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Maintenanceby StaffOctober 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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Maintenanceby StaffOctober 29, 2014

Stertil-Koni: Green engines spur need for water resistant lifts

Maintenance shops are increasingly turning to heavy duty lift systems that are engineered to be water resistant, allowing technicians to pressure wash commercial vehicle undercarriages, according to Stertil-Koni.

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Managementby StaffOctober 28, 2014

Blue Bird employment up 44% in 4 years

The school bus manufacturer’s growth in all vehicle segments has led to an increase in its workforce, which is now over 1,600 employees.

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Maintenanceby StaffOctober 28, 2014

District asks voters to fund school bus replacement

Arlington (Wash.) Public Schools leaders are looking for support for a two-year levy on the Nov. 4 general election ballot expected to generate $1.5 million each year to replace old school buses. Nearly half the district’s fleet is at least 13 years old and fully depreciated.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 28, 2014

New York association survey finds 385 illegal passes in 1 day

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation surveyed 1,080 school bus drivers from 18 school districts across the state on Oct. 21. The results suggest that more than 17,824 motorists passed stopped school buses statewide on that day.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 27, 2014

Texas district unveils bus tracking website

Houston Independent School District created the pilot website to enable parents and guardians to track the morning pickup and afternoon drop-off of their students and see their students’ buses in real time.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonOctober 27, 2014

Prop arms help train drivers to check mirrors thoroughly

The prop arms can be placed around school buses to encourage drivers to look closely for, as an example, a child bending down to pick up a dropped item.

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Managementby StaffOctober 27, 2014

NSTA announces safety competition scholarship winners

The 2014 School Bus Driver International Safety Competition was held in Charleston, South Carolina, on July 20. The association awarded five winners funds for continuing educational opportunities.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffOctober 24, 2014

New apps estimate cost savings with propane

The Propane Education & Research Council’s calculator tools compare propane costs to those of conventional fuels like gasoline and diesel.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 24, 2014

24% drop in behavior referrals reported with bus tip line

Students at Wentzville (Mo.) R-IV School District can call or text the school bus tip line to report bullying or other issues.

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