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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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Articles•by Staff•November 1, 2007

District rebuilds bus fleet after fire

COULEE DAM, Wash. — A fire destroyed six buses, a driver’s ed vehicle, tires and auxiliary equipment at the Grand Coulee Dam School District’s transpo...

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Articles•November 1, 2007

Seat repair maintenance conquered

CLINT, Texas — Like many other school bus operators, Clint Independent School District (ISD) found that seat repair maintenance was taking a big bite ...

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Articles•by Staff•November 1, 2007

SMI expands bus flooring business

PINEVILLE, N.C. — A company better known for its line of roof hatches, stop arms and crossing arms, Specialty Manufacturing Inc. (SMI) has quietly bec...

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Articles•October 1, 2007

Best Practices in Parts Procurement

Thanks to the Internet, consumers can buy virtually anything from the comfort of their desks with a few mouse clicks and keystrokes; no human interact...

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Articles•by Staff•October 1, 2007

Product Highlights

Multi-purpose borescope available The Tracerline TP-9350 COBRA is a borescope that can be used to inspect and leak-check numerous applica...

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Articles•by Staff•October 1, 2007

Technicians, inspectors showcase ‘America’s Best’ skills

PEORIA, Ill. — School bus technicians and inspectors put their expertise on display in the fourth annual “America’s Best” competition. This year’s...

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Articles•by Staff•September 1, 2007

NCST committee gears up for 2010

RENO, Nev. — The National Congress on School Transportation (NCST) Steering Committee met in late July to process interim amendments to the Nat...

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Articles•September 1, 2007

Tips for Preparing Drivers for Winter Weather

Winter driving can be dangerous for bus drivers, their passengers and everyone else on the road. Minimizing the chances of winter road accidents takes...

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Articles•by Staff•August 1, 2007

Product Highlights

Switch increases bus security The 58336 Locking Rocker Switch is a weather-resistant device that automatically locks in the off position...

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Articles•by Thomas McMahon•August 1, 2007

Roof Strobes Draw Crucial Attention

Being large and yellow, school buses are inherently some of the most noticeable vehicles on the road. But in certain conditions, such as inclement wea...

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