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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 Thomas McMahon•March 24, 2016

EPA: 73,000 Diesel Retrofits, Replacements in DERA Program

In a new report on the grant program, the EPA also says that the funding has helped clean up 335,200 tons of NOx and 14,700 tons of particulate matter.

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Products•March 18, 2016

Vehicle Lift LED Kit

A new LED kit from Rotary lift illuminates the work area for technicians working on buses and trucks on heavy-duty vehicle lifts.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•March 17, 2016

PHOTOS: New York District’s Outstanding Shop

Have a look around the shop and meet members of the maintenance team at Shenendehowa Central School District, subject of a "Top Shops" profile in the March 2016 issue of SBF.

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Articles•by Nicole Schlosser•March 16, 2016

11 Steps to Optimize Vehicle Lift Safety

Buying ALI-certified lifts and following ALI guidance and training, as well as daily lift checks and annual inspections, are critical to shop safety, experts say. Suppliers offer visibility-enhancing, self-locking and wireless features to further increase safety.

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Products•March 15, 2016

All-Position Tire

The Roadmaster RM234 EM is a premium regional all-position tire made for high-scrub applications.

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News•by Staff•March 14, 2016

Maintenance Product Distributor Expands Offerings with Acquisition

Lawson Products Inc. acquires Perfect Products Company of Michigan, a full-service fastener, bolt, nut, clip, and screw distribution company for domestic and imported vehicles.  

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Products•March 9, 2016

Lubricant Analysis Systems

The new MicroLab Series all-in-one, automated lubricant analysis systems offer the ability to perform oil analysis on location.

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Articles•March 8, 2016

How to Cut Repair Costs with Proper Electrical Diagnosis

Avoid high repair bills and excessive down time by learning key principles for diagnosing electrical issues in school buses.

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Products•March 8, 2016

Diesel Injector Seat Cleaning Kit

The Professional Diesel Injector-Seat Cleaning Kit features three distinct types of brushes: helix brushes with a specially engineered tip for deep seat cleaning; two-stage brushes for seat and inner seat-hole cleaning; and bore brushes for all bore and tube wall cleaning.

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News•by Staff•March 8, 2016

New Detroit DD5 Engine Unveiled

The medium duty engine will be available in Thomas Built Buses products starting in 2018.

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