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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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Products•October 18, 2019

Digital Vehicle Lift Search Tool

The digital “Find My Lift” tool from Rotary Lift allows users to search, sort, and browse for a vehicle lift that meets their specific needs.

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Products•October 18, 2019

EGR Coolers for Diesel Engines

Bullet Proof Diesel's EGR coolers feature H-Core technology that allows for the natural expansion and contraction of cooling tubes inside the cooler.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •October 9, 2019

School Bus Catches Fire Hours After Being Inspected

A Wake County (N.C.) Public School System bus driver is transporting a student home when they notice smoke coming from the front of the bus, which apparently underwent inspection earlier that day.

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Videos•by Staff•October 1, 2019

Thomas Built Buses Shares ‘Facts About Fuels’

The school bus OEM highlights the efficiency, reliability, and reduced emissions of today's diesel engines.

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Articles•by Sadiah Thompson •September 16, 2019

Automated Fire Suppression Offers Early Detection, Minimal Maintenance

Fire suppression technology can help boost safety by enhancing the speed of fire detection, reducing overall vehicle damage, and minimizing maintenance operations.

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Articles•Cover Story•September 12, 2019

Virginia District Bolsters Driver Support for Success

Fairfax County Public Schools backs its 1,325 drivers with a discipline-tracking system for better follow-up and puts driver supervisors on the road to assist as needed. Additionally, fleet upkeep is boosted with county-employed technicians.

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News•by Staff•August 27, 2019

Thomas Built Buses, Detroit Diesel Expand DD5, DD8 Warranty Coverage

The new Detroit DD5 and DD8 engines now include an extended warranty solely for the two engines' aftertreatment systems.

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News•by Staff•August 19, 2019

IC Bus University Marks 12th Year of Technician Training

More than 300 attendees participated in this year’s program, which featured new training opportunities and an advanced skills competition.

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Articles•August 9, 2019

Enhancing Tire Maintenance With Telematics, Retread Solutions

Telematics and retread solutions can protect and extend the life of one of a school bus’s most valuable assets. These include mobile apps created to monitor inflation pressures and tires designed with greater traction and durability.

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News•by Staff•August 9, 2019

Blue Bird Introduces New School Bus Parts Replacement Program

The X-Parts program will feature service and maintenance parts for all makes and models of buses, with parts sold exclusively through Blue Bird’s dealer network.

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