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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•August 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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Articles•June 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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Articles•by Staff•June 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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Articles•April 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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Articles•April 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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Articles•April 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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Articles•by Staff•March 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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Articles•by Staff•December 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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Articles•November 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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Articles•by Staff•September 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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