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ArticlesNovember 1, 2004

Develop an Effective PM Program to Cut Costs

Operators of small buses who implement a thorough, well-considered preventive maintenance (PM) program can reap substantial savings. Worn or damaged c...

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Articlesby StaffSeptember 1, 2004

Pair shares title of 'America's Best'

TULSA, Okla. — A mechanic from Red Creek, N.Y., and a commercial vehicle enforcement officer from Olympia, Wash., were named "America's Best" school b...

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2004

Web-based tracking eliminates paper chase

Keeping track of vehicle warranty information, service schedules and part replacement dates ensures that fleets run as efficiently as possible. All to...

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2004

Top technician, inspector sought

ALBANY, N.Y. — The National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) and the National Council for School Bus Safety Inspections, an affiliate of th...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2004

Hands-on help in the bus garage

The business of running a school bus fleet is getting harder all the time. Although most fleets are publicly operated, running school buses is a busin...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2004

How to Fine-Tune Your Oil Program

The motor oil program is a cornerstone of any maintenance routine, but today’s market offers so many products and best practices that it’s difficult t...

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ArticlesCover StoryApril 1, 2004

<i>SBF</i>'s Top 10 Maintenance Programs for 2004

Meeting challenges head-on is one of the hallmarks of the school bus maintenance department at Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD).

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonSeptember 1, 2003

Picking a Washing System: Wash What You're Doing!

Chances are good that if you’ve washed more than one school bus by hand, you’ve thought about a washing system. Not that hand washing a bus is necessa...

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2003

Top 10 Ways to Extend Tire Life

Today’s tires are tough — almost too tough. They can survive through an enormous amount of abuse. But according to experts, neglecting tires can be qu...

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ArticlesJune 1, 2003

All Wheels Are Not Created Equal

The Website Forum on www.schoolbusfleet.com/forum called Professional Garage has recently been hit wit...

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