STS Highlights: May 2026
STS Highlights: May 2026
Every route starts the same way: with a driver who’s prepared, focused, and ready for the responsibility ahead. As the school year begins to wind down and summer break gets closer, that preparation becomes even more important during schedule changes, end-of-year activities, and shifting routines. For school bus drivers, readiness doesn’t come from experience alone. It’s built through ongoing training and the right support behind the scenes. This month, we’re highlighting resources that strengthen those foundations without adding complexity to your schedule.
Inside, you’ll find training options built for real-world demands, insights that connect to everyday experiences, and opportunities to continue building meaningful skills. Whether you’re behind the wheel or supporting operations, it all works toward the same goal: safe, reliable transportation for every student, every day.
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Supporting Drivers and OperationsKeeping school bus drivers trained and ready isn’t just about meeting requirements. It’s about maintaining safe, reliable transportation for your students every day. Our theory options offer 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. |
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That Starting Point for Every Commercial DriverNot every commercial driver starts with experience, but every driver starts in the same first place: theory training. Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory isn’t just a requirement. It’s where drivers learn how to think instead of react, understand real-world safety, and build confidence. Getting a CDL starts with theory training. |
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Interesting: Jealousy is Not Exclusive to HumansIf you have siblings, you may remember fighting for your parents’ attention when you were younger. It turns out sibling rivalry isn’t just something that affects humans. A new study has found that young baboons try to steal their mothers away from their brothers or sisters. Smithsonian Magazine breaks down the results and presents some implications to this scientific observation. |
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Build Meaningful SkillsWhether you’re starting fresh, changing paths, or building on experience, the right training should fit into your life. With Smart Horizons, you can gain practical skills that support your current role or help you move into new opportunities, on your time and at your pace. No rigid schedules. No unnecessary barriers. We offer a smarter way to keep moving forward. |
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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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