Maintenance

Videos

Cummins on Smarter, Simpler Engine Innovation

Cummins discusses its first-ever gasoline engine for school buses, EPA 2027, and why bus fleets still want durable, simpler internal combustion options.

Videos

How Advanced Diagnostics Helps Bus Fleets Stay Ahead of Repairs

Rows of yellow school buses parked in a lot with “Diesel Still Dominates” graphic overlay highlighting continued diesel use in school transportation fleets.

News

Report: 72% of Diesel School Buses Now Use Advanced Low-Emission Engines

Vampire Tools VAMPLIERS multi-purpose screw extractor long nose pliers with crimper designed for maintenance, wiring and damaged fastener removal.

Products

Vampire Tools' CAIMAN 7.5-Inch Multi-Purpose Screw Extractor Long-Nose Pliers with Crimper

News•by Staff•March 1, 2018

Blue Bird Extends Allison 7-Year Warranty Into 2018

The extended Allison warranty applies to new Blue Bird buses equipped with Allison 2500 and 2550 Pupil Transport Series transmissions.

Statistics•March 1, 2018

Maintenance Survey 2018

SBF’s Maintenance Survey finds that more than half of respondents have shop staff driving often or even daily. Meanwhile, average starting pay for school bus technicians jumps to $19.70 per hour.

Articles•by Nicole Schlosser•March 1, 2018

5 New Tools for the School Bus Shop

A dashboard that reflects tire maintenance savings, heavy-duty tire changers, and an oil change system that speeds up the process are just some of the latest products designed to boost savings and uptime.

Products•March 1, 2018

Stability Technology

The Bendix ESP System is an antilock braking system (ABS)-based stability technology that uses a series of sensors designed to continuously monitor vehicle parameters, including wheel speed, lateral acceleration, steering angle, brake pressure, and yaw rate.