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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2011

Software function displays vehicle maintenance history

Arsenault Associates' Instant Recall, a new function of its Dossier asset maintenance management software, automatically displays maintenance history information when a new repair order is initiated. This reduces rework and saves time, according to company officials.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2011

With end of Minnesota shutdown, bus inspections restart

State director Lt. Ed Carroll says that bus inspections should now resume as scheduled prior to the government shutdown. His office is working on a plan to catch up on the inspections that were missed over the past 21 days.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2011

Navistar Parts products to be sold on Amazon.com

The company’s PARTSMART parts, which are used for International and IC Bus brand vehicles and MaxxForce brand diesel engines, can be ordered through the e-commerce site. Customers can customize their shipping preferences, see product reviews and use a variety of payment options.

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ProductsJuly 18, 2011

WorkStar Pocket Floodlight

Maxxeon Inc. has announced the introduction of the WorkStar Pocket Floodlight, the first in a series of lights for technicians in its Dominate the Dark program.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2011

Bus inspections on hold during Minnesota shutdown

The state government halted at the beginning of July after legislators failed to agree on a new budget. At the Office of Pupil Transportation Safety, Lt. Ed Carroll and the tech sergeants are on duty and will respond to any crashes, but the bus inspectors are not working during the shutdown.

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ProductsJuly 12, 2011

Wireless Mach 4 mobile column lift

The Wireless Mach 4 mobile column lift does away with cords and cables that can slow lift setup and are vulnerable to damage.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2011

ACT roof-mount A/C condenser has low-profile design

American Cooling Technology's CR-2 is 7 inches tall and weighs 43 pounds. Company officials say its low height increases roof clearance, while its tapered leading edge eliminates the need to install a branch guard.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2011

Blue Bird unveils next-generation propane school bus

Company officials say that the latest Propane-Powered Vision provides increased fuel economy, greater horsepower and torque, and a 67-gallon fuel tank.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2011

IC Bus prices to rise in September

Citing soaring commodity costs, the manufacturer will add a surcharge of up to $1,495 to the prices of its school and commercial buses. IC Bus President John McKinney says that the company has been able to absorb some increases through manufacturing efficiencies, “but we could not absorb them all.”

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2011

NAPT, Zonar offer another $50K grant

The grant is for fleet management technology from Zonar that targets school bus security and efficiency. It will go to a school system whose transportation director is an NAPT member.

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