Driving a school bus is not a very labor-intensive job, but over time being seated for so long can have an impact on the driver’s body. According to Gallup, a study of 14 occupation groups ranked transportation workers as having the highest obesity rate, 36%. While this statistic can be alarming, there are ways to combat… Read more »
Category: American Bus Sales
School Bus Maintenance Tips for the Winter Months
Winters can be extremely harsh on school buses, so it requires a specialized maintenance plan for the added strain of cold air, ice, and snow. To keep your bus running efficiently throughout the entire winter, you need a specific winter maintenance plan that prevents problems unique to the season such as rust, tire slippage, or… Read more »
Maintaining Your Used School Bus
A used school bus is an investment that can be used in a variety of ways. School buses are purchased for bus fleets, home conversions, food truck conversions, party buses, and more. Because most used buses are operated daily, it is imperative to be sure each bus is safe and roadworthy. With proper maintenance, your… Read more »
How Technology Makes School Buses Safer
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, students are about 70 times more likely to get to school safely when traveling by school bus than traveling by car. Although school buses are the safest way to transport students, there are still improvements that can be made to make school buses even safer and more secure. Here… Read more »
Advantages of Purchasing A Used School Bus
Advantages of Purchasing A Used School Bus When bus fleets look to replace broken down or worn out buses, they don’t often start by considering a used school bus. There are plenty of reasons why they should though. Used buses have several benefits besides just the initial savings. They can save you money in the… Read more »
What to Look for When Purchasing A Bus
If you are looking for a pre-owned bus, the search can become overwhelming as you navigate various sellers. There are several things to consider when selecting a bus to use for personal or business needs. If you are unsure where to begin, here are the items you need to check: Size One of the two… Read more »
ABS Is Featured In This Month’s Issue of School Transportation News Magazine
We have been working for over a decade to save school bus fleet operators and individual owners money on new buses by providing safe and reliable restored buses that will run for years for far less than the typical price of a new bus. Instead of treating buses as disposable 10-year vehicles, we believe that… Read more »
Shuttle / Coach Industry Shows Steady Growth
If there was ever a time to consider investing in a shuttle or motorcoach, now is the time according to a recent report by the American Bus Association Foundation. The report says the U.S. and Canadian motorcoach industry shows steady, solid growth and the vehicles continue to be one of the most flexible, cost-effective, and… Read more »
