Agenda

Friday, March 27

As of 8/26/25. Subject to Change.

Special Training

Day 1: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

National School Bus Inspection Training Program - Day 1

Location: Fairway Ballroom

Instructors: Derek Bryant, Mike Bullman, Alan Fidler, Jannet Malig, Lawson Mollica & Luke Patrick

Description: Developed by school bus maintenance and inspection expert Marshall Casey, STN EXPO offers the National School Bus Inspection Training Program to fully train technicians on how to conduct regular vehicle inspections, above and beyond state or federal Department of Transportation regulations. The two-day, eight-hour program is derived from best practices used in overseeing the maintenance of school buses in South Carolina, the only completely owned and operated state fleet in the nation. Attendees will learn how to discover more defects prior to failure, which allows for expedited repairs, increased vehicle uptime, and a more efficient maintenance program. The program includes eight hours of classroom instruction with a written exam, and a second day of hands-on identification of defects on real school buses along with OEM training on a propane-autogas system, diesel emissions, and high-voltage school bus electrification.

This program requires separate registration and fee.

Opening Welcome

8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m

Welcome & State of Industry
General Session

8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.

General Session
General Session

9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

General Session
Breakout Sessions

10:45 a.m. -12 p.m.

General Session
Lunch

12 – 1:15 p.m.

Lunch on your Own

Enjoy paid lunch options at the Embassy-Suites Atrium Buffet or any restaurants in the area.

Breakout Sessions

1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Breakout
TD Summit

Day 1: 3:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Transportation Director Summit - Day 1

Location: Concord Ballroom (F)

Speaker: Tony Corpin

Transportation Director Leadership Discussion

Join us at STN EXPO where Transportation Directors come together for collaborative problem-solving, immersive learning, and networking discussions. This exclusive event empowers industry leaders to address top operational challenges, focusing on leadership, culture, and innovation. Be part of the platform shaping the future of school transportation.

Applications will be reviewed once submitted and our team will reach out to confirm approvals. Pre-event survey is required to be completed prior to the event in order to gain entry.

Additional Session Topics

Subject to change.

  • Green Bus Market and Trends Overview
  • Security & Emergency Preparedness for Student Transportation

  • Cost-Efficient & Effective Employee Recruitment Strategies

  • Free Emergency & Security Training for Student Transportation Professionals

  • Creating Electric School Bus Standards

  • Hurricane Recovery Lessons Learned

  • Shop Management Strategies

  • Thomas Electrical Training

  • Upgrading GPS for Student Transportation
  • Roush Propane Training
  • Bus Captain Program
  • Comparing Cost/Service of Vans & School Buses
  • Fire Safety
  • Danger Zone Safety
  • Winning Elements of a PBIS Program on the School Bus
  • Overview of Special Needs Transportation
  • NHTSA illegal Passing
  • School Bus V2X