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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2010

Winners named in ‘America’s Best’ technician, inspector competitions

Tim Knoll of Ohio placed first in the technician category and Shaun Dennis from Michigan took the top spot in the inspector category. Knoll and Dennis were among 30 school bus maintenance professionals who participated in the event; they were scored on a written exam and multiple hands-on components.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2010

Thermo King offers new rooftop A/C unit

The Slim Line Rooftop system for school and shuttle buses features an ultralow design for space and energy savings. It can be installed in the middle of a bus for more uniform air flow and the unit’s configuration allows for 90 percent of maintenance to be performed from inside the bus.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2010

Bus driver celebrates 50 years with district

Not long after high school, Donald Arndt was approached by school board members for the School District of Marion in Wisconsin who asked him if he would be interested in maintaining the district's buses. While was doing vehicle maintenance, a school bus driver position became available.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2010

Renowned school bus tech retires

Brad Barker, a maintenance expert and past winner of the America’s Best school bus technician title, steps down from his district position but will work for a dealership. “I will still be involved heavily in the school bus industry,” he says.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

IMMI names facility manager for new plant

In this position, Steve Bragg will be responsible for all plant operations. Bragg has worked at the company for 11 years and previously held positions in plant maintenance and operations.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2010

Publications provide information on diesel retrofit equipment

Technical bulletins with facts about diesel oxidation catalysts and diesel particulate filters, as well as installation, operation and maintenance tips, are available on the National Clean Diesel Campaign section of the EPA Website.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2010

School bus maintenance bill signed into law

The Connecticut legislation imposes a $2,500 penalty on anyone who falsifies a report on the maintenance of a school bus or removes an out-of-service sticker on a bus and uses it to transport students.

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ProductsJune 1, 2010

Dossier Version 5.1

Dossier Fleet Maintenance Management software Version 5.1 includes warranty configuration options that provide reminders to file with OEMs and parts suppliers to recover warranty dollars.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2010

Details on Dossier Users Group summit announced

Fleet professionals who use Arsenault Associates’ Dossier maintenance management software will convene in Tucson, Ariz., in November for the event, which will include hands-on software training as well as sessions that cover product applications and futures, and user case studies.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2010

Online registration available for NAPT Summit

Industry members can register for the Portland, Ore., event on the association’s Website. The Summit will include a two-day trade show and variety of workshops on such topics as managing human resources and developing an effective maintenance plan. Professional Development Series courses will also be offered.

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