Prepare Your Bus for Winter in Kankakee, IL
If you’re using your bus as a transport vehicle, you will need to make sure it is ready to face all walks of life. Bring your vehicle to one of our Midwest Transit Equipment locations and we will help you prepare your bus for winter. You’ll leave ready to take Kankakee by storm. If you’re interested in more information, we will be happy to help you. Contact us during open business hours.
Tires and Maintenance
Some of the most important components as you drive along I-57 are your model’s tires. They need to have the proper tread markings to properly grip the pavement when snow and ice become your constant driving condition. If they are already all-season tires instead of winter components, make sure you’re getting them rotated and balanced when they require it. You should schedule a tire rotation for your vehicle every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, which will ensure you’re always prepared to move forward with the right grip, especially if others are putting their lives in your hands to transport them from point A to point B.
Windshield Wiper Blades
If snow is going to be falling at a constant pace, you will need something to help you have visibility. This is where your windshield wipers come in. Either you engage them or they turn on automatically. These will slide across the glass of your bus, ensuring you’re able to see despite the elements coming down hard on you. If the rubber part of the wiper is worn down by the constant use, the metallic component will put you in danger of scratching the glass and having to replace the windshield, which can be a costly repair. Our Parts Department will have the right windshield wipers for varying bus and truck sizes.
Heating and Cooling System
Ensure your heating and cooling systems are up-to-date with the right services and maintenance necessary. In the winter, temperatures can plunge below comfort levels and scheduling the right maintenance for your heating system is necessary to keep limbs and fingers warm. The right fluid and an adequate cabin air filter replacement so you’re not breathing in and out allergens from seasons past. Also, as mentioned, if your bus is used for transporting individuals as a shuttle service, it’s important you’re equipped with the proper machinery to keep them comfortable and coming back time and time again to participate in your maintenance. If you have questions or want to schedule a service for any of the components above, make sure you contact us!
How Often Should You Rotate Your Bus' Tires?
- We suggest you rotate your bus' tires every 5,000 to 7,500 miles.
Dealership Information
Testimonials
Outstanding Communication and Service
Teamwork That Keeps Us Rolling
“ Keeping our buses running safely and on time takes a lot of teamwork - and quick, reliable service makes all the difference. When you want to do the best, you partner with the best ”
Midwest is great
“ Parts and service are always helping me out. Whether I need a replacement part for my fleet or providing a service fixing something on one of my buses. I'd recommend them. They're busy, but service is quality and everyone is always friendly. ”
Great company
“ Midwest transit is a great company! Thanks John, for your all-star team. ”
Great to do business with
“ Eric and Jason really know their bus stuff! Great to do business with! ”
Quick Fix and Great Service – Thanks Wally!
“ Had an air conditioning condenser for our bus! Thanks Wally ”
No Complaints
“ Always great in getting our bus back to our facility as quick as possible. Never had an issue or complaint with their service. ”
Exceptional Team, Start to Finish
“ Let's begin in the Receptionist department - Excellent, friendly and Great attitude. Now parts department - Friendly, Great attitude and more. Garage department - Just WOW. Blew me away with friendliness. Now let's talk service Manager - Knows his stuff, no questions. Great, friendly and Very Helpful. Now Facility Manager, I wish i knew even Half of the Stuff he does. His mind must always be going, thinking, researching and So much Experience. Just Makes me humble to be in the same Room with him. ”
Friendly staff
“ Nice friendly staff ”
Helpful
“ Very friendly and helpful! ”
Very knowledgeable
“ They know buses. They are very willing to work with you on your needs and learn about what they need to do to make the buses right for your area. They are also very helpful and understanding when something needs changed. ”
A Decade of Excellence with Midwest Transit
“ Midwest Transit has been good to me. Their staff's professionalism from bus purchases to service to parts is perfect (and I'm not easily pleased) I've never gone wrong in my 10 years of dealing with this company. Keep it great Midwest Transit! Berry N Transit Rentals, Shenise Berry ”
Staff is nice and friendly
“ I been done there 3 times I love going to there location I work for a school bus company the first time I drove a bus back to Waukegan I loved the drive the busses are great they handle easily good staff nice and friendly ”
Always Great
“ Always a great job from Tim & Ken! ”
Dave Hoffman went above and beyond
“ Dave Hoffman went up and beyond for us in a time of need. Wonderful employee. ”
Excellent bus dealership
“ Midwest transit is an excellent bus dealership. We deliver a lot of units for them and the personnel on each location is a pleasure to deal with. I have to single out Tom he went above and beyond for me today I appreciate it. ”
Reliable Service That Keeps Us Rolling
“ Another bus driver and I drove up to this business where our Buses are serviced and warranty work is done. So we drove up there to retrieve one of our Schools Buses and bring it back to Joplin to get placed back into service. This business is on top of what they do and they do a spectacular job. ”
Wonderful experience
“ Awesome people and great service! They made buying a bus a wonderful experience and went out of their way to accommodate us. The Marshall facility is top notch. They have terrific staff in all departments. I would give a shout out to the employees that provided exceptional service, but I would just be naming them all. ”
Courteous
“ They were courteous with my arrival for our company purchase ”
Efficient Service
“ Very efficient and professional. ”
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“ The team does an excellent job communicating about purchase orders and parts availability. They are quick to respond, great at sourcing parts even the hard-to-find ones, and always willing to go the extra mile. I have no complaints; they are knocking it out of the park. Shoutout to John and Zach for doing a great job! ”