Tracking road breakdowns is key to fine-tuning an operation’s preventive maintenance program. How often your buses need to be brought in for routine m...
Read More →The diesel engines powering the vast majority of school buses are highly efficient, reliable sources of mechanical power.
Read More →To proof your buses against frigid temperatures, pay attention to tires, fuel, belts and hoses. And don't ignore driver training.
Read More →When to change the oil in your school bus engine is a controversial question. The answer is an important one because it affects your operational costs and the environment.
Read More →The service manager or the fleet maintenance manager or whatever title you want to use is a pivotal figure of a school bus operation.
Read More →One of the most important parts of the pre-trip inspection of any school bus is the examination of the tires. Too many drivers merely thump the tires,...
Read More →Premature failure of your automatic transmissions can be minimized through proper spec'ing, preventive maintenance and technician training. By includi...
Read More →The antilock brake system (ABS) mandate has arrived. School buses (with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds) equipped with air brake systems manufactured after March 1 will be required to have ABS.
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