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Risk, Readiness, and the Road Ahead

July 15, 2026 • National School Transportation Association

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop- Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes Tim Weaverling, Partner and Commercial Account Executive at RWR Insurance, NSTA Vendor Partner and Royalty Partner, 2026 AMC MST Insurance Panelist, and sponsor of the 2026 NSTA AMC Federal Partner Update. Tim shares his professional journey into the school transportation industry and discusses his role helping transportation operators navigate risk management and insurance challenges. Curt and Tim explore the long-standing partnership between RWR Insurance and NSTA, the value of industry collaboration, and why strong partnerships are critical to supporting student transportation professionals. The duo also preview the upcoming 2026 NSTA Annual Meeting & Convention (AMC) in Denver, including the MST insurance panel, "Turbulence in the Air: Navigating the Rocky Insurance Market," and examine the evolving insurance landscape impacting transportation providers today. Curt and Tim discuss the importance of the Federal Partner Update session and how insights from federal agencies help attendees stay informed, prepared, and ahead of emerging industry developments. The episode concludes with a look at Tim's favorite travel destinations and where listeners can learn more about RWR Insurance and its commitment to serving the transportation industry. Become a podcast subscriber and don't miss an episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Vendor Partners should reach out to us to take advantage of our comprehensive advertising package that reaches your target audience - student transportation professionals!

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