Please join us in welcoming Calvin Simpkins as our new Service Manager at Colorado/West Equipment, Inc. Calvin has extensive experience in vehicle maintenance, warranty administration, and customer service. In addition to being a Marine Corps veteran, he has held leadership roles at major dealerships including Rush Peterbilt and MHC Kenworth, where he focused on building...
As a new school year begins, student safety remains a top priority—starting the moment they step on the bus. Whether students ride the bus every day or only a few times a week, it is essential to regularly review proper school bus behavior and safety practices. Parents, guardians, and educators play a key role in...
As the school year winds down and your bus fleet gets a well-deserved break, summer is the ideal time to catch up on routine maintenance. It is essential to use this downtime to inspect, repair, and replace key components. Many school districts take advantage of the summer lull to address both routine wear and safety...
As school districts and fleet operators strive to meet environmental goals and reduce operating costs, selecting the right alternative fuel bus for each route becomes increasingly critical. Blue Bird Corporation, a leader in clean transportation solutions, emphasizes the importance of aligning the appropriate bus type—be it electric, propane, or compressed natural gas—with the specific demands...
Every year, as the sun begins to rise and most of us are just waking up, there’s a dedicated group of professionals already hard at work—our school bus drivers. They navigate early mornings, unpredictable weather, busy roads, and the energy of dozens of students, all to ensure one thing: safe transportation to and from school....
The time is quickly approaching for our clocks to “spring forward” an hour on Sunday, March 10th. This change always comes with the obvious adjustment period, but many may not consider the additional risks for school children during the morning commutes. Depending on their schedule, students may be walking in the darker hours, or during...
The Environmental Protection Agency is now accepting applications for the next round of rebate funding under the Clean School Bus Program. School Bus Fleet has compiled a comprehensive list of what applicants need to know before the January 31, 2024 deadline for the latest Clean School Bus Program rebates. Please visit the following website link for...
The colder weather is approaching following an already substantial snow fall. It is time for an annual review of crucial winter maintenance for your fleet. When it comes to ensuring your Blue Bird buses are dependable, and in safe working order, here are a few maintenance tips to complete. Check the battery condition/state of charge...
It’s School Bus Safety week. Every year this week serves as an important reminder of all the different measures that should be taken to ensure children arrive safely at school. One area, outlined by School Bus Fleet, is the importance of inspecting a bus each day both before and after use. Read the latest...
The 2022-2023 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants funding opportunity is still available. The last few years have afforded many opportunities to replace old Diesel fuel vehicles with new cleaner options. Many have been in the form of electric, or alternative fuel vehicles which may not have been an option earlier. What is the...
