<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!-- generator="FeedCreator 1.7.3" -->
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">
	<channel>
		<title>School Transportation News - Press Releases</title>
		<description><![CDATA[School Transportation News, Your Source for School Bus and Pupil Transportation News]]></description>
		<link>http://stnonline.com/</link>
		<lastBuildDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:22:08 +0000</lastBuildDate>
        <generator>FeedCreator 1.7.3</generator>
		<image>
			<url>http://stnonline.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png</url>
			<title>School Transportation News - Press Releases</title>
			<link>http://stnonline.com/</link>
			<description>School Transportation News, Your Source for School Bus and Pupil Transportation News</description>
		</image>
		<item>
			<title>Alliant Power Announces New Application Guide</title>
			<link>http://stnonline.com/home/press-releases/2200-alliant-power-announces-new-application-guide</link>
			<guid>http://stnonline.com/home/press-releases/2200-alliant-power-announces-new-application-guide</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>MADISON, Wis. – Alliant Power announces a newly expanded 2010 Alliant Power Application Guide.</p>

<p>The 2010 Alliant Power Application Guide has expanded from 16 to 28 pages, features new products and a cross reference section.  Easily find the new and trusted products from Alliant Power for Ford Power Stroke®, International, Dodge, GM and other vehicles.  Product categories include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Injectors<br /><br /></li>
<li>Engine Components<br /><br /></li>
<li>Fuel and Oil Filters<br /><br /></li>
<li>Fuel Transfer Pumps<br /><br /></li>
<li>High Pressure Oil Pumps<br /><br /></li>
<li>Seal/Repair Kits &amp; Gaskets<br /><br /></li>
<li>Starters<br /><br /></li>
<li>Vacuum Pumps<br /><br /></li>
<li>Water Pumps</li>
</ul>
<p>Contact your local area Alliant Power dealer to obtain a copy today.  Find an Alliant Power dealer near you by visiting www.alliantpower.com or calling 866-283-1785.</p>
<p>Alliant Power is a Madison, Wis., based company that provides new, original HEUI® and remanufactured 6.0L injectors for Ford Power Stroke® and International vehicles, as well as a significant line of complementary products for a variety of vehicle applications. We supply the out of warranty customer with a network of 400 service dealers located throughout North America. Contact your local area Alliant Power dealer to obtain a copy today.  Find an Alliant Power dealer near you by visiting <a target="_blank" href="http://www.alliantpower.com">www.alliantpower.com</a> or calling 866-283-1785.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>]]></description>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Gray</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:50:12 +0000</pubDate>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title>American Logistics Company Recognized by NAPT as a 'Recommended Service'</title>
			<link>http://stnonline.com/home/press-releases/2197-american-logistics-company-recognized-by-napt-as-a-recommended-service</link>
			<guid>http://stnonline.com/home/press-releases/2197-american-logistics-company-recognized-by-napt-as-a-recommended-service</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">SANTA ANA, Calif., March 16, 2010 – American Logistics Company, LLC, (ALC) a national passenger transportation management company serving transit agencies, school districts and the health care industry, today announced that the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) has awarded the company the title of “Recommended Service.” ALC is the only pupil transportation management company currently recommended by NAPT.</p>

<div style="text-align: left;"></div>
<p style="text-align: left;">“NAPT is the industry’s leading organization when it comes to supporting the successful development of world-class pupil transportation professionals and organizations,” said Craig Puckett, president, American Logistics Company. “We are honored to be chosen by this organization as a ‘Recommended Service,’ and look forward to partnering with other member organizations in providing safe, efficient transportation services to school children across the nation.”</p>
<div style="text-align: left;"></div>
<p style="text-align: left;">Occasionally, the NAPT Board of Directors may recommend a product or service to NAPT members when the Board believes the type of product or service is essential to personal growth and development, staff development, human resources management or operational safety and efficiency.</p>
<div style="text-align: left;"></div>
<p style="text-align: left;">ALC has more than 50 years of transportation management and customer service experience, which has given the company the foundation to develop innovative management practices that have resulted in high quality pupil transportation services for school districts.</p>
<div style="text-align: left;"></div>
<p style="text-align: left;">Leveraging its ParaMax® analysis software to assess a school district’s current transportation program, ALC defines maximum efficiency algorithms that “right-size” each transportation route, then identifies the optimum mix of dedicated buses and non-dedicated alternative transportation solutions required to cost-effectively serve each trip. With ParaMax, ALC can lower the costs associated with transporting special needs students by an average of 20%, by reducing the required number of buses, along with their associated costs (i.e. drivers, benefits, insurance, fuel, etc.).</p>
<div style="text-align: left;"></div>
<p style="text-align: left;">ALC currently works with school districts across the United States to deliver transportation for students with special needs, including the homeless (McKinney Vento) and isolated families. As a NAPT Recommended Service, school districts who are NAPT members will enjoy additional savings coupled with the transportation cost savings provided by ALC.</p>
<div style="text-align: left;"></div>
<p style="text-align: left;">To learn more about ALC’s pupil transportation services, please contact Chris Thomas at (866) 999-3371 x 225. More information on NAPT and NAPT Recommended Products is available at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.napt.org">www.napt.org</a>.</p>]]></description>
		<dc:creator>Stephane Babcock</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:37:50 +0000</pubDate>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title>Thomas Built Buses Receives Order For Several Hundred SCR Equipped SAF-T-LINER® EF Buses</title>
			<link>http://stnonline.com/home/press-releases/2195-thomas-built-buses-receives-order-for-several-hundred-scr-equipped-saf-t-linerr-ef-buses</link>
			<guid>http://stnonline.com/home/press-releases/2195-thomas-built-buses-receives-order-for-several-hundred-scr-equipped-saf-t-linerr-ef-buses</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>High Point, N.C. – Durham School Services has ordered 288 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner® EF (Engine Forward) buses to be used in Indianapolis Public Schools. Thomas’ Saf-T-Liner EF 2010 models incorporate an array of updates. The new buses, scheduled to start delivering to Durham in late May, will meet the EPA 2010 emissions requirements and be equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology, Cummins engines and will feature a redesigned cockpit.</p>

<p>With a focus on driver comfort, Thomas Built Buses new Type D EF cockpit includes an updated engine cover to allow belts and fluid levels to be checked without removing the cover.  The redesigned engine cover also creates a roomier passenger entry while the optimized driver’s seat placement and dash redesign allow more knee room. Switches and options are grouped by function to be more intuitive for drivers.</p>
<p>Thomas Built offers SCR technology on all Type C and D vehicles to maximize fuel efficiency and engine performance, while meeting new emissions standards.</p>
<p>“In 2004, Thomas delivered the first Saf-T-LinerC2 off the production line from our new manufacturing plant to Durham,” said Ken Hedgecock, vice president sales, marketing and service, Thomas Built Buses. “With a long history of working together, we are pleased that Durham School Services also will receive the first Saf-T-Liner EF model buses equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction.”</p>
<p>“Our customers are increasingly interested in a sound environmental strategy which includes vehicle replacement programs,” said Greg Miller, senior vice president of Fleet Operations for National Express Corporation. “The new Thomas Built buses will help improve overall fuel economy, reduce our carbon footprint, enhance passenger safety and provide our drivers with maximum comfort.”</p>
<p>Thomas Built Buses is the primary supplier of type C and D buses for Durham School Services, for which it has provided school buses for more than 20 years. Durham School Services, which partners with school districts in 29 states, operates a fleet of more than 13,500 buses.</p>
<p><strong>About Thomas Built Buses</strong></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thomasbus.com">Thomas Built Buses</a> is the leading manufacturer of school buses in North America, with more than one-third of the market. Since the first Thomas Built bus rolled off the assembly line in 1936, the company has been committed to delivering the smartest and most innovative buses in North America.</p>
<p>Thomas Built Buses, Inc. is a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading manufacturer of class 4-8 vehicles. Daimler Trucks North America produces and markets commercial vehicles under the Freightliner, Western Star and Thomas Built Buses nameplates. Daimler Trucks North America is a Daimlercompany.</p>
<p> </p>]]></description>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Gray</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:25:24 +0000</pubDate>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title>FSX Cleaning Machine Now Available from Navistar Parts</title>
			<link>http://stnonline.com/home/press-releases/2191-fsx-cleaning-machine-now-available-from-navistar-parts</link>
			<guid>http://stnonline.com/home/press-releases/2191-fsx-cleaning-machine-now-available-from-navistar-parts</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[<h3>Cleans Diesel Particulate Filters Installed to Meet 2007 Emissions Requirements</h3>
<p>WARRENVILLE, Ill. (March 16, 2010) – To provide superior maintenance of diesel particulate filters (DPF), Navistar Parts has added the industry-leading FSX Cleaning System to its line of products available through International® and IC Bus™ dealers.</p>

<p>“When the 2007 emissions requirements were enacted, virtually every diesel truck on the road had to install a diesel particulate filter,” said Andrew Zielinski, Product director, Green for Navistar Parts. “Three years later, these filters are beginning to need regular cleaning to help keep them working efficiently.”</p>
<p>The FSX Cleaning Machine features Air Knife Technology on the inlet and outlet sides of the DPF filter, which ensures proper cleaning of the filter, longer duty cycles between cleanings and promotes full life expectancy of the DPF.</p>
<p>“Our extensive dealer network is able to offer customers an opportunity to purchase this new preventive maintenance tool for DPF filters — just as vehicles are beginning to need to clean their filters,” said Zielinski. “Participating dealers who are equipped with a DPF cleaning system are beginning to offer filter cleaning as a service to their customers.”</p>
<p>The FSX Cleaning System includes:</p>
<p>• The TrapBlaster® 7 Pneumatic Cleaner — provides cell-by-cell cleaning in both automatic and manual modes</p>
<p>• The TrapTester 7 Air Flow Test Bench — measures airflow before and after cleaning to ensure compliance</p>
<p>• TrapBurner Thermal Cleaner — for thermal regeneration of filters</p>
<p>• SootSucker Dust Collector — captures waste from the cleaning process</p>
<p>In addition, International and IC Bus dealers can sell the FSX Cleaning Machines to customers and fleets who need on-site cleaning.</p>
<p>To find a local International or IC Bus dealer visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.navistarpartsandservice.com">www.navistarpartsandservice.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About Navistar Parts</strong></p>
<p>Navistar Parts, an operating unit of Navistar, Inc. (NYSE: NAV), delivers the right part, at the right place, at the right time. With the largest dealer network in North America, and extensive global locations, Navistar Parts supplies parts worldwide for International® and IC Bus™ brand vehicles and MaxxForce® brand diesel engines, as well as parts for all makes of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. With more than 700,000 parts, 10 global Parts Distribution Centers and 100 years of building a solid aftermarket parts supply chain, Navistar Parts keeps you up and running. Navistar Parts private labels include: International®, PΛRTSMΛRT® and ReNEWed® brands. Additional information on Navistar Parts can be found at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.navistarpartsandservice.com">www.navistarpartsandservice.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About Navistar</strong></p>
<p>Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce® brand diesel engines, IC Bus™ brand school and commercial buses, Monaco RV brands of recreational vehicles, and Workhorse® brand chassis for motor homes and step vans. It also is a private-label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. The company also provides truck and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing services. Additional information is available at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.Navistar.com/newsroom">www.Navistar.com/newsroom</a>.</p>
<p> </p>]]></description>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Gray</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title>Transfinder Releases Servicefinder – New Browser-based Solution for School Bus Fleet Maintenance</title>
			<link>http://stnonline.com/home/press-releases/2186-transfinder-releases-servicefinder--new-browser-based-solution-for-school-bus-fleet-maintenance</link>
			<guid>http://stnonline.com/home/press-releases/2186-transfinder-releases-servicefinder--new-browser-based-solution-for-school-bus-fleet-maintenance</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>SCHENECTADY, N.Y., March 15, 2010 -- Transfinder today announced it is releasing Servicefinder, the first browser-based solution for school bus fleet maintenance. In keeping with the company's commitment to open architecture and ease of use, Servicefinder is a Rich Internet Application with a familiar web interface.</p>

<p>Servicefinder will be hosted by Transfinder as an ASP (Application Service Provider) solution and delivered to the desktops of transportation personnel and contractors, who are responsible for the safe transport of students. They will use Servicefinder to:</p>
<p> *   Manage all vehicles, buses and white fleets, in one easy-to-use interface;</p>
<p> *   Track part locations and inventory information so they only have to order the parts they need;</p>
<p> *   Schedule recurring preventive maintenance tasks for their fleet;</p>
<p> *   Evaluate fuel consumption trends as well as identify usage variances to balance their operations; and</p>
<p> *   Schedule work orders based on repair codes and technician schedules.</p>
<p>Antonio Civitella, president and CEO of Transfinder, said, "Servicefinder represents next-generation software for school transportation officials who are already familiar with web-based applications. It provides them easy access to a robust management tool that minimizes the complexities involved in managing their bus fleets."</p>
<p>New Features of Servicefinder</p>
<p>Several new features enable transportation officials to control areas vital to fleet performance and the safe transport of students, including:</p>
<p> *   Tire Management – measures tread depth; schedules tire rotation; and tracks mileage on each vehicle;</p>
<p> *   Fuel Import Interface– provides vehicle fuel usage history and is customizable not only to measure fuel consumption, but also to provide odometer readings, which trigger preventive maintenance tasks;</p>
<p> *   Bar Code Reader – reduces keystrokes and ensures accuracy of part numbers by reading standard manufacturer bar codes; also prints bar codes for optimal inventory control;</p>
<p> *   Flat Rate Repair Metrics – associates flat labor rates with defined repair codes to measure technician productivity on specific tasks.</p>
<p>About Transfinder</p>
<p>Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Schenectady, New York, Transfinder is a national leader in student bus routing software and transportation management systems and services, offering solutions for optimal transportation logistics. A business partner of Pitney Bowes Business Insight, Transfinder applies MapInfo's industry-leading mapping technology and database management to deliver superior transportation and logistics management solutions. Transfinder products allow school districts to manage bus routes, provide safe and efficient student transportation, and access a wealth of critical district information. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.transfinder.com">www.transfinder.com</a>.</p>]]></description>
		<dc:creator>Janna Morrison</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:37:23 +0000</pubDate>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
