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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2013

Webinar to offer safe lift management tips

The free web seminar, “Lifting Your Vehicles Correctly and Safely,” will be presented by SCHOOL BUS FLEET, METRO Magazine and Rotary Lift on June 20 at 1 p.m. EDT. Topics to be discussed will include proper methodology for lifting every type of heavy-duty bus or truck and how to keep lifts in tip-top shape through inspection and maintenance.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 22, 2013

Colorado’s David Anderson added to <I>SBF</i> advisory board

Anderson, the director of transportation and fleet service at Adams 12 Five Star Schools, joins eight other industry luminaries on the SCHOOL BUS FLEET editorial advisory board, which provides vital input for the magazine and website.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2013

REMINDER: <I>SBF</i> Photo Contest returns

The deadline for SCHOOL BUS FLEET’s Ninth Annual Photo Contest has been extended to Friday, May 24. Three winners will receive a $100 cash prize.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2013

Mentoring program trains students to be technicians

Vocational school students who are chosen for the program work part-time in Orange County (Fla.) Public Schools' bus maintenance facilities, learning from experts and getting hands-on experience.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2013

Thomas Built invests in 1,500-ton press, honors dealers

The school bus manufacturer’s new press is used for making parts, including roof and floor sheets as well as exterior panels and structural supports, such as roof bows. In other news, Thomas Built names The Bus Centre of Acheson, Alberta, its 2012 Dealer of the Year.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2013

Norgren air intake throttle designed to improve emissions control

The air intake throttle manages airflow, optimizing exhaust gas recirculation, selective catalytic reduction and diesel particulate filters, according to the company. It is engineered specifically for heavy-duty diesel engines in commercial vehicles.

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NewsMay 9, 2013

District’s shop foreman develops fleet management program

Todd Woodard created the program in Excel two years ago and has been testing it at Brevard Public Schools’ four transportation facilities in Florida since then. He explains to SBF how the program works and how it has improved communication and efficiency in the bus inspection process.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 8, 2013

Cleaire assets acquired by ESW

Cleaire, which offered a variety of diesel particulate filters to retrofit school buses and other vehicles, closed in January. Environmental Solutions Worldwide has now acquired Cleaire's product line and certain assets, and California air officials say that the company "is committed to providing technical and warranty support to Cleaire customers."

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ArticlesMay 2, 2013

Choosing the right maintenance software for your facility

Each system brings a diverse set of functions to the school bus market, including inventory tracking and work order generation, and many are customizable to meet operations’ individual needs.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2013

Rotary Lift recommends inspecting, maintaining vehicle lifts

The company says vehicle lifts are “essential” to the bus inspection process, so bus maintenance personnel should take time before the inspections to inspect, clean and maintain the lifts they have and think about replacing any nearing the end of their life expectancy.

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