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Keep Your Driver Workforce Ready

Ensure your drivers are prepared, compliant, and ready for the road.

Keeping school bus drivers trained and ready isn’t just about meeting requirements. It’s about maintaining safe, reliable transportation for your students every day.

School Training Solutions offers flexible, online training built specifically for school bus drivers and transportation teams. Whether you’re onboarding new drivers or supporting experienced staff, our programs are designed to fit your schedule without disrupting operations.

With STS, you can:

  • Deliver required in-service training anytime, anywhere
  • Support theory training requirements for new drivers
  • Track completion and maintain records with ease
  • Reduce administrative workload with streamlined reporting

In today’s environment, having a dependable, well-trained driver workforce is critical. STS helps you stay ahead without adding complexity.

Explore how School Training Solutions can support your team and keep your drivers moving safely.

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Here to support drivers and operations,

Patrick Willi
School Training Solutions
800-261-6248 Customer Support
pwilli@schooltrainingsolutions.com
Posted in Blog on May 5th, 2026. No Comments.


Preparing for a Class B CDL? Start with ELDT Theory

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Complete Your ELDT Class B Theory Training Online
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If you are preparing to earn a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), federal regulations require drivers to complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before taking the CDL skills test. The Smart Horizons ELDT Class B Theory course fulfills the theory portion of this requirement through a flexible online program designed for both individual drivers and organizations supporting driver training.

Our program is designed to help drivers meet federal theory training requirements while learning on their schedule.

  • FMCSA-approved Training Provider
  • Curriculum aligned with all federal ELDT requirements
  • Completion records automatically submitted to the Training Provider Registry (TPR)
  • Flexible online theory training accessible anytime with an internet connection

Class B commercial vehicles include many of the most common large vehicles on the road: passenger buses, school buses, delivery trucks, garbage trucks, cement mixers, and food trucks.

Completing your ELDT theory training is the first step toward earning your Class B CDL and moving forward to behind-the-wheel training and the CDL skills test.

Have questions or need assistance? We’re here to help!

Smart Horizons is serving Utah via Contract #MA4886 to provide Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory. Details are available from the Utah Division of Purchasing and General Services.

👉 Start ELDT Class B Theory Training 👉 Explore Other ELDT Training

Shifting into success,

Patrick Willi
850-475-4024 Office
800-261-6248 Customer Support
pdwilli@smarthorizons.org
Posted in Blog on April 28th, 2026. No Comments.


STS Highlights: April 2026

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STS Highlights: April 2026

As schedules pick up and the spring season gets underway, it’s a great time to revisit the training and awareness topics that support safe, effective workplaces and transportation systems. In this issue, we’re sharing resources that focus on driver wellness, workplace awareness, and training opportunities designed to help organizations stay prepared and compliant.

We’re also taking a moment to recognize the critical work of telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and highlighting industry initiatives such as National Work Zone Awareness Week. Since spring marks the start of road construction season, staying alert is more critical than ever. Finally, for a quick mental break, we’ve included an intriguing article on the science behind those sudden “aha” moments of insight we all experience.

With insight,

    Patrick

Patrick Willi


National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Recognizing Telecommunicators During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Join us in honoring telecommunicators nationwide! For more than 30 years, Smart Horizons has supported the thin gold line with flexible, industry-relevant telecommunicator training. Our online courses help both new and experienced dispatch professionals build essential knowledge, earn continuing education, and strengthen skills aligned with modern public safety standards.

Appreciation Week

Training the Thin Gold Line
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Sexual Harassment Awareness Training

Learn how to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace with our 4-hour online Sexual Harassment Awareness training package. This convenient online option covers one of the most widely required annual training topics across the country.

See the Lessons

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Start Your ELDT Class B Training Online

If you are preparing to earn a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you are required by federal regulations to complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before taking the CDL skills test. The Smart Horizons ELDT Class B Theory course helps drivers complete the required training and move one step closer to earning their CDL.

Start ELDT Class B Theory Training

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Interesting: Why ‘Aha’ Moments Seem to Come Out of Nowhere.

Neuroscientists are tracking the brain activity that underlies a cognitive breakthrough and unraveling how it might boost memory. This article highlighted by Smithsonian magazine discusses insightful activity, memory boost, and what it all means for the future of brain research.

Read the Article

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Driver Wellness: Performance Starts with Prevention

Alertness, stress management, and overall wellness directly impact transportation safety. As schedules shift and daylight hours increase, reinforcing fatigue awareness and driver health best practices can reduce risk and improve performance. Smart Horizons School Training Solutions provides flexible training that supports both compliance and driver well-being.

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OKAPT ACTS

Save the Date: OKAPT ACTS 2026!

Get ready for a milestone year! The OKAPT 50th Annual Conference & Trade Show is coming June 7–11, 2026, in Durant, Oklahoma.

Join transportation professionals from across the state for five days of inspiration, hands-on learning, and industry innovation while celebrating the organization’s golden anniversary!

Discover the OKAPT Annual Conference

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Strengthening Campus Safety with Integrated Emergency Response

University police departments protect open campuses that function like small cities, where rapid communication and coordinated response are critical. An integrated emergency response system provides real-time visibility, streamlined dispatch, and centralized documentation. Smart Horizons Premier Responder brings communication and dispatch into one secure platform, helping departments respond faster and strengthen campus safety.

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Road Work Zone

Next Week is National Work Zone Awareness Week!

National Work Zone Awareness Week is a spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones and raise awareness of risks to motorists and roadway workers. The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones. NWZAW 2026 is hosted by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT).

Resources and Ways to Participate

Posted in Blog on April 16th, 2026. No Comments.


Connect, Learn, and Grow at the OKAPT Summer Conference

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The Oklahoma Association for Pupil Transportation (OKAPT) Summer Conference is a great opportunity for transportation professionals across Oklahoma to connect, learn, and prepare for the upcoming school year. This annual event brings together directors, supervisors, trainers, mechanics, and drivers who share a common goal: safe and effective student transportation.

At this year’s conference, attendees can expect:

  • Professional development sessions focused on today’s transportation challenges
  • Networking opportunities with colleagues and industry leaders
  • Vendor exhibits featuring the latest equipment and solutions
  • Practical insights and best practices you can bring back to your district

Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, exchange ideas with peers, or explore new tools and technology, the OKAPT Summer Conference provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen your transportation program and support your team.

👉 Learn more and register today.
About OKAPT Conference & Trade Show

OKAPT Training
P.O. Box 1626
Guthrie, OK 73044
405-514-4606
Posted in Blog on April 14th, 2026. No Comments.


HAZMAT Endorsement Training

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Our Most Popular ELDT Program: HAZMAT Endorsement Training

Smart Horizons’ HAZMAT curriculum is our most in-demand ELDT training track. Any driver with a valid CDL can pursue a Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement by completing the required THEORY training and passing the associated knowledge test.

This program meets all FMCSA requirements for H endorsement THEORY training and is designed to prepare drivers thoroughly and efficiently. To qualify for the endorsement, drivers must be at least 21 years old, pass a DOT medical exam, undergo fingerprinting, and clear a TSA background check.

Smart Horizons is an FMCSA-approved Training Provider. All of our ELDT curriculum tracks meet federal standards, and completions are submitted directly to the Training Provider Registry (TPR).

Have questions or need assistance? We’re here to help!

Smart Horizons is serving Utah via Contract #MA4886 to provide Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory. Details are available from the Utah Division of Purchasing and General Services.

HAZMAT Theory Other ELDT Training Contact Us

Shifting into success,

Patrick Willi
850-475-4024 Office
800-261-6248 Customer Support
pdwilli@smarthorizons.org
Posted in Blog on March 26th, 2026. No Comments.


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