The Morning Route Podcast

07/21/2025

🚌 New Episode Just Released!
We’re going Inside the Yellow with Katie Stok, Director of Product Marketing & Commercial Readiness at IC Bus

From product innovation to what sets IC Bus apart, Katie shares powerful insights about the future of school transportation.

🎧 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/JXWut-zqXgM?feature=shared

If you’re passionate about student safety, leadership, or the bus industry, this episode is for you!

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07/21/2025

New Episode Alert!
Today's episode is officially live! Catch it now on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/JXWut-zqXgM?feature=shared

Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

07/07/2025

🎙️ FIRST GUEST IN OUR NEW STUDIO! 🚨

We’re kicking things off in style with Angie Lloyd as our very first guest in the brand new podcast studio! 🙌

She’s bringing powerful insights from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Franklin Covey — and trust us, you’ll want to take notes. 💥 From personal growth to leadership gems, this episode is packed with habits that can transform how you show up every day.

🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and let’s make habit #1 together: Be Proactive.

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07/04/2025

06/27/2025

🎙️Big shoutout to Made By Marco for helping us level up our podcast studio!

The new desk and chairs aren’t just stylish—they’re built to last and made with purpose. Whether you're outfitting a classroom, media center, or collaborative space, we can’t recommend them enough.
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06/25/2025

Do you like having difficult conversations?
You're not alone if the answer is no. In fact, 70% of employees avoid tough conversations at work altogether.

But avoiding them doesn't make the issue go away—it just makes it louder.

What’s one thing that helps you face hard conversations head-on?
New Episode airs July 7th.

06/23/2025

No new episode of The Morning Route Podcast this week—we’re taking a quick break.

But get ready… next week we’re back with our first-ever in-person interview recorded in our brand-new studio!

You won’t want to miss this one. See you soon on The Morning Route!

06/09/2025

New Episode Just Dropped!
On this episode of The Morning Route Podcast, we're joined by Dan Kobussen—President of the National School Transportation Association and a fifth-generation leader of Kobussen Buses, Ltd.

We talk about the heart of family business, building a culture that lasts, and what’s ahead for student transportation on the national level.

Listen in here: https://youtu.be/Ly7GnPTEoNo?feature=shared

In this episode of the Morning Route podcast, host Shane Johnson sits down with Dan Kobussen from Wisconsin-based Kobussen Bus. They discuss the history and ...

06/06/2025

Tune in Monday for Episode 12 of The Morning Route. Featuring Special Guest Dan Kobussen with Kobussen Buses, Ltd and President of the National School Transportation Association

06/02/2025

ICYMI- Last week we dropped the 2nd half of the interview with Curt Macysyn.

Join host Shane Johnson in this episode of as he engages in a detailed discussion with Curt MacKesson, President of Enterprise Publi...

05/27/2025

🎧 Part 2 is here!
The Morning Route Podcast just dropped its latest episode — and you won’t want to miss it. 🚍

We’re picking up right where we left off with more real stories, laughs, and insights from behind the scenes of the transportation world.

Catch Part 2 now on your favorite podcast platform — and don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review!