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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 11, 2015

Thomas Built Buses launches new technology platform

BusWise for the C2 school bus will integrate Zonar’s tracking and operations solutions to provide real-time info. Features include Mobileye collision warning and a 360-degree camera system.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2015

Blue Bird reveals 3 new powertrains for 2016

The OEM will offer a new compressed natural gas school bus, a new Cummins diesel engine and a new Eaton transmission next year.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2015

America’s Best winners named at NAPT Summit

Kirk Brooks, from Indiana, took the top spot in the technician category, while Dustin Wells, from North Carolina, placed first in the inspector category.

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NewsNovember 9, 2015

Highly structured delivery schedule keeps sizable school bus fleet running

The transportation department at Richmond, Virginia-based Henrico County Public Schools serves 75 schools and about 29,000 students. It devised an efficient hub system to accommodate a four-tier bell schedule to transport students to their schools on time.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2015

New diagnostic tool helps techs analyze vehicle issues

The VDA54P can be used to diagnose and troubleshoot engines, transmissions and braking systems in fleet vehicles, including school buses.

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ProductsNovember 4, 2015

Dipstick adapter repair kit

Strictly Diesel offers a repair kit that can address dipstick adapter leaks on International T444E engines, according to the company.

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StatisticsNovember 2, 2015

School District Survey 2015

This survey is sent to directors and managers at school district transportation departments. Topics covered in this survey include starting driver pay and director salary, bus-to-dispatcher ratio and driver shortage.

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ProductsOctober 30, 2015

Vibration sensor

The Vehicle Inertia Monitor (VIM) is a new dual mode advanced J1939 CAN-bus vibration analyzer and vehicle attitude sensor for heavy duty vehicle prognostics and performance monitoring.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserOctober 28, 2015

Streamlining Spec’ing to Get the Best Bus Fit

Gathering a team of staff members and coming up with a list of must-have items, as well as staying familiar with FMVSS and state regulations, can help save time and effort when working with the dealer to build the optimal bus for your operation.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 27, 2015

EPA awards $5.4M for diesel emission reductions in West

Several school bus-related projects are among those awarded grants to retrofit and replace old diesel vehicles and equipment.

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