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ArticlesNovember 1, 2005

Reduced Engine Emissions, Higher Costs Looming

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.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2005

Rising to the challenge

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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ArticlesAugust 1, 2005

Bus Washing Is a Matter of Touch

When it comes to his school bus fleet, “Image is everything,” says Al Olkowitz, transportation administrator at Jackson Township (N.J.) School Distric...

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ArticlesJune 1, 2005

Teaching Bus Mechanics to Drivers

School bus drivers need a basic understanding of their vehicles' mechanical workings. But bus-operation officials must wrestle with exactly how much i...

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2005

What's your shop IQ?

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) offers a series of school bus-specific tests as part of its certification program. The ...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2005

Mechanical aptitude and proper attitude

How little the general public knows about the tremendous effort that’s made each school day to get 24 million children to school and home. If they kne...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2005

<i>SBF</i>'s Top 10 Maintenance Programs for 2005

Teamwork minimizes budget woes Autauga County Schools Prattville, Ala.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2005

Technicians Name Their Most Essential Garage Tools

It’s been said that a man's best friend is his dog, but visit some transportation garages across America and you might change your mind. A dog can bar...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2005

Detroit tries out single rear tire

DETROIT — Detroit Public Schools has begun a pilot program to test Michelin’s X One¨ wide tire, which replaces a pair of conventional dual tires on th...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2004

The right tools for the job

Wrenches, screwdrivers or pullers — school bus mechanics need to feel comfortable with the tools of their trade. We asked garage professionals abou...

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