Category: School Bus Maintenance

Tips for Properly Storing and Maintaining Buses During Off-Seasons

School Bus

As a leading provider of high-quality buses in America, we at American Bus Sales understand the importance of proper storage and maintenance for buses during off-seasons. Buses are a significant investment and require consistent care to ensure their longevity and optimal performance. In this article, we will provide ten essential tips for properly storing and… Read more »

The Importance of Regular Inspections and Maintenance for Your Bus Fleet

Bus for Sale

At American Bus Sales, we understand the significance of keeping your buses in excellent working condition. We know running a successful bus fleet requires more than just purchasing vehicles and hiring drivers. It requires regular inspections and maintenance to ensure your fleet’s safety, efficiency, and longevity. Regular inspections and maintenance help identify potential issues before… Read more »

Keeping Your Bus in Tip-Top Shape

You know as well as anyone that buying a new bus is a large investment. Not only is it a big financial commitment upfront, the time and money that go into keeping your fleet running smoothly are large commitments as well. Well, we at American Bus Sales understand this too. We have been buying and… Read more »

4 Ways We Determine When It’s Time to Replace the Seating in a Used Bus

Repairing School Bus Seating

Across the U.S., hundreds of thousands of school buses take the road each morning to take children to school. With the amount of time that school buses travel on the road, it’s easy for them to need yearly repairs and maintenance, especially as they get older. One area that specifically needs a lot of maintenance… Read more »

What Are the Benefits of Vehicle Wrap Advertising? Does Your Company Need It?

Vehicle Wrapping for Buses

If you’re looking for your next advertising method for your company, you should try vehicle wrapping! Over the past few years, businesses have switched to vehicle wraps to help advertise their business or services. Let’s dive into the basics of vehicle wraps and why they might be beneficial to your company! What is a Vehicle… Read more »

Is This Technology in Your Fleet? If Not, Consider an Upgrade! 

Technology for School Buses

With all of the technology available for fleets today, it can be overwhelming to decide what you need for your operations. Most fleets already have a management software solution, but there are plenty of other add-ons available to improve your operations. Before choosing any technologies to invest in, let’s take a look at a few… Read more »

Managing Your Fleet During the COVID-19 Down Time

Used School Bus Maintenance

The repercussions of COVID-19 have affected nearly every industry. While business is picking back up, and school is back in session for some, we still face some unanticipated downtime that we aren’t used to experiencing. Although most companies would rather be back up and running at full speed, try to slow down and take advantage… Read more »

Tips for Encouraging Health & Wellness for Bus Drivers

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 »

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 »