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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2002

Cooling System Maintenance

There are many cooling system problems and failures. Some due to defective equipment but most of these problems have occurred due to incorrect informa...

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2002

Proper Preparation, Prevents Poor Performance

Help to reduce road calls this winter with proper hose maintenance. As fall turns to winter and temperatures drop, hoses can become brittle, crack or...

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2002

Keeping Garage Costs Down

Restrict supply access Garage supplies, by definition, are expendable consumables used in the day-to-day maintenance of your fleet. We do not invento...

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2002

Garage Clinic

Can money be saved by sharing shop duties with other agencies? Sharing is complicated A few years back when we needed a new maintenance facility,...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2002

Cost-effective retreading

It is possible to reduce tire costs while all other operating costs soar upward, says Paul Robotham, manager of vehicle maintenance services for North...

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2000

How to Tune Up Your Driver-Mechanic Relations

Effective communication between drivers and mechanics can be fostered by teaching drivers the basics of bus maintenance and educating mechanics on the stresses of driving a bus.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2000

Cooling system requires some basic precautions

In today’s advanced diesel engines, the cooling system stands at the center of attention. Studies have shown that four out of 10 engine problems are related to improper mixture of coolant and additives or inadequate cooling system maintenance.

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ArticlesJune 1, 1998

Arkansas workshop lifts maintenance standards

For the past 47 years, the Arkansas School Bus Mechanics Workshop has offered some of the best training available in school transportation.

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ArticlesApril 1, 1998

Using Computer Technology to Optimize Your Program

For routing and scheduling, maintenance tasks and information gathering, computers can save time and money.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 1998

3 keys to maintaining automatic transmissions

Premature failure of your automatic transmissions can be minimized through proper spec'ing, preventive maintenance and technician training. By includi...

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