The Bus Stop

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Ken Hedgecock, National Sales Manager, United Safety and Survivability Corporation, an NSTA Vendor Partner. Ken outlines the most significant changes he's seen in the industry over the years. The duo discus the impact of electrification on the industry. Ken then forecasts some changes he believe will be coming...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop  -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn Tony Rhodes, Executive Vice President - Property and Casualty, Keystone Insurers Group. Tony delves into his background and his journey into the insurance industry and what led him to Keystone. The duo discuss the longstanding partnership between Keystone and NSTA. Tony outlines to current insurance market, and the importance...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Kim Martin, Industry Engagement Consultant at Tyler Technologies, an NSTA Vendor Partner. Kim and Curt discuss the importance of transparency in student transportation. Kim talks about the importance of what expectations contractors should have when working with vendors. Lastly, the duo discuss the importance of creating...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Wes Platt, Executive Editor, School Bus Fleet. The duo discuss the electrification of the school bus fleet, and a recent article in School Bus Fleet by NSTA President, Dan Kobussen. Wes and Curt delve into the illegal passing epidemic. Lastly, they recap the recent fall Conventions they both attended. Become a subscriber...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop a -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Sasha Pejcic, Managing Partner - North America of BetterFleet, an NSTA Vendor Partner. Sasha and Curt discuss the impact of different climates on vehicle range. The duo delve into the how operators can successfully operate electric school buses in cold environments. Lastly, Sasha and Curt discuss the benefits of h...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews  Curt Warner, College Football Hall of Fame, Motivational Speaker.  The duo recap Curt's Keynote Session at the 2023 NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention. With the college football season at its halfway make they recap the season. Curt talks about his former team, the Seattle Seahawks and how they've been a p...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews GP Singh, Founder and CEO of ByteCurve, an NSTA Vendor Partner. GP and Curt discuss the role Artificial Intelligence is playing in student transportation. The duo outline high operators are currently using AI. They outline the importance of the human element being part of the process.  Become a subscriber and listen to a...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Corey Muirhead, Executive Vice President, Logan Bus.  Corey and Curt discuss the electrification initiative in New York to convert the school bus fleet by 2035. Corey highlights efforts by the New York School Bus Contractors Association (NYSBCA) to help contractors ease into the transition. The duo highlight the importanc...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Kerry Somerville, Senior Product Manager – Passenger Transportation, Law Enforcement, and Waste, Safe Fleet. Kerry outlines his background and extensive experience in school transportation. The duo recap the recent NSTA Webinar "You Only Get One Chance: Planning and Executing Your Routing Systems", which Kerry p...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Becky Weber, Managing Director, Prime Policy Group. Becky provides an update on this weekend's drama in Washington D.C., and how a government shutdown was averted. Becky and Curt discuss what comes next, and how Kevin McCarthy could lose the gavel. The duo discuss NSTA initiatives in Washington including the Walorski...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews  Nick Vallone, Executive Vice President, Rolling V Bus Corp., and President of the New York School Bus Contractors Association (NYSBCA).  Nick and Curt discuss the recent return to school in New York State. Nick outlines some of the recent legislative initiatives of the NYSBCA, including the electrification of the sc...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Kristin Ward and Valerie Zintz of the Kobussen Buses "Rah Rah Squad". Valerie and Curt discuss the mission of the Rah Rah Squad to improve recruitment and retention strategies. Kristin outlines the Kobussen Buses "KEEP" program and how it has improved driver retention. The duo emphasize how personal re...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Mike Kuiros, DOT & Fleet Services, Keystone Insurers Group, an NSTA Royalty Partner. Mike and Curt discuss best DOT Compliance practices as operators continue through the back-to-school period. Mike outlines the importance of consistent record keeping for your drivers. Mike and Curt highlight risk management strategie...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Judith Crawford, CEO, Beacon Mobility. Judith outlines her background and her path to student transportation. The duo discuss the recent Beacon Mobility Leadership Summit and the importance of team building. Judith talks about the return to school and how recent NSTA advocacy has helped relieve some of their driver shorta...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Tony Civitella, President and CEO of Transfinder, an NSTA Vendor Partner Member. Tony and Curt discuss the recent routing situation in Kentucky. Tony outlines how to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in routing operations.. The duo stress the importance of the human element in routing. Lastly, Tony and Curt highlight t...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Daoud Chaaya, Vice President - Sales, Aftermarket and Marketing, Thomas Built Buses. Daoud outlines the longstanding partnership between NSTA and Thomas Built Buses. The duo discuss the ongoing electrification initiatives at Thomas. Daoud highlights the customer services Thomas offers from the infrastructure consulting th...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Robert Friedman, Managing Director NeuFuel Program, Ingevity . Robert talks about his background in the commercial auto space and how it led him to Ingevity. Curt and Robert highlight Ingevity's NeuFuel system and how it offers and low emission solution to school buses. Lastly, Robert outlines some of the succe...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop as the celebration of Anniversary Month continues -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews newly elected NSTA President, Dan Kobussen, of Kobussen Buses. Dan discusses the evolution of Kobussen Buses, and his personal experiences of growing up in the industry. Dan outlines how the past four years on the Executive Committee has prepared him for his Presiden...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Tony Corpin, Publisher, School Transportation News. Tony highlights how School Transportation News (STN) has evolved over the years into its current state. The duo highlight the partnership between STN and NSTA , and the Contractor and Innovator of the Year Awards. Tony outlines how Bill Griffiths helped Beacon Mobi...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Tim Ammon, Vice President & GM, Passenger Services, Zonar, an NSTA Vendor Partner Member. Tim outlines his 20 years of experience in Student Transportation, and his new role with Zonar. Tim and Curt discuss solutions to manage the driver shortage. The duo highlight recent NSTA efforts to address the illegal passing of...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn T aylor Moore, ARMOR Product & Engagement Manager, William Simmonds, Sales Manager, REI, an NSTA Vendor Partner Member. The trio discuss the applications of  Automated Driving Systems (ADS) and  Artificial Intelligence (AI) in school transportation. Taylor outlines how REI can help operators save money, and more effectivel...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Gerry Wosewick, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association (PSBA). Gerry outlines his background and his journey to PSBA. Gerry highlights the recent PSBA Annual Convention, which took place in State College. The duo discuss PSBA legislative initiatives.  Become a subscriber and listen to a new ep...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Steven Meersman, Founder and Director of Zenobe, a new NSTA Vendor Partner Member. Steven outlines his background and what led him to becoming one of the founder of Zenober. The duo discuss some of the difficulties of electrification and what solutions Zenobe can offer. Steven will be participating in the Part - II...

A special episode for you this week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Curt Warner, Director of Sales – Property and Casualty, Keystone Insurers Group and College Football Hall of Famer. Curt W. is a former Penn State and Seattle Seahawks running back and was the third overall draft pick in the 1983 NFL Draft. Warner and Macysyn outline Curt W’s journey from We...

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Tony Civitella, President and CEO and Transfinder, an NSTA Vendor Partner Member. Curt and Tony discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence on student transportation and its various applications. The duo highlight Automated Driver Systems. Tony highlights the importance of guardrails for both of these emerging tec...