Bus Recall Information
Itemized Recall Information by Date
Recall Information from SafeCar: A comprehensive list of recalls for vehicles (including buses), tires and child restraint devices. There is a link where you can sign up to receive, via e-mail, recall alerts as they are posted. (Updated 12/13/11)
News and Information
4094 Template and Data Analysis Form (5/14/12)
Bus Leasing Analysis
- On April 1, 2011 the Transportation committee discussed the viability of leasing buses. Lori Richardson from Oakland Schools developed this excel spreadsheet to help districts in analyzing whether or not leasing is a possible strategy for acquiring buses. (4/7/11)
- This pdf version is an example of what a district’s costs might look like when calculating current maintenance costs and then comparing to the costs of leasing buses. (4/7/11)
School bus inspection letter - it is recommended you send this letter to the State Police as your bus fleet aproaches the expiration of its current inspection cycle. (2/15/11)
School bus driver medical examination information from MDE. (7/6/10)
Tax-free Dyed Diesel Fuel Policy from Michigan Department of Treasury, dated October 7, 2009 (7/11/11)
Allison Transmission has established a Technical Assistance Call Center (TAC), to answer calls pertaining to all Allison 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 Transmissions. The TAC Rep. answers questions about general issues, such as fluid levels and diagnostic codes. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free number is (800) 252-5283. (2/5/09)
Transportation Benchmarking Survey
- 2011 Student Transportation Benchmarking Survey-Results (8/9/11)
- 2009 Student Transportation Benchmarking Survey Results (Updated 12/17/09)
- 2007 Student Transportation Benchmarking Survey Results (7/31/07)
Task Calendars
Bus Inspection Manual
Michigan State Police School Bus Inspection Manual (pdf)
Bus Manufacturers
