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ArticlesJune 1, 1998

Arkansas workshop lifts maintenance standards

For the past 47 years, the Arkansas School Bus Mechanics Workshop has offered some of the best training available in school transportation.

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ArticlesApril 1, 1998

Take time to fine-tune your parts operation — now

For a variety of reasons I'll get to in a moment, the school bus industry will likely need to hang onto existing buses a bit longer and order more spa...

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 1998

Improper tire inspections cause early trip to scrap pile

One of the most important parts of the pre-trip inspection of any school bus is the examination of the tires. Too many drivers merely thump the tires,...

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ArticlesApril 1, 1998

Competition Fierce for Aftermarket Parts Sales

School bus operators are in a strong position to reap savings as manufacturers and other parts suppliers vie for lucrative aftermarket sales.

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ArticlesApril 1, 1998

Meeting the Challenge of Hazardous Waste Management

First of a two-part series: Identification of hazardous waste if the first step to proper handling, storage and disposal.

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ArticlesApril 1, 1998

N.Y. Inspection System Creates Operator Profiles

BUSNET has improved safety and reduced a torrent of paper to a manageable information stream.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 1998

Protect your technicians from toxic exhaust fumes

Carbon monoxide and diesel smoke are considered to be hazardous materials by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Carbon monoxide...

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ArticlesMarch 1, 1998

Early Buzz on High-Tech Engines Is Positive

The shape of things to come has already arrived. It's a box, more or less, and it contains enough computer wizardry to monitor a wide range of engine ...

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 1998

3 keys to maintaining automatic transmissions

Premature failure of your automatic transmissions can be minimized through proper spec'ing, preventive maintenance and technician training. By includi...

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 1998

What You Need to Know about ABS for School Buses

The antilock brake system (ABS) mandate has arrived. School buses (with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds) equipped with air brake systems manufactured after March 1 will be required to have ABS.

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