SBF 70 years logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Maintenance

Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffApril 2, 2013

IC Bus offers 4 technician training sessions

The IC Bus University classes will be held from June to August at the school bus manufacturer’s plant in Tulsa, Okla. The program aims to optimize service and maintenance proficiency and to broaden technician knowledge of IC Bus products.

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 1, 2013

TRP releases new parts catalog

The TRP Bus Parts catalog includes all-makes TRP aftermarket parts for school buses, motorcoaches and transit buses, in addition to name brand parts available from manufacturers such as Meritor, Bendix, Eaton, Webb and Leece-Neville. It can be downloaded from TRP’s website in a fully illustrated electronic format.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2013

Blue Bird’s Roger Howsmon to retire

Howsmon led the school bus manufacturer’s sales and marketing team and then served as senior advisor to Blue Bird. Company officials credit him for his work with dealers and industry associations, and for playing a key leadership role in increasing international sales.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2013

IC Bus names Hoglund dealer of the year

Four IC Bus dealerships earn Pursuit of Excellence awards: Hoglund Bus and Truck, Leonard Bus Sales, Leeds Transit and Maxim Truck & Trailer. Hoglund is also named the 2012 IC Bus North American Dealer of the Year.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2013

SoundOff offers rectangular LEDs for school buses

The new LEDs are available as back-up, park/turn and stop/tail/turn lights. Company officials say that the LEDs offer enhanced light output and off-angle visibility.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2013

New mobile column lift suited for school buses

The MCH413 is smaller than Rotary Lift’s other Mach mobile column lifts — about a foot shorter and 150 lbs. lighter — and has a rated capacity of 13,000 lbs. per column. As a result, it also has a lower price.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 15, 2013

New school bus inspector hired in Iowa

Joe Funk takes over duties for inspecting school buses in the western region of the state. He joins inspector Verlan Vos and replaces Owen Freese, who recently retired from the position. A school bus inspection fee increase that is awaiting final approval will allow the Iowa Department of Education to hire one more inspector.

Read More →
ArticlesCover Storyby Kelly AguinaldoMarch 12, 2013

How to make the most of technician training

Tech-to-tech instruction and partnering with neighboring school districts for training exercises provide easy opportunities to develop employees’ skills and knowledge. Having good equipment and taking advantage of resources available through state pupil transportation associations are also worthwhile.

Read More →
ProductsMarch 12, 2013

Skirt-mount condensers

With American Cooling Technology’s new family of skirt-mount condensers – the universal-mount CS-2 (pictured), CS-32 and CS-3 – the a/c installer can select from either the side-by-side or front-and-rear mounting bolt pattern.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
ProductsMarch 12, 2013

The MULTIWASH automatic wash system

The Westmatic MULTIWASH automatic wash system is energy efficient and features a full-density top brush and two vertical side brushes to safely wash vehicles.

Read More →