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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•September 18, 2008

‘America’s Best’ named in school bus competition

A school bus technician from New Jersey and an inspector from North Carolina last week earned the title of “America’s Best” in their respective fields.

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Articles•September 1, 2008

Drilling Down on Fleet Maintenance: Part 3 of 3

In the July issue of SBF, I discussed what is involved with maintaining a fleet of vehicles and introduced you to 10 sources that are ...

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News•by Staff•August 19, 2008

IC Bus to host maintenance class in October

WARRENVILLE, Ill. — IC Bus will host a new class in October for school district service technicians. “IC University” will provide attendee...

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A school bus in a maintenance bay with the engine exposed.
Articles•by Claire Atkinson•August 1, 2008

One Month to a Safer, More Efficient Bus Garage

Improve school bus garage safety in four weeks with practical steps for safety inspections, equipment upgrades, technician training, and a stronger safety culture.

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Articles•August 1, 2008

Drilling Down on Fleet Maintenance: Part 2 of 3

In the July issue of SBF, I discussed what is involved with maintaining a fleet of vehicles and introduced you to 10 sources that a...

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News•by Staff•July 2, 2008

NSTA releases 2008 maintenance workshop details

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) has partnered with Thomas Built Buses, IC Bus, Blue Bird Corp. and Collins Bu...

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Articles•July 1, 2008

Drilling Down on Fleet Maintenance: Part 1 of 3

Maintaining a fleet of vehicles is much more involved than twisting wrenches and changing fluids. Operating a reliable and safe fleet of vehicles dem...

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Articles•July 1, 2008

All's fair in love and fuel

Around this time last year in my column, I noted my surprise that the price of gasoline had risen above $3 a gallon. Well, that seems like a bargain t...

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Articles•by Staff•June 1, 2008

Beans by the busload

The Alabama Farmers Federation is dedicated to promoting the social, economic and educational interests of Alabamians, and improving the qualit...

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Articles•by Thomas McMahon•June 1, 2008

Dealer Spotlight

Photo above: The sales team at Central States serves school bus operators in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Illinois.   Ce...

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