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Matthews Bus Company maintenance team members stand in front of a yellow school bus, recognized by Pennsylvania State Police for fleet safety, cleanliness, and inspection performance.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 22, 2026

Pennsylvania School Bus Maintenance Team Praised for Dedication to Safety

Matthews Bus Company’s West Jefferson received a letter of commendation from the Pennsylvania State Police for their fleet inspections.

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Technician using a laptop to diagnose and service a school bus engine, highlighting fleet maintenance technology and transportation operations.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 14, 2026

Paper Routes Get an Upgrade: Louisiana District Turns to New Service Model

Lafourche Parish Schools will implement First Student’s Fleet-as-a-Service model for 115 buses, shifting maintenance and operations on-site ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

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photo of a large school bus maintenance shop faded in the background with a red ribbon on top that reads "garage products to watch" and the SBF logo
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 12, 2026

Maintenance Must-Haves: Shop Products We Love

From tire changers and diagnostics to wash systems and brake tech, these maintenance must-haves save time, reduce strain, and keep school bus shops running efficiently.

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school bus fleet graphic picturing two school bus technicians performing maintenance on bus brakes with text the reads "all about school bus brakes"
Articlesby Amanda HuggettFebruary 26, 2026

Take a Brake: How School Bus Air Disc, Drum & Hydraulic Systems Compare

Is it time to rethink your school bus brake system? Let’s break down cost, performance, maintenance, and real-world fleet experiences.

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three school bus maintenance staff stands in front of a school bus next to text that reads "school bus maintenance in 2026 survey results" with the SBF logo
ArticlesCover Storyby Amanda HuggettFebruary 23, 2026

School Bus Maintenance in 2026: Costs, Tech & Workforce Gaps

As gasoline use rises, maintenance teams face tighter budgets, limited training, and slow wage growth. This and more trends and analysis in our annual survey report. Survey sponsor: Dayton Parts.

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ProductsJanuary 30, 2026

Cummins Introduces Meritor MFLEX4 Air Disc Brake Pad

Check out key features of the new air disc brake pad and catch free 2026 brake training sessions from Cummins and Meritor. Details here.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2026

2026 School Bus Maintenance Survey Now Open

Calling transportation directors, fleet managers, and shop leads! School Bus Fleet’s annual Maintenance Survey, sponsored by Dorman Products, is open and closes at the end of January.

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SponsoredOctober 6, 2025

The 360-degree view of student safety: Connecting the driver's seat to the parent's phone

Join experts from Geotab, Vitality and Treker for an exclusive webinar on building a complete, transparent safety ecosystem for your fleet. We’ll move beyond theory and show you how to connect proactive in-cab driver coaching with real-time external visibility: All powered by a single source of truth.

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A man in a grey t-shirt works on the electrical components to a school bus stop arm.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 8, 2025

Pro-Vision Launches FleetGuard Maintenance Plan

The company's new maintenance program offers inspections, fast repairs, and support to keep school bus video systems running.

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Durham School Services Ann Arbor team with ASE Blue Seal of Excellence plaque in front of a school bus
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 29, 2025

Durham School Services Recognizes New ASE Master Technicians and Blue Seal Locations

Eleven techs across the school bus contractor have achieved master mechanic status, while six Durham operations earn new Blue Seal status.

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