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StatisticsJune 12, 2019

Contractors Survey 2019

The majority of respondents report plans to buy more buses and raise starting pay for drivers again this year. Meanwhile, results indicate that the driver shortage may be easing slightly.

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NewsJune 5, 2019

2 More California School Districts Receive Electric School Buses

Chico Unified School District adds one electric school bus and Brawley Elementary School District receives three new electric buses.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2019

8 Michigan Districts Receive Funding for New School Buses

The State Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy awarded the districts $626,573 in grants to purchase a total of 28 new school buses.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2019

EPA Awards Over $9.3M in Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants

The latest round of DERA funding will be used to replace 473 school buses in 43 states or territories.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2019

Krapf Chairman Testifies Before Congress on DERA Program

Transportation company chairman Dale Krapf testifies before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on the Diesel Emission Reduction Act program.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2019

EPA Extends Deadline for Diesel Emission Reduction Grants

Proposals for the program funds can be submitted through March 26.

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ProductsMarch 5, 2019

Diesel Caddy

The Steel Diesel Caddy from JohnDow Industries is designed for various heavy-duty applications, including school buses. The caddy is available for use with diesel and biodiesel fuels.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Sadiah Thompson March 5, 2019

Embracing Best Practices for Propane Maintenance

A growing demand for propane buses in recent years has sparked an influx of training programs for maintenance technicians. Here, industry experts share top tips and best practices for maintaining propane school buses.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2019

Efficiency Efforts Pay Off for Growing Fleet

Clark County School District has found new ways to optimize its maintenance program. The shop team is seeing success with laptops and mobile Wi-Fi, a dedicated white fleet service center, and a new DEF filling system, among other initiatives.

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StatisticsMarch 1, 2019

Maintenance Survey 2019

SBF's Maintenance Survey finds that the average starting wage for school bus technicians is $19.37 per hour, on par with last year’s jump. Meanwhile, the driver-to-tech ratio rises slightly.

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