STS Highlights: July 2025
STS Highlights: July 2025
Smarter Training, Safer Roads, and a Few Surprises
As school winds down and summer kicks off, we hope you find time to relax, recharge, and enjoy a slower pace. Whether you’re planning a getaway or just catching your breath, here’s to a safe, restful summer. You’ve earned it!
This month, we’re spotlighting tools and training designed to keep transportation professionals sharp, prepared, and informed. From CDL prep and HAZMAT theory to defensive driving for non-bus vehicles. You’ll also find highlights from the upcoming NAPT ACTS 2025 conference, a modern take on the classic pre-trip checklist, and news from across the pond that might just make you double-check your trash. Whether you’re behind the wheel or supporting those who are, there’s something here for everyone.
Wishing you a safe and sunny summer,
Patrick
 |
Pursue Your H Endorsement: Start with Theory TrainingOur 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, so long as they are also at least 21 years old, pass a DOT medical exam, undergo fingerprinting, and clear a TSA background check. |
|
|
|
 |
CDL Preparation and Refresher for School Bus DriversCDL Preparation and Refresher training helps school bus drivers build confidence, stay sharp, and stay compliant. Whether you’re preparing for the exam or returning to the driver’s seat, this training reinforces safe driving habits, essential skills, and readiness for real-world situations on the road. This content is intended for in-service. It is not an ELDT curriculum. |
|
|
|
 |
Favorites at NAPT ACTS2025This year’s conference in Grand Rapids, MI, is packed with experiences designed to inspire, inform, and connect! Look for these participant favorites at NAPT ACTS:
|
|
|
|
 |
When You have More than School Buses in Your FleetSchool Training Solutions (STS) offers a cost-effective defensive driving curriculum designed for anyone operating a school-owned vehicle, including vans, suburbans, and cars. Our convenient online courses make it easy to stay compliant while promoting safer driving practices across your district. |
|
|
|
 |
A Modern Pretrip ChecklistThe technology inside today’s school buses has come a long way since 1977. While the exterior may look familiar, the differences are significant. We’ve created a free resource that reflects the latest technology and safety considerations, designed to help your team stay ahead. |
|
|
|
 |
Pretty Darn Interesting: Film to be Made About Man Who Lost £570m of BitcoinHave you ever accidentally thrown something away? I can relate. For the last decade, James Howells has been trying to retrieve a hard drive containing his lost bitcoin fortune, which he believes is buried in a Newport, Wales landfill site. His story is being adapted into a major motion picture. |
|
|
|
