Hey, Bus Driver!

Most everyone knows the name ROUSH when talking about automobiles, but did you know that ROUSH is an option for the school bus? School buses have come a long way over the years when it comes to powertrain options and fuel types. Adam Wilkum, Derek Whaley & Eric Kissel join the show to talk about propane autogas as a fuel option for school bus fleets. Regardless what your job title is, there is some great information here for everyone in the school bus industry.

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My friends Chad, Shannon, Stephanie & Tommy (all previous guests) return to help celebrate the 20th episode. We discuss what transportation has been like for a little over a month since students have returned to in-person learning, share successes, silver-linings and what we have to continue working on as we get back to "normal". This episode has great information for those around the country that haven't yet transitioned students back and are hoping not to reinvent the wheel.

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October 19th-23rd is School Bus Safety Week and to help continue to bring awareness to such an important topic, we talk with some great people doing important work around the country as it relates to stopping for the school bus. We hear from NASDPTS President, Mike LaRocco, Executive Director, Charlie Hood, Red Means Stop-PA founder, Amber Clark & Bus Patrol CEO, Jean Souliere. You don't want to skip this episode!

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Craig Raridon and Ron Deming from REI (not the outdoor company), stop by to talk about camera systems have evolved over the last few decades, new technology, using cameras for contact tracing to trace COVID-19 exposure and share a few funny stories about their journey in the student transportation industry. This episode also features the soundtrack of 2020 (bad video-conference sound), but still a ton of good information here for those looking to update their bus camera systems.

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As schools re-open and buses take to the road again, student transportation departments are continuing to look for ways to comply with CDC guidance by keeping school buses safe, clean and free of COVID-19. We talk about a very intriguing product that will allow school bus drivers to disinfect school buses in an effortless manner. For more information check out www.transmist.com

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One of Arizona's Student Transportation Legends, Freddie Yazzie stops by to share his story about his journey in student transportation, the School Bus Road-eo and his bus, the Legacy of Excellence.

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Cor'Darius Jones of "Mr. Bus Driver!" stops by to talk about his hilarious bus driver videos that showcase what driving a bus is all about! We have some good laughs, talk a bit about bus driver life and how his team is preparing for the return of school. Check his videos on his Facebook Page and YouTube Channel by searching for Mr. Bus Driver!

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Keith Corso brings colleagues, Chris Gregg, Phillip Dunn and Katrina Falk to discuss various approaches on what this fall will look like for transportation teams across the nation. Each provide a broad look from Florida, Indiana & Washington State as well as input on from Jason about Arizona's return.

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The RWC Group Sales Team joins the show to talk about bus sales life, new school bus technology and how RWC is supporting the student transportation industry during our worldwide pandemic.

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Keith Corso, Founder and CEO of BusRight, joins this episode to talk about his inspiring story and his vision for the student transportation industry. If you are interested to know more about BusRight and products they offer, check out their website at www.busright.com

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