School Bus Maintenance In The Summer Is No Picnic

With school out we have the pick of the fleet for our maintenance and repair schedule. There’s just the shop crew working through July and August. Maintenance is our main focus year round but also major repairs have to be attended to. Summer is the busiest time for us because it’s the most convenient time… Continue reading School Bus Maintenance In The Summer Is No Picnic

Troubleshooting Rear Axle Noise

A few months ago our crew went out to the Mercedes dealer for some training and the instructor told us to bring out one of our buses with the MBE 900 diesel engine so we could use it as a test unit. One of the guys grabbed the keys for one of our Thomas HDX… Continue reading Troubleshooting Rear Axle Noise

International MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine Overview

I can count on one hand how many times I’ve read an entire operation and maintenance manual. These manuals come with a new vehicle and I would guess they don’t get much use unless a specific question arises. We received new International buses recently powered with Maxxforce 7 diesel engines and since they are a… Continue reading International MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine Overview

The Dos and Don’ts of Washing your Vehicle

Washing the exterior of your car keeps it looking nice while maintaining its resale value as well. When washing your car, what should you do to ensure that you keep it clean without ruining the finish or other parts of the car? Here are some tips that will help you keep your car clean and… Continue reading The Dos and Don’ts of Washing your Vehicle

Wire Ropes – Exploring their Types and Different Applications

The demand for wire ropes has been escalating in recent years because of the many advantages they bring. Brainchild of Wilhelm Albert, a German Mining Engineer, the different kinds of wire ropes are now used across different industries including mining, construction, oil & gas, logging and many more. The initial wire ropes comprised of six… Continue reading Wire Ropes – Exploring their Types and Different Applications

3 Key Determinants to Make Sure you Optimize the use of your Wire Rope

A wire rope is an important member of the rigging equipment family. If you want to hoist, lift, pull or even drag loads, you can’t do without these ropes. The fact that they are such an important part of your rigging operations means you must be able to optimize their use. While doing so, you… Continue reading 3 Key Determinants to Make Sure you Optimize the use of your Wire Rope

The Use of the Spreader Bar in the Lifting Process

A spreader bar is one of the most commonly used lifting devices. Look up any construction site and you will usually see a spreader bar suspended by a crane used to lift heavy loads. These bars are typically made from pipes and can be identified by their two ends that have top and bottom lifting… Continue reading The Use of the Spreader Bar in the Lifting Process

5 Tips to Enhance the Life of your Recreational Vehicle

RVs or recreational vehicles are a dream come true for travel buffs. Irrespective of its usage, it’s a good idea to take care of your RV because it costs a pretty penny. A periodic maintenance and cleaning, therefore, is indispensable for extending the life of your RV. So, here are some valuable tips to keep… Continue reading 5 Tips to Enhance the Life of your Recreational Vehicle

Unique Ways of Using Lumber Tarps

Tarpaulins or tarps have many uses. One of them is to protect whatever is wrapped within it. These features and ability to last long makes it a one time purchase for many of us and we use it regularly to protect our goods and to ensure that they do not get damaged in any circumstances.… Continue reading Unique Ways of Using Lumber Tarps

An Expert Opinion on Repairing Car Scratches Yourself

Any car owner knows how easy it is to get the odd scratch or dent on your vehicle, it’s almost inevitable but can be frustrating nonetheless. The question then becomes should you fork out to have it fixed at the local garage or do you tackle the problem yourself? You don’t have to be a… Continue reading An Expert Opinion on Repairing Car Scratches Yourself