Special Training Sessions

National School Bus Inspection Training Program (Two Days)

Friday, March 27, 2026 – Saturday, March 28, 2026

Day 1: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  |  Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord

Day 2: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  | Cabarrus County Schools

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 guidance. The 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. Friday’s agenda includes eight hours of classroom instruction, including preparation for a written exam, with a second day of hands-on identification planned for defects on real school buses and follow-up training by school bus manufacturers, hosted by Cabarrus County Schools and with lunch and transportation provided.

Registration Fee: Early Bird Pricing: $199/ Regular Pricing: $249

(Maximum of 50 participants. Separate registration is required.)

Saf-T-Liner Thomas Built Buses Factory Tour

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Tour 1: Bus Departs: 9:15 a.m. l 9 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Tour 2: Bus Departs: 11:45 a.m. l 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Thomas Built Buses headquarters and factory in High Point, N.C.

Description: Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Plant in High Point, N.C. Transportation and lunch will be provided. Additional details to come.

Tour 1:  9 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Bus Departs Embassy: 9:15 a.m.
9:15 – 10:30 am – travel to Thomas Bus
10:45 – 12:00 pm – Tour Begins
12:15 – 12:45 pm – Boxed Lunch
1:00 – 2:15 pm – Travel to Embassy
Tour 2:  11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bus Departs Embassy: 11:45 a.m.

11:45 – 1:00 – travel to Thomas Bus
1:10 – 1:40 pm boxed lunch
1:50- 2:30 pm – tour starts
2:30 – 3:45 – Travel to Embassy Suites

Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!