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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson September 16, 2019

Automated Fire Suppression Offers Early Detection, Minimal Maintenance

Fire suppression technology can help boost safety by enhancing the speed of fire detection, reducing overall vehicle damage, and minimizing maintenance operations.

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ArticlesAugust 9, 2019

Enhancing Tire Maintenance With Telematics, Retread Solutions

Telematics and retread solutions can protect and extend the life of one of a school bus’s most valuable assets. These include mobile apps created to monitor inflation pressures and tires designed with greater traction and durability.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2019

Blue Bird Introduces New School Bus Parts Replacement Program

The X-Parts program will feature service and maintenance parts for all makes and models of buses, with parts sold exclusively through Blue Bird’s dealer network.

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ProductsJuly 11, 2019

Battery-Powered Torque Wrench

The VOLTA battery-powered wrench is designed to secure wheels and improve maintenance. 

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ArticlesJune 13, 2019

Preventive Maintenance: Easier Than Performing Corrective Maintenance

Learning how to spot potential problems and analyze the problems' cause and effect will help you determine why components are failing and guide you to a solution.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 20, 2019

5 Questions: Chris Llewellyn on Propane Benefits, Mitigating Tech Shortage

Chris Llewellyn, divisional maintenance manager for Pacific Western Transportation, discusses how the company has seen lowered fuel costs and reduced emissions from running the largest propane-powered fleet in Canada, as well as minimal technician shortage.

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ArticlesMay 17, 2019

Good Maintenance Requires Your Personal Best

Providing good bus maintenance is a year-round job, but cannot be performed if you are not maintaining yourself as well.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson May 14, 2019

Electric School Buses Power Up Savings, Efficiency

As electric buses become a more feasible option for pupil transporters, operators in the U.S. and Canada are noting various benefits, including charging efficiency, fuel savings, and the need for consistent maintenance training.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2019

First Student Maintenance Manager Receives Top Technician Award

Frank Naelitz of Ohio is named one of the Auto Care Association’s World Class Technicians.

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ArticlesMarch 26, 2019

Streamlining the Maintenance Process in 6 Steps

Maintaining a workable ratio, making the proper tools and training available, and tracking operation costs are some steps that will help make the process more efficient.

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