This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Frank Girardot, Senior Director of Communications at  BYD | RIDE. Curt and Frank highlight the recent NSTA visit to BYD | RIDE Headquarters in Pasadena, CA. The duo outline the trip and discuss the successful partnership between BYD | RIDE and the Union at their Lancaster, CA manufacturing facility. Frank discusses the importance of their initiative on hiring individuals who face barriers to entering the workforce.  Lastly, Curt and Frank discuss some of their favorite films. Become a subscriber and listen ..read more

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 ..read more

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 Cap ..read more

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 ..read more

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 th ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 th ..read more

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 adv ..read more

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 av ..read more