School Bus Fleet & Technicians Toolbox

Recalls

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/kidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-with-plastic-handles-due-to-failure-to-discharge-and

Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due ...               www.cpsc.gov Consumers should immediately contact Kidde to request a free replacement fire extinguisher and for instructions on returning the recalled unit, as it may not work ...

Annual Inspection Guide - School Transportation Technician 

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) School Transportation Unit has promulgated this resource guide to assist public school districts as well as Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) with developing policies and procedures for the safe transportation of students. These guidelines provide manufacturer recommendations, industry standards and best practices which are consistent with the Colorado Minimum Standards Governing School Transportation Vehicles, 1 CCR 301-25 and the Colorado Rules for the Operation, Maintenance and Inspection of School Transportation Vehicles 1 CCR 301-26. This publication is intended to serve as a transportation provider resource toward compliance with legislation and regulations. Link to Guide.

Annual Inspection Map

The linked Map and Contact Information for Annual Inspectors, Annual Inspector Hands on Testers, Outside Inspection Sites and new and used Bus Dealers, has been designed to provide district transportation operations an easy way to obtain assistance near their location. The map will simplify the process of locating a district, person, or site needed for certification, annual inspection or other assistance that they may need pertaining to annual inspections or bus purchasing. To access the map select the hyperlink above.

Any input that districts may provide to improve the accuracy of this map would be greatly appreciated. Information can be sent to Brian Vasina at vasina_b@cde.state.co.us

Annual Inspector Qualification and Re-Certification Tests

These updated tests are based on the COLORADO RULES FOR THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES, 1 CCR 301-26 effective January 1, 2017 and COLORADO MINIMUM STANDARDS GOVERNING SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES, 1 CCR 301-25 effective April 30,2015.  The new testing materials we be distributed to all districts. Please discard all obsolete testing materials.  If you are in need of the tests prior to receiving them from CDE, please contact Brian Vasina at Vasina_b@cde.state.co.us

Certified Bus/Chassis Manufacturers

Multi-Year List of Certified Models

Certified Retarders (Secondary Braking Systems)

Certified secondary Braking Systems (Updated 8/23/2016)

Rules Governing Authorized Service Vehicles on Public Streets, Highways, and Roadways 2 CCR 601-20

• Service Vehicles

Alternative Fuels Grant and Rebate Information

 

ALT FUELS Colorado Grant Funding: Opens July 3
Find out how to get funding for your fleet here.  Please contact us if you want help with an application. Deadline to apply is July 31.

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Alt Fuel Websites

• Environmental Protection Agency https://www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/clean-school-bus
• http://cleanairfleets.org/programs/charge-ahead-colorado  
• http://cleanairfleets.org/programs/alt-fuels-colorado
• http://raqc.org/our_programs/alt-fuels-colorado/
• https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/energyoffice/alt-fuels-colorado
• https://www.codot.gov/programs/planning/documents/stac-archives/2016-stac/may2016stac/regional-air-quality-council-stac-may2016
• http://www.propane.com/on-road-fleets/propane-buses-in-the-us/

Additional Informational Web links

• School Bus Technical Reference: http://www.nasdpts.org/Documents/PubSBMTC-TechRef.pdf
• FMVSS Standards: http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/fmvss/index.html
• MINI GUIDE to the FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS and RELATED REGULATIONS: http://www.nasdpts.org/Documents/PubSBMTCMiniGuide04.pdf
• NHTSA  (Recalls etc.): https://www.nhtsa.gov/

Live Technician Training Opportunities

TBA

 

Webinars

TBA

Allison Transmission: http://www.allisontransmissionpublications.com/

Baldwin Filters: http://www.baldwinfilter.com/resourcestrainingonlinetraining.html (Right side of page, 5 topics online)

Bendix: www.brake-school.com Brake School with certificate online

Eaton: http://www.eaton.com/Eaton/CustomerSupport/Training/index.htm (Electrical & Hydraulics)

Extreme Brake: Extreme Cam Product Installation: http://extremebrake.com/product-installation-video/

Federal Mogul: http://www.fme-cat.com/ (Select Training Center Menu)

Gates: http://gatesaftermarkettrainingcenter.com/catalog/ , http://www.gates.com/programs-and-promotions/auto-training

Graco: https://gracouniversity.litmos.com/account/login/

Grote: http://www.grote.com/resources/information-center/grote-tv/

Hendrickson: http://www.hendrickson-intl.com/ProductInfo

Horton: http://www.hortonww.com/Products/Training.aspx

KitMasters:www.kitmastersuniversity.com

MEI: http://www.techairconnect.com/ password: connect

MGM Brakes: http://mgmbrakes.com/marketing-center/

Meritor: www.meritorbullpen.com (There is a long list of online classes available)

Monroe: http://www.monroe.com/en-US/support/Technical-Training

Parker: http://www.phtruck.com/training.html  

Prestolite: http://www.prestolite.com/pgs_training/training_0.php Technical Bulletins: http://www.prestolite.com/pgs_support/support_0.php

Randy’s Ring & Pinon: http://www.ringpinion.com/TechnicalHelp/TechHelp.aspx

SKF: http://www.skf.com/us/services/customer-training/e-learning/index.html

Spicer: http://spicerparts.com/videos

Stemco: https://stemco-u.com/

Tectran: http://tectran.com/product_bulletins.asp

Truck-lite: http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/GenericView?pageName=/productHelp/ProdTrain.jsp&storeId=10001&langId=-1

Walker Exhaust: http://www.walkerexhaust.com/support

Webb Wheel: http://www.webbwheel.com/aftermarket/training_toolbox.html (Take certification tests on-line and get free prizes (if you wish) along with your completion certificate)