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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•November 9, 2016

Thomas Built Buses Displays Detroit DD5 Engine

The new diesel engine, equipped with Detroit Connect Virtual Technician, will be available for order in 2018.

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News•by Staff•November 9, 2016

IC Bus Showcases New Features at NAPT Trade Show

The latest offerings for the CE and RE school buses include over-the-air programming, a semi-automated inspection tool, and newly designed windows.

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News•by Staff•November 9, 2016

Allison Transmission Warranty Extended for New Blue Bird Buses

The warranty for Allison 2000 Pupil Transport Series transmissions on Blue Bird buses will increase to seven years/unlimited miles starting next year.

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News•by Staff•November 8, 2016

New Company Unveils Energy-Efficient Electrical Control Panel

BrightSync’s intelligent electrical control panel is designed to sync engine block heater activation based on outside temperature, calendar day, start time, duration, and zone control to save power usage.

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News•by Staff•November 8, 2016

Trans Tech Unveils New Type A School Bus at NAPT Trade Show

The Trans Star is a 20-passenger, dual rear-wheel bus that combines signature aerodynamics with the Ford Transit platform.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•November 7, 2016

NAPT Honors Heroism, Skill at Annual Summit

Awards are presented to America’s Best competition winners and to other student transportation professionals for heroism, and their work with special-needs students and in continuing education.

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News•by Staff•November 7, 2016

Zonar, NAPT Award 2016 Don Carnahan Memorial Grants

More than 30 school districts receive up to $50,000 each for school bus security, safety, and efficiency technology hardware.

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Articles•November 3, 2016

Collaborative Shares Data, Saves Money

The Ohio Shared Services Collaborative received a $1.76 million Straight A grant from the Ohio Department of Education to help school districts save money through shared services and bus rerouting.

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News•by Thomas McMahon•November 1, 2016

Court Approves VW Diesel Settlements

Part of the deal is $2.7 billion for a mitigation trust, which will fund emission reduction projects that can include school buses.

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News•by Staff•October 31, 2016

SynTec Offers Black Back Seat Covers

The black back seat covers for SynTec’s S3B and S3C school bus seats can help reduce vandalism, according to the supplier.

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