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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•November 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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News•by Staff•November 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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Products•November 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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Statistics•November 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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Products•October 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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Articles•by Nicole Schlosser•October 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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News•by Thomas McMahon•October 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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News•by Staff•October 21, 2015

Replacement unit offered for old in-ground piston lifts

The new solution is a frame version of Stertil-Koni’s Diamond Lift model, which is engineered for concrete foundations.

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News•by Staff•October 20, 2015

Firefighters use old school bus for rescue training

Flagler County (Fla.) Public Schools donated an out-of-service bus and made its mechanics and safety personnel available to answer questions during a training session for firefighters this week.

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News•by Staff•October 15, 2015

Partnership to repower school buses with electric drivetrains

Adomani Inc. and A-Z Bus Sales form an agreement to convert and maintain hybrid and all-electric school bus fleets.

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