Planning for better days: Keep your idled fleet ready to roll with care and attention
It was a mild winter until mid-February; then came 120” of snow in 4 weeks. My beloved Miata was down for the count, a tiny…
Clean wheels keep on turnin’
Doctor Don was our best driver; he even had been awarded the coveted title “BD” (Bus Doctor). We all hated it when our boss gave…
ABC Companies spotlights retail parts center during open house
The facility will provide access to operators throughout Northern California
Newark, Calif.–The new Service and Parts Center of ABC Companies was the venue for more…
Only perverts skip preventative motorcoach maintenance
“Folks, we’ve lost an engine,” announced the pilot. “Nothing to worry about. We have four and the plane can fly OK on 3.
“It’ll slow…
New trophy, higher cash awards for maintenance winners
SAN ANTONIO — Nothing says “winner” louder than a fantastic-looking trophy, so the 2018 UMA Maintenance Competition will be notable for the new trophy provided…
Give your brakes – and passengers in the loo – a break
It was dark as we cruised through Salina, Russell and Hays, Kan., on Interstate 40. In the days before interstates my boss would make us…
Maintenance Interchange turns 20 at Expo 2018 in Texas
SAN ANTONIO — Asking another motorcoach mechanic to take a fresh look at a problem often reveals a solution that could have been obvious.
