Today’s vehicle lifts have numerous built-in safety features, but technicians still need to know and follow safety guidelines and inspect lifts daily.

They may not know why engines need lubrication. They may not know the difference between gasoline or diesel, or care about that difference. But it’s clear that bus drivers are an essential part of your maintenance program.

Misuse and everyday wear and tear on wheelchair lifts can keep them from running smoothly. Make lift checks a part of pre-trip inspections, and train drivers to recognize mechanical problems.

ALBANY, N.Y. — The National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) has again sent out the call to find “America’s Best” school bus maintenance and inspection professionals.

Bringing diesel engines into compliance with 2007 EPA standards will force manufacturers to charge a higher price. But the upside is that emissions will be significantly lower.

School bus driver saves choking student
SPENCERPORT, N.Y. — A school bus driver was honored for saving a choking student on his bus...

With the high cost of fuel, districts and bus companies across the country are looking for ways to offset budget shortfalls.

When it comes to his school bus fleet, “Image is everything,” says Al Olkowitz, transportation administrator at Jackson Township (N.J.) School Distric...

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) offers a series of school bus-specific tests as part of its certification program. The ...

It’s been said that a man's best friend is his dog, but visit some transportation garages across America and you might change your mind. A dog can bar...

Teamwork minimizes budget woes

Autauga County Schools
Prattville, Ala.

How little the general public knows about the tremendous effort that’s made each school day to get 24 million children to school and home. If they kne...

Wrenches, screwdrivers or pullers — school bus mechanics need to feel comfortable with the tools of their trade. We asked garage professionals abou...

Operators of small buses who implement a thorough, well-considered preventive maintenance (PM) program can reap substantial savings. Worn or damaged c...

TULSA, Okla. — A mechanic from Red Creek, N.Y., and a commercial vehicle enforcement officer from Olympia, Wash., were named "America's Best" school b...

Keeping track of vehicle warranty information, service schedules and part replacement dates ensures that fleets run as efficiently as possible. All to...

Building character, repairing buses

Cleveland Municipal School District
Cleveland

The motor oil program is a cornerstone of any maintenance routine, but today’s market offers so many products and best practices that it’s difficult t...

The business of running a school bus fleet is getting harder all the time. Although most fleets are publicly operated, running school buses is a busin...

ALBANY, N.Y. — The National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) and the National Council for School Bus Safety Inspections, an affiliate of th...