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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2009

Blue Bird offers new cleaning line for buses

The Bird Bath cleaning and protection products are environmentally friendly, meeting the EPA Design for Environment program’s highest standards.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2009

New Hoglund facilities boost efficiency, customer service

Hoglund Bus Co. recently opened a service facility at its main dealership in Minnesota that has enabled the company’s technicians to work together. Hoglund also opened a new service location to further assist its customers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2009

Illinois district to receive $60K in Zonar equipment

Freeport School District #145 was selected to receive a grant to fund more than $60,000 worth of Zonar Systems equipment to outfit the district's entire school bus fleet. The grant was awarded through a partnership with the National Association for Pupil Transportation.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2009

Registration open for IC Bus’ spring maintenance program

IC Bus University training will be held in March in Tulsa, Okla., and will cover such topics as bus electronics and maintenance, brake systems, engines and air conditioning. The session is limited to 60 technicians.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2009

Thomas Built redesigns cockpit of Type D unit

The manufacturer’s 2010 Saf-T-Liner EF school bus features cockpit improvements to enhance functionality and driver comfort, including optimized driver’s seat placement and grouped switches. The unit also boasts a revamped electrical system.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2009

Anti-vandalism methods save $70 per window, deter damage to seats

Whittier school bus operation has implemented programs to deter vandalism to bus windows and seats....

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2009

Blue Bird reports favorable fuel economy performance

OEM says that third-party testing of its Vision school bus with an ’07 Cummins ISB engine shows it could save over $1,000 per year in fuel costs.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2009

NTSB cites need for tire pressure monitors

After investigating a fatal motorcoach crash in which a steer-axle tire failed, the safety agency recommends that NHTSA require all new motor vehicles over 10,000 pounds — which would include large school buses — to be equipped with the monitoring systems.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2009

Funding cut for Michigan school bus inspection program

Operations statewide are required by law to have their buses inspected by state police annually in order to be allowed to run them, but the state's K-12 school aid budget does not include the $1.4 million necessary to continue inspections. State pupil transportation associations have taken action to restore the funding and continue the program....

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