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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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For a lot of mechanics, diagnosing the cause of a failed charging system has about as much appeal as a lecture on quantum physics. This might explain ...
Read More →Transportation officials are constantly searching for new technology to make their jobs easier. One of the more cutting-edge technologies currently in...
Read More →Tracking road breakdowns is key to fine-tuning an operation’s preventive maintenance program. How often your buses need to be brought in for routine m...
Read More →Last year, the 13th National Conference on School Transportation (NCST) approved a 361-page document called National School Transportation Specificati...
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Planning a school bus maintenance facility? Explore design considerations for repair bays, parking, fueling, storage, site layout, and future expansion.
Read More →What would you do if your employer unexpectedly gave you a 10 percent raise? Put a down payment on a new car? Fix that leaky roof? Start a college fun...
Read More →Helpful hints on improving your school bus tire program.
Read More →Over the years, school bus manufacturers and vendors have developed classes that help technicians understand the latest body, chassis and engine enhancements. But the challenge lies in getting these busy technicians to a facility for training. From this obstacle arose the solution of home-based training, a less expensive and more convenient option.
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Earning an air-brake endorsement doesn't mean that a driver fully understands the air-brake system. Here's a primer that can help fill in the gaps.
Read More →Deciphering the complaints of school bus drivers can require some sleuthing abilities on the part of the garage staff. Braking irregularities are often at the source of their complaints.
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