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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2008

Forsythe adds contracts in California, wins recognition in Alaska

Two California school districts have selected Forsythe Transportation to operate their school bus service.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2008

10 Top Shops for 2008

Photo above: Ann Arbor Garage Crew Chief John Nikolich (center) and Transportation Director Brad Mellor (to Nikolich’s immediate left) credit their...

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2007

Reliability engineering can reduce shop costs

Reliability engineering is a discipline based on the use of data and averages to make predictions about unit and system failures.

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Articlesby StaffOctober 1, 2005

Great Fleets Across America (Part V)

Small Community Plus Ship-Shape Operation Equals Success Riverside Community School DistrictOakland, Iowa It’s been said...

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2004

Develop an Effective PM Program to Cut Costs

Operators of small buses who implement a thorough, well-considered preventive maintenance (PM) program can reap substantial savings. Worn or damaged c...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2004

How to Fine-Tune Your Oil Program

The motor oil program is a cornerstone of any maintenance routine, but today’s market offers so many products and best practices that it’s difficult t...

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ArticlesCover StoryApril 1, 2004

<i>SBF</i>'s Top 10 Maintenance Programs for 2004

Meeting challenges head-on is one of the hallmarks of the school bus maintenance department at Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD).

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ArticlesApril 1, 2003

SBF's Top 10 North American Maintenance Programs for 2003

School bus maintenance workers often are the unsung heroes of transportation departments. In our second annual edition of the top 10 maintenance pro...

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 1, 2003

Case Studies: Tips from the Professional Garage

Sometimes the best solution to a specific school bus maintenance problem can’t be found in instruction manuals or previous training. Shop staffers oft...

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2001

Preparing Your School Bus Fleet for Wintry Conditions

In many areas of the nation, the sweltering summer heat belies the harsh, cold reality of winter. The summer also tends to allow some slack in operati...

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