The majority of bus fleets mandate daily pre-trip inspections, but it is highly encouraged to also complete post-trip school bus maintenance and inspections to ensure the bus remains in optimal condition and any damage or safety issues are quickly addressed. Proper care and maintenance increases the lifespan of your school bus and guarantees a safe… Read more »
Guardian Angel, a safety lighting system for school buses designed by a former bus mechanic, has been approved for use on buses in Colorado. The system was designed by Steve Gardner, who uses a white flood light mounted on the bus’ front bumper to light the path ahead for students to safely cross the street… Read more »
The most important factor in determining the lifespan of any bus is care and maintenance, and one of the most essential aspects of proper care is your daily walk-around inspection. Although it takes just a few minutes to complete, the inspection allows you to catch any small problems as they form. That means you can… Read more »
Winters are extraordinarily harsh on school buses and you can’t expect the same maintenance plan you use in warmer months to be enough for the added strain of cold air, ice, and snow. To keep your bus running reliably throughout the entire winter, you need a specific winter maintenance plan that prevents problems unique to… Read more »
The school bus industry is filled with some of the most passionate and caring individuals out there. While many industries must deal with unmotivated or non-committed individuals who are counting the hours until their shift is over, those that work in the school bus industry are proud to proclaim they “bleed yellow.” While bleeding yellow… Read more »
While there many school bus fleets making the switch to alternative fuels such as propane autogas, you don’t have to invest huge amounts of money to cut down emissions from your buses and limit their effect on the environment. The EPA has issued a list of simple steps anyone, including school officials, bus owners and… Read more »
While many schools across the country are incorporating propane-fueled buses in their fleets, but schools in northern portions of the US may be nervous about how the fuel performs in cold weather. Well, Bend-La Pine Schools in Oregon have good news: propane buses run reliably in cold weather and still show reduced fuel costs. School… Read more »
I’m sure there are plenty of schools out there who would love to upgrade their bus fleets to more efficient alternative fuels, but it can seem impossible with ever-tightening budgets and growing schools. However, Stockton Unified School District (USD) has shown that you can afford taking the leap towards green busing if you just think… Read more »
Jonny Cohen has been wondering about how to improve school bus energy efficiency since he was a seventh-grader. Now a 19-year-old sophomore at Columbia University, Cohen can say he has completed his task. “They’re an overlooked form of transportation,” Cohen told The Global Jewish News Source, who conducted a recent interview with the mechanical engineering… Read more »
Just as the school re-opening season is winding down, wiper blade supplier Trico Products Corp. has released its 2014/2015 Heavy Duty Application Guide to help school districts keep visibility a priority. The guide is organized by product line, vehicle year, make and mode, and provides details on all TRICO wiper blade products available to school… Read more »
