SBF 70 years logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Maintenance

zonar system image
Download
Sponsored

12 Ways To Do More Without Blowing Your Fleet’s Budget

Driver shortages and rising costs are straining already stretched school transportation budgets. Learn 12 practical strategies that help school bus fleets be more efficient, control costs, strengthen compliance, and protect student riders…all by using fleet technology that could pay for itself within a year.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Graphic of a yellow school bus above the headline “The Real Cost of Downtime,” with icons illustrating overtime costs, frustrated parents and administrators, repair expenses, and route delays, emphasizing the operational and financial impact of communication failures in school transportation fleets.
Sponsoredby Ariadne IppolitoMarch 2, 2026

The Real Cost of Bus Fleet Downtime

When school bus communication systems fail, the consequences extend far beyond equipment repairs. Downtime can increase safety risks, strain dispatch operations, and erode driver confidence. Explore how proactive radio lifecycle management and managed services are reducing disruptions, supporting driver retention, and delivering predictable budgeting for school transportation fleets.

Read More →
photo of a large school bus maintenance shop faded in the background with a red ribbon on top that reads "garage products to watch" and the SBF logo
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 12, 2026

Maintenance Must-Haves: Shop Products We Love

From tire changers and diagnostics to wash systems and brake tech, these maintenance must-haves save time, reduce strain, and keep school bus shops running efficiently.

Read More →
school bus fleet graphic picturing two school bus technicians performing maintenance on bus brakes with text the reads "all about school bus brakes"
Articlesby Amanda HuggettFebruary 26, 2026

Take a Brake: How School Bus Air Disc, Drum & Hydraulic Systems Compare

Is it time to rethink your school bus brake system? Let’s break down cost, performance, maintenance, and real-world fleet experiences.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Instructor leads a brake system training class with technicians seated at tables, using a large demonstration board with air brake components and wiring.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 25, 2026

Bendix Announces 2026 Brake Training Sessions

Bendix’s 2026 training program will bring in-person and virtual brake system courses to technicians across the country, focusing on air brake fundamentals and advanced safety technologies.

Read More →
three school bus maintenance staff stands in front of a school bus next to text that reads "school bus maintenance in 2026 survey results" with the SBF logo
Articlesby Amanda HuggettFebruary 23, 2026

School Bus Maintenance in 2026: Costs, Tech & Workforce Gaps

As gasoline use rises, maintenance teams face tighter budgets, limited training, and slow wage growth. This and more trends and analysis in our annual survey report. Survey sponsor: Dayton Parts.

Read More →
Technician operating a red APEX tire changer next to an APEX wheel balancer with mounted tire, displayed against an orange background with BendPak branding.
ProductsFebruary 12, 2026

BendPak Launches New Tire Changers and Wheel Balancers

APEX by BendPak expands its tire service lineup with new swing-arm tire changers and wheel balancers designed for school bus and light-duty fleet maintenance operations.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Technician using diagnostic software on a laptop connected to a commercial vehicle to analyze CAN bus data.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 5, 2026

Noregon Updates JPRO with CAN Bus Diagnostics

JPRO Professional v3 adds new bus diagnostic capabilities and expanded vehicle coverage for fleet technicians.

Read More →
A product photo of the Meritor brake pads against an orange background and the Cummins logo
ProductsJanuary 30, 2026

Cummins Introduces Meritor MFLEX4 Air Disc Brake Pad

Check out key features of the new air disc brake pad and catch free 2026 brake training sessions from Cummins and Meritor. Details here.

Read More →
SponsoredJanuary 19, 2026

Fleet Software ROI: Transforming School Transportation

Keeping buses safe, reliable, and on schedule requires more than manual processes. This eBook explores how modern fleet software supports school transportation teams with automated maintenance scheduling, smarter video safety tools, and integrated data systems. Discover practical ways fleets are reducing breakdowns, improving safety, and saving valuable staff time.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2026

2026 School Bus Maintenance Survey Now Open

Calling 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.

Read More →