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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 25, 2016

IC Bus Unveils Gasoline-Powered Type C School Bus

In an interview with SBF, IC Bus exec Trish Reed discusses the new gasoline option, which is expected to provide easier maintenance and quieter operation compared to a diesel.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2016

Fleetio Unveils Fleet Management App

Fleetio Go is designed to give fleet operations team members instant access to information to collaborate on inspections, maintenance, and other fleet management tasks.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2016

Accuride Launches Installation, Maintenance Video Series

The videos provide step-by-step instructions for installing and maintaining steel and aluminum wheels, Gunite-brand brake drums, and automatic slack adjusters.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2016

4 Florida Districts Add Propane School Buses

Since 2015, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, and Hillsborough County school districts have added 170 new Blue Bird Vision Propane buses and have seen lower emissions and savings in fuel and maintenance costs.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMay 25, 2016

Training Programs Prep Bus Techs for Propane Maintenance

As sales of propane school buses grow, so does the demand for technicians to be trained on servicing them. Here’s an overview of propane maintenance basics and the programs that are available for in-depth instruction.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2016

Sonny Merryman Opens $6M School Bus Service Center

The Virginia-based dealer marks its 50th anniversary with a new service center that features bus maintenance facilities with 12 full-size service bays, parts warehousing, and a body repair shop. 

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2016

District Grows Propane Portion of School Bus Fleet to 25%

Bibb County (Ga.) School District adds 22 Blue Bird Propane Vision buses to its 31 units after seeing benefits such as less maintenance and lower costs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2016

District Adds 3 Blue Bird Propane School Buses to Fleet

Derry Township School District in Pennsylvania aims to cut fuel and maintenance costs as well as its carbon footprint with the new buses.

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School Bus Fleet BlogMarch 18, 2016

Insights on Top Shop Challenges

We asked transportation and shop managers what they see as the biggest challenge for maintenance in the coming year. There are six common issues that rise to the fore.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2016

Maintenance Product Distributor Expands Offerings with Acquisition

Lawson Products Inc. acquires Perfect Products Company of Michigan, a full-service fastener, bolt, nut, clip, and screw distribution company for domestic and imported vehicles.  

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