, including inventory tracking and work order generation, and many are customizable to meet operations’ individual needs.

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<p>Fort Wayne Community Schools and MacAllister Power Systems collaborated on a system that warns drivers if they have unfastened their seat belt without engaging the air brake parking system.</p> Alarm aims to prevent bus rolling incidents
A school district and a bus dealership in Indiana have combined efforts to develop a retrofit for school buses that they say enhances safety. The alarm sounds if a driver unfastens his or her seat belt and has not engaged the air brake parking system.
<p>Technicians at Parkway School District in Chesterfield, Mo., have formed a &ldquo;Shop Professional Learning<br />Community,&rdquo; where they get together to share solutions to problems and develop maintenance best practices.</p> How to make the most of technician training
Tech-to-tech instruction and partnering with neighboring school districts for training exercises provide easy opportunities to develop employees’ skills and knowledge. Having good equipment and taking advantage of resources available through state pupil transportation associations are also worthwhile.
<p>Ross and White Co.&rsquo;s popular combination brush and touchless system includes a wraparound brush design.</p> Bus washing made easy
Today’s systems include features that enable users to maintain a spotless fleet quickly, all while reducing water and energy consumption.
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The MULTIWASH automatic wash system
The Westmatic MULTIWASH automatic wash system is energy efficient and features a full-density top brush and two vertical side brushes to safely wash vehicles.

Tracerline Marksman II
The Tracerline Marksman II ultrasonic diagnostic tool from Tracer Products converts and amplifies inaudible ultrasonic sound into audible “natural” sound to help technicians hear sounds that signify problems.

T131 Utility Tire Pneumatic Bead Expander
The Ken-Tool T131 Utility Tire Pneumatic Bead Expander helps technicians who have difficulty getting 10- to 22-inch diameter utility tires to seat on the rim.

Color touchscreen control
Mohawk Lifts' mobile vehicle lifts are now available with a 7-inch color touchscreen control that shows the total weight being raised by all columns and the number of cycles per technician.

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<p>As part of an Emirates Transport program, many Dubai schools now have painted grids to show students the danger zone around school buses.&nbsp;</p> Dubai’s 1st School Transportation Conference

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