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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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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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ArticlesNovember 1, 2001

Preventing Accidents in the School Bus Garage

A school bus garage is full of hazards. Maintenance workers’ daily duties involve lifting and moving heavy equipment, using harsh chemicals and ...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2001

Tracking and Analyzing Road Breakdowns

Tracking road breakdowns is key to fine-tuning an operation’s preventive maintenance program. How often your buses need to be brought in for routine m...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2001

Guidelines for Designing a School Bus Maintenance Facility

Input from the entire staff is essential to avoid a 'dysfunctional' facility. Measure your needs carefully. If possible, consider sharing your with other public agencies.

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