NSTA contractor members enjoy the benefits listed below.
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NSTA Newsletter: The NSTA Newsletter is delivered to members via email every other Tuesday. It is filled with the latest details on federal legislative happenings and other issues affecting our industry.
NSTA Toolkits: NSTA has four toolkits -- Outsourcing, Controlling Fuel Costs, Transit Encroachment and Security Preparedness. These are available electronically for free to NSTA Members. The Outsourcing Toolkit is also available in a printed version -- $50 for members and $150 for non-members.
Staff Expertise: Have a question that you need answered? Start with NSTA to find the answers. Between our industry specialist, lobbyists, and staff, you'll get the answers you are looking for.
Insurance
Workers' Comp Insurance: Get the best rates on your Workers' Comp Insurance through NSTA's preferred provider.
Vehicle Insurance: Insuring your vehicles is a cost that will never go away so you need to make sure that you get the best price for the coverage you need.
Employee Health Insurance*: Part of keeping your employee turnover rate low is being able to provide great benefits.
Vehicle Maintenance and Operations
NEW! Synovia Discount Program: Looking to add GPS to you fleet to give your customers added value? Synovia provides all NSTA members with a 10% discount on hardware and software purchases.
NEW! Daimler Financial Line of Credit Program: Need to have financing ready in case you win that bid where you’ll need to purchase additional vehicles? Daimler Financial has a great program for you. You can open a line of credit to finance the purchase of vehicles if needed. There’s no cost to open the line and it will be available to you for one year. Rates are established at the time the vehicles are to be delivered and the documentation and application process is easy to understand.
Blue Bird Financial Services: This program gives members access to preferred rates and special programs to make the most of their working capital. There are four financing programs available:
- NSTA Member Finance Program: Looking for competitive financing rates to lease or purchase new fleet equipment? BBFS has excellent rates and terms available for NSTA members only!
- Incremental "Green Bus" Fleet Financing: When updating your fleet ahead of your normal replacement schedule to meet 2010 emission standards - you may be eligible for a partial rebate from the EPA. In addition, BBFS can help you finance the remainder.
- New Engine Retrofit Finance Program: BBFS' New Engine Retrofit Finance (NERF)Program is a cost-effective way for you to bring your seasoned buses into compliance with new EPA emissions standards, without having to retire buses from your fleet.
- Bus Asset Monetization Program:
You may be able to extract value from your current fleet through this program. With the strong used shool bus market, 3 - 5 year old buses are retaining their value very well. This program allows you to tap into this value for you to use fpr other business needs.
IC Parts/Fleetcharge Program: This program provides NSTA members with excellent discounts on parts for your school buses regardless of fleet size.
Bus Parts Warehouse: Bus Parts Warehouse, a long-time supporter of NSTA, provides significant discounts to NSTA members on all kinds of parts that you use everyday -- at just 15% over distributor net!
Zonar Systems Discount Program: NSTA members will receive a 10% discount on all Zonar hardware.
Mansfield Oil Fuel Savings Program*: Receive the same savings on fuel regardless of your company's size. Ensure that your fuel supply is never interrupted, and get assistance with federal and state excise tax filings, making your record keeping a breeze!
Office Operations and Human Resources
ADP Payroll Services Program: Save money on payroll processing, 401k management, and other payroll management services through ADP.
Labor and Employment Hotline*: Need some advice on labor and employment issues? Just call the Labor and Employment Hotline with your questions.
*Make mention of NSTA's partnership with the United Motorcoach Association when taking advantage of these benefits.