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NAPT names ‘America’s Best’
September 29, 2009
GREENVILLE, S.C. — On Friday, the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) named the winners of its 2009 “America’s Best Technician” and ...
Is TCI responsible for U.S. Bus recalls?
September 25, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Before U.S. Bus ceased operations in 2007, the Type A school bus manufacturer filed at least 15 reports with the National Highway ...
IC Bus solidifies multi-year deal with paint supplier
September 22, 2009
NORCROSS, Ga. — Following an extensive review and product testing process, AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Americas has become the approved paint suppli...
‘America’s Best’ competition to be held in South Carolina
September 15, 2009
GREENVILLE, S.C. — School bus technicians and inspectors from across the nation will test their skills here Sept. 23-25 during the National Associati...
Guard Your Buses Against Corrosion
September 1, 2009

A chemical now being applied to roads can cause expensive damage to buses over time. Bolster vehicle safety and service life by conducting corrosion inspections and choosing the right protective products.

Registration open for IC Bus’ fall maintenance program
August 19, 2009
WARRENVILLE, Ill. — Technicians can now register for the fall session of IC Bus University training, to be held at the company’s Tulsa, Okla., bus pl...
Virginia district urges state to update bus inspection regulations
August 11, 2009
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — School bus inspections could be less physically demanding for bus drivers statewide by next spring.

The state Department ...

Product Highlights
August 1, 2009

Mobile dispatch unit integrates GPS, messaging
The M-NAV 750 is a touch-screen device that integrates dispatch, messaging and...

Selecting School Bus Brake Systems
August 1, 2009

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School bus operators have a lot to choose from in selecting braking systems...

$50K grant offered for school bus security, efficiency
August 1, 2009

ALBANY, N.Y. — School districts across the country can vie for a grant for $50,000 in equipment from Zonar Systems to enhance their school bu...

Tennessee to allow extended school bus life
August 1, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Large school buses in Tennessee could stay in service up to 17 years under a new state law, which increased the limit by two years....

MacAllister Machinery Co. joins Blue Bird dealer network
July 14, 2009
Blue Bird Corp. has added MacAllister Machinery Company to its list of authorized dealers. MacAllister will serve northern and central Indiana.
Tires Can Withstand Rugged Driving Conditions
July 1, 2009

Tire industry officials view school buses as a pickup-and-delivery (or start-stop) application, as well as a high-scrub application due to the sto...

How to Conduct Annual Heavy Maintenance
July 1, 2009

Another school year has come to an end, and a new year is nearing. The issues dealt with and accomplishments made during the past year will help u...

Oregon governor approves bus retrofit, replacement bill
June 29, 2009
SALEM, Ore. — Gov. Ted Kulongoski has signed into law a bill that will require all diesel school buses in the state to meet the EPA’s 2007 emissions ...
Tennessee to allow extended school bus life
June 25, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Large school buses in Tennessee could stay in service up to 17 years under a new state law, which increased the limit by two years...
Nearly 90% of Missouri school buses pass inspections
June 16, 2009
The Missouri State Highway Patrol inspected 12,333 school buses across the state this spring, approving 88.5 percent of the vehicles, rejecting 9.3 p...
Thomas Built Institute to provide 36 hours of technician training
June 3, 2009
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Thomas Built Buses will hold training sessions for school bus technicians July 20-24, at its headquarters here.

"New techno...

Keys to Running an Efficient Shop
June 1, 2009

Over the past few years, I have written a number of articles for SBF and if you’ve read at least a few of them, you’re probably aware of my int...

Texas to send 2 to America’s Best
May 8, 2009
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — On May 2, the Texas Association of School Bus Technicians (TASBT) held its second annual competition for technicians at Northsid...

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