STS Highlights: April 2026
STS Highlights: April 2026
As schedules pick up and the spring season gets underway, it’s a great time to revisit the training and awareness topics that support safe, effective workplaces and transportation systems. In this issue, we’re sharing resources that focus on driver wellness, workplace awareness, and training opportunities designed to help organizations stay prepared and compliant.
We’re also taking a moment to recognize the critical work of telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and highlighting industry initiatives such as National Work Zone Awareness Week. Since spring marks the start of road construction season, staying alert is more critical than ever. Finally, for a quick mental break, we’ve included an intriguing article on the science behind those sudden “aha” moments of insight we all experience.
With insight,
Patrick
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Recognizing Telecommunicators During National Public Safety Telecommunicators WeekJoin us in honoring telecommunicators nationwide! For more than 30 years, Smart Horizons has supported the thin gold line with flexible, industry-relevant telecommunicator training. Our online courses help both new and experienced dispatch professionals build essential knowledge, earn continuing education, and strengthen skills aligned with modern public safety standards. |
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Sexual Harassment Awareness TrainingLearn how to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace with our 4-hour online Sexual Harassment Awareness training package. This convenient online option covers one of the most widely required annual training topics across the country. |
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Start Your ELDT Class B Training OnlineIf you are preparing to earn a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you are required by federal regulations to complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before taking the CDL skills test. The Smart Horizons ELDT Class B Theory course helps drivers complete the required training and move one step closer to earning their CDL. |
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Interesting: Why ‘Aha’ Moments Seem to Come Out of Nowhere.Neuroscientists are tracking the brain activity that underlies a cognitive breakthrough and unraveling how it might boost memory. This article highlighted by Smithsonian magazine discusses insightful activity, memory boost, and what it all means for the future of brain research. |
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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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Strengthening Campus Safety with Integrated Emergency ResponseUniversity police departments protect open campuses that function like small cities, where rapid communication and coordinated response are critical. An integrated emergency response system provides real-time visibility, streamlined dispatch, and centralized documentation. Smart Horizons Premier Responder brings communication and dispatch into one secure platform, helping departments respond faster and strengthen campus safety. |
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Next Week is National Work Zone Awareness Week!National Work Zone Awareness Week is a spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones and raise awareness of risks to motorists and roadway workers. The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones. NWZAW 2026 is hosted by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT). |
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