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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2010

Registration open for Thomas Built maintenance program

The Thomas Built Institute, to be held May 11-14, will include instruction on 2010 emissions and electrical systems for school bus technicians. The course is limited to 100 participants to ensure small class sizes and personal attention.

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StatisticsJanuary 1, 2010

Maintenance Survey 2010

This survey is sent to managers and technicians at school district transportation departments and contractors. Survey topics include bus-to-technician ratio, fleet age, technician pay, parts purchasing and training sources.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2009

Registration open for IC Bus’ spring maintenance program

IC Bus University training will be held in March in Tulsa, Okla., and will cover such topics as bus electronics and maintenance, brake systems, engines and air conditioning. The session is limited to 60 technicians.

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Newsby StaffNovember 24, 2009

Los Angeles district awards GPS contract to Everyday Solutions

The transportation solutions technology provider will equip Los Angeles Unified School District vehicles with GPS applications under a three-year deal. Company officials report that benefits to using the system include improvements to student safety and access to information, as well as reduced maintenance costs.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2009

<i>SBF</i> unveils redesigned Website

New, user-friendly layout is organized by targeted channels, which cover such pertinent topics as school bus safety, management and training, maintenance, green issues, special needs and contractors....

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2009

Zonar bolsters Washington state school bus inspections

Inspections are now done electronically and stored in a database, allowing the Washington State Patrol and Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to query the data and develop targeted training programs in response to maintenance problems....

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ProductsSeptember 7, 2009

Oil Eater Cleaner-Degreaser

Oil Eater Cleaner-Degreaser is an eco-friendly cleaning formula for maintenance facility floors.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2009

Registration open for IC Bus’ fall maintenance program

WARRENVILLE, Ill. — Technicians can now register for the fall session of IC Bus University training, to be held at the company’s Tulsa, Okla., bus pl...

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2009

How to Conduct Annual Heavy Maintenance

As each school year winds down, fleets should focus on heavy maintenance — scrutinizing every bus and replacing or repairing worn components. Doing so can prevent breakdowns and avoid liability.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2009

New Brunswick adopts school transportation policy changes

The province has formally adopted as official policy the standards for extracurricular travel and school vehicle maintenance that were introduced in 2008.

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