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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2014

STERI-FAB kills bugs and mold, disinfects surfaces

STERI-FAB is an EPA-registered product from Noble Pine Products Co. 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. Company officials say it can be applied without dilution, and it does not leave a residue.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2014

New tire mask helps refurbish wheels

The Minimizer Tire Mask kit comes with a mask that protects tires from paint and primer overspray. The mask installs on the outside of the rim, covering the tire, so the entire rim can be sprayed with a primer and paint.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2014

Zonar announces 10% conference registration discount

Attendees who register for THE ZONE by Jan. 31 receive a 10% discount. The conference takes place from April 22 to 24 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, and offers two days of more than 50 educational sessions and numerous training opportunities, company officials say.

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NewsJanuary 8, 2014

Frigid temperatures cancel bus routes, delay school

From coast to coast in the U.S. and in some Canadian provinces, this week’s cold snap has impacted pupil transportation operations. Issues such as thickened fuel and oil and frozen air lines cause districts to cancel bus service and close schools or delay school start times.

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ProductsJanuary 7, 2014

Compressed Natural Gas Engine Oil

BRAD PENN Compressed Natural Gas Engine Oil is a multi-viscosity lubricant specifically designed for use in compressed natural gas-fueled vehicles.

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ProductsJanuary 7, 2014

ST 1085 Vehicle Lift

The ST 1085 features a Multi Master System, equipped with a control box on each individual column.

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NewsJanuary 2, 2014

Photos: School buses after shuttling students

School buses can take on a whole new life after they're retired from student transportation service. In a new photo gallery on the SBF website, we share shots of buses that have been painted and reconstructed for a variety of purposes, from racing to shuttling people for safari tours, and more.

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StatisticsJanuary 2, 2014

Bus, Chassis and Engine Specifications 2014

Includes such information as bus classifications for each offering from the large and small school bus manufacturers, suspension type for chassis and fuel type for available engines.

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StatisticsJanuary 1, 2014

Maintenance Survey 2014

This survey is sent to managers and technicians at school district transportation departments and contractors. Survey topics include bus-to-technician ratio, fleet age, technician pay, parts purchasing and training sources.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 30, 2013

Another push to raise school bus age limit in Tennessee

Four years ago, a bill that was passed in Tennessee raised the maximum age for school buses from 15 to 17 years. Now, officials in some counties are advocating another increase in the state’s limit on school bus service life.

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