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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2016

New Blue Bird Dealership Named in South Carolina

Blanchard Machinery will now sell and service Blue Bird school buses in the state under its Blanchard Bus Centers division.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2016

Florida Charter School Deploys All-Propane Bus Fleet

KIPP: Jacksonville Schools’ 14 Blue Bird Vision Propane buses make up the first completely propane-fueled school bus fleet for a U.S. charter school, Blue Bird and ROUSH CleanTech say.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2016

Allison Transmission Warranty Extended for New Blue Bird Buses

The warranty for Allison 2000 Pupil Transport Series transmissions on Blue Bird buses will increase to seven years/unlimited miles starting next year.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2016

Illinois Operation Adds 79 Propane School Buses

Orland School District contracts with Cook-Illinois Corp. to transport the district’s students on propane buses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2016

Propane Tech Training Earns Automotive Industry Award

NAFTC’s Propane Autogas Vehicle Technician Training, which was launched at Blue Bird’s facility in February, is recognized by the Automotive Training Managers Council.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2016

Missouri District Shifts to In-House Transportation

After ending a contract with a transportation company, Rockwood School District acquires its own fleet of 164 Blue Bird diesel school buses.

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Articlesby James BlueSeptember 20, 2016

Ready for 60 More Years

School Bus Fleet turns 60 this year — a remarkable achievement for any magazine — but that’s only one of the noteworthy milestones in 2016.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserAugust 25, 2016

50-Year Lamers-Blue Bird Partnership Provides a Better Ride

The family-run school bus company’s loyalty and service and the manufacturer’s quality products and knowledge have helped them stick together for half a century.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2016

Blue Bird Bolsters Leadership for Parts & Service Business

Jeff Merten is named VP of the school bus OEM’s Parts & Service group, while Bill Landreth steps into a new role as executive director of parts sales.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2016

Canada District Switches Entire School Bus Fleet to Propane

École St. Mary, Regina Catholic School Division and LP3 Transportation Solutions adds 89 Blue Bird Vision Propane buses. These buses make up 100% of the school division’s Type C fleet.

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