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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2005

Tips and Tactics From the Top 100

Some of the largest school bus fleets in the country share best practices in operations, maintenance, driver training and recruitment, and other areas.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2005

<i>SBF</i>'s Top 10 Maintenance Programs for 2005

Teamwork minimizes budget woes Autauga County Schools Prattville, Ala.

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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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ArticlesApril 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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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2003

Money-saving tips from maintenance managers

In SBF’s 2003 exclusive school bus maintenance survey, shop managers were asked if they had done anything recently to improve performance while...

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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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Articlesby Thomas McMahonFebruary 1, 2003

Advice for Better School Bus Paint Maintenance

What would you think if you saw a red school bus rolling down the street? The idea is almost too ridiculous to imagine. National School Bus Yellow has...

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2003

Extreme case highlights value of maintenance

In pupil transportation we often take for granted the excellent work done by the vast majority of maintenance staffs. Mechanics can never get enough c...

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