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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
STN Expo East
Special Needs Transportation
Student Transportation
Transportation Safety
EPA Clean School Bus Program
Behavior Management
Illegal Passing Of School Buses
Student Safety
School Bus Driver Shortage
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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We discuss the postponement of the New York state electric mandate, feedback on the annual NASDPTS illegal passing survey, the impact of Daylight Savings Time conversations on students, and accolades for former STN Transportation Director of the Year... more

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We analyze the conversations at the National School Transportation Association's annual convention, an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study on autonomous vehicle safety, and how student transporters can respond to the evolving trends of AI an... more

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Tony, Ryan and Taylor go over the highlights from STN EXPO West last week which focused on not only skills, technology and training but also teambuilding, workplace culture and making emotional connections.

Highlights included focused inspection an... more

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Nicole Wheeldon, North American general manager of buses for Cummins, and Matt McGinn, senior director of e-mobility sales for Accelera by Cummins, examine exciting product innovations and meeting customer needs amid school bus energy options, rising... more

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Recent Guests

Sandy Dillman
longtime school transportation director, certified driver trainer
Former Director of Transportation, Apple Valley Unified School District (California); Consultant
Episode: Trying to Make A Difference: 40 Years of Service & Leadership Honored
Cameron Wood
Lead electric vehicle analyst for Student Transportation of America, 2026 Innovator of the Year
Student Transportation of America
Episode: Industry Innovation: 26-Year-Old Contractor Star & Evolving School Bus Tech
Nikki Weldon
General Manager of North America Bus, Cummins
Cummins
Episode: Onsite at STN EXPO West, Pt. 2: Oregon District Tackles Driver Shortages, Student Behavior
Matt McGinn
Senior Director of E-mobility Sales, Accelera (Cummins)
Cummins
Episode: Onsite at STN EXPO West, Pt. 2: Oregon District Tackles Driver Shortages, Student Behavior
Chase Cloyd
Enterprise Account Manager, Netradyne
Netradyne
Episode: Onsite at STN EXPO West, Pt. 2: Oregon District Tackles Driver Shortages, Student Behavior
Sam Freshner
Dean of Transportation, North Clackamas School District (Oregon)
North Clackamas School District
Episode: Onsite at STN EXPO West, Pt. 2: Oregon District Tackles Driver Shortages, Student Behavior
Michael Tinter
Co-founder, Magnetic Mic
Magnetic Mic
Episode: Onsite at STN EXPO West, Pt. 2: Oregon District Tackles Driver Shortages, Student Behavior
Matt Hostetter
Wa-Nee Community Schools, Fleet manager
Wa-Nee Community Schools
Episode: Onsite at STN EXPO West, Pt. 1: Hear From Repeat Top Transportation Team Winners
Joel Felheim
Director, Beaverton School District
Beaverton School District
Episode: Onsite at STN EXPO West, Pt. 1: Hear From Repeat Top Transportation Team Winners

Hosts

Tony Corpin
Host of the School Transportation Nation show; publisher/editorial figure in school transportation media.
Ryan Gray
Co-host; Editor-in-Chief affiliations in education and transportation media; leads industry discussions.

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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

    GWUSDđź’¨

    Apple Podcasts
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    Kristen Best GWUSD🌬
    United States6 years ago

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The School Bus Ecosystem: Adapting to Multi-modality & Building a Brand
Q: Bruce, what is your first inclination about the school transportation or student transportation brand when looking at the upcoming expo audience?
The brand should be centered on the consumer's experience and safety, not just the mechanics of getting from A to B; the emphasis should be on how parents and administrators feel and identify with the brand's promise, then back it up with credible reasons.
Student Transportation Never Sleeps: AI, Bathroom Breaks & Elephants
Q: What are the practical safeguards and governance practices you've put in place for AI usage in your district?
Richard discusses involving IT, hosting tools locally when possible, avoiding sensitive data, and using trained staff to oversee prompts and outputs to prevent data breaches and hallucinations, while emphasizing ongoing training and policy awareness.
Student Transportation Never Sleeps: AI, Bathroom Breaks & Elephants
Q: How do you decide which AI tools to use for different tasks in transportation?
Richard describes using different platforms for different tasks: writing and policy documents with one tool, data analysis with another, and using intranet-provided systems like Notebook LM and Gemini to keep data secure, with a focus on verification and context.
Student Transportation Never Sleeps: AI, Bathroom Breaks & Elephants
Q: Richard, how did you get into transportation, and what sparked your interest in AI for your district?
Richard explains a family background in bus driving, a computer-oriented path into routing and dispatch, and how curiosity about data and prompts led him to experiment with ChatGPT to analyze fueling times and district data, which hooked him on AI.
Put People First: School Bus Driver Shortages & Retention Advice
Q: What makes a department culture survive across multiple facilities with different dynamics?
The organization needs a clear mission statement and values that guide behavior across all teams; leadership must hire and promote people who live those values, with strong communication skills to handle conflicts.

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Two long-running industry hosts discuss current issues in pupil transportation, weaving together policy headlines, funding updates, safety incidents, and technology trends with in-depth interviews from district leaders, manufacturers, and safety experts. Episodes routinely spotlight topics like EPA Clean School Bus programs, fuel strategy, safety training, and multi-technology fleet modernization, complemented by hands-on product demos and real-world district case studies. A noteworthy pattern is the blend of practical fleet-management tips, leadership perspectives from district-level professionals, and a strong emphasis on safety, mentorship, and community within the school transportation ecosystem. This show is likely to appeal to transpo... more

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2. Cameron Wood
3. Nikki Weldon
4. Matt McGinn
5. Chase Cloyd
6. Sam Freshner
7. Michael Tinter
8. Matt Hostetter

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