The director of Transportation develops a 15-year bus procurement plan that requires annual replacement of 17 regular buses and two special education buses. April 1999 2. The superintendent presents the replacement plan to the board and the board adopts the bus procurement plan. May 1999 3. The board establishes a five-year capital budget for bus purchases.
Preventive maintenance is the cornerstone of an effective and efficient transportation organization.
A good preventive maintenance program reduces the number of breakdowns and lessens the wear and tear on the fleet. Oil changes are conducted at 12,000 miles or at the discretion of the shop foreman. Some fleets use an oil sampling analysis program that tracks metal and coolant content of engine oil throughout their life and can pinpoint specific engine component degradation before a catastrophic failure occurs. Establish an oil analysis program to determine appropriate oil change intervals. Diminished lubricating qualities increase the risk of internal engine component wear, which may cause catastrophic engine failure.