KIRKS - Transit / Fleet / Equipment

06/02/2026

Stop-and-go traffic: It's an "ultramarathon in a furnace" for your bus's engine. Standard parts can crack under the extreme heat of alternative fuels, forcing your bus into dreaded "limp home" mode.

Give your engine the Adrenaline Shot it needs: the E3.299 Ignition Coil and E3.298 Extension are built with high-strength housing and 500°F-rated materials to outperform the original equipment and keep your fleet moving.

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Stop premature failures in your Cummins L9N or ISL G. The E3.299 Ignition Coil and E3.298 Extension withstand extreme transit heat, eliminate internal scarring, and prevent costly misfires.

05/26/2026

Ray Hill joined the KIRKS team in 2023. He meticulously prepares and winds field coil assemblies for both our new and remanufactured high-output alternators.

When he's not working, Ray keeps busy with three main passions: cooking, hitting the gym, and following sports.

He is a skilled cook who enjoys preparing a variety of classic American and breakfast staples, with his specialties including well-made burgers, pancakes, and omelets.

To maintain his energy, Ray focuses on fitness by regularly going to the gym, and he is a devoted sports fan, particularly enjoying cheering on the Detroit Pistons. His quote for life is simply, "Just have fun."

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from the KIRKS Team!

05/19/2026

Spring is officially here!

As the roads clear up, it’s the perfect time to ensure your vehicle’s stopping power is as sharp as ever.

This month, we are highlighting a powerhouse combination for your braking system: CELECT Copper-Free Brake Pads & Rotors paired with KIRKS Remanufactured Calipers.

Why Upgrade Your Braking System This Spring?

Eco-Friendly Performance: CELECT CF29 Copper-Free pads provide superior stopping power while meeting strict Level N environmental standards.

05/12/2026

Tired of the belt-breakage cycle sidelining your buses?

Transit maintenance is a balancing act, but you shouldn’t have to settle for the "parts trap" of overpriced OEM or unreliable "bargain" pulleys. We’re diving into a small swap that delivers a massive 3x payoff for your fleet.

In our latest blog, we explain why the Litens Monster OAD is the "sturdy tendon" your alternator’s heart needs to survive the stop-and-go torture of transit duty cycles.

- Triple your belt life - Double your tensioner life - Escape the parts trap.

Read the full breakdown here:

Stop the "heart arrhythmia" in your belt drive. Discover how the Litens Monster OAD for Transit Buses triples belt life and helps you escape the parts trap.

05/05/2026

Since joining the KIRKS team in August 2025, Steven has quickly become an integral part of the team, specializing in the disassembly of Niehoff C803D alternators. Before making the move to KIRKS, he spent his time keeping things moving safely in traffic control.

When asked what he values most about his time here, his answer was clear: "The ability to learn new skill sets which I never would've learned before beginning my career here."

When he isn't working, Steven can usually be found spending quality time with family or cooking new and classic recipes, including his favorite grandma's lasagna.

Favorite Quote: "The best way to predict the future is to create it."- Abraham Lincoln

04/30/2026

As spring operations shift into high gear, equipment uptime becomes the defining factor for a successful quarter. Our partnership with ODYSSEY Battery is a game-changer for high-demand cycles:

Long-Term Savings: Drastically lower your total cost of ownership by reducing replacement frequency.

Job-Site Tough: Vibration-resistant engineering built for the most rugged environments.

Consistent Starts: Massive cranking power that eliminates the "will it start?" anxiety during heavy workloads.

Ready to optimize your fleet? Let’s grab 15 minutes to talk about how an ODYSSEY upgrade can protect your productivity this season.

04/21/2026

In the world of heavy-duty transit, your air compressor acts as the "lungs," but the caliper is the "muscle" that does the heavy lifting.

Calipers are too critical to settle for unreliable rebuilds.

And you don't have to go back to the bus manufacturer for overpriced replacements.
Read here: https://www.kirks.com/remanufactured-calipers-restoring-the-muscle-to-your-air-disc-brakes/.

04/14/2026

Did you attend our latest webinar? Watch the replay for the latest on:
- An inside look at Firestone’s market-leading product portfolio.
- How to use Firestone's latest benchmarking and look-up tools to find the perfect fit for your applications.
- Why "Moving to Air" is the smartest investment you can make for vehicle longevity and driver safety.

In the world of heavy-duty operations, it’s about protecting your cargo, your equipment, and your bottom line.This exclusive webinar with the experts at Fire...

04/07/2026

Discover how KIRKS' FQR status helps reduce your total cost with reliable C.E. Niehoff remanufactured parts.

You don't have to choose between going back to the manufacturer for expensive units or feeling stuck with unreliable "budget" repairs. Read here:

KIRKS’ FQR Authorization KIRKS is a Factory Qualified Remanufacturer (FQR) for C.E. Niehoff & Co. (CEN). This prestigious authorization confirms that KIRKS meets CEN’s rigorous factory standards for remanufacturing high-power alternators. By utilizing genuine parts, factory-trained technicians, ...