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Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management, Safety
Q & A: Caley Edgerly Shares Commitment to Optimize Technology for Greater Student Safety

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009584/q-a-caley-edgerly-shares-commitment-to-optimize-technology-for-greater-student-s
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance
King Pin Pusher Set

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.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10049362/king-pin-pusher-set
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance
Iowa District Reports Cold-Weather Reliability of Propane School Buses

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041282/iowa-district-reports-cold-weather-reliability-of-propane-school-buses
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management
EPA: 73,000 Diesel Retrofits, Replacements in DERA Program

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.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042519/epa-73-000-diesel-retrofits-replacements-in-dera-program
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management
Blue Bird Launches 4th Generation Propane School Bus

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042302/blue-bird-launches-4th-generation-propane-school-bus
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management
Cummins Details Renewable Diesel Compatibility

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041760/cummins-details-renewable-diesel-compatibility
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance
Lubricant

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10049302/lubricant-1
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management, Safety, Special Needs Transportation
Bus, Chassis, and Engine Specifications 2017

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/management/10117363/bus-chassis-and-engine-specifications-2017
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Global Fleet, Maintenance, Management, Safety, Sustainability
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...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009543/5-questions-chris-llewellyn-on-propane-benefits-mitigating-tech-shortage
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Global Fleet, Maintenance, Management, Operations
Embracing Best Practices for Propane Maintenance

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

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10009567/embracing-best-practices-for-propane-maintenance
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management
EPA’s School Bus Rebate Program Returns

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041563/epas-school-bus-rebate-program-returns
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management, Safety
Cummins engines certified for next round of EPA regs

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.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042666/cummins-engines-certified-for-next-round-of-epa-regs
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance
Datalink Adapter

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10049313/datalink-adapter
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management
EPA Offers $40 Million in Diesel Emission Reduction Grants

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...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041221/epa-offers-40-million-in-diesel-emission-reduction-grants
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management
California District Launches CNG Fueling Station

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042321/california-district-launches-cng-fueling-station
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management, Safety, Special Needs Transportation
NCST Gears Up for 2020

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10040344/ncst-gears-up-for-2020
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management
EPA Offers Another $7M in School Bus Rebates

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042183/epa-offers-another-7m-in-school-bus-rebates
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management
IC Bus Updates Warranty for PSI Engines

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041912/ic-bus-updates-warranty-for-psi-engines
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management, Safety, Special Needs Transportation
New NAPT Technology to Help Optimize KPI Data

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009745/new-napt-technology-to-help-optimize-kpi-data
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance
Lubricant Analysis Systems

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10049307/lubricant-analysis-systems
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management
GreenPower Taps Creative Bus Sales as Exclusive Factory Rep

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041157/greenpower-taps-creative-bus-sales-as-exclusive-factory-rep
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management
Bus, Chassis, and Engine Specifications 2016

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/management/10117333/bus-chassis-and-engine-specifications-2016
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management, Safety, Special Needs Transportation
NCST Writing Committees Seek Input

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10040893/ncst-writing-committees-seek-input
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance
Suspension Systems

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10049353/suspension-systems
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management, Safety
VW Mitigation Funding Moves Closer as U.S. Files Trust Agreements

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041552/vw-mitigation-funding-moves-closer-as-u-s-files-trust-agreements
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management, Safety, Special Needs Transportation
NCST 2020 Planning Begins

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041836/ncst-2020-planning-begins
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Global Fleet, Maintenance, Management, Safety, Sustainability
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...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10009543/5-questions-chris-llewellyn-on-propane-benefits-mitigating-tech-shortage
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance
Diesel Injector Seat Cleaning Kit

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10049306/diesel-injector-seat-cleaning-kit
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management
Growing District Steps Up Driver Recruitment, Fleet Replacement

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009776/growing-district-steps-up-driver-recruitment-fleet-replacement
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management
Blue Bird reveals 3 new powertrains for 2016

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042753/blue-bird-reveals-3-new-powertrains-for-2016
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance
School Bus Operators Save Big on Maintenance With Propane

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10111951/school-bus-operators-save-big-on-maintenance-with-propane
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management, Safety
PHOTOS: Elk Grove’s School Bus Champions

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10049886/photos-elk-groves-school-bus-champions
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management
Roush Propane Engines Certified for Heavy-Duty Onboard Diagnostics

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.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041266/roush-propane-engines-certified-for-heavy-duty-onboard-diagnostics
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Safety
Vehicle Lift LED Kit

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10049309/vehicle-lift-led-kit
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance
Wireless Diesel Tachometer

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10049319/wireless-diesel-tachometer
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management
Colorado Fleet Leader David Anderson to Retire

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041315/colorado-fleet-leader-david-anderson-to-retire
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management, Safety
EPA Awards $8.7 Million to Clean Up Older Diesel School Buses

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041303/epa-awards-8-7-million-to-clean-up-older-diesel-school-buses
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Global Fleet, Legal/Legislative, Maintenance, Management, Sustainability
A Shining Example of School Bus Pride

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.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009669/a-shining-example-of-school-bus-pride
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance
3 Propane Technician Training Sessions Scheduled

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042510/3-propane-technician-training-sessions-scheduled
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance
Remote-Controlled Mobile Column Vehicle Lift

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...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10049363/remote-controlled-mobile-column-vehicle-lift
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management
IC Bus emphasizes choices for customers

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...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042750/ic-bus-emphasizes-choices-for-customers
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Global Fleet, Legal/Legislative, Maintenance, Management, Sustainability
A Shining Example of School Bus Pride

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.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10009669/a-shining-example-of-school-bus-pride
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance
Fleet Management App

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10049325/fleet-management-app
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management, Safety, Special Needs Transportation
Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference to Educate, Entertain Attendees

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.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042487/canadian-pupil-transportation-conference-to-educate-entertain-attendees
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance
Heavy-Duty Alternators

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10049332/heavy-duty-alternators
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance
All-Position Tire

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10049308/all-position-tire
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management
EPA awards $7 million in school bus rebates

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10042695/epa-awards-7-million-in-school-bus-rebates
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance
Air-Conditioning Platform

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10049344/air-conditioning-platform
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance
Cummins Westport to Offer New Natural Gas Engine for School Bus Market

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

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041582/cummins-westport-to-offer-new-natural-gas-engine-for-school-bus-market
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Bus, Maintenance
Report Examines Transit, School Bus Fueling Choices

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...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10176791/report-examines-transit-school-bus-fueling-choices


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