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Service and Maintenance For Your New Electric Bus

Electric school buses feature a simpler design made up of fewer components. This should lead to less frequent mechanical failures. Investing in electric results in a long list of cost savings, including maintenance.

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5 Fast Facts About Clean Diesel

Diesel's reputation continues to cloud the fact that it's clean, efficient, and affordable. As you consider your next new or used bus, keep these five facts in mind.

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The Big School Bus Trend You Will See In 2023

With the continued difficulty of hiring drivers who hold a CDL, schools are looking at other options. Type A buses offer a compact solution.

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Do I Need A CDL To Drive A School Bus?

Before getting behind the wheel, it's important understand whether or not you need a CDL. Here are answers to the most common questions.

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5 Tips For Selling Your Church Or Commercial School Bus

That old school bus has served your organization well for years, but you’re ready to move on. However, finding a buyer willing to pay a fair price is easier said than done. As you begin the process, here are five things to keep in mind.

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Back To School Bus Maintenance Checklist

Students will be back before you know it and that means your fleet must be ready. The last thing you want is to start the year with buses that are sidelined with issues that could have been addressed.

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Your Guide To Bus Shopping Around Your School’s Budget

Purchase price. Operating costs. Safety. Reliability. Whether you need a single vehicle or an entire fleet, there are numerous details to consider.

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Are Electric School Buses Safe?

With millions of kids relying on buses to get them to and from school each day, this is an important question to ask. The safety of one vehicle compared to another can be difficult to quantify, but data can help shed light on the issue.

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Preventive Mechanical Maintenance For Buses

A bus unexpectedly breaks down. The fleet, which had already been spread thin, is forced to make timing and route changes. A tiny issue snowballed into a much bigger problem. The worst part is it all could have been avoided. Here are 5 useful tips to prevent a bus emergency.

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Craigslist Cautions: What to Know When Buying a Used School Bus

So you're looking to buy a used school bus? If you typed “used bus for sale craigslist” into Google, then you may want to consider the pros and cons before beginning your search.

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Safer, Cleaner Diesel: The Growing Trend Of Diesel Buses

The reputation of diesel has come a long way. While some people still picture clouds of thick, dark smoke, the reality is diesel has improved by leaps and bounds in a short amount of time.

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Emissions Are A School Safety Issue

Emissions aren’t just an environmental issue. They’re also a school safety issue. To help spread the word, the EPA got creative by partnering with Scholastic to create a new book in a popular kids series called “The Magic School Bus Gets Clean Up.”