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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2008

Top 10 Maintenance Programs returns

TORRANCE, Calif. — Is your maintenance program top-notch? If so, we'd like to share your success with the rest of our readers. It's time again ...

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2007

Seat repair maintenance conquered

CLINT, Texas — Like many other school bus operators, Clint Independent School District (ISD) found that seat repair maintenance was taking a big bite ...

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ArticlesJune 1, 2007

Software Keeps Fleets Running Smoothly

If you ask individuals in school bus maintenance staffs, many of them will say that fleet maintenance software has made their job much easier. These p...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2007

Don't miss this hot spot

You’ll note that most of this issue is devoted to the bus garage, which makes sense since this is our maintenance issue. In pupil transportation, however, maintenance isn’t simply about engines, wrenches and oil-change intervals; it’s about safety.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2007

Airing more than tires

If you’re running a fleet of school buses, it’s a good bet that you need more money in your budget for your maintenance program.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2007

Top 10 Maintenance Programs for 2007

In our sixth installment of the series, we again shine the spotlight on some of North America’s premier pupil transportation shops. This year’s Top 10 includes dozens of dedicated school bus technicians who have sharpened their skills and embraced advances in repair technology.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2007

Will Nitrogen Fill Cost-Saving Expectations?

Texas school district anticipates big savings in fuel consumption and tire maintenance in switching its tires from air to nitrogen.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2007

Great Fleets Across America 2007

To further recognize the invaluable service provided by the nation’s pupil transportation programs, we present the seventh installment of our “Great Fleets” series. Find out how this year’s 10 outstanding operations have raised the bar in safety, efficiency, maintenance and other areas.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2006

NAPT conference is worthy investment

Our editors constantly are told by our readers that publishing articles describing what other school bus operators are doing is helpful to them. We take that to heart, trying to get input from all areas of the country on common safety, management, maintenance, regulatory and funding concerns.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2006

Mechanically inclined

They may not know why engines need lubrication. They may not know the difference between gasoline or diesel, or care about that difference. But it’s clear that bus drivers are an essential part of your maintenance program.

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