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A new all-in-one vinyl seat repair kit comes with color-matched compounds, tools, and supplies to fix tears, holes, and punctures that kids won't be able to pick.
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Today’s vehicle lifts have numerous built-in safety features, but technicians still need to know and follow safety guidelines and inspect lifts daily.
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School bus maintenance workers are often the unsung heroes of transportation departments. In our fifth annual edition of the Top 10, we again recognize the hard work and dedication put forth by America's school bus maintenance staffs.
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In the fall of 2003, I was approached by Bloomington Transit and Indiana University to participate in a pilot program using B20 (20 percent soy biodiesel, 80 percent petroleum diesel).
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What you need to know about these emission-control devices, which are being retrofitted into thousands of school buses and will be installed in all 2007 diesel models.
Read More →ALBANY, N.Y. — The National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) has again sent out the call to find “America’s Best” school bus maintenance and inspection professionals.
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Misuse and everyday wear and tear on wheelchair lifts can keep them from running smoothly. Make lift checks a part of pre-trip inspections, and train drivers to recognize mechanical problems.
Read More →With the high cost of fuel, districts and bus companies across the country are looking for ways to offset budget shortfalls.
Read More →School bus driver saves choking student SPENCERPORT, N.Y. — A school bus driver was honored for saving a choking student on his bus...
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Bringing diesel engines into compliance with 2007 EPA standards will force manufacturers to charge a higher price. But the upside is that emissions will be significantly lower.
Read More →The challenge of running a school transportation program has many facets, including the unpredictability of people, machines, weather — and fuel prices.
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