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StatisticsJanuary 2, 2013

Bus, Chassis and Engine Specifications 2013

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, 2013

Maintenance Survey 2013

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 18, 2012

School bus sales up 10%

SBF finds that North American school bus sales rose from 29,060 units in 2011 to 32,034 units in 2012. The increase comes after five straight years of declining school bus sales.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2012

Mechanic injured while working on school bus, later dies

The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office reports that John Friedas Joaquin Jr. was on an interstate repairing the disabled bus when a vehicle lost control and struck the rear of the bus, pinning Joaquin in the engine compartment. He is transported to a hospital where he undergoes surgery, but he ultimately passes away due to extensive blood loss from his injuries.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2012

Inattention, poor maintenance cited in truck-train collision

An inattentive driver and faulty brakes were the probable cause of a fatal accident in which a heavy commercial truck struck a passenger train in the Nevada desert last year, the National Transportation Safety Board finds.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2012

Rosco acquires Mirror Lite assets

Both companies provide school bus mirrors and other vision solutions. Rosco's Ben Englander says that "bringing the two organizations together will create efficiencies and synergies to help keep Rosco lean in today’s competitive environment."

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 30, 2012

Ore. state director Steven Huillet to retire

During his tenure at the Oregon Department of Education, Huillet has worked on key developments to enhance school bus maintenance and safety, including a certification program for technicians to conduct annual inspections.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2012

Alarm aims to prevent bus rolling incidents

After incidents in which school buses rolled away when drivers failed to engage the parking brake, an Indiana school district and a bus dealership collaborate on a solution. The system warns drivers if they have unfastened their seat belt without engaging the air brake parking system.

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Newsby StaffNovember 27, 2012

Tenn. IC Bus dealer names new account manager

Ashley Hailston joins Cumberland IC Bus Sales in Nashville as bus account manager. She previously served as executive director of student services for Daymar Colleges Group.

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Newsby StaffNovember 27, 2012

New program certifies vehicle lift inspectors

The Automotive Lift Institute calls it “the world’s first third-party vehicle lift inspector certification program.” A kick-off event includes a surprise appearance by NASCAR champion Richard Petty.

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