This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Josh Blackmun, President, Eagle Wireless, a new NSTA Vendor Partner Member. Josh outlines his experience in the communications realm and how his background in music ultimately led him into student transportation world. The duo discuss the value of telematics and data in fostering a more efficient and safer pupil transportation system, and Josh further highlights how the use of data can help operators reduce risk in their daily operations. Become an NSTA: The Bus Stop subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Rich Kelly, President and Founder of RC Kelly Law Associates and NSTA Counsel. The duo discuss the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposal to eliminate non-compete agreements, and how this prohibition may affect school bus contractors. They also highlight FTC jurisdiction concerns, as the Commission seeks to adopt this controversial rule. Finally, the pair discuss a recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board that could affect NSTA members. Become an NSTA: The Bus Stop subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too! 

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews GP Singh, Founder and CEO of ByteCurve, and NSTA Vendor Partner.  GP and Curt recap the February Webinar "Cybersecurity - what you don't know can hurt you!" GP highlights the importance of the dispatch office, and how technology can help kids get to school safely and on-time. The duo discuss why technology has lagged behind in dispatch offices, and its ability to streamline the dispatching process  Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop- Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Becky Weber, Managing Director, Prime Policy Group.  Becky and Curt highlight the NSTA Advocacy Team victory from the FY23 Omnibus Bill, which contained amendments to the Clean School Bus Program. Becky outlines the importance of the 2023 NSTA Capitol Hill Bus-In. The duo provide a preview of some of the topics that NSTA will bring to Capitol Hill in the coming weeks. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too!

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Dave McDonald, Vice President of Business Development and Specifications Compliance, Rosco Vision, an NSTA Vendor Partner Member.  The duo recap the "Camera's can be your Friend!" session from the 2023 NSTA Midwinter Meeting, which Curt and Dave participated in. Dave highlights Rosco Vision's new line of D CAMS. Lastly, the duo discussed the impact of cross-view mirror technologies and illegal passing.  Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!

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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!

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Michelle Atwell, Chief, Safety Countermeasures Division, Office of Safety Programs, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation. Michelle outlines her background and her path to NHTSA. Michelle highlights the importance of Women as leaders in transportation safety. The duo discuss the benefits Traffic Safety Marketing, and how organizations and associations can utilize the tools. Student transportation professionals go to NSTA: The Bus Stop to find out the latest industry trends and news, and so should you. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop- Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Chloe Williams, President of B.R. Williams - a private school bus operation in southern New Jersey, and she also serves as President of the New Jersey School Bus Contractors Association (NJSBCA) . Chloe outlines her professional background, as well as her journey back into the family business. Curt and Chloe talk activities surrounding NJSBCA, they highlight some of the Association's recent achievements. Chloe recounts her days at Penn State and recalls some of her favorite memories and football players from Happy Valley. Listen this month as NSTA continues to celebrate Women's History Month, and while you are at it, become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too!

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Kim Worster, Senior Vice President, First Student.  Kim highlights he background in student transportation and her current role at First Student. Kim and Curt discuss her role as a member of the NSTA Board of Directors. Finally, Kim outlines the electrification efforts of First Student. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Justina Morosin, Vice President and General Manger of IC Bus, to kickoff Women's History Month. Justina outlines her background and role with IC Bus. Justina highlights her role as President of Women at Navistar, and the importance of women in the industry. The duo discuss the benefits of networking and mentors for women in the industry.   Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too! 

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