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ProductsMarch 26, 2014

Mobile Wheel Lift

The new MW-500 Mobile Wheel Lift can remove and position any size wheel or tire weighing up to 500 lbs., making it easier and more ergonomic for technicians to work on buses, heavy-duty trucks and construction equipment, Rotary Lift officials said.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 18, 2014

6 new products to streamline the school bus shop

Offerings help make cleaning and refurbishment easier, boost fuel efficiency, and organize jobs and tasks.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 12, 2014

NTSB investigating crashes involving tire failure

In one of the crashes, an SUV’s tire tread separated, and the vehicle collided with a school bus carrying a high school baseball team. The National Transportation Safety Board is also investigating a crash of a church van in which the tire that failed was part of a product recall.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 11, 2014

Vehicle lifts that promote shop safety, productivity

Features such as mechanical locks, remote control, LED lighting and lighter weights for more portability make servicing buses even safer and more efficient.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2014

IC Bus dealer Midwest Transit acquires Allied Bus Sales

With the acquisition of Allied Bus Sales from FirstGroup America, Midwest Transit Equipment expands its bus sales, service and parts business to include all of Missouri and Kansas.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2014

First Student saves 3.2M gallons of fuel with DriveSmart

In a blog post on Tuesday, the company discusses this and other benefits of the initiative, which is designed to cut down carbon emissions while simultaneously improving safety. “Smart” stands for: Safe driving, Managing speeds, Avoiding rapid acceleration and hard braking, Reducing idling, and Talking to maintenance.

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ArticlesMarch 6, 2014

Web exclusive: Getting the most out of DEF

Understanding some basic facts about diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), such as its freezing point, the importance of using high-quality DEF and keeping it clean, and proper storage procedures, will go a long way in its efficiency in a selective catalytic reduction system.

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ProductsMarch 6, 2014

Vehicle Diagnostic Assistant Tough Tablet

The Vehicle Diagnostic Assistant Tough Tablet from Diagnostic Innovations is a complete diagnostic system featuring the rugged Panasonic Toughpad tablet.

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ProductsMarch 4, 2014

STERI-FAB Disinfecting Solution

STERI-FAB is an EPA-registered product that kills bedbugs, lice, ticks and many other insects, as well as mold, mildew and bacteria, while also disinfecting the area where it is applied.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2014

Thomas Built to hold 2 tech training events

The school bus OEM will conduct its Thomas Built Institute in Greensboro, N.C., in April and in Dallas in September. Company officials say that the training will enhance bus technician skills and complement school bus maintenance programs.

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