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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2017

Brake Interlocks Missing in Many Virginia School Buses

According to the Virginia DOE, as many as 4,000 buses may be missing the state-required device, which prevents the parking brake from accidentally disengaging.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2017

National Express Partners With Software Provider on Analytics

The school bus contractor is using an analytics platform from ByteCurve to enhance data analysis at its operations.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2017

Cummins Recommends Fuel Additives for First Time

The engine manufacturer officially endorses and recommends two Power Service products: Diesel Kleen and Diesel Fuel Supplement.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2017

Thomas Built Buses Debuts New Website

The school bus manufacturer’s new site incorporates a dynamic design and a news service feed, along with product-related offerings.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 11, 2017

Engine Programming Update Aims to Enhance DPF Regeneration

Thomas Built Buses is now offering a feature called Diesel Particulate Filter Temperature Stabilization, aka “Stay Warm,” on its buses with Cummins diesel engines.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 11, 2017

School Bus Driver Dubbed Hero for Bus Fire Evacuation

Teresa Stroble, a driver for District Five Schools of Spartanburg County (S.C.), is hailed for quickly evacuating 56 students when they noticed smoke.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2017

Missouri District Buys 20 CNG School Buses

Lee’s Summit’s purchase of Thomas Built C2 CNG buses continues the district’s conversion of its fleet to compressed natural gas.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2017

Cummins Launches New Engine Service App

The Guidanz app enables customers to read prioritized engine fault codes and other key engine information wherever they are operating.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 4, 2017

DERA Escapes Budget Cuts, Tabbed for 20% Increase

Congress’ new appropriations bill for fiscal year 2017 includes $60 million for EPA’s clean diesel grant program.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2017

Allison's New Fuel Economy Technology Offered on Blue Bird Buses

The school bus manufacturer is now offering Allison Transmission's FuelSense 2.0 for new buses with Allison transmissions ordered on or after May 1.

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