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SponsoredApril 1, 2026

The Essential Guide to School Bus Maintenance: Maximizing Safety and Uptime

Stop reacting to engine lights and start predicting them. This guide reveals how transitioning from a "break-fix" model to a data-driven maintenance strategy can drastically reduce fleet downtime and protect your district's budget. Learn how to transform your garage operations from a cost center into a reliability powerhouse.

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Videosby StaffJune 1, 2021

Thomas Built Buses - 'Diesel is Easy to Maintain'

Old perceptions of diesel are being updated.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 30, 2021

Electric School Bus Maintenance: Key Similarities, Differences

Some components under the hood, such as hoses and coolant, are the same. Key differences include the need to disable batteries during repairs, a noise generator, and significantly fewer parts in an electric motor.

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ProductsFebruary 18, 2021

De-Icer Spray Helps Stop Ice Formations

Bradley Systems’ new Fast Melt De-Icer Spray is designed for windshields, headlights, and other vehicle surfaces.

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ArticlesJanuary 5, 2021

Lower Costs With the Right Maintenance Equipment

Using the best-suited vehicle lift, wheel service equipment, and tire balancers and changers is key to saving money and keeping buses on the road.

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NewsDecember 23, 2020

Wisconsin District Sees Cost Savings With Propane School Buses

Necedah Schools reportedly saves nearly $5,000 a year on fuel costs using its five Blue Bird Vision propane school buses.

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NewsDecember 7, 2020

Vehicle Service Group Donates Hats, Gloves to Students

The company supplies over 2,200 elementary school students in Jefferson County, Ind., with the winter gear, as well as cards with winter health tips.

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School Bus Fleet BlogNovember 3, 2020

8 Keys to Getting Your Buses Prepared for Winter

Regardless of your location, it is important to perform periodic seasonal maintenance. When doing so, consider the operation of specific systems rather than individual components.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson September 15, 2020

Missouri Districts Honored for School Bus Fleet Excellence

More than 200 of the state’s school districts receive the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Total Fleet Excellence Award.

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NewsAugust 27, 2020

Leece-Neville Starters, Alternators Updated for Greater Efficiency

New features in the IdlePro and IdlePro Extreme alternators and the PowerPro Extreme 5 starter motor are engineered to help ensure consistent power to every vital vehicle system, even at idle.

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