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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•May 8, 2009

Texas to send 2 to America’s Best

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — On May 2, the Texas Association of School Bus Technicians (TASBT) held its second annual competition for technicians at Northsid...

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Articles•April 1, 2009

Tires: past, present and future

It is probably safe to say that most people take tires for granted. Contrasted with the late 1800s, when the first pneumatic tire was developed, t...

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News•by Staff•March 18, 2009

Blower system clears buses of ice danger

An innovative new machine targets the potentially dangerous problem of ice and snow buildup on school buses.

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News•by Staff•March 9, 2009

‘America’s Best’ competition slated for September

This year’s “Americas’ Best” competition finals will be held Sept. 22 to 25 in Greenville, S.C. The sixth annual competition will be hosted by Michelin America.

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Articles•Cover Story•March 1, 2009

10 Top Shops 2009

In our annual series, we spotlight 10 superb school bus maintenance programs that keep district and contractor fleets throughout North America running smoothly. See how this year’s operations have excelled through innovative practices and dedicated staff.  

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Articles•March 1, 2009

Selecting Maintenance Software to Fit Your Operation

A fleet supervisor converting a school bus garage into a “paperless” operation might find the process of evaluating all the maintenance software o...

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Articles•March 1, 2009

Staying afloat when the ship seems to be sinking

Like you, I read trade publications to stay informed. They help keep me aware of trends across the nation. Also, like many of you, I like to attend...

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News•by Staff•February 27, 2009

IC Bus outlines agenda for spring maintenance program

IC Bus has released details about the spring session of its IC University training, to be held at the company’s Tulsa, Okla., bus plant the weeks of March 23, April 13 and May 18.

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News•by Staff•February 11, 2009

<i>How'd They Build That?</i> series to release school bus title

LOS ANGELES — Marvelous Media will release a DVD giving a behind-the-scenes look at how a school bus is built, from assembly to hitting the road.

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News•by Staff•November 25, 2008

Remy Inc. publishes white paper on alternator efficiency

Its contents include an examination of where and how power losses can occur within the alternator and quantification of how efficiency plays a role in fuel consumption.

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