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12 Common Questions About Electric School Buses

Dave Dorsett, Kerlin’s EV Account Manager, provides rapid-fire answers to 12 of the most common questions.

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School Bus Predictions And Trends

Melanie Zehr, Vice-President of Kerlin Bus Sales, shares her predictions for some of the most common questions.

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11 Common Questions Customers Ask Kerlin

Buying a bus is a big purchase. And big purchases mean plenty of questions. Some we hear more than others. Here are rapid-fire responses to some of those most common questions.

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40 Years Of Changes In The School Bus Industry

Cliff Zehr joined Kerlin Bus Sales & Leasing in 1982. Since then, the school bus industry has remained anything but stagnant. As he reflects on the last four decades, these are the big changes and trends that come to mind.

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Service and Maintenance For Your New Electric Bus

Electric school buses feature a simpler design made up of fewer components. This should lead to less frequent mechanical failures. Investing in electric results in a long list of cost savings, including maintenance.

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5 Fast Facts About Clean Diesel

Diesel's reputation continues to cloud the fact that it's clean, efficient, and affordable. As you consider your next new or used bus, keep these five facts in mind.

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The Big School Bus Trend You Will See In 2023

With the continued difficulty of hiring drivers who hold a CDL, schools are looking at other options. Type A buses offer a compact solution.

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Do I Need A CDL To Drive A School Bus?

Before getting behind the wheel, it's important understand whether or not you need a CDL. Here are answers to the most common questions.

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5 Tips For Selling Your Church Or Commercial School Bus

That old school bus has served your organization well for years, but you’re ready to move on. However, finding a buyer willing to pay a fair price is easier said than done. As you begin the process, here are five things to keep in mind.

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Back To School Bus Maintenance Checklist

Students will be back before you know it and that means your fleet must be ready. The last thing you want is to start the year with buses that are sidelined with issues that could have been addressed.

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Your Guide To Bus Shopping Around Your School’s Budget

Purchase price. Operating costs. Safety. Reliability. Whether you need a single vehicle or an entire fleet, there are numerous details to consider.

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Are Electric School Buses Safe?

With millions of kids relying on buses to get them to and from school each day, this is an important question to ask. The safety of one vehicle compared to another can be difficult to quantify, but data can help shed light on the issue.