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Your one stop shop for all things NSTA and school transportation industry. Check back for new content being added weekly. The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) provides “The Bus Stop” podcast as a public service, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of NSTA policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by NSTA. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. NSTA encourages interested parties to circulate podcast episodes via appropriate venues, but the podcast can only be rebroadcast in its entirety, and editing The Bus Stop podcasts is expressly prohibited. The views and opinions expressed on The Bus Stop podcasts are for informational purposes only, and listeners can raise questions or concerns via email at info@yellowbuses.org.
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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn Josh Blackmun, President of Eagle Wireless, an NSTA Vendor Partner. The duo delve into the Eagle Wireless safety management system for Krapf School Bus. Josh outlines strategies to improve safety and reduce loss runs. Curt and Josh discuss how "gamifying" driver behavior to improve safety habits. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too!Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Martin Staples, CEO of Transportant, an NSTA Vendor Partner Member. Martin delves into his background and what led him to Transportant. Martin outlines the current supply chain situation and its roots from the Covid-19 pandemic and current bottle necks. Martin and Curt outline some best practices for supply chain management. The duo cover the recent Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, MD. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too!Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn wraps up the Celebration of Women's Month with Carina Noble, Senior Vice President of Communications and External Affairs, National Express, and Immediate Past President of NSTA. Carina highlights John Elliott, Sr. and the impact he had her career and her personally. Carina and Curt outline how the value of NSTA and the importance of being stronger together as Contractors work together for common goals in the industry. The duo then delve into the importance of the NSTA Advocacy Team, specifically the importance of the annual Capitol Hill Bus-In. Carina encourages NSTA Members to participate in the event, even if they haven't attended previously. Lastly, Carina and Curt discuss the ongoing March Madness Tournaments for both the Men and Women's brackets. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too!Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn continues the celebration of Women's History Month as he interviews Shelly Hall, SVP of Health and Safety, Student Transportation of America. Shelly outlines her background and journey into the yellow bus industry. She recounts winning the NSTA Golden Merit Award this past summer at the 2023 NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention in Pittsburgh, PA. Shelly and Curt outline how the industry can attract more women. Lastly, Shelly offers advice to women currently in the industry. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too! Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn continues the celebration of Women's History Month by interviewing Jenna Van Harpen, Executive Director, Blue Bird. Jenna outlines her background in the industry and what led her back to school transportation after a time in the transit industry. Jenna highlights a woman that impacted her early in her career in school transportation. Lastly, Jenna discusses the importance of women in the industry. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn kicks off the celebration of Women's History Month as he interviews Katie Stok, Segment Marketing Director from IC Bus. Katie outlines her journey in the industry and what led her to IC Bus. Katie highlights the Women in Navistar group and the impact that it has had on the company through its educational offerings. She then offers some advice for women interested in entering the transportation space. Lastly, the duo outline how the industry can attract more women. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too! Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Spencer Schiefelbein, Director, Channel Development at REI, a longtime NSTA Vendor Partner. Curt and Spencer delve into the impact of AI on the industry. The duo discuss the importance of having good data to work with when using AI. Spencer outlines the early impacts of AI in the industry and discusses how it could become more effective in the future. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director is joined James Davis, Assistant Vice President - Passenger Transportation, National Interstate Insurance, an NSTA Vendor Partner. James provides insight on the current insurance landscape. The duo discuss strategies Contractor's can use to mitigate costs. James outlines some effective strategies Contractor's have employed to mitigate costs. Lastly, James and Curt highlight AI and its impact on the insurance industry.. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director is joined Doug Campbell, National OEM Account Manager, School Bus and Co-Chair of the Safety Competition Committee. Doug and Curt cover the exciting news regarding the return of the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition. The Competition will be held from June 29-30, 2024 at Hays CISD in Austin, TX. The duo give some early details in the return of the competition and its importance to the industry. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Dan Kobussen, Owner of Kobussen Buses, and NSTA President. The duo recap the recent 2024 NSTA Midwinter Meeting, which took place at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour in Florida. The duo highlights the NSTA 60th Anniversary Luncheon and discuss the value of NSTA. Dan talks about the monthly NSTA Advocacy in Action Article in School Bus Fleet. Lastly, Dan discusses his recent testimony in Wisconsin on school bus safety issues. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - TNSTA Executive Director is joined Dennis Roche, Co-Founder of Burbio a data tracking service. Dennis and Curt discuss trends in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER), and how schools across the nation are spending . The duo discuss how Burbio has pivoted from tracking Covid-19 policies to different data points. Lastly, Dennis and Curt discuss the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, and its impact on chargers across the country. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!Support the show
A special episode as NSTA: The Bus Stop is Live from the Marriott Sanibel Harbout Resort & Spa - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Tony Civitella, President and CEO of Transfinder, an NSTA Vendor Partner. Tony recaps the panel "Practice Makes Perfect: Successful Technology Deployment Happens Before Back-to-School". Tony and Curt discuss the importance of what contractors should be looking for in new vendors. Tony discusses why contractors shouldn't only be picking up their software systems several times a year. Lastly, the duo highlight the importance of collaboration between contractors and vendors. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too! Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Maritza Valentin, Contract/Account Manager, AMF Bruns, an NSTA Vendor Partner. The duo discuss the importance of training in Special Needs Transportation. Maritza emphasizes the importance of parental engagement in special needs transportation. The duo outline. Martiza will be participating in the upcoming session " Change in the Paradigm: Parental Engagement in the Forefront" at the upcoming 2024 NSTA Midwinter Meeting! Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too! Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Sandi Steelhammer, NSTA Grants Administrator with RC Kelly Law Associates, NSTA Counsel . Sandi and Curt outline the most recent awards from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus Program. The duo outline the next steps Contractors should take if they were awarded funding. Sandi and Curt then delve into the 2023 Clean School Bus Rebate Program, which has an upcoming application deadline of January 31, 2024. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Rik Roberts, Comedian and Keynote Speaker for the 2024 NSTA Midwinter Meeting. Rik outlines how he started in comedy. The duo discuss some of Rik's favorite memories throughout his time in the industry. Rik and Curt highlight some of their favorite comedians. Lastly, Rik provides a preview of his Keynote Session and its inspiration from the Andy Griffith Show. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too! Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - The second annual #AskCurt Special, NSTA Executive Director is joined by NSTA Director of Advocacy and Membership Engagement, Alec Petrillo, as he answers listener submitted questions. Topics range from the origins of the yellow school bus, to the Under the Hood Exemption, to this weekends College Football Playoff. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Maggie Clancy, Executive Vice President Business Development – Fleet, and Walter Watson, Executive Vice President Partnerships and Operations, with Zenobe, an NSTA Vendor Partner. Maggie and Walter discuss their backgrounds and what led them both to Zenobe. The trio highlight how Zenobe's experience throughout the world is helping them electrify the school bus fleet. Lastly, the group discusses what they should be looking for in an electrification partner. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too! Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Ken Hedgecock, National Sales Manager, United Safety and Survivability Corporation, an NSTA Vendor Partner. Ken outlines the most significant changes he's seen in the industry over the years. The duo discus the impact of electrification on the industry. Ken then forecasts some changes he believe will be coming to the industry over the next several years. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn Tony Rhodes, Executive Vice President - Property and Casualty, Keystone Insurers Group. Tony delves into his background and his journey into the insurance industry and what led him to Keystone. The duo discuss the longstanding partnership between Keystone and NSTA. Tony outlines to current insurance market, and the importance of risk management. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!Support the show
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Kim Martin, Industry Engagement Consultant at Tyler Technologies, an NSTA Vendor Partner. Kim and Curt discuss the importance of transparency in student transportation. Kim talks about the importance of what expectations contractors should have when working with vendors. Lastly, the duo discuss the importance of creating the next generation of leaders in student transportation. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too! Support the show
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