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Keep school buses safe, reliable, and on the road with practical guidance for fleet maintenance and shop operations. Here, we cover preventive maintenance, diagnostics, parts and equipment, technician training, and more.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Kelly Aguinaldo•February 4, 2014

Team stays proactive to maintain safe service

From its school bus maintenance to its driver training, the transportation employees at Forest Hills Public Schools in Grand Rapids, Mich., look ahead and analyze information to identify potential problems or areas that need improvement.

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News•by Staff•February 4, 2014

Mohawk Lifts launches new blog

The posts feature industry experts who will cover auto lift news, garage equipment reviews, vehicle lift safety, common auto lift questions and more. The blog is designed to be a resource for individuals researching lifts for their home garages, owners of general repair shops, and fleet managers.

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News•by Staff•January 30, 2014

Fuel treatment solution becomes more widely available

K100 Fuel Treatment is designed to remove water, gums and varnishes from fuels, for better mileage and acceleration. As Kinetic Fuel Technology expands its distribution network internationally, the treatment solution is more widely available.

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News•by Staff•January 29, 2014

District revamps transportation, reduces late buses by 97%

Tennessee’s Metro Nashville Public Schools restructured the department last fall, and officials say the number of late morning buses has decreased 69% since Oct. 1, and the number of late afternoon buses has decreased 28%. Customer service and turnaround time on bus repairs have also improved.

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News•by Staff•January 28, 2014

Propane video series includes school bus edition

The "Straight Talk" videos from the Propane Education & Research Council feature stories from five managers who use propane autogas in significant portions of their fleets. First up is Mesa (Ariz.) Public Schools.

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News•by Staff•January 27, 2014

IC Bus now delivering CE units with Cummins engine

The first CE Series school buses equipped with the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine are released from IC Bus’ Tulsa, Okla., assembly plant. The OEM says that, to date, it has received more than 2,000 orders for CE buses with the Cummins engine.

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News•by Thomas McMahon•January 23, 2014

Bill would remove school bus age limit in Tennessee

The bill would prohibit the state from limiting the use of Type C and Type D school buses by years of service or by miles driven — as long as the buses are inspected at least once each school year and are deemed safe.

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News•by Thomas McMahon•January 22, 2014

TV program shows school bus manufacturing process

An episode of "How It's Made" explains key steps in the building of a school bus. The show was shot over a two-day period at the IC Bus plant in Tulsa, Okla.

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Videos•by Staff•January 22, 2014

How is a School Bus Made? (Part 1)

Producers and camera crews for "How It's Made" visited the IC Bus school bus plant in Tulsa, Okla., over a two-day period to document the manufacturing of a school bus. The program aired on Discovery's Science channel on Nov. 14.

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Videos•by Staff•January 22, 2014

How is a School Bus Made? (Part 2)

Producers and camera crews for "How It's Made" visited the IC Bus school bus plant in Tulsa, Okla., over a two-day period to document the manufacturing of a school bus. The program aired on Discovery's Science channel on Nov. 14.

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