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Keep school buses safe, reliable, and on the road with practical guidance for fleet maintenance and shop operations. Here, we cover preventive maintenance, diagnostics, parts and equipment, technician training, and more.

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News•by Staff•March 16, 2010

New software assists with fleet maintenance management

Transfinder’s browser-based solution, Servicefinder, includes features and tools to help pupil transportation personnel track parts and inventory, schedule preventive maintenance and work orders, and monitor fuel consumption.

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Articles•Cover Story•March 12, 2010

Top Shops 2010

This year for our annual series, we've profiled five maintenance programs at school district and contractor fleets around the country that have led them to excel on state inspections. They have also helped to reduce the operations' costs and enhance safety.

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Articles•by Kelly Aguinaldo•March 12, 2010

Tire Maintenance Best Practices

Officials at tire companies, along with technicians, say that checking for proper inflation, axle alignment and tread depth helps keep tires in good condition. They also provide tips on mounting, inspection, repair and replacement.

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Articles•by Kelly Aguinaldo•March 12, 2010

Finding tires that are right for your operation

Industry professionals offer tips on how to select the best tires for a fleet of buses and discuss the value of running tests to help determine which tires are well suited for an operation's needs.

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Products•March 12, 2010

Re-Form Oil Only Sorbents

Re-Form Oil Only Sorbents can be used to absorb oil, grease, transmission fluid, coolant and numerous other liquids.

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News•by Staff•March 8, 2010

Navistar unveils e-commerce Website

The site offers hundreds of bus and truck parts from the company’s PARTSMART line. Orders placed through the site will be filled by International and IC Bus dealers.

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News•by Staff•March 4, 2010

Blue Bird to offer school bus technician training

Workshops held in April, May and July will provide information on the chassis and body of the manufacturer’s All American and Vision models. The sessions will include a tour of the Blue Bird plant.

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Articles•by Staff•February 26, 2010

Technology Showcase: A/C Systems

Here, we provide details on a variety of innovative school bus air conditioning offerings from six manufacturers.

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News•by Staff•February 25, 2010

Navistar Parts offers credit program for fleet owners

The “Fleet Charge ONE” card provides bus and truck owners with 30-day terms on parts and service purchases. It is available through IC Bus and International dealerships. Program benefits include access to online expense tracking tools and ease of participation in the company’s Customer Parts Recovery program.

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News•by Staff•February 12, 2010

‘Snowmaggeddon’ closes schools, sidelines buses

Recording-breaking snowfall in the mid-Atlantic region halted school bus operations this week, but there’s much work to be done for schools to resume next week.

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