As leaders in innovation in the school bus industry, I admit that there is a lot of new technology coming along today. To some, it may seem like too much, with so many bits and pieces flying around: new gadgets to learn, new components to maintain and new features to spec. To others, many of … Continued
Clean-diesel today isn’t what it was 10 or 15 years ago and, in fact, it’s still the best long-term solution for most districts. With so much talk about alternative fuels today, diesel has become a dirty word – literally. Districts running a diesel fleet are starting to feel the pressure to switch to something cleaner … Continued
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration is one of the largest pain points for school bus operators and maintenance technicians. It’s not uncommon to hear of fleets who experience multiple regen issues a day, causing their buses to remain parked or on the side of the road in need of a manual regen. “It’s been a … Continued
#TeamSonny headed out to Denver, Colorado this week for the annual Thomas Built Buses Dealer Meeting. Every year, Thomas Built dealers from all over the United States and Canada come together to collaborate with one another, discuss industry changes and trends, and learn about new and upcoming technology, such as Thomas’ first electric bus, the eC2. … Continued
Daimler Trucks has announced a major move toward series production of Level 4 autonomous vehicles with a majority stake acquisition of autonomous technology developer Torc Robotics. The company said the acquisition also signals a move that will make the United States the focus of its efforts to move from Level 2 autonomous truck technology to Level … Continued
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Virginia Beach City Public Schools is launching an app that lets parents track where their child’s school bus is. Here Comes the Bus will be available February 4. It’s an app that enables parents and students to see where their school bus is in real time using their smart phone. “We have 630 buses on … Continued
A simple philanthropic saying has resonated through generations of the Merryman Family. “My grandmother always had a saying that for every dollar you give back, you’re going to probably reap five in return,” Floyd Merryman III, a 1981 Virginia Tech graduate, said during an interview with the university last fall. “Our family has been blessed … Continued
Many fleets have been eyeing propane-fueled vehicles over the past few years as viable alternatives to their aging diesel-powered buses. Tighter transportation budgets, paired with aftertreatment maintenance issues have caused fleet managers to rethink diesel and look for alternatives that are more cost-effective, cleaner and easier to maintain. “Nowadays, fleet managers are looking for different … Continued
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Thomas Built Buses and its dealer network received high marks in customer surveys, resulting in a top Net Promoter Score for 2018, the school bus manufacturer announced on Monday. Through research conducted by The Daniel Group, Thomas Built Buses achieved a “World Class” Net Promoter Score. The “World Class” rating, within … Continued
BraunAbility is offering technical training webinars for its Dual Parallel Arm (DPA) lift products, including the Century, Millennium, and Vista lifts. The training is intended to educate customers on how to properly maintain and repair their lifts. The webinars are offered every Thursday from 1-2:15 pm (ET) starting January 3rd. Every Thursday Jan.3-March 28 1-2:15pm … Continued
