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ArticlesAugust 1, 2004

10 Good Reasons to Build a New Transportation Facility

Across America, dedicated transportation professionals work in facilities that have far exceeded their useful life. They have watched as their com...

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ArticlesCover StoryApril 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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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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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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ArticlesAugust 1, 2000

Understanding the Fundamentals Is Key to Electrical Troubleshooting

Improper diagnosis can lead to frustration and wasted expense. Successful repairs require basic knowledge, patience, logic and the right tools.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 1999

Defining the role of the service manager

The service manager or the fleet maintenance manager or whatever title you want to use is a pivotal figure of a school bus operation.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 1998

The finishing touches to a perfect bus garage

In the September 1998 issue, we discussed the structure, floor and lighting of a perfect school bus garage. In this second and final part, we take care of the rest of the facility.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 1998

Design elements for a perfect bus garage

(First of two parts) One garage is not perfect for all. There are differences between garages for school buses and transit buses. But the hypothetical garage will have parts from which all garages can find some pieces.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 1998

Hazardous Waste Management in the Bus Garage

Know the basics of handling, storage and reduction, prepare an emergency plan and use care in choosing a disposal firm. The conclusion of a two-part article.

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ArticlesApril 1, 1998

Meeting the Challenge of Hazardous Waste Management

First of a two-part series: Identification of hazardous waste if the first step to proper handling, storage and disposal.

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