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SEARCHCalling transportation directors, fleet managers, and shop leads! School Bus Fleet’s annual Maintenance Survey, sponsored by Dorman Products, is open and closes at the end of January.
Share your insights by the end of January for your responses to be included in our results!
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Calling all transportation directors, contractor staff, fleet managers, shop supervisors, and other school district officials. School Bus Fleet's annual maintenance survey is now open, and we need your input!
Tell us about your fleet makeup, technicians, software used, parts and price problems, top challenges, and more.
The results will appear in the March 2026 print edition of our magazine and online.
Responses are due Friday, January 30, 2026.
Fill out the 2026 SBF Maintenance Survey HERE!
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