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ArticlesJune 1, 2004

Bus A/C Delivers More Integrated, Safer Products

As technology improves and demand for chilled school buses rises, more and more of the yellow vehicles are being outfitted with air conditioning syste...

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ArticlesJune 1, 2003

All Wheels Are Not Created Equal

The Website Forum on www.schoolbusfleet.com/forum called Professional Garage has recently been hit wit...

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2002

Parts Sales Pinches by Budget Shortfalls

To what degree is the weak economy affecting school transportation department's purchase of bus parts? How are schools coping? And to what degree are ...

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2002

Tips on Spec'ing a Bus for Pre-School Age Children

The task of spec’ing a school bus that will be used to transport pre-school age children can be tricky. To take some of the guesswork out of the...

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2002

Training Drives Success at Texas School District

Northside Independent School District in Greater San Antonio is faced with a population explosion that shows no sign of subsiding. Currently transport...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2000

Keys to the Perfect Marriage of Engine and Transmission

First, determine how the bus will be used. Second, rate the importance of performance, fuel economy and serviceability. Third, consider affordability.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2000

Should School Buses Have Rear Underride Guards?

Transportation managers should inventory their fleets and assess their risks. And drivers should be trained how to respond to an underride crash.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 1999

LEDs Poised for a Breakthrough in School Buses?

The major benefits of light-emitting diodes are increased safety and longevity, but do they outweigh the higher initial costs?

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ArticlesApril 1, 1999

Get More from Your Specs in the Long Run

Before you send out your next set of bids, review your spec'ing process to ensure that it delivers the product that you want.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 1998

Tips on proper spec'ing of special-needs buses

One of the many challenges of transporting students with disabilities is properly spec'ing the school bus, which must be equipped to meet the varying demands of disabled children.

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