Podcast appearances and mentions of curt macysyn

Join Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a special Holiday Edition of NSTA: The Bus Stop as Frank Girardot, Senior Communications Director with BYD | RIDE drops by for an enjoyable episode. Frank and Curt begin the episode with an update on BYD | RIDE. The duo then highlight the city of Pasadena, the Rose Bowl, and some college football talk. Frank and Curt then discuss a Christmas Story and discuss the annual 24 hour marathon. Lastly, Frank and Curt provide some recommendations for the those with some time off over the Holidays to enjoy. Support the show

Join Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a special Thanksgiving Edition of NSTA: The Bus Stop as Frank Girardot, Senior Communications Director with BYD | RIDE drops by for an enjoyable episode. Frank briefly outlines his professional background and then highlights his interest in film and connection to Hollywood. As we approach the Holiday Season with friends and family, the duo discuss and debate the best movies to share over the long Thanksgiving weekend. See what films make the Director's cut, and also where Frank and Curt agree and disagree about Christmas classics. The duo close out with a debate over a popular film that spawns a lively discussion.   Support the show

It's been a week since Election Day and most of the dust has settled on this historic National Election. Hear from NSTA executive director Curt Macysyn as he dissects the events of the past several days and what the impact may be for NSTA. He'll talk about key races and what trends can be determined as the final votes are counted.Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Alec Petrillo, Director of Advocacy and Membership Engagement. Curt and Alec highlight the upcoming 2024 NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention in Nashville, TN from July 21-24, 2024. The due discuss some of the evening events at the Conference such as the Welcome Reception at the Johnny Cash Museum and the President's Dinner at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Curt encourages listeners to nominate individuals for the 2024 NSTA Awards Program, which is currently open.   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

Join NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a special episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop, as he caps off Women's History Month by interviewing Carina Noble, SVP Communications & External Affairs at National Express and NSTA President. Carina talks about her roles with National Express, as well as the second female president in NSTA history. Curt and Carina highlight the recent Executive Team trip to Massachusetts to visit an electric school bus operations, and they also discuss how the podcast has become an integral communications tool for the organization. Carina outlines the importance of the NSTA Capitol Hill Bus-In, and she speaks to being a leader in student transportation. Lastly, the duo discuss the importance of networking for women in the transportation industry. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!Support the show

Ring in the New Year at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews  Mike Martucci, New York State Senator 42nd District, Former Owner of Quality Bus Service. Mike recaps his journey into the political realm from yellow bus. Curt and Mike outline the driver shortage and its intersection with government. Finally, the duo discuss strategies to build relationships with elected officials. 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 - a special episode of, which features questions from NSTA: The Bus Stop listeners.  Join NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn as he and producer, Alec Petrillo answer questions from our listeners. Topics range from the biggest NSTA accomplishments of the past year to presidential history, and predictions for this weekend's College Football Playoff matchups. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop.Student transportation's first podcast, with a NEW episode EVERY week!Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Steve Kelley,   Chief Commercial Officer, of In-Charge Energy, a new NSTA Vendor Partner,  joins NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a lively podcast. Steve recaps his presentation from the 2022 NSTA Fall Conference. Steve and Curt then discuss the importance of smart charging and flexible charging infrastructure. The duo delve into important considerations to take into account when choosing chargers for your fleet . Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop.Student transportation's first podcast, with a NEW episode EVERY week!Support the show

This week on  NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Becky Weber, Managing Director, of Prime Policy Group. Becky and Curt highlight the impact of the recent 2022 Midterm Elections. The duo outlines the impact of split ticket voters on the races. Finally, Becky and Curt delve into the policy impacts that Midterms had on NSTA priorities.  Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Support the show

This week on a special edition of  NSTA: The Bus Stop Live  NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Tony Civitella, President and CEO of Transfinder, an NSTA Vendor Partner. Tony and Curt discuss the impact of the electric school bus transition on the industry. They highlight strategies that contractors are using to address the driver shortage. They then delve into the response of transportation administrators to the work that contractors are doing to address labor shortages. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Linda Neff, Director of the School Transportation Program with Keystone Insurers Group, an NSTA Royalty Partner. Linda and Curt discuss the recent Catalytic Converter Theft Webinar, which Linda participated in.  Linda outlines the impact of inflation on the insurance market. The duo delve into impact that the driver shortage has had on contractor, and how it can be addressed.  Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop.  Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Dennis Roche, Co-Founder of Burbio - a school data tracker. Dennis outlines trends being seen across the country during the back-to-school period. Dennis provides an update on remote and hybrid learning. Dennis then highlights spending trends as they relate to staffing shortages. The duo discuss patterns in school enrollment.  Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop.  Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Rich Kelly, Esq.  President and Founder of RC Kelly Law Associates and NSTA Counsel,  joins NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a lively podcast. Rich covers some back-to-school trends that he's been hearing about. Rich and Curt highlight the importance of developing relationships with your local police. Lastly, the group talks about the Phillies final playoff push . Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Student transportation's first podcast, with a NEW episode EVERY week!Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews James Davis, Product Management Director - Passenger Transportation Programs, of National Interstate Insurance Company. James highlights important aspects of the back-to-school period that contractors should be paying attention to. James then provides some tips relating to risk management for electric school buses. Finally, James and Curt delve into the impact of inflation on insurance rates.  Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop.  Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Nick Vallone, Executive Vice President, Rolling V Bus Corp., and President of the New York School Bus Contractors Association (NYSBCA) joins NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a lively podcast. Nick provides a look into his background, and his experiences growing up in the school bus industry. Nick then highlights his role as President of the NYCBCA. Nick and Curt then recap the session "Addressing the Driver Shortage through Advocacy", which they both participated in at the 2022 NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention. Nick highlights the driver shortage situation in the state of New York. Nick and Curt then discuss the recent successful advocacy efforts in New York relating to third-party testing. Finally, Nick outlines his focus for the remainder of his presidency with NYSBCA. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop.Student transportation's first podcast, with a NEW episode EVERY week!Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Shawn McGlinchey, Vice President of Risk Management, Krapf School Bus and President of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association, as part of the August Driver Shortage Series. Shawn outlines his background and his journey from the insurance industry to school transportation, as well as his role at Krapf School Bus, and President of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association (PSBA). Shawn outlines the driver shortage situation in the state of Pennsylvania. Curt and Shawn then discuss the study conducted by the State of Pennsylvania on the driver shortage in the state. Shawn outlines the impact of Entry Level Driver Training had on the state of Pennsylvania, and how PSBA has been able to work with state officials to help alleviate the impact of the program on contractors. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop.  Support the show

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, talks with Curt Macysyn, executive director of the National School Transportation Association, about the recent annual meeting and issues related to contractor fleets.

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Kim Martin, Industry Engagement Consultant with Tyler Technologies joins NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a lively podcast. Kim recaps the "Driver Shortage? How Technology Can Help!" session from the 2022 NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention. Kim then highlights solutions that Tyler Technologies has been developing to better support drivers, and she emphasizes the importance of supporting drivers during the ongoing driver shortage. Kim and Curt discuss the development strategies that Tyler Technologies utilizes when developing their solutions, including direct feedback from drivers. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Student transportation's first podcast, with a NEW episode EVERY week!Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Brooke Garcia, CEO of 4Seasons Transportation  joins NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a lively podcast. Brooke outlines her journey from School Bus Driver to CEO with 4Seasons. She then recaps the panel "Evolving Trends in Special Needs Transportation", which she participated in at the 2022 NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention. Curt and Brooke then delve into the driver shortage, and the trends she has seen in the field. Brooke highlights the efforts that she has utilized to maintain high levels are retention for their drivers. The pair then discuss important characteristics that are looked for when looking for school bus drivers. Lastly,  Brooke compares and contrasts the Driver Shortage in Canada to the United States. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Student transportation's first podcast, with a NEW episode EVERY week!Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Frank Gazeley, Sales Consultant with Transfinder, an NSTA Vendor Partner member. Frank outlines his background in student transportation, as well as his role at Transfinder. Frank and Curt highlight pressing issues being seen throughout the industry and how technology can help alleviate them. Frank goes over different ways that drivers can be supported through technology and how additional support can increase driver retention. Frank and Curt then discuss how the pool of substitute drivers has changed during the driver shortage. Finally, Frank previews the panel he will be moderating at the 2022 NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention "Driver Shortage? How Technology can Help!" Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - comprehensive advertising packages are available too!Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Corey Muirhead, Executive Vice President of Logan Bus Company  joins NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a lively podcast. Corey provides some insight to Logan's operation of electric school buses. Corey and Curt discuss some of the obstacles that Corey has faced during his his initial electrification efforts. The duo then outline some of the considerations contractors must take into account when they are the early stages of electrification efforts. Corey then provides a preview of the panel he will be participating in at the 2022 NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention, "The Future is Now Preparing for Transition to Electric School Bus Fleets" which takes place on Tuesday, July 26 at 9:05 AM (ET) in Niagara Falls, New York. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Student transportation's first podcast, with a NEW episode EVERY week!Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Patrick Dean, Vice President of Dean Transportation and co-chair of the NSTA Business Development Committee, to discuss the 2021 Private Market Share - Data Acquisition Project. Patrick outlines the origins of the project and recaps the first two iterations of the initiative. Patrick and Curt then highlight the relationship between Dean Transportation, NSTA, and the Spectrum Consulting Group out of Michigan State University. The pair then pursue the importance of this data and how it helps NSTA achieve its advocacy goals, as well as support membership recruitment. Patrick provides preview of the Data Acquisition Project session - taking place on Wednesday at the 2022 NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention in Niagara Falls. Lastly, Curt asks Patrick to share his thoughts on the recent expansion rumors of the B1G Conference. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop.Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Wes Platt, Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet. Wes dives into his background and role at School Bus Fleet. Wes and Curt discuss School Bus Fleet's role as the exclusive media partner for the 2022 NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention. The duo highlight trends being seen in the industry such as electrification, driver shortage, and much more! Wes and Curt discuss the involvement that School Bus Fleet will have at the Convention being the Exclusive Media Partner. Wes then provides a preview of the "Evolving Trends in Special Needs Transportation" Panel that he will be moderating at the 2022 NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention.   Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - comprehensive advertising packages are available too!Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - David Avrin, President, The Customer Advantage Experience, and 2022 NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention Keynote Speaker, joins NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a lively podcast. David highlights his background and his journey from public relations to consulting, writing, and public speaking. David outlines the difference between customer service and the customer experience. David and Curt discuss the importance of flexibility and being easy to work with for businesses. The duo then dive into how the pandemic reinforced the need for businesses to be adaptable. Finally, David gives a sneak preview of his Keynote Session. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Student transportation's first podcast, with a NEW episode EVERY week!Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Rich Kelly Esq., President and Founder of RC Kelly Law Associates and NSTA Counsel to discuss the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus Program. The duo highlight the origins of clean school bus grants and rebates through the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), as well as how NSTA has been a DERA coalition leader for many years. Rich and Curt then provide the genesis and an overview of the 2022 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program - where the environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began to accept applications this month. Rich outlines amendments to the CSB program that the NSTA Advocacy Team is working on, such as direct school bus operator access to funds and the five-year service requirement. Finally, Rich and Curt talk about the Business Counsel Program, and how contractors can take advantage of this NSTA member benefit while applying for Clean School Bus Program funds. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - comprehensive advertising packages are available too!Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn, interviews Kevin Mest, Senior Vice President & GM, Passenger Services with Zonar Systems. Kevin highlights his role with Zonar and his extensive background in Student Transportation. Kevin and Curt highlight the longstanding relationship between Zonar and NSTA, and they also discuss the importance of supporting school bus drivers in order to increase employee retention rates. The duo discuss Zonar's OnRoute software and the way it can make bus driver tasks easier and safer. What you need to know when you need to know it, always at NSTA: The Bus Stop. The fastest growing podcast in student transportation, so reach your target audience by advertising today.Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Leslie Smith, National Account Executive, Infinit-I Workforce Solutions, joins NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for an instructional podcast. Leslie highlights her background and current role at Infinit-I, and then Curt and Leslie discuss the use of the Infinit-I platform for the NSTA Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Technology (MST) Committee. Leslie outlines how contractors are using the Infinit-I platform for their Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) needs, and how Infinit-I can make reporting to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration faster and easier. Finally, Leslie outline of the evolution of Infinit-I platform and how it makes driver onboarding more efficient. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Student transportation's first podcast, with a NEW episode EVERY week!Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Richard Wolfington, Jr., President of Wolfington Body Company. Richard goes through the history of the company from the 19th Century to the present day operations - it's a unique story. Richard and Curt discuss trends being seen throughout the industry, and . Richard also outlines Wolfington's early school bus fleet electrification efforts. The pair highlight Wolfington's recent sale of electric school buses to the School District of Philadelphia. Finally, Richard offers some advice to Contractors beginning their electrification journey. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - comprehensive advertising packages are available too!Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn, interviews Dennis Roche, Co-Founder of Burbio - a Data Tracking Service, to highlight various school-related trends being seen throughout the country. Dennis outlines the difference between the recent surge of Covid-19 closures compared to previous surges. Curt and Dennis then discuss the current state of masking policies being utilized around  the country. Dennis highlights Burbio's tracking of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) spending relating to student transportation. Finally, the duo discuss enrollment trends being seen around the country.  What you need to know when you need to know it, always at NSTA: The Bus Stop. The fastest growing podcast in student transportation, so reach your target audience by advertising today.Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Kim Martin, Industry Engagement Consultant at Tyler Technologies, joins NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a lively podcast. Kim and Curt discuss the return to live events and what her experiences has been at recent conferences. Kim highlights the impact of electrification on student transportation and how Tyler Technologies views the transition. Kim and Curt outline solutions that Tyler Technologies can offer to assist in addressing your Driver Shortage. Finally, the duo outline the importance of safety for students, and the ways that technology keeps it a priority, even with reduced resources. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Student transportation's first podcast, with a NEW episode EVERY week!Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Maritza Valentin, Contract/National Account Manager of AMF Bruns . Maritza gives an overview of the different products and services that AMF Bruns offers in the Special Needs Transportation realm. Martiza and Curt discuss current trends seen within the industry, and give a preview of the upcoming NSTA Webinar, "Evolving Trends in Special Needs Transportation", which takes place on May 11, 2022 at 12:00 PM (ET). Maritza outlines some of the new concepts that AMF Bruns are considering. Finally, the duo highlight the importance of employee training programs for special needs equipment and devices. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - comprehensive advertising packages are available too!Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn, interviews Julius Ceaser, Director of Recruiting at the Cook-Illinois Corporation to discuss driver recruitment and retention. Julius outlines his outlook from the field as he continues to recruit candidates this year. Curt and Julius discuss the most effective recruitment and retention strategies, and Julius highlights the reasons that drivers are staying or leaving the industry. Finally, the duo cover some of the lessons learned through the current school bus driver shortage. What you need to know when you need to know it, always at NSTA: The Bus Stop. The fastest growing podcast in student transportation, so reach your target audience by advertising today.Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Rudd Lowry, Chief Marketing Officer at Transubro, joins NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a lively podcast. Rudd talks about Transubro's recent acquisition by Trivest Partners, and he provides an overview of Trivest Partners and what they do. Rudd also highlights the additional resources that Transubro has at its disposal since the acquisition, and how these resources bring cutting edge customer service and offerings directly to contractors. Finally, Rudd and Curt outline new services that Transubro provides to the school transportation industry. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Student transportation's first podcast, with a NEW episode EVERY week!Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn, interviews Trish Reed, Vice President and General Manager at IC Bus to discuss the changing landscape of student transportation. Trish provides an overview of the current state of the school bus industry from an OEM perspective and the current trends being seen. Curt and Trish discuss the growth of interest in electric school buses, and steps that all bus operators should be taking. Trish provides some insight on what factors contractors should consider when they begin to transition IC Bus operations to electric bus sales, and they cover some of the challenges associated with electrification. What you need to know when you need to know it, always at NSTA: The Bus Stop. The fastest growing podcast in student transportation, so reach your target audience by advertising today.Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Pam Reipold, Executive Vice President of Travel Kuz and President of the School Transportation Association of Massachusetts (STAM) . Pam outlines her initial memories from the family business and how she went from opening a dance studio back to student transportation. She also discusses the many changes that the industry gone through over the years, and its impact on communities. Pam and Curt then talk about the driver shortage and the importance of taking steps to support bus drivers. Finally, the duo discuss about the media coverage the driver shortage has brought to the industry, and highlight how you can utilize that coverage to receive support in your advocacy programs. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week. Advertising packages are available too!Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn, continues the celebration of Women's History Month as he invites Brooke Garcia, President and CEO at 4Seasons Transportation in Calgary to discuss special needs student transportation matters. Brooke highlights her journey in student transportation and current role with 4Seasons Transportation, where she ascended from bus driver to President and CEO of the company. Brooke provides an overview of her company training program at 4Seasons, and how this focus provide superior care for their students. Brooke and Curt discuss the importance of company culture, and highlight 4Seasons' recent  recognition for providing a stellar workplace environment. Finally, Brooke provides a brief preview of the upcoming NSTA F.L.A.S.H Webinar  -  "Evolving Trends in Special Needs Transportation", a program where she'll be presenting on Wednesday, May 11. What you need to know when you need to know it, always at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Become a subscriber today!Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Linda Neff, Director of the School Transportation Program at Keystone Insurers Group joins NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a lively podcast. Linda and Curt start out with an informative discussion on the impact of current economic trends in the insurance markets. Linda then highlights areas of concern that have been seen in student transportation insurance claims, and how contractors can reduce their exposure through risk management. Linda and Curt review the impact that Covid-19 has had on the insurance industry, Finally, the duo highlight the relationship between NSTA and Keystone as an NSTA Royalty Partner. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Student transportation's first podcast, with a NEW episode EVERY week!Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn, continues the celebration of Women's History Month as he invites Claire Miller, SVP Strategy, Business Development, Marketing and Communications at First Student to discuss student transportation matters. Claire highlights the importance of First Student's partnership with NSTA, and then the duo highlight the potential impact of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new Clean School Bus Program. Claire outlines some issues that have arisen during the transition from diesel engines to electric powered school buses. Finally, the pair discuss what the future of school transportation will look like with alternatively fueled school buses.  What you need to know when you need to know it, always at NSTA: The Bus Stop.Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Women's History Month is kicked off as NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn, invites Becky Weber, Managing Director of Prime Policy Group onto the Podcast. Becky provides an update on the implementation of the STOP Act which was included within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Becky and Curt then discuss the Clean School Bus Program that was also included within the IIJA, and how the program will impact Contractors, and  the NSTA Advocacy Team's work with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its implementation. The duo then highlight the work that the NSTA Advocacy Team is doing to streamline the CDL Process. Finally, Becky provides an update on the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act Tax Deductibility initiative that NSTA and the CERTS Coalition have been working on since CERTS funds were distributed.  What you need to know when you need to know it, always at NSTA: The Bus Stop.Support the show

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - GP Singh, Founder and CEO of ByteCurve joins NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a lively podcast. GP outlines his background and his journey into the world of student transportation, and he also highlights the importance of dispatch and payroll solutions for school bus contractors. The duo discuss how ByteCurve makes these tasks easier for operators, and they recap the February NSTA Webinar "Utilizing Technology to Support your Bus Drivers", where GP presented. Finally, GP previews new features coming to school bus operators via ByteCurve.  Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop.Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - James Davis, Product Management Director - Passenger Transportation Programs at National Interstate Insurance Company joins NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn to provide an update on insurance market trends. James outlines his background and role at National Interstate, and he then covers some of the factors contributing to current market trends in the industry. James and Curt also discuss how the current driver shortage impacts fleet insurance rates, and they also examine the influence that assisted driving technologies have on the marketplace. Finally, James highlights strategies that private school bus contractors can use to reduce their risk profiles. What you need to know when you need to know it, always at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Subscribe today!Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn is joined by Michael Hinckley, President and CEO of busHive - an NSTA Vendor Partner Member. Michael outlines his journey from math teacher to software developer to President/CEO of the company. Michael highlights busHive's origins helping school districts in keeping up-to-date with Federal and State rules and regulations, a feature that remains a core feature of busHive today. Finally, the duo highlight the benefits of busHive's centralized driver profile, and the financial features busHive offers school bus contractors. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop.Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)

Join us at NSTA: The Bus Stop, as Curt Macysyn, NSTA Executive Director, calls upon Rich Kelly, Esq., President and Founder of RC Kelly Law Associates, and NSTA Counsel, to speak about the recent Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling on the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on the employer Covid-19 vaccine mandate from January 13, 2022. Rich provides an overview of the case and potential impact a successful ETS could have had on the current school driver shortage. Rich and Curt then delve into how the court ruling makes sense from a legal standpoint, and then how health edicts, like this, can emanate from local jurisdictions. Finally, the duo talk about how rulemaking procedures like this one, and local edicts, can affect private school bus operators contracts with school districts. School transportation professionals rely on NSTA: The Bus Stop for their information. Add it to your library of podcasts today!Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn is joined by Dennis Roche, Co-Founder of Burbio - a Data Service for School and Community Life.  Dennis discusses the latest trends in school closures, due to the surge of the Covid-19 Omicron variant. Dennis and Curt engage about the various testing strategies that districts are implementing, and why school closures have been more prevalent in Northeastern states. Finally, Dennis talks about benefits of the timing of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in communities. School transportation professionals rely on NSTA: The Bus Stop for their information. Add it to your library of podcasts today!Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Neil Hoskins and Dheer Kakulavaram, Senior Consultants for the Spectrum Consulting Group (SCG) out of Michigan State University join NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn to discuss the NSTA Business Development Committee's - Private Market Share Data Acquisition Project that was conducted in the fall 2021. Neil and Dheer outline their personal backgrounds, as well as highlighting their respective roles at SCG. The trio give an overview as to the 2021 engagement process, and provide an update of the overall project. Neil and Dheer reveal methodologies used to conduct research, and additionally they provide listeners with some of the challenges that the SCG team faced during the project. A big thank you to NSTA Members - Dean Transportation and National Express for underwriting the cost of this project. What you need to know when you need to know it, always at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Subscribe today!Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)

Join us at NSTA: The Bus Stop this week, as Curt Macysyn, NSTA Executive Director, invites Arianna Maniscalco, NSTA Member Services Coordinator to speak about the upcoming 2022 NSTA Midwinter Meeting.  Arianna outlines the full program that will be hosted at the Playa Largo Resort and Spa in Key Largo. Curt and Arianna go into detail about the full scope of networking and educational programs at the event, and she gives a sneak preview of some of the Tricky Tray auction prizes available at the Welcome Reception. Keep in mind that Tricky Tray auction proceeds support the NSTA Political Action Committee (PAC), so please donate today. Finally, the duo highlight our sponsors of the 2022 NSTA Midwinter Meeting. If you haven't registered already, time is running short. Get the latest live event information at NSTA: The Bus Stop.Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn is joined by Fin Livingston, General Manager of Scraper Systems - an NSTA Vendor Partner Member. Fin highlights his background and his role at Scraper Systems and provides an overview of products that Scraper Systems offers. Fin and Curt outline the importance of snow removal, as well as legal implications, for school bus contractors. Finally, the duo highlight what makes Scraper System's snow removal products helpful as the industry combats a driver shortage. School transportation professionals rely on NSTA: The Bus Stop for their information. Add it to your library of podcasts today!Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Bree Allen, Senior Director of Operational Improvement, at National Express, and Chair of the NSTA Government Relations Committee, joins NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn, to discuss the Government Relations Committee and NSTA Advocacy Team efforts. Bree highlights her industry background, as well as her recent return to the position of Government Relations Committee Chair. Bree discusses a recent string of NSTA advocacy victories, and how NSTA GR victories are a benefit to its members. Lastly, Curt and Bree discuss the important role that grassroots advocacy plays on Capitol Hill, and they dive into a current NSTA initiative to streamline and update the School Bus CDL process. What you need to know when you need to know it, always at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Subscribe today!Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Paula Heinowski and  John Benjamin co-chairs of the NSTA Awards and Meetings Committee join NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn. Paula is Manager of the North Prairie Terminal for Dousman Transport in Wisconsin, and John is President of Benjamin Bus in Minnesota. Paula and John highlight their entry into student transportation and how they have evolved into their current positions. Throughout the podcast, the duo emphasize the value and experience that the in-person events bring to NSTA members, as well as the enjoyment they experience at these events. Paula and John further discuss meeting and event planning by the committee, and how the Awards and Meeting Committee juggles multiple event coordination at the same time. The trio then preview the upcoming 2022 NSTA Midwinter Meeting, taking place in Key Largo, Florida from January 22-25th, 2022, and provide an update on overflow lodging for the meeting.  What you need to know when you need to know it, always at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Subscribe today!Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn is joined by Toby Drysdale, Owner of Salus Product Group. Toby highlights his background and the founding of Salus this past March. Toby and Curt discuss the different products Salus has to offer. Toby and Curt dive into the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Salus. The duo discuss the various uses of Salus' products within the school transportation industry. School transportation professionals rely on NSTA: The Bus Stop for their information. Add it to your library of podcasts today!Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)