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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•December 10, 2015

Applications now being accepted for next School Bus eXchange

The 2016 edition of the event, produced by NAPT and School Bus Fleet, will be held in Denver in April.

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News•by Staff•December 8, 2015

Broken bolt causes rear axle to fall off school bus

The bus was stopped in front of a high school in Tennessee when both of the back wheels and axle broke away, but no students were hurt. The bolt that connects the vehicle springs was broken, authorities say.

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News•by Staff•November 24, 2015

Rotary Lift, Total Tool partner to streamline lift purchasing

Total Tool will distribute Rotary Lift’s line of in-ground and above-ground heavy-duty vehicle lifts in New York and Vermont. The agreement will shorten the buying process for municipalities, schools and other public agencies.

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News•by Staff•November 18, 2015

Thomas Built ups Allison transmission coverage to 7 years

The increased transmission warranty will be on Thomas school bus models built in 2016 that include the Allison 2500, 2550, 2300 or 2350 PTS.

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News•by Staff•November 16, 2015

Zonar, NAPT honor Don Carnahan Memorial Grant winners

This year’s 11 recipients will receive up to $50,000 each for school bus security, safety and efficiency technology hardware. Recipients were chosen based on their proposed plans for using Zonar’s fleet management solutions.

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News•by Staff•November 16, 2015

Compressor mount system designed to cut maintenance, life cycle cost

Mobile Climate Control’s new system allows for simple belt tensioning, compressor alignment, and reduced vibration, and can be customized for various engine bay layouts and compressors.

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News•by Thomas McMahon•November 13, 2015

IC Bus emphasizes choices for customers

At the NAPT trade show, the school bus OEM showcases its various options for engine and transmission. Also, the company plans to add a gasoline engine option in the near future, then natural gas as demand grows.

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News•by Thomas McMahon•November 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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News•by Staff•November 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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News•by Staff•November 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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