Best Schoolbus Podcasts (2025)

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I Believe in This: Illegal Passing Drops & Michigan Pupil Transportation Leader Speaks 52:35

7d ago52:35

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A deep dive into the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services’ 13th National Stop Arm Violation Count as well as updates on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Funding program and electric bus manufacturer LION. Hear from Katrina Morris, who is the transportation director for West Shore Educational…

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Recap STN EXPO West: It All Comes Back To Safety & Training 50:13

14d ago50:13

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Magic tricks, Wi-Fi updates, an OEM panel, data security, leadership advice, evacuation training in a smoking bus and more! Tony, Ryan and Taylor discuss highlights from STN EXPO West that wrapped up last week in Reno, Nevada. Read more STN EXPO West coverage. Episode sponsors: Transfinder, School-Radio, RIDE.…

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Onsite at STN EXPO West: Innovations & Partnerships for School Transportation Success 55:21

21d ago55:21

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David Weber, business development manager for School-Radio, analyzes new bus radio and communication technology solutions that can optimize district operations. Regional Sales Manager James Holtz gives us a glimpse of the innovative new electric school bus Blade Battery from RIDE. Amidst rapid developments in the clean fuel school bus market, Franc…

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Tornado Warning: Illinois Rising Star Discusses Leadership, Operations 58:04

1M ago58:04

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Learn more about STN’s Innovator of Year in the new July issue and get excited for STN EXPO West this month. Additionally, Washington D.C. experiments with speed limiters. Christopher Faust, transportation director for Sangamon Valley CUSD #9 in Illinois and a 2024 STN Rising Star, discusses leading a new district, surviving tornadoes and a windsto…

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Not an Easy Button: Expert Gives School Bus Routing Technology Tips 54:41

1M ago54:41

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Legislative and geopolitical updates that will affect school bus Wi-Fi, clean fuel decisions, nus manufacturing and more. Kerry Somerville, CEO of Transportation Planning Solutions, shares tips on routing technology, AI and data security. Join him for a deep dive in his “School Bus Routing 101” session at STN EXPO West on July 11, 2025. Read more a…

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Assess & Fix: The NJ Transportation Director Managing 63 Contractors 57:54

2M ago57:54

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School districts attempt to navigate the clean fuel struggle between the California Air Resources Board and the Trump administration. Chicago uses multimodal systems to provide student service. Quanika Dukes-Spruill, executive director of transportation services for the Newark Board of Education’s Office of Pupil Transportation in New Jersey, discu…

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A Safe Ride: Market Shifts & Child Passenger Securement 1:04:24

2M ago1:04:24

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Congress debates green regulations as bus manufacturers and school districts adjust and wait. The Great Seatbelt Debate continues as Illinois moves closer to requiring lap/shoulder belts on school buses. Denise Donaldson is the editor and publisher of Safe Ride News Publications and an instructor for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrati…

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Beneficial and Safe: Ohio Standouts Talk Safety vs. Reactionary Legislation 58:16

2M ago58:16

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A Colorado school district paid $16.2 million for abuse of a five-year-old student by a bus attendant. Additionally, New York’s electric school bus mandate is nearing and questions persist. Read more in STN’s June issue, out now. Following the death of an Ohio student near a transit bus stop, safety conversations have reignited. Michael Miller, tra…

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Feel the Passion: Debates on Wi-Fi, Technology, Alternative Transportation & Safety 50:02

3M ago50:02

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Is school bus Wi-Fi letting kids get on TikTok as Sen. Ted Cruz claims, or is it a valuable way to extend the classroom and provide students with educational access? Chris Ellison, director of transportation and fleet services at Reynolds School District in Oregon, shares high-level insights from serving as a delegate to the just-completed 17th Nat…

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Nuances & Challenges: NCST Recap, Trade Wars, Upcoming Safety Convos 57:34

3M ago57:34

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Fresh from covering the 17th National Congress on School Transportation, Taylor joins Ryan and Tony to discuss conversations and takeaways on the school bus safety recommendations that will make it into the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures Manual. Upcoming STN EXPO West and TSD Conference sessions will discuss tariffs an…

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The Paths Forward: AI, Clean Energy, Manufacturing Discussed at ACT Expo 44:21

3M ago44:21

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Tony, Ryan and Taylor recap the conversations, updates and new technology showcased at the ACT Expo in Anaheim, California last week, including: how AI and automation can assist the industry, developments in clean energy choices, tariff impact on manufacturing, the dismantling of Lion Electric, and more. Read more about ACT Expo. Episode sponsor: T…

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Empathy is a Core Principle: Bringing Funding, Tech & People Together for Student Service 52:28

3M ago52:28

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Get updates on the EPA Clean School Bus Program and dive into the State of Sustainable Fleets Report. Gaurav Sharda, chief technology officer at Beacon Mobility, discusses how an improved relationship between IT and student transportation improves efficiency, safety and service for families. Read more about technology. Episode sponsors: Transfinder…

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Amazement Artist™: Preview Upcoming Discussions on Safety, Green Tech & Leadership 41:38

4M ago41:38

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The seatbelt debate is reignited after a fatal South Carolina school bus crash. Learn more about safety equipment and procedures being considered by the National Congress on School Transportation and stay tuned for onsite coverage from its 17th meeting as well as the upcoming Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. Amazement Artist™, Hall of Fame…

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Gus, the Talking Safety Bus: Supporting Educational Access & Student Safety 50:34

4M ago50:34

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Breakdowns of the federal Driving Forward Act’s impact on school bus driver training, new student transportation topics being covered by the National Congress on School Transportation writing committee, and doing what’s best for the children. Monique Jackson, area manager for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina, discusses her passion fo…

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Conference Conversations: Tariffs, STN EXPO East Motivation & Minimum Driver Age 59:53

4M ago59:53

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Tony, Taylor and Ryan cover recent news headlines, analyze federal tariff and funding updates, and recap the action and takeaways from STN EXPO East in Charlotte, North Carolina, last month. Hear thoughts from Joshua Hinerman, director of transportation for Robertson County Schools in Tennessee, as well as several attendees of STN EXPO East, on the…

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Onsite at STN EXPO East in Charlotte: School Bus Technology Interviews 1:12:14

4M ago1:12:14

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During STN EXPO East in Charlotte, North Carolina, STN Publisher Tony Corpin caught up with several friends in the school bus supplier market and found out about their new and exciting products and developments. Francisco Lagunas, general manager of the North American bus market for Cummins, provides updates on the highly anticipated new B7.2 diese…

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Making Safety Safer: Seatbelts, Technology, Training & Electric School Buses 43:12

5M ago43:12

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Analysis on NAPT‘s new three-point, lap-shoulder seatbelt recommendation, the New York City Department of Education’s large technology RFP, and hands-on school bus emergency training in Texas. Participate in more discussions about safety and technology at STN EXPO Charlotte and STN EXPO Reno, which both include the Bus Technology Summit and the Gre…

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Put That On A T-shirt: Changing Landscapes & Serving Communities 37:03

5M ago37:03

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Ryan and Tony discuss federal government shifts and how the industry could be affected, as well as how to keep the core values of transporting students safely and efficiently. “The driver shortage isn’t an excuse.” In an interview full of phrases you could put on a t-shirt, Heather Handschin, supervisor of bus operations for Prince William County P…

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Mr. Bus Driver: Celebrating & Promoting the Yellow School Bus on Social Media 50:53

5M ago50:53

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See the latest stories, videos, webinars and photo galleries on green bus updates, safety, crashes, heroic bus drivers, Love the Bus Month and more at stnonline.com/news. “They say, ‘It feels like you’re driving my bus!’” Cor’Darius Jones, school bus driver for Escambia County Schools in Florida, shares how he became the popular “Mr. Bus Driver” on…

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It’s Not Business, It’s Personal: Alabama District Talks Transportation Collaboration 53:51

5M ago53:51

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Tony and Taylor are back, discussing news headlines and why it’s valuable to attend conferences like the upcoming STN EXPO East in Charlotte, North Carolina. “I didn’t know you could get an award for doing something you liked already,” Superintendent Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. said of a childhood reading award that draws parallels to his current …

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Seeking Clarity: Federal Shakeups, Why Transportation-Superintendent Synergy Matters 47:27

6M ago47:27

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School districts and transportation departments seek clarity on tariff impacts, federal funding sources, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency raids on or around school buses. “You need the money there to attract people in – but when they come in and you have good people, you need that culture there to keep them.” Dr. Sharon Desmoulin…

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Internet is Foundational: Why Universal Services Fund Matters to School Buses 53:52

6M ago53:52

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Ryan and Tony discuss potential school bus industry shifts in response to U.S. presidential moves on zero-emissions and tariffs, shed light on misleading headlines, and review OEM business updates. AASA: The School Superintendents Association is on the front lines fighting for education and student service in the U.S. Supreme Court. Noelle Ellerson…

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Pre-Trip Yourself: Green Bus Funding Anxiety, Promoting Emotional Intelligence 49:36

6M ago49:36

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Headlines reflect how U.S. states, school districts, and manufacturers are navigating new funding and emissions rules from the Trump presidential administration. Mitzii Smith is the assistant director of transportation for Maine School Administrative District 6, a Maine School Safety Specialist, president-elect of the Maine Association for Pupil Tr…

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In the People Business: Underscoring & Improving School Bus Safety 50:26

6M ago50:26

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STN EXPO East in Charlotte, North Carolina, is approaching fast, a NASDPTS paper espoused the safety of school buses over alternative transportation, and student transportation organizations tackle safety issues like illegal passing. David Poag, a 2024 STN Rising Star and director of transportation for Spartanburg School District 6 in South Carolin…

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Unhoused & Undocumented: Serving Students No Matter Their Status 42:18

7M ago42:18

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We analyze concern over possible U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at bus stops, an increase in the number of McKinney-Vento students, and the incoming Trump administration’s impact on green vehicle mandates. Transfinder President & CEO Antonio Civitella joins us for a review of 2024 technology trends and a look ahead to 2025, includin…

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On the Court, Field, Ice, or Bus: Sports Principles for Outperforming the Norm 42:14

7M ago42:14

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Analysis on the series of wildfires that rocked the Los Angeles area, school bus manufacturing data, and OEM developments. Scott Welle, author, consultant and upcoming STN EXPO Charlotte keynote speaker, discusses his background and passion for training others to “outperform the norm” in their personal lives as well as the line of work they are in.…

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2024 in Review: Top STN Online News Articles 38:04

7M ago38:04

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The stnonline.com website was abuzz in 2024. Learn what news reports student transporters were most interested in and hear Tony and Ryan’s analysis on what the school bus industry can learn about safety and training from the tragic and noteworthy moments. Read more at stnonline.com/news.By School Transportation News

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2024 in Review: Top STN Magazine Articles 53:47

7M ago53:47

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It was a packed year for School Transportation News magazine. Tony and Ryan review the top article in each monthly issue and what student transporters have to say about their operations and challenges. Read more at stnonline.com/digital-editions.By School Transportation News

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Dynamic Issues: Lessons From 60-Year Industry Veteran + Zonar CEO Interview 1:00:22

8M ago1:00:22

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Industry expert, NAPT Hall of Famer, TSD Tenured Faculty Member, and consultant Linda Bluth, Ed.D joins us for the first time on the podcast to share insights on students with special needs. She addresses the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), departmental collaboration, aides, alternative transportation, substitute drivers, traini…

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Time Will Tell: Shakeups in the School Bus Business World (+ TBB CEO Interview) 47:49

8M ago47:49

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Ryan and Tony analyze headlines including Lion Electric’s reduction of electric school bus manufacturing, technology provider Zonar’s acquisition by GPS Trackit, and what such developments mean for the industry. T.J. Reed, the new president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses, joins us to discuss his vision for the company and exciting future innovations…

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Lives in Our Hands: Danger Zone Safety, Rising Star Talks Driver Training 54:28

8M ago54:28

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Safety lessons the industry can learn from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National Loading & Unloading Survey and illegal school bus passing report to Congress, as well as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse recommendations. Joshua Wilson, former transportation director, national dire…

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TSD 2024 Recap: Supporting Students with Special Needs as Unique People 1:05:32

9M ago1:05:32

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Keynote trainers and conversations at the TSD Conference and Trade Show last week focused on seeing students with special needs as people first and consistently supporting them in their distinctive requirements. “I always ask: ‘Is this in the best interest of the kid?’” Dana Rosen, TSD keynote speaker and assistant director of transportation servic…

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Onsite at TSD 2024: Solving Pain Points for Students with Special Needs 48:34

9M ago48:34

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STN Publisher and President Tony Corpin sat down with a few special guests at this week’s Transporting Students with Disabilities & Special Needs (TSD) Conference and Trade Show. Gregg Prettyman, vice president of FirstAlt by contractor First Student, shares the program’s successes in serving students with special needs or disabilities and dispels …

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Leadership, Awarded: Meet the 2024 Transportation Director of the Year 1:06:33

9M ago1:06:33

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School bus seat belt legislation is back in Congress. STN’s November issue includes features on industry leadership, EV battery technology, and more. “We find a way to make it happen.” Craig Beaver, administrator of transportation for Beaverton School District near Portland, Oregon, and the 2024 STN Transportation Director of the Year, discusses th…

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Fraud in NY & Cohesive Indiana ‘Top Transportation Team’ District 52:17

9M ago52:17

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Ryan & Tony look at contractor First Student’s bus technology experiments, the upcoming elections, a New York bus company’s fraud scheme, a bus driver’s book on anxiety for student riders, and additional safety efforts. Amy Rosa, director of transportation for Wa-Nee Community Schools in Indiana, talks winning a Top Transportation Teams award at ST…

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What Districts Need to Know: Serving & Guiding Students With Special Needs 59:54

10M ago59:54

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Read remembrances of industry veteran George Edward (Ed) Donn and watch recent STN webinars on fleet electrification and school bus W-Fi. The upcoming Transporting Students with Disabilities & Special Needs (TSD) Conference and Trade Show held Nov. 8-12, 2024 in Dallas-Frisco, Texas, hosts the conversations that transportation and education departm…

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Come Together: Florida Hurricane Fallout, NAPT Conference Recap 49:00

10M ago49:00

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Ryan and Tony analyze Hurricanes Helene and Milton’s impact on Florida and recap the news and awards shared at the National Association for Pupil Transportation Conference & Trade Show. Transfinder CEO Antonio Civitella discusses leveraging technology and teamwork for school bus operations and emergency preparedness. Read more about operations and …

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Ingredients for Success: Driver Retention & NY District Teambuilding 55:56

10M ago55:56

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Updates on the catastrophic Hurricane Helene’s impact on lives and business in the Southeastern U. S. Additionally, see how Virginia is tackling the school bus driver shortage. Waterloo Central School District in New York won a Top Transportation Teams award at STN EXPO West this summer. Transportation Supervisor D’Allah Laffoon discusses recoverin…

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October Updates: Green Funding, Cellphone Bans & Special Needs Legalities 1:00:04

10M ago1:00:04

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Ryan & Tony examine the newly released fourth round of EPA Clean School Bus funding in light of how the school bus industry is responding to clean bus money. Additionally, STN’s October magazine on leadership is out, California passed a student cell phone ban, and Hurricane Helene impacts the southeastern U.S. Betsey Helfrich, special education law…

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Freedom From Risk: How Districts Can Protect Students in the School Bus Danger Zone 55:59

10M ago55:59

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Jeff Cassell, industry veteran and president of the School Bus Safety Company, joins Tony and Ryan to take a look at recent injuries and fatalities around school buses, and what the industry can do to improve student safety. Read more about safety and get your free copy of the School Bus Safety Company’s Danger Zones bus driver training program.…

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Talking to a Brain: Expert Addresses Special Needs Student Support on the Bus 58:23

11M ago58:23

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Tony and Ryan discuss recent news headlines that underscore the need for training and safety focus, as well as what OEM leadership changes and the upcoming U.S. presidential election mean for school bus manufacturing. Jo Mascorro, upcoming TSD keynote speaker and an independent consultant with over 46 years of experience in the field of education, …

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Be Vigilant: Crime Headlines & SC District’s Bus Mechanic Retention Secrets 55:05

11M ago55:05

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Serious headlines include last week’s school shooting near Atlanta, Georgia, a Kentucky student killed by her school bus, and cell phone bans in schools. “I’m going to hire for a can-do attitude over technical skills every time.” Greenville County Schools in South Carolina is the home of multiple STN Garage Stars. Adam James, director of transporta…

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21st Century School Bus Ops: Tech Savvy, Fully Staffed Illinois District 51:34

11M ago51:34

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The industry looks at technology and training to improve back-to-school routing issues, student and parent attacks, and developing electric school buses. Have you read the new STN September issue? Listen to cover star and Director of Support Operations Ron Johnson share what’s going right at the fully staffed and technologically advanced Indian Pra…

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Safety & Service: Decorated Minnesota School Bus Contractor Shares Secrets 1:00:25

11M ago1:00:25

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Headlines on back-to-school woes, ByteCurve’s acquisition and NCST updates. CEO Jenna Fromm, COO Shane Johnson and CFO Chris Champlin join us to discuss the history, culture and practices that won Palmer Bus Service in Minnesota a Top Transportation Team award at STN EXPO Reno and the Contractor of the Year Award from the National School Transporta…

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Challenges & Consistency: Patrick Mulick Unlocks Autism on the School Bus 58:54

12M ago58:54

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Discussions on training and efforts to properly care for and support students with special needs. The TSD Conference held Nov. 7-12, 2024 in Frisco, Texas, has the latest in guidance and hands-on experiences in this area. Board Certified Behavior Analyst Patrick Mulick, the director of student engagement for the Auburn School District in Washington…

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Tools to Get the Job Done: Georgia Garage Star Talks Maintenance Evolution 41:51

12M ago41:51

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Ryan and Taylor delve into OEM leadership and business updates, rising electric vehicle insurance, and technology in the school bus garage. The STN August issue has more on fleet management. “It’s changing a lot lately.” Garage Star and Shop Foreman Scottie McKinzie discusses going back to school, dealing with mechanic shortages, implementing new t…

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EV Prognostication, Garage Star Perspective on NY Electric Pioneer Suffolk 51:29

12M ago51:29

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Developments in school bus manufacturing, updates on the Clean School Bus Program, and concerns on Montgomery (Md.) County Public Schools electrification plans. What will the future of electric school buses look like? “I love every part of it.” Garage Star Teno Gustavson, director of vehicle and facilities maintenance for Suffolk Transportation Ser…

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The Future: Bus Garage Tech, Illegal Passing Survey, Radios for Safety 53:58

1y ago53:58

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Our August issue showcases the 2024 Garage Stars and augmented reality coming to the bus garage. We dissect what the latest U.S. presidential race updates mean to the industry, as well as federal developments affecting E-Rate funding for bus Wi-Fi and the de-classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug. Additionally, results are in from the Nat…

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Recap STN EXPO Reno: Awards, Training, Hands-on Experiences & More 52:45

1y ago52:45

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STN EXPO in Reno saw many awards bestowed on deserving individuals, focused conversations on the most pressing issues student transporters are facing, and displays of the latest in green bus and safety technology, plus a very excited 9-year-old school bus fan. Tony, Ryan & Taylor delve into the conversations and happenings. Read more about STN EXPO…

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Onsite at STN EXPO Reno 2024: Coming Together for Safety, Technology & Clean Energy 22:16

1y ago22:16

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STN EXPO Reno was packed with instruction, training, and networking. Hear what attendees found most useful. Brittany Johnson, transportation director for Navarro Independent School District in Texas, joins us to discuss operations and safety technology. Read more about STN EXPO.By School Transportation News, Brittany Johnson

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