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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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Products•December 4, 2014

School bus wiper blade guide

Wiper blade supplier Trico Products Corp.’s 2014/2015 Heavy Duty Application Guide provides details on all Trico wiper blade products applicable to school and transit buses, Class A and C recreational vehicles, and heavy trucks.

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News•by Staff•November 25, 2014

Chevron offers new motor oil for diesel engines

Ursa Super Plus EC SAE 10W-30 motor oil is designed to help improve fuel economy, according to Chevron.

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News•by Staff•November 20, 2014

New NAPT site targets ‘Data Driven Decisions’

The association’s 3d.napt.org website aims to help school transportation providers make informed decisions with safety and efficiency in mind.

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News•by Staff•November 18, 2014

Lift designed for easier, faster wheel removal

LoRiser Lift’s LoRiser1 wheel service lift uses a power system that is designed to combine hydraulics, a double-acting piston and a two-stage pump operating at optimum efficiency, company officials said. Additionally, hydraulic lines from the power unit to the vault provide easy access.

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News•by Staff•November 18, 2014

Alabama district gets 10 new Thomas Built buses

The Limestone County Schools transportation department showcased its new school buses last week. The buses include new seating features, a new bus body design and Wi-Fi capability.

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News•by Staff•November 13, 2014

Journal ranks Zonar among Seattle’s top big data software companies

The Puget Sound Business Journal placed the company second on its list of big data companies. This recognition comes on the heels of Zonar putting over 300,000 telematics units in operation.

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News•by Thomas McMahon•November 10, 2014

Jim Beekman named SBF's Administrator of the Year

The industry veteran galvanized the Orange County (Fla.) Public Schools transportation department and implemented improvements that led to increased efficiency, multi-million-dollar savings and high staff morale.

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News•by Staff•November 6, 2014

Ohio school bus service company earns state commendation

After 25 years in business, Bobby’s Truck and Bus Repair is getting some high-profile accolades, including an official commendation from Ohio state Rep. Rex Damschroder.

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News•by Staff•November 4, 2014

Oregon fleet sees success with propane in cold weather

Bend-La Pine Schools has replaced aging diesel buses with 53 propane Type C school buses, which officials say average 95% reliability.

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News•by Staff•October 29, 2014

Daimler, GM honor Espar for supplier quality

Espar Heater Systems receives the Daimler 2013 Masters of Quality award and the GM 2014 Supplier Quality Excellence award in recognition of its quality excellence, on-time delivery, added value and customer service.

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