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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 9, 2012

Thomas Built again steps up production, staff

The school bus manufacturer adds 50 new line positions and increases production levels in response to large orders from the state of North Carolina and other customers. The company also expands its field sales and service teams, releases results of a fuel economy test and earns an environmental award.

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ProductsFebruary 9, 2012

Speed Sentinel

InterMotive's new two-speed road speed limiter — part of its Speed Sentinel product line — allows two different maximum speeds to be programmed for a vehicle using one module.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2012

Goodyear introduces Dunlop steer tire

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s new Dunlop SP348, an all-position steer tire for regional fleet, school bus, and pickup and delivery applications, is available in seven sizes. Features include a deep tread, a rugged casing design and enhanced shoulder rib for improved scrub resistance.

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ProductsFebruary 7, 2012

Parallelogram wash bay lift package

Rotary Lift has updated its parallelogram wash bay lift package to maximize bay space and product life. The new lift with wash bay kit is third-party tested by ETL and ALI certified to meet ANSI safety and performance standards.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2012

Collins makes XChange seats standard

SafeGuard’s XChange seating products, which can be switched from standard to lap-shoulder belts or integrated child seats, will soon be standard on all Collins, Mid Bus and Corbeil buses.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2012

Allison Transmission offers new model for school buses

The 1350 model, available in Allison’s Pupil Transport/Shuttle Series and other applications, comes equipped with a park pawl. The company says that this avoids the need for an air brake and enhances ease of use for the driver.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2012

Blue Bird offers Performance Friction products

The school bus manufacturer’s North American dealers are now stocking the supplier’s Friction Carbon Metallic brake pads and Zero Failure rotors. This includes light- and medium-duty hydraulic pads and rotors, as well as heavy-duty air disc applications, for all makes in aftermarket school bus applications.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2012

Fleet management visionary Charles Arsenault retires

As the founder of maintenance software supplier Arsenault Associates steps down, Jack Boetefuer is named CEO. Arsenault launched the company to serve the fleet maintenance sector in 1979.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 1, 2012

Ind. bill aims to ban bus fees

Students and parents could not be charged a fee for transportation to and from school, under legislation that passed out of the Indiana House. The issue of school bus fees has been a source of contention in the state in recent years.

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ArticlesJanuary 31, 2012

Vehicle lifts: It's all about mobility

Officials at vehicle lift manufacturing companies say that the portability of mobile column units makes it easy to service buses, and each company’s lifts include numerous safety features, such as weight gauges and overload protection.

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