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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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News•October 15, 2018

5 Rhode Island School Buses Destroyed by Fire

Officials are investigating the blaze at a First Student bus yard, and are considering the cause suspicious at this time.

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Products•October 12, 2018

LED Lens Heating System

The Maxxheat series of LED headlamps and stop, tail, and turn lights feature a microprocessor that automatically initiates the lens heating system when the outside air temperature drops below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

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News•by Staff•October 9, 2018

LoadHandler Offers New Starter for Medium-Duty Engines

The L545 Gear Reduction Starter is designed to provide consistent and reliable performance to 3.9- to 5.9-liter engines in school buses and other applications.

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News•by Staff•October 2, 2018

Champions Named in 2018 Navistar Technician Rodeo

Technicians from Florida, West Virginia, and Arizona win top honors in the recent 12th Annual Navistar Technican Rodeo.

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News•by Staff•October 2, 2018

Cooper TBR Tires Now Standard on Blue Bird School Buses

Cooper Tire and Rubber Company will install its WORK Series line of truck and bus radial tires on all Blue Bird school buses.

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News•by Staff•September 21, 2018

Vehicle Service Group Names New Vice President

Kirk Dawson becomes the new vice president and general manager, the Americas, effective Dec. 1. He takes over the role from Matt Webster, who is retiring after 35 years with the company.

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News•by Staff•September 18, 2018

Vehicle Lifts Must Pass Tougher Testing to Earn ALI Gold Label

According to the Automotive Lift Institute, changes to the standard include expanding testing requirements for load-holding devices and increasing the number of test cycles.

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Products•September 17, 2018

King Pin Kits

The new line of TRP No-Ream King Pin Kits are available in multiple-diameter lengths, and are designed to fit many makes of buses.

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Products•September 13, 2018

Handheld LED Work Light

The handheld LED Audio Light is rechargeable and has a 90-degree rotating bracket with a magnet that enables the lamp to be securely attached to any metal surface.

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News•by Staff•September 12, 2018

IC Bus University Marks 11th Year of Technician Training

More than 240 attendees took part in one of this year’s four sessions. They join a network of over 2,000 alumni.

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