School Buses In Freezing Temperatures Schools all over the country, even some areas in the South have experienced a bit of an Arctic blast this new year. Many schools have canceled classes due to snow, ice and even extremely cold temperatures. A lot of parents depend on the bus to get their children safely to… Read more »
Fleetio recently launched their new app called Fleetio Fuel designed to help school transportation departments and fleets of all kinds quickly track fuel data. Fleetio Fuel is the first app of its kind, specifically designed to allow fleets and drivers to log fuel in just seconds with the use of a mobile phone or tablet…. Read more »
Guest Post by Patrick Willi You have probably noticed school buses back on the road, students waiting patiently at neighborhood corners, and parents breathing sighs of relieve. Summer is over and children are returning to school. School bus drivers are using yellow buses morning and night to transport children safely. With such consistent use, consider… Read more »
The average school bus faces a slew of challenges every day, such as frequent stops, rough terrain, road salts, and rural roads. These challenges also cause extreme wear and tear on all parts of the bus, especially the braking system. But, any experienced fleet manager or driver knows waiting for problems to arise is the… Read more »
A new study could help reduce the level of pollutants students are exposed to every day, thanks to an on-board air filtration system recently developed by researchers at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. The report claims the air filtration system, which is specifically designed for use on school buses, is capable of reducing… Read more »
The most common hurdle preventing schools from replacing old buses with more environmentally friendly school buses is price. School transportation budgets are tight enough as it is, so many administrators can’t justify the cost of replacing older diesel buses with newer, cleaner options. Thankfully, the EPA is helping schools across the country do just that… Read more »
The school bus is widely considered the safest vehicle on the road, but it has taken decades of innovation on every aspect of the school bus to get to that point. This is true for everything ranging from windshields, paint colors, spacing, and even the seats used onboard. School bus seats don’t seem like the… Read more »
I’ve previously spoken about how important pre-trip inspections are for the care of any school bus. These inspections are so important, they are included as a part of testing for CDL licenses throughout the country and most fleets mandate a daily inspection as part of daily work. However, if you’re just starting to consider purchasing… Read more »
A recent episode of public television program MotorWeek highlighted Gilroy Unified School District from California and their effort to make their buses more eco-friendly. The district worked with Adomani Inc. to convert a diesel bus to electric and to install solar panels to help charge the bus. You can see the segment below.
The vast majority of America woke up to a bone-chilling drop in temperature as a cold snap fell overnight. The low temperature can be rough to get through, but it is also harsh on school buses and it is important to prepare vehicles for the weather before they get on the road. For the sake… Read more »
