SPECIAL REPORT


There is always room to improve maintenance processes and


programs ...” -Sean Slyman, Navistar


cesses and programs, no matter the size of the fleet or experience level in the shop,” added Navistar’s Slyman. That rate at which technology


continues to advance means these enhancements will continue to im- prove maintenance operations for fleets, helping them to shift from a reactive to a proactive maintenance approach if they utilize these technologies. Fleets that will succeed in utilizing these programs are those that take the time to learn about and embrace these technologies. Like with the buses in Lee County,


Florida, staying on top of maintenance and material deficiencies continue to challenge school districts everywhere. Some districts are introducing electric buses, which have many maintenance benefits along with other challenges such as introducing new infrastructure. While other districts have buses powered


by alternative fuels such as propane, which also offers reduced maintenance but can pose its own unique problems. Employees were inspecting a propane school bus at a bus terminal in New Hampshire when a dangerous explosion occurred, seriously injuring two persons. Maintenance will be more disciplined and better managed as new digital tools are introduced by manufacturers, software vendors, and others within this niche. As they do, maintenance continues to be a crucial watchword and one that will enter the conversation concerning new bus procurements, transportation budgets, and pupil transportation safety, especially now and in the future. ●


Read more about the bus terminal fire in Hew Hampshire at stnonline.com/go/bo.


QUAL IT Y MAT TERS


24 School Transportation News • MAY 2022


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