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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2010

Many companies introduce new products at NAPT trade show

At the two-day event that kicked off Tuesday afternoon, Sound-Off Signal showcases a new light that illuminates the danger zone when bus doors are activated. Also, Donaldson Co. showcases new mufflers, Safety Vision debuts a digital video recording system and Zonar Systems representatives present ZScore, a software system component that tracks driver, fleet and inspection efficiency.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2010

NAPT workshops spotlight workplace productivity

Employees from Salem-Keizer Public Schools in Salem, Ore., discuss how the district has improved its service to students by implementing change initiatives and reform efforts based on an ISO quality management system. They also share ways to establish a high-performing team of employees.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2010

IC Bus unveils new Type A

The school bus manufacturer says its AE Series is the first Type A that is fully integrated. The new small bus is designed to have a longer lifecycle, and it is fully backed by IC Bus and its dealer network.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2010

New fleet maintenance program to be shown

Transfinder will give presentations on its new browser-based solution, Servicefinder, at the NAPT trade show this week. The program helps manage buses, parts, inventory and work orders.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2010

Insights offered on fuel hedging

Charley Kennington informs state pupil transportation directors on the process, which he says can provide school bus operations with predictability for their fuel budgets.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2010

<I>SBF</i> to spotlight school bus heroes

New feature in SCHOOL BUS FLEET will profile people in pupil transportation who have saved a life or performed some other heroic act.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2010

Survey: Propane, hybrid use grows among district bus fleets

Finding is among the results of SBF’s School District Survey, which also shows an increase in budget cutbacks for busing and more districts reporting driver shortage.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2010

STA technicians to become master-certified

More than 85 percent of the school bus contractor’s 200-member maintenance team is working toward the certification under the ASE School Bus Test Series. The series includes multiple certification exams on such topics as body systems and special equipment, diesel engines and electrical/electronic systems.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2010

Feds unveil efficiency standards for trucks, buses

The EPA and NHTSA propose the first national standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and buses. School buses are included in the vocational vehicles category.

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ProductsOctober 25, 2010

Shell Rotella Ultra ELC coolant

Shell Rotella Ultra ELC coolant can be used in diesel, gasoline and natural gas-powered engines, and it reduces cooling system maintenance. It also protects the cooling system.

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