The Bus Stop
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.
Episodes
316 episodes
Back in the Bus Seat: Driving Leadership and Policy
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...
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32:17
Thomas Built Buses- Every Mile Matters
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 Thoma...
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2025 School Bus Driver International Safety Competition Type-D and Grand Champion
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes Brian Rickmann, the Grand Champion of the 2025 NSTA School Bus Driver International Safety Competition. B...
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26:09
The Next Generation Can Change Everything
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes first-time guest Charles Chilton, Vice President and General Manager of IC Bus, to the podcast. Charles j...
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26:22
Contract Renewals - What You Don’t Know will Hurt You
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes returning guest Rich Kelly, Founder and President of RC Kelly Law Associates and NSTA Legal Counsel to the podca...
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23:36
Navigating Change: How REI Supports Safer, Smarter School Transportation
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes back returning guest Spencer Schiefelbein, Director of Channel Development at REI, a gracious sponsor and...
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30:31
Safety First, Innovation Always with IMMI/SafeGuard
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes first-time guest John Barrington, Executive Director of School Bus Sales for IMMI/SafeGuard, NSTA Podcast Sponso...
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20:07
Flashing Lights, Saving Lives: How First Light Safety Products is Transforming Student Transportation
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes Doug Campbell, Director of Sales and first-time guest Kevin Smith, President and CEO of First Light Safety Produ...
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30:59
The Roadmap Forward: NSTA’s Vision Under New Leadership
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes back incoming NSTA President Patrick Dean, who also serves as president of Dean Transportation. Patrick warms up...
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31:15
Leadership on the Move: Insights from the NSTA President
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes back NSTA President Dan Kobussen, Owner of Kobussen Buses, for his final podcast as president. Dan takes us thro...
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33:12
Leveraging Technology to Strengthen School Transportation Systems
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes back returning guest Martin Staples, CEO of Transportant. Martin gives a brief overview of Transportant a...
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23:48
Navigating Claims with Downtime Subrogation
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes back Rudd Lowry, who now serves as CEO of Downtime Subrogation. Rudd shares his professional journey and ...
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20:52
Locked In, Ready to Roll: The Future of Wheelchair Safety with Q'Straint
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes first-time guest Patrick Girardin, Co-President of Q'Straint. Patrick shares a brief overview of his care...
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26:41
The Insured Route with Keystone
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by returning guest Tim Weaverling, Partner at RWR Insurers Group. Initially, T...
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19:26
Safety & Full Focus - NCST
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes a new guest Mike LaRocco, Director of School Transportation for the Indiana Department of Education and C...
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26:17
The Road to Safety: School Bus Driver International Safety Competition
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes first-time guest Kevin Kilner, Chief Safety Officer, Beacon Mobility. Kevin serves as NSTA Safety Competi...
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30:25
Wheels of Progress: Claire Miller on Innovation at First Student
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by returning guest Claire Miller, Chief Commercial Officer of First Student and a member of the NSTA Boa...
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27:58
Driving Minnesota Forward with Bethany Bertram
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by first-time guest Bethany Bertram, President of Trobec's Bus Service and the...
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24:43
Future on Wheels: Where Transit Meets Tech & AI
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by first-time guest Gerry Leonard, CEO of Transit Technologies. Gerry starts off by reviewing his profes...
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26:12
Navigating the Uncertainty with Zenobe
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by the Zenobe duo of Angela Shuck, Grant Manager and Maggie Clancy, Executive Vice President Business De...
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32:15
Developing a Culture in Your Operations with Denis Gallagher Jr.
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by first-time guest Denis Gallagher, Jr., Senior Vice President of Operations for Student Transportation...
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33:12
Fast and Furious Changes of the Trump Administration with Rich Kelly
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined Rich Kelly, founder & president of RC Kelly Law Associates in Lansdale, PA. Rich serves as NSTA Coun...
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29:22
Women Association Leaders with Cherie Hime: Women in Transportation Series
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by first-time guest, Cherie Hime, Executive Director of the Wisconsin School Bus Association (WSBA) to close the March celebration of Women History Mont...
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19:49
Women Driving Success in Student Transportation: Women in Transportation Series
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by first time guest, Shannon Sawyer, Executive Vice President of Fleet & Midwest Bus Sales for Beacon Mobility. Shannon shares her background with t...
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24:26
Women Leaders in Business with Jenna Fromm - Women in Transportation Series
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by first time guest, Jenna Fromm, CEO of Palmer Bus Service. Jenna shares her history with the yellow school bus and what brought her to the current rol...
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