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School Transportation Nation

School Transportation News
Electric School Buses
School Transportation
Transfinder
School Bus Safety
Driver Shortage
TSD Conference
Safety
STN EXPO East
STN Expo
Special Needs Transportation
Student Transportation
Transportation Safety
Behavior Management
Illegal Passing Of School Buses
Student Safety
School Bus Driver Shortage
EPA Clean School Bus Program
Electric Buses
Technology In Education
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For nearly 30 years, you've known School Transportation News magazine and STNonline.com as the premier sources of pupil transportation news and analysis. Now, join the School Transportation Nation podcast, as STN Publisher Tony Corpin and Editor-in-Chief Ryan Gray discuss the day's pertinent issues and talk with guests about the business of getting children safely to and from school and related ac... more

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Safety and training are forefront as the NTSB is investigating a Tennessee school bus crash that killed two teenage girls and an Oregon school bus driver was arrested for allegedly transporting students while intoxicated. Plus, new Clean School Bus p... more

We cover industry shoutouts, conference connections, a terrifying bus vs. train encounter and Diesel Emissions Reduction Act updates.

"One thing about transportation [is] it's never boring."Transportation Supervisor Melody Best offers a behind-the-... more

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Conversations on a fatal Texas school bus crash that killed two girls last month, a new funding strategies playbook that includes transportation opportunities, and the National School Bus Inspection Training Program offered at STN EXPO East and STN E... more

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Tony and Taylor review the most compelling takeaways from STN EXPO East in Charlotte, Noth Carolina this past week. From rock star leadership and workplace culture advice, to a bus mirror training that went viral, to the latest in cutting edge tech s... more

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Recent Guests

Melody Best
Director of Transportation for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (Alaska)
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Episode: Moose in the Road: Making School Bus Operations Work in Alaska
Keith Corso
CEO and co-founder of BusRight
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Dan Cohen
VP of Sales, Transportation Products Group, Lippert
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Episode: STN EXPO East: Connection, Leadership & Quality Transportation Products
Austin Lehnert
Northeastern Mid-Atlantic Sales Manager, Transair by Lippert
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Episode: STN EXPO East: Connection, Leadership & Quality Transportation Products
Taylor Akbotani
Senior Editor, TNT Show host
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Episode: STN EXPO East: Connection, Leadership & Quality Transportation Products
Michelle Summers
Assistant Director of Transportation at Lamar Consolidated ISD, Texas
Lamar Consolidated ISD
Episode: Fuse Your Ideas: Connection & Innovation Onsite at STN EXPO East 2026
Michael Signer
Chief Policy and Legal Officer
EverDriven
Episode: Meeting Needs: Answering Questions on Alternative Student Transportation
Nate Springer
Vice President of Market Development for TRC Clean Transportation Solutions
TRC Companies
Episode: Green Evolution: Clean Bus, Fuel Choice Updates for Transportation Directors
Denise Donaldson
Editor and publisher of Safe Ride News Publications; CPST instructor
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Episode: Deep Dive into Safety: Illegal Passing & Child Restraints, Plus Green Bus Funding

Hosts

Tony Corpin
Host of the show; Publisher of School Transportation News; co-host and publisher figure in pupil transport
Ryan Gray
Editor-in-Chief; co-host; executive leader at School Transportation News

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • 🚌Professional Student Transporters!

    This is a PHENOMENAL way to keep up to date with transportations latest news! I’ve been fortunate to be live at Reno’s STN expo’s and now it’s like having it as a resource right in my pocket!

    Thank you Tony! 🙌

    Kristen Best

    Area #60

    GWUSD💨

    Apple Podcasts
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    Kristen Best GWUSD🌬
    United States5 years ago

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This is a PHENOMENAL way to keep up to date with transportations latest news! I've been fortunate to be live at Reno's STN expo's and now it's like having it as a resource right in my pocket! Thank you Tony! 🙌 Kristen Best Area #60 GWUSD💨

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Technology Tools for Bus Drivers: No More Struggling with Paper Route Sheets
Q: What drove you to start BusRight and what was the journey like?
Keith Corso explains that seeing bus drivers fumbling with paper route sheets as a kid highlighted a gap in tech adoption in transportation. He wanted to equip drivers with Chromebook-like tools and create a driver-sidekick tablet that carries route details, special-education needs, and stop notes, evolving into an all-in-one command center for districts.
Moose in the Road: Making School Bus Operations Work in Alaska
Q: Can you describe how Alaska's daylight and weather patterns affect daily bus operations?
Daylight in summer provides more visibility and longer operating windows, while the long, dark winters require enhanced safety measures, reflective gear, and driver and student training to stay safe during pickup and drop-off.
Boots to Buses: Military Formed Georgia Student Transportation Leader
Q: What does employee retention look like for you in DeKalb?
We need to hire and retain drivers, and investing in their training and mentorship is vital.
Boots to Buses: Military Formed Georgia Student Transportation Leader
Q: How did military life set your perspective, your direction in terms of leadership?
Military life shaped my philosophy around readiness, discipline, and service, focusing on helping others.
Community, Not Individual: Maine Superintendent Collaborates for Student, Staff Success
Q: Can you talk about the importance of collaboration in education leadership?
Superintendents need to recognize that they can't do this work alone and must focus on building a solid team across all departments for effective decision-making.

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Frequently Asked Questions About School Transportation Nation

What is School Transportation Nation about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show focuses on the business of moving students safely, highlighting technology shifts in school transportation, funding dynamics, and policy developments. Recent episodes center on safety tech (mirrors, cameras, communication systems), EPA and federal programs affecting school buses, and the evolving use of alternative fuels, as well as leadership and workforce issues like driver recruitment and district-level collaboration. Guests range from technology executives and safety experts to transportation directors, with previews of upcoming industry events and vendor partnerships shaping the field. The format often blends practical safety guidance, policy updates, and real-world case studies, making it useful for operators, district admins... more

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1. Melody Best
2. Keith Corso
3. Dan Cohen
4. Austin Lehnert
5. Taylor Akbotani
6. Michelle Summers
7. Michael Signer
8. Nate Springer

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