STS Highlights: May 2025
STS Highlights: May 2025
Summer’s Almost Here and so is Conference Season!
As the weather heats up, so does the excitement in school transportation. This month, we’re bringing you a round-up of training opportunities, compliance updates, and can’t-miss events to help you stay sharp, safe, and connected. Whether you’re preparing for a CDL exam, completing your ELDT Passenger Endorsement, or brushing up with refresher training, we’ve got the resources you need to stay road-ready.
We’re highlighting major industry events like the NAPT State Affiliate Competition for ACTS! 2025 and OAPT’s 49th Annual Conference, along with helpful tools like our free school bus passing law guide and a seasonal health tip for respiratory virus awareness. Plus, don’t miss the upcoming release of the 10th Edition of The Professional Protection Officer by the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)—a milestone publication supporting excellence in the protective services industry. Just for fun, we’ve also included a fascinating archaeological discovery you won’t want to miss.
Whether you’re building your career or simply staying informed, we’re here to support your journey. Let’s get started!
Summer’s close,
Patrick
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NAPT’s State Affiliate Challenge is Rolling!The National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) State Affiliate Competition is officially underway, and your state could take the spotlight this fall in Grand Rapids, Michigan! |
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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. |
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Planning to Drive a Commercial Vehicle with Passengers?CDL drivers are required to complete FMCSA-mandated ELDT for the Passenger (P) Endorsement. Our flexible, online theory course makes it easy to meet the requirement with training that fits your schedule. |
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OAPT Conference – Celebrating 50 Years!This year marks the 50th year of OAPT and the 49th Annual Conference! This year the event is leaning into technology with a new smartphone app, paperless agenda, and streamlined conference registration. Expect the conference and trade show to be packed with opportunities to learn, grow, and network as everyone reminisces about the past while boldly moving forward. |
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Can I Pass a Stopped School Bus?Every year, the number of motorists illegally passing school buses increases, indicating that many drivers are either unaware of or choosing to ignore school bus laws. To help inform, we’ve created a free resource that compiles school bus stopping laws from every state. |
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Slow the Spread of Illness“Respiratory Virus Season” typically runs from October to May, with respiratory viruses causing millions of illnesses and leading to thousands of hospitalizations and deaths each year in the United States. Continue to:
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Pretty Darn Interesting: Archaeologists Found a 3,000-Year-Old Lost CityFifteen years ago, researchers began excavating the remains of a military outpost, built to guard against Roman attacks, but their recent findings indicate the site may be an ancient city with ties to Alexander the Great. |
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A Freshly Updated Resource for Protection OfficersOur long-standing partner International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is set to release the 10th Edition of its cornerstone publication, The Professional Protection Officer. To celebrate this major milestone, the digital edition will be available FREE for 24 hours on Amazon, May 15, 2025. |
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