The Thomas Built Buses president and CEO discusses how the manufacturer has ramped up safety technologies to fulfill its vision of safely transporting students.

OTC’s new 30-Ton King Pin Pusher Set is designed to assist technicians when changing king pins and brake anchor pins on heavy-duty vehicles.

With temperatures as low as minus 30, Howard-Winneshiek CSD says its propane buses warm up in a few minutes.

In a new report on the grant program, the EPA also says that the funding has helped clean up 335,200 tons of NOx and 14,700 tons of particulate matter.

The Vision Gen 4 Propane bus incorporates changes that enhance serviceability and reliability, according to the OEM.

The Cummins B4.5, B6.7, and L9 engine platforms are compatible with paraffinic renewable diesel fuels meeting the EN 15940 specification.

Engage High-Tech Lubricant with PTFE provides lubrication over a wide temperature range of -70° to +480°F, company officials said.

Includes such information as bus classifications for each offering from the large and small school bus manufacturers, suspension type for chassis, and fuel...

Chris Llewellyn, divisional maintenance manager for Pacific Western Transportation, discusses how the company has seen lowered fuel costs and reduced...

A growing demand for propane buses in recent years has sparked an influx of training programs for maintenance technicians. Here, industry experts share top...

The agency is offering $20,000 per vehicle to replace older school buses and $6,000 for retrofits to reduce emissions.

The supplier’s engine lineup meets the current EPA regulations and the second step in greenhouse gas and fuel-efficiency standards, which take effect in 2017.

INLINE 7, a wired and wireless datalink adapter, offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity while also providing traditional wired functionality via USB.

For the new round of DERA funds, the EPA expects to make between 20 and 80 awards for projects to replace or retrofit older diesel vehicles, including...

The station fuels Lodi Unified School District’s 54 CNG buses and serves as a backup for other fleets in the area.

The National Congress on School Transportation Steering Committee firms up plans and writing committees are researching requests for procedures manual...

Rebates for purchasing new school buses to replace older models range from $15,000 to $25,000 per bus.

Coverage of the PSI propane and gasoline engines expands to five years, unlimited miles — up from 100,000 miles.

The business intelligence platform will display actionable data in a user friendly dashboard and allow transportation directors to share it and collaborate...

The new MicroLab Series all-in-one, automated lubricant analysis systems offer the ability to perform oil analysis on location.

The dealership signs a three-year agreement with the electric bus OEM and orders an initial 15 buses for inventory.

Includes such information as bus classifications for each offering from the large and small school bus manufacturers, suspension type for chassis, and fuel...

The National Congress on School Transportation’s writing committees are seeking subject matter experts and public comment as they prepare for the 2020...

CLASS suspension systems for buses are designed to provide a smoother and safer ride for passengers.

Monday, Oct. 2, became the “Trust Effective Date” for the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. Now, states have 60 days to elect to become...

Planning for the 17th National Congress on School Transportation is now in the works, with committee members being re-established and selected through this...

Chris Llewellyn, divisional maintenance manager for Pacific Western Transportation, discusses how the company has seen lowered fuel costs and reduced...

The Professional Diesel Injector-Seat Cleaning Kit features three distinct types of brushes: helix brushes with a specially engineered tip for deep seat...

Elk Grove’s transportation department adds alt-fuel buses, boosts field trip service, and works to attract more drivers as the district prepares to...

The OEM will offer a new compressed natural gas school bus, a new Cummins diesel engine and a new Eaton transmission next year.

Pupil transporters in Colorado, Georgia, and Illinois share the financial benefits of adding propane buses to their fleets — including reduced costs...

Check out the people, fleet, and facility at Elk Grove USD’s transportation department — recent winner of ASBC’s School Bus Champion Award.

School buses powered by Roush CleanTech propane fuel systems with Ford 6.8L 2V and 3V engines are covered under the CARB HD-OBD certification.

A new LED kit from Rotary lift illuminates the work area for technicians working on buses and trucks on heavy-duty vehicle lifts.

The new, patented Wireless Diesel Tachometer is designed to provide a simple, self-powered solution for generating tachometry readings from nearly any motor.

Anderson, a 37-year veteran in pupil transportation, has been recognized for his expertise in school bus fleet maintenance and efficiency practices.

The DERA rebates will be used to replace or retrofit 452 school buses in 32 states.

A recent visit to a Southern California school district revealed the pride that the transportation team takes in their work, their fleet, and their facility.

NAFTC’s free, three-day training course will be offered in Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Oregon over the next few months.

The MCHF14 FLEX, with a rated lifting capacity of 14,000 pounds, is available in configurations of two, four, six, or eight columns, providing a lifting...

At the NAPT trade show, the school bus OEM showcases its various options for engine and transmission. Also, the company plans to add a gasoline engine...

A recent visit to a Southern California school district revealed the pride that the transportation team takes in their work, their fleet, and their facility.

Fleetio has introduced Fleetio Go, an app that allows fleet operations teams to instantly update information and access fleet data from any location.

The biennial event will be held April 16 to 21 in Winnipeg. Sessions will cover such topics as Canadian standards, special needs, and alternative fuels.

Two new families of Leece-Neville heavy-duty alternators have been designed to improve school bus electrical performance: the IdlePro and IdlePro Extreme...

The Roadmaster RM234 EM is a premium regional all-position tire made for high-scrub applications.

The third round of DERA rebates will go toward replacing or retrofitting 400 older diesel school buses in 35 states.

The E-Control platform is designed to provide centralized control of all the thermal management components aboard a bus.

The 2018 B6.7N engine is rated up to 240 horsepower/560 lb-ft. torque. It can run on CNG, LNG, or RNG.

Diesel is the predominant technology in commercial trucking, school, and transit bus sectors, according to the DTF’s analysis of data sourced from S&P...