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Companies that manufacture rearview mirrors and other products equipped with mirrors are aware of a school bus driver's need to clearly see multiple areas when transporting students. Today's offerings feature technology designed to improve the view inside the bus, around the back of the bus, and the danger zone.
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In addition to giving students work skills and experience, districts get employees who are already familiar with the shop and its practices.
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IC Bus President John McKinney says that school buses now have an average life cycle of nearly 15 years, which means that product durability and customer support are especially critical. He also points to diesel as the “backbone of the industry” and discusses the decision to offer the Cummins ISB engine.
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Peter Lawrence estimated that he put in about 1,000 hours in just the last year as he worked on his dissertation. That was in addition to continuing his full-time job as director of transportation.
Read More →A consistent wash system can have a positive impact on image, driver satisfaction, extended equipment life and environmental considerations.
Read More →Our emphasis on training, awareness and commitment to safety/security must remain a priority for our industry, not for fear of being caught with our guard down, but because our guard should never be down.
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Four years after consolidating large bus assembly at its central Georgia headquarters, Blue Bird has boosted efficiency and production capacity, and business is on the upswing. The company’s total sales have increased about 40% from 2012 to 2014, and its propane school bus sales have multiplied.
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Diesel particulate filters, mufflers and engine pre-heaters help school bus operators keep the air in and around their vehicles clean with minimal maintenance required. Technology upgrades now allow for optimal operation and pre-programmable engine pre-heating in even lower temperatures.
Read More →Increased traffic around schools is one of the key problems. In situations like this, long lines of vehicles often build up in the morning and afternoon.
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Manufacturers are meeting the demand for clean-burning, money-saving yellow buses by offering more powered by propane autogas and compressed natural gas, as well as all-electric units. Here’s a look at some of the school buses in development, on the market and in service at operations.
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