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ArticlesOctober 1, 2002

Proper Preparation, Prevents Poor Performance

Help to reduce road calls this winter with proper hose maintenance. As fall turns to winter and temperatures drop, hoses can become brittle, crack or...

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Articlesby StaffAugust 1, 2002

Bus refurbishment program generates savings

A school district in suburban Dallas has found a way to save money by turning its oldest buses into its newest. Mike Williams, transportation dire...

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2002

International introduces 3200 chassis, VT 365 engine

International Truck and Engine Corp. in Warrenville, Ill., has introduced a new chassis and engine for the Type A-2 school bus, cutaway shuttle bus an...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2002

Our friends in the shop deserve recognition, too

We often describe school bus drivers as the backbone of the pupil transportation industry. Certainly, in sheer numbers, they are the dominant force. A...

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2002

Keeping Garage Costs Down

Restrict supply access Garage supplies, by definition, are expendable consumables used in the day-to-day maintenance of your fleet. We do not invento...

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2002

Garage Clinic

Can money be saved by sharing shop duties with other agencies? Sharing is complicated A few years back when we needed a new maintenance facility,...

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2002

New Motor Oil Category Makes Debut This Fall

Motor oil isn’t usually a topic that school bus fleet operators spend much time discussing. But that might change soon, after new-and-improved l...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2002

Cost-effective retreading

It is possible to reduce tire costs while all other operating costs soar upward, says Paul Robotham, manager of vehicle maintenance services for North...

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2002

Refurbishing Buses Saves Bucks

A school district in suburban Dallas has found a way to save money by turning its oldest buses into its newest. Mike Williams, transportation direct...

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Cold-weather checklist

To help avoid unnecessary damage to the engine in harsh winter weather, the International Bus Vehicle Center offers the following five tips.

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