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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•June 14, 2016

Rotary Lift Updates Mobile Column Lift Battery Charger

The manufacturer relocates the charger to a more protected area within the lift column for improved durability. The charger uses the same technology as Rotary Lift’s Shockwave-equipped two-post, four-post, and in-ground lifts. 

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News•by Staff•June 14, 2016

Zonar, NSTA Offer Grant for School Bus Contractors

The 2016 Don Carnahan Memorial Grant Program will provide up to $50,000 to contractors for school bus technology hardware.

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News•by Staff•June 9, 2016

Unity School Bus Parts Marks 30th Anniversary, New Facility

The aftermarket parts supplier celebrates 30 years in business and the opening of a new warehouse facility in Clinton Township, Michigan.

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News•by Staff•June 7, 2016

Reminder: Send Your Best Shots for <I>SBF</i>’s Photo Contest

The competition is open to any kind of photo related to school transportation. The deadline is this Friday, June 10.

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News•by Staff•June 2, 2016

IC Bus Recognizes Certified Dealers

Fifty-one of the school bus manufacturer’s dealers have met its Diamond Edge Certified qualification by improving service dwell times in the second quarter of this fiscal year. 

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News•by Staff•June 2, 2016

Rotary Lift Unveils New Vertical Rise Platform Lift

V-REX, a drive-on platform lift designed for large vehicles, is available in three lifting capacities and five runway lengths.

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Articles•by Thomas McMahon•June 1, 2016

SBX Discussions Dig Into Driver Shortage, Stop-Arm Running

The second edition of School Bus eXchange brings school bus operators and suppliers to Colorado to share solutions for key issues facing the industry.

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Articles•May 27, 2016

Beyond Clearing the Air: Emissions Reduction Devices Can Help Extend Bus Life

In addition to helping school buses run more cleanly and efficiently, many retrofit products on the market are designed for easy installation and to reduce engine wear.

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Products•May 27, 2016

Callbox

Ritron callboxes are designed to provide instant, wireless, two-way communication from any fixed location inside or outside to radio-equipped personnel in the main facility in real time.

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News•by Staff•May 23, 2016

Sonny Merryman Opens $6M School Bus Service Center

The Virginia-based dealer marks its 50th anniversary with a new service center that features bus maintenance facilities with 12 full-size service bays, parts warehousing, and a body repair shop. 

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