Dawn Lair is a school bus mechanic as well as school bus driver for Live Oak School District in Northern California. Meet her and other women who prove that the maintenance bay is not just a man’s world in this month’s cover story.
FEATURES
Who Says It’s a Man World?
Women overcome attitudinal hurdles to succeed as school bus mechanics
Breaking Bad
Transportation and maintenance managers dissect the bad driving habits that increase wear and tear on buses and maintenance costs
Reviewing School Bus Lube, Oil and Filter Practices
Technical editor Robert Pudlewski evaluates current methods and reminds readers of the importance of LOF maintenance compliance for OEM engine warranty service
DIY: How to Repair and Replace Seat Covers
Step-by-step instructions on repairing punctures and small tears, and replacing a seat cover that has worn out its usefulness
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
Top Story: Bus dealerships expand their parts inventory to better service school district clients
Onboard video camera surveillance systems evolving
Caring for child safety restraint systems webbing and equipment
STN Survey Results: Diagnosing maintenance staff
SPECIAL REPORT
Complementary Training
Third-party sources offer alternative-fuel school bus refresher training that helps technicians dig deeper into the heart of these systems
Q&A
Talking Tyler Traversa with Ted Thien
COLUMNS
The Glass Ceiling
First Take by Ryan Gray
Going for the Gold
Publisher’s Corner by Tony Corpin
ANALYSIS
Using Vehicle Diagnostics to Drive Maintenance Programs
By John Whelan
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