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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2011

Thomas Built offers bus maintenance class

The annual Thomas Built Institute will be held May 10-13. Participating technicians will receive 28 credit hours in bus maintenance education.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2011

National Express Corp. welcomes new execs

The company, which comprises Durham School Services in the U.S. and Stock Transportation in Canada, appoints John Harvey as chief financial officer, Timothy Canavan as senior vice president of maintenance, Timothy Walter as senior vice president of safety and Kim Worster as vice president of operations for Canada.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2011

Spring session of IC Bus University scheduled

The bus manufacturer’s training program for school bus technicians will be held the week of March 14. The session will provide instruction on such topics as bus maintenance, engines, wheelchair lifts and transmissions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2011

<I>SBF</i> to spotlight ‘Top Shops’

Is your school bus maintenance program top-notch? If so, we'd like to share your success with the rest of our readers.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2011

Missouri school district acquires lot for new district-operated fleet

The district's board of education purchases the lot, which includes an office and maintenance facility, from its contractor. School officials believe that having a district-operated fleet will save money in anticipation of major budget cuts; the district also switches to a three-tier bus system to further cut costs.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2010

New leadership elected for Dossier Users Group

Charlie Priscu of New York Container Terminal is chairman of the group, which represents users of Arsenault Associates’ Dossier maintenance management software. The group’s treasurer is Greg Walsh of New World Van Lines. Andrea Harper of Arsenault Associates remains the secretary.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2010

New fleet maintenance program to be shown

Transfinder will give presentations on its new browser-based solution, Servicefinder, at the NAPT trade show this week. The program helps manage buses, parts, inventory and work orders.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2010

STA technicians to become master-certified

More than 85 percent of the school bus contractor’s 200-member maintenance team is working toward the certification under the ASE School Bus Test Series. The series includes multiple certification exams on such topics as body systems and special equipment, diesel engines and electrical/electronic systems.

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ProductsOctober 25, 2010

Shell Rotella Ultra ELC coolant

Shell Rotella Ultra ELC coolant can be used in diesel, gasoline and natural gas-powered engines, and it reduces cooling system maintenance. It also protects the cooling system.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2010

First Student names senior contract manager

Roger Radcliffe will hold the position for the company’s Detroit location. He will oversee all transportation, safety and maintenance operations for the company’s contract with Detroit Public Schools.

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