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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•by Staff•May 21, 2018

Thomas Built Parent DTNA Opens Parts Distribution Center in Iowa

Daimler Trucks North America says it can now deliver 80% of dealer order volume in the U.S. by the next day.

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News•by Staff•May 10, 2018

Blue Bird Extends Fuel System Partnership With Roush CleanTech

The partners have reportedly deployed more than 16,000 propane, CNG, and gasoline-powered school buses since 2012.

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News•by Thomas McMahon•May 10, 2018

Diesel Price at Highest Mark in More Than 3 Years

The U.S. average diesel price is up to $3.17 per gallon, the highest point since December 2014. Gasoline has also been on the rise.

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News•by Staff•May 8, 2018

Wisconsin District Shifts to Propane School Buses

With a small fleet of 10 buses total, North Crawford School District has acquired three propane models over the past two years and plans to buy more.

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News•by Staff•May 3, 2018

19 First Student Locations Earn ASE Blue Seal of Excellence

To receive the honor from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, 75% of the service technicians at a location must be certified by the institute. 

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News•by Thomas McMahon•May 2, 2018

Roush CleanTech Enters Electric Vehicle Market

The company, best known for its propane fuel systems, expands its alt-fuel portfolio with electric vehicles built on the Ford F-650 chassis.

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News•by Staff•May 2, 2018

Thomas Built Buses Honors Top Dealers of 2017

New England Transit Sales is named Dealer of the Year for the school bus OEM.

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News•by Thomas McMahon•April 25, 2018

EPA Offers $40 Million in Diesel Emission Reduction Grants

For the new round of DERA funds, the EPA expects to make between 20 and 80 awards for projects to replace or retrofit older diesel vehicles, including school buses.

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News•by Staff•April 18, 2018

Stertil-Koni Brings Touch-Screen Control System to In-Ground Piston Lift

The ebright Smart Control System has been incorporated into Stertil-Koni’s Diamondlift.

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News•by Thomas McMahon•April 17, 2018

Utah District Equips 40 School Buses With Heat Recycling System

A $30,000 grant funds installation of Idle Free Heat technology on Granite School District buses.

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