STS Highlights: March 2026
STS Highlights: March 2026
As we move into March, the focus shifts to momentum, prevention, and performance. Smart Horizons School Training Solutions meets real-world transportation demands through custom curricula, HAZMAT endorsements, and compliance-driven training for school bus personnel.
This month, we’re also highlighting the importance of driver wellness. Alertness, stress management, and fatigue awareness directly impact safety and performance behind the wheel. Reinforcing health-focused best practices supports both compliance and long-term driver success.
Explore this month’s featured programs and resources to strengthen safety, support your workforce, and keep your team moving forward.
With focus,
Patrick
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Sometimes “Off-the-Shelf” Is Not EnoughFor over 25 years, Smart Horizons has been a trusted leader in curriculum design, development, and implementation. We’ve built enduring relationships, created thousands of hours of high-quality instruction, and supported countless industries. We are a resource for courseware development! We can build and host to your specifications. |
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Sexual Harassment Awareness TrainingLearn 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. |
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Is a HAZMAT Endorsement on your CDL Radar?Earning a HAZMAT endorsement allows CDL drivers to transport hazardous materials safely and legally. The process includes completing required ELDT training, passing a knowledge test, and undergoing a TSA background check. With a HAZMAT endorsement, drivers expand their job opportunities and increase their earning potential while meeting strict federal safety standards. |
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What 5 Brain Health Experts Eat to Preserve Their Cognitive HealthIt’s likely your mind only comes to mind when mental fog strikes, you can’t remember what you walked into this room for, or forming a sentence feels harder than usual. Self asked select doctors and registered dietitians who specialize in brain health for their favorite meals for optimal cognitive health. |
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Driver Wellness: Performance Starts with PreventionAlertness, 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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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! |
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Strengthening Campus Safety with Integrated Emergency ResponseUniversity 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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School Bus Driver In-Service THEORY OnlineMost school bus drivers are required to complete annual in-service training. We offer a convenient online theory option that covers a variety of relevant topics to support safety, compliance, and professional growth. This flexible format allows drivers to complete training at their own pace while reinforcing best practices and keeping performance strong behind the wheel. |
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