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ProductsApril 10, 2015

Tire pressure management system

The On Board Tire Inflation System is designed to maintain tire pressure through a control unit and network of air lines, resulting in significant fuel savings, safer driving conditions, and reduced tire maintenance time and costs.

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ArticlesMarch 16, 2015

Biloxi Bolsters Technician Training, Shop Efficiency

Requiring technicians to be ASE Master certified has helped Biloxi (Miss.) Public Schools keep its maintenance costs low and its vehicle in-service rate at 96%.

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ProductsMarch 11, 2015

Degreaser

Oil Eater Original Cleaner & Degreaser is uniquely formulated to quickly and safely dissolve grease, oil and grime on concrete maintenance shop floors, engines, tools and other equipment, company officials said.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 27, 2015

School Bus Software Offering More Accessibility, One-Stop Shop Options

Choices abound for routing and fleet maintenance software packages that are available on any web-connected device, eliminate the need to spend time importing and exporting data to one central location, and automatically track a variety of information in real time.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

District taps Stertil-Koni lift for new maintenance facility

Screven County School System in Sylvania, Georgia, chose the Diamond Lift system, which offers wheels-free access, for use in its recently completed school bus maintenance facility, officials say.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2014

Ownersite enhances fleet maintenance software

The update includes added functionality, such as manufacturer-recommended service intervals, vehicle archiving, management dashboards and mobile-friendly design.

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Newsby 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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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2014

Study: Propane buses can cut fuel, maintenance costs in half

Some school districts’ propane bus fleets save nearly 50% on a cost-per-mile basis for fuel and maintenance relative to diesel, a U.S. Department of Energy case study finds.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonOctober 3, 2014

School Bus LED Benefits Increase as Costs Decrease

The price gap between LEDs and incandescent lights has gotten smaller in recent years. With their longer life, higher light output and lower maintenance, LEDs are delivering a great return on investment for school bus operations.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2014

Arsenault Associates changes name to Dossier Systems

The company is known in the school bus industry for its Dossier fleet maintenance software. Company officials say that the name change reflects the increasing recognition of the Dossier brand and the growth of the business.

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