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Articlesby Amanda HuggettFebruary 26, 2026

Take a Brake: How School Bus Air Disc, Drum & Hydraulic Systems Compare

Is it time to rethink your school bus brake system? Let’s break down cost, performance, maintenance, and real-world fleet experiences.

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three school bus maintenance staff stands in front of a school bus next to text that reads "school bus maintenance in 2026 survey results" with the SBF logo
ArticlesCover Storyby Amanda HuggettFebruary 23, 2026

School Bus Maintenance in 2026: Costs, Tech & Workforce Gaps

As gasoline use rises, maintenance teams face tighter budgets, limited training, and slow wage growth. This and more trends and analysis in our annual survey report. Survey sponsor: Dayton Parts.

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Technician operating a red APEX tire changer next to an APEX wheel balancer with mounted tire, displayed against an orange background with BendPak branding.
ProductsFebruary 12, 2026

BendPak Launches New Tire Changers and Wheel Balancers

APEX by BendPak expands its tire service lineup with new swing-arm tire changers and wheel balancers designed for school bus and light-duty fleet maintenance operations.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2026

2026 School Bus Maintenance Survey Now Open

Transportation directors and fleet managers: Tell us about your fleet and shop insights to help shape industry benchmarking data all about school bus maintenance. Bonus: for your time, we're donating to an important cause. Survey sponsor: Dorman Products.

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A graphic with a Blue Bird propane bus and text reading "North Carolina District Unveils First Propane School Buses."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 30, 2025

North Carolina District Unveils First Propane School Buses

Guilford County Schools will operate 10 new Blue Bird Vision Propane buses in an effort to lower fuel and maintenance costs while reducing emissions.

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Fleetio graphic announcing Maintenance Shop Network expansion into Canada with features like trusted repair shops, real-time tracking, automated approvals, and streamlined payments.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 8, 2025

Fleetio Expands Maintenance Shop Network into Canada

Fleetio's expanded network gives transportation departments new access to verified repair partners, faster approvals, and real-time repair tracking.

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Technician using Truck Check-Up diagnostic software on a Panasonic Toughbook laptop inside a truck cab
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 10, 2025

Noregon Updates Shop Management System, CARB Inspection Tool

The maintenance company's Truck Check Up and ShopPulse products receive enhancements and feature updates.

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A man in a grey t-shirt works on the electrical components to a school bus stop arm.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 8, 2025

Pro-Vision Launches FleetGuard Maintenance Plan

The company's new maintenance program offers inspections, fast repairs, and support to keep school bus video systems running.

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Promotional graphic announcing Fleetio and Motive’s advanced integration. The image shows both company logos, text that reads ‘Fleetio and Motive Launch Advanced Integration.'
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 29, 2025

Fleetio Adds Motive Fuel Card, DVIR Integration

Using an AI-powered platform, the new integration consolidates fuel, maintenance, and telematics data into one platform to ensure compliance and reduce downtime.

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ArticlesAugust 21, 2025

Preparing School Bus Fleets for Fall: How New EPA Derate Rules Impact Emissions Maintenance

See how the EPA’s new diesel exhaust fluid derate rules give school bus fleets more flexibility, improving safety, reliability, and maintenance planning.

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