The Morning Route Podcast

11/26/2025

From our Morning Route Family to yours — Happy Thanksgiving!
Today we’re grateful for our incredible communities, our dedicated drivers and aides, and the families who trust us every single day.
May your holiday be filled with safety, joy, and time with the ones you love.

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to recognize and thank all the men and women who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice are deeply appreciated. To our employees who are veterans — we are proud of you and grateful for your service.

09/26/2025

That’s a wrap on Season 1 of The Morning Route Podcast!

Thank you to everyone who tuned in, shared an episode, and supported the conversations along the way. Your encouragement has fueled every story we’ve shared.

We’re taking a short break to recharge, reflect, and prepare for what’s next… because Season 2 is coming soon, and it’s going to be packed with fresh content, new guests, and inspiring stories from the road.

Stay tuned—we can’t wait to ride along with you again!

09/08/2025

🎙️ New Episode Drop!
On this week’s Morning Route Podcast, we’re talking RNG (renewable natural gas) and how it’s fueling the future of school buses. Yep, you read that right.... buses powered by cow farts.

Curious? Check out cowfartbus.com
and then tune in here 👉 https://youtu.be/mqPUAQBStF0

Cleaner rides, safer kids, greener future.

09/03/2025

Blame it on the first week of school… Catch the next episode of The Morning Route Podcast on Monday , Sept 8th

08/28/2025

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08/18/2025

🎙 New episode!
We’re joined by Lt. Brian Reu from the MN State Patrol to talk:
Brake for kids
School bus safety tips
Safety poster winners at the Twins game

🎧 Listen now → YouTube and Spotify

08/04/2025

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!
We’re excited to welcome Kathryn Forbord to The Morning Route Podcast!

Kathryn went from marketing to managing school bus operations—and in this episode, she shares what it’s like making that big leap and what she’s learned along the way.

Episode #015: Shifting Gears – From Marketing to School Bus Operations
Check it out and let us know what part of her story resonated most with you!
https://youtu.be/6tCt-1j5ook?feature=shared

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more!

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

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