Inside COVER STORY FEATURES 38 46 At Your Service


A look at dealer service centers and how to save money on repair and maintenance costs


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52 PURSUING EXCELLENCE School transportation industry firms seek and adopt certifications standards to improve efficiency and value in a competitive marketplace


25 SPECIAL REPORT: CATCHING PROBLEMS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN Onboard diagnostic solutions provide fleet managers more tools than ever before to plan their maintenance programs and to avoid costly and unsafe vehicle breakdowns


FEBRUARY 2016 VOLUME 25 ISSUE 02


Manufacturers and transpor- tation directors consider the Total Cost of Ownership to extend the lives of buses


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ON THE COVER


Today’s school buses come equipped with diagnostic power to assist technicians with getting in front of maintenance issues sooner rather than later, leading to increased efficiency, reduced costs and more peace of mind.


PHOTO COURTESY: IC Bus


6 School Transportation News • FEBRUARY 2016


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