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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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Raise a glass, countdown the seconds, and ring in the New Year with this week’s episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes Tony Corpin, Publisher of School Transportation News (STN), for a special New Year’s episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop. Tony recounts student transportation events of 2025 with STN and discusses the most rewarding conversations of the year. Curt and Tony dive into student transportation buying trends from STN’s “Best of the Best 2025”, preview wh...
Hang the ornaments, trim the tree, and gather around, for this week's episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes back Frank Girardot, Senior Communication Director at BYD | RIDE, for a special Christmas episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop. The duo revisit Frank’s background and his work with BYD | RIDE, discuss key 2026 student transportation conferences, including the upcoming NSTA Midwinter Meeting, and share insights on the industry. Keeping the holiday spirit alive...
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes first-time guest Sam Fensterstock, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Cadex Insurance Recovery and a 2026 Midwinter Meeting Sponsor. Sam shares his background and path into the school transportation industry before outlining Cadex’s specialized services, including a clear explanation of “Loss of Use” damages and why pursuing them after a not-at-fault accident is critical for school bus operators. Sam and C...
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes first-time guest Lee Edwards, Vice President and Territory Manager for Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Co-Chair of NSTA’s Manufacturers, Suppliers and Technology (MST) Committee. Lee and Wells Fargo Equipment Finance won the 2025 NSTA Vendor Partner of the Year at the NSTA Annual Meeting & Convention in Boston this past July. The duo start the conversation by tracing Lee's path from an early sales background to his ...
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes back returning guest Jenna Fromm, CEO of Palmer Bus Service in Minnesota for a wide-ranging conversation that explores her journey from earning her school bus license in high school to leading a family-owned company serving communities across the state. Jenna reflects on the dynamics of multigenerational leadership, the qualities she considers most essential in her CEO role, and the trends and challenges shaping the cur...
Carve up the turkey, pass the mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy, for this week's episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes Frank Girardot, Senior Communications Director for BYD| RIDE, for a their traditional Thanksgiving podcast. First, Frank shares some updates on BYD | RIDE’s work, including insights from the company’s Pasadena headquarters, his role guiding communications, and highlights from their recent NAPT conversation about the Type A Bus - the Achie...
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes a special returning guest Tim DeFoor, Auditor General of Pennsylvania and 2023 AMC Speaker, back to NSTA: The Bus Stop. Curt and Tim discuss his personal and political backgrounds, as well as his path to becoming Pennsylvania’s Auditor General. The duo provide updates on Pennsylvania's financial literacy initiatives, including the continued expansion of the activity book competition. The pair also discuss recent change...
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes NSTA Board Member Chloe Williams, President of B.R. Williams, and returning guest to NSTA: The Bus Stop. The duo discuss the rich history of her family-owned company and Chloe’s unique journey back to the student transportation industry. Together, they explore B.R. Williams’ guiding philosophy that “drivers are this industry, simply put,” and the company’s strong commitment to community service and charitable initiative...
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes back Robert Friedman, Managing Director at Ingevity and returning guest to NSTA: The Bus Stop. The duo discuss Ingevity’s innovative DEMI-NeuFuel system and how it’s transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner, more sustainable fuel solutions. Curt and Robert dive into the origins and marketing success of the memorable “CowFartBus” campaign, the unique features of the NeuFuel system, and what school...
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes first-time guests Jai Kozar Lewis, President of Spectrum Consulting Group and Senior in the Honors College at Michigan State University, and Gavin Bjork, Junior at Michigan State and Director of Business Development for Spectrum Consulting Group. Jai and Gavin discuss their academic paths in supply chain management, economics, law, and data science, and how these disciplines intersect ...
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes U.S. House of Representatives member Pete Stauber (R-MN-08). Congressman Stauber shares insights into his remarkable journey from serving as a local elected official and police officer to representing Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District—becoming only the second Republican to hold the seat since 1947. He discusses what inspired his decision to run for office, how he works to bridge the partisan divide, and what a typ...
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes back longtime industry leader Ken Hedgecock. Ken shares insights from his remarkable career in student transportation, which has spanned roles as an educator, many years with Thomas Built Buses, and later with USSC Group. As he enters retirement, Ken reflects on the evolution of the industry, the innovations in safety technology he’s witnessed, and the passion that has fueled his decades of service. The duo also discus...
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes first-time guest Jason Walker, CEO of North America Central School Bus. Jason brings 28 years of experience in transportation logistics, including time with UPS and United Road Services, and he shares his professional background and what led him to the school transportation industry. Curt and Jason talk about his stepping into the CEO role at North America Central School Bus in December 2024, and what he’s encountered ...
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes first-time guest Casie Daugherty, managing director at the Prime Policy Group and Keynote Speaker at the 2025 NSTA Annual Meeting & Convention in Boston. Casie shares her professional background, and what led her to become an expert in tax and trade practices. She talks about what attracted her to the complex world of trade and tariffs, and how she navigates the challenges of this fast-paced policy environment. Cur...
In this Back-to-School episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop, Executive Director, Curt Macysyn welcomes a brand-new guest to the podcast – Betty Nelson, School Bus Driver at Dean Transportation, and Champion in the Type C (Conventional School Bus) Event at the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition. Betty shares her career journey, how she first started driving a school bus, and what she enjoys most about being part of the Dean Transportation team. Curt and Betty discuss the vital role sc...
In this Back-to-School episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop, Executive Director, Curt Macysyn welcomes back Kim Worster, Senior Vice President at First Student Inc., NSTA's largest Contractor Member, and recently installed NSTA President-Elect. Kim takes listeners through her career journey in student transportation and reflects upon her service as an NSTA Board Member. Curt and Kim discuss the lessons and experiences that shaped her perspective as a school transportation professional, and she offer...
In this Back-to-School edition of NSTA: The Bus Stop, this week Executive Director, Curt Macysyn welcomes two guests to the podcast - Martin Staples, CEO of Transportant, and Patrick Mulick, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Director of Student Engagement for the Auburn School District in Washington state. Together, they explore why student behavior has become such a pressing issue in 2025, and how transportation teams and educators can work proactively to prevent challenges before they ar...
It's September, and that means the Back-to-School series of NSTA: The Bus Stop has begun. This week NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes back Patrick Dean, President of Dean Transportation and newly installed NSTA President. Patrick shares his recollections about growing up in student transportation and reflects on the influence of his father, Kellie Dean, and the guidance he received within NSTA as he transitioned into leadership roles. Looking ahead, Curt and Patrick highlight the ...
As NSTA: The Bus Stop winds down its 6th Anniversary month, Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes a returning guest, Shane Johnson, Chief Operating Officer of Palmer Bus Service, Co-Chair of the Government Relations Committee. He also serves as a member of the NSTA Board of Directors. Shane shares insight from his journey into the student transportation industry and his path to a leadership position at Palmer Bus Service. The duo discuss his recent appointment as Co-Chair of NSTA’s Governm...
As we celebrate the 6th Anniversary of NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes back Daoud Chaaya, Vice President of Sales, Aftermarket, and Marketing at Thomas Built Buses (TBB). As the school year kicks off across the country, Daoud shares his insight in student transportation, as we as his own background, updates from Thomas Built Buses, and his observations from NSTA’s Annual Meeting and Convention in Boston. The duo discuss Thomas Built Bus’s sponsorship of the Award...
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