Oil sampling procedures include: Contact an oil analysis vendor Train all technicians to properly extract a good oil sample Keep plenty of test kits in stock If a returned analysis recommends an oil change or procedures, generate a DP01 work order. File a copy of the analysis results with the PM requesting the sample TIRES Due to the unit cost and the safety impact on each vehicle, school bus tires and the management of tire inventory is a critical part of the school bus maintenance operation. Major pieces of this operation include the acquisition of new and recapped tires as well as the disposal of scrap tires. The Department of Public Instruction encourages LEAs to recycle school bus having them recapped and used on the rear axle of school buses. New tires must be used on the front (steering) axle. The Department of Administration (DOA), Division of Purchase and Contract, administers state term contracts for new and recapped tires. The DOA’s State Surplus Property Agency administers a contract for the disposal of scrap tires. Additional information about tire management can be found in Appendix D of this document. SURPLUS VEHICLES Items purchased with state funds must be disposed of properly at the end of service life. The sales of these items generate funds for replacement service vehicles. The proper documentation must be used when disposing of surplus property. Contact DPI Transportation field consultant to initiate the sales process for School Buses, Service Trucks, and scrap metal. NCDPI Field Consultant will initiate school bus and Surplus School and Trucks-The service truck for sale listings. Prior to a sale, all school system markings should be blacked out. Stop arms and walk arms should be removed unless being sold to a school. If school bus is sold to a charter school, the Carolina Public School” “North markings shall remain. The DPI field consultant shall generate a form TD-13 which includes a description of the vehicle (including mechanical deficiencies) and the sales price. This information will be listed on the NCBUSSAFETY.ORG website. for completing a sales transaction; Buyer must pay with certified check payable to “NCDPI” LEA will issue the title to the purchaser The LEA will send the certified check and form TD-6B to NCDPI Transportation Services within FIVE days. Link to school trucks for sale statewide –
Oil sampling procedures include: Contact an oil analysis vendor Train all technicians to properly extract a good oil sample Keep plenty of test kits in stock If a returned analysis recommends an oil change or procedures, generate a DP01 work order. File a copy of the analysis results with the PM requesting the sample TIRES Due to the unit cost and the safety impact on each vehicle, school bus tires and the management of tire inventory is a critical part of the school bus maintenance operation. Major pieces of this operation include the acquisition of new and recapped tires as well as the disposal of scrap tires. The Department of Public Instruction encourages LEAs to recycle school bus having them recapped and used on the rear axle of school buses. New tires must be used on the front (steering) axle. The Department of Administration (DOA), Division of Purchase and Contract, administers state term contracts for new and recapped tires. The DOA’s State Surplus Property Agency administers a contract for the disposal of scrap tires. Additional information about tire management can be found in Appendix D of this document. SURPLUS VEHICLES Items purchased with state funds must be disposed of properly at the end of service life. The sales of these items generate funds for replacement service vehicles. The proper documentation must be used when disposing of surplus property. Contact DPI Transportation field consultant to initiate the sales process for School Buses, Service Trucks, and scrap metal. Surplus School and Trucks-The NCDPI Field Consultant will initiate school bus and service truck for sale listings. Prior to a sale, all school system markings should be blacked out. Stop arms and walk arms should be removed unless being sold to a school. If school bus is sold to a charter school, the “North Carolina Public School” markings shall remain. The DPI field consultant shall generate a form TD-13 which includes a description of the vehicle (including mechanical deficiencies) and the sales price. This information will be listed on the NCBUSSAFETY.ORG website. for completing a sales transaction; Buyer must pay with certified check payable to “NCDPI” LEA will issue the title to the purchaser The LEA will send the certified check and form TD-6B to NCDPI Transportation Services within FIVE days. Link to school trucks for sale statewide –
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