Not every commercial driver starts with experience, but every driver starts in the same first place: theory training.

• Before the road time.
• Before the pre-trip inspections.
• Before the CDL is in hand.

There is a moment where a new driver decides: “I’m going to do this.” That’s where training matters most. It’s the difference between memorizing answers and building confidence. Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory isn’t just a requirement. It’s where drivers learn how to think instead of react, understand real-world safety, and see why procedures matter. Getting a CDL doesn’t start on the road. It starts with theory training.

That’s why Smart Horizons delivers ELDT theory training that helps future drivers:

• Start immediately, without scheduling delays
• Progress at a steady, manageable pace
• Build a strong foundation of knowledge

Have questions or need assistance? We’re here to help!

Smart Horizons is serving Utah via Contract #MA4886 to provide Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory. Details are available from the Utah Division of Purchasing and General Services.

Where drivers begin their journey,

Patrick Willi
850-475-4024 Office
800-261-6248 Customer Support
pdwilli@smarthorizons.org

Student transportation doesn’t operate in isolation. It connects directly to district leadership, priorities, and decisions that shape daily operations. That’s what makes this year’s keynote worth your time.

At the Oklahoma Association for Pupil Transportation’s 50th Annual Conference, Dr. Jason Perez, Superintendent of Deer Creek Public Schools, brings a rare perspective shaped by more than two decades in education as teacher, principal, state leader, and district superintendent.

His session goes beyond theory. It connects what happens on the route to what’s happening at the district level, including:

• Staffing and workforce challenges
• Operational expectations across multiple schools
• Safety priorities from leadership and communities

It’s a side of the conversation transportation professionals don’t always get to hear but one that directly impacts how teams train, plan, and operate.

Join us June 7–11 in Durant and be part of the session that sets the tone for the entire conference.

👉 Learn more and register today.

Ensure your drivers are prepared, compliant, and ready for the road.

Keeping school bus drivers trained and ready isn’t just about meeting requirements. It’s about maintaining safe, reliable transportation for your students every day.

School Training Solutions offers flexible, online training built specifically for school bus drivers and transportation teams. Whether you’re onboarding new drivers or supporting experienced staff, our programs are designed to fit your schedule without disrupting operations.

With STS, you can:

• Deliver required in-service training anytime, anywhere
• Support theory training requirements for new drivers
• Track completion and maintain records with ease
• Reduce administrative workload with streamlined reporting

In today’s environment, having a dependable, well-trained driver workforce is critical. STS helps you stay ahead without adding complexity.

Explore how School Training Solutions can support your team and keep your drivers moving safely.

If you are preparing to earn a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), federal regulations require drivers to complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before taking the CDL skills test. The Smart Horizons ELDT Class B Theory course fulfills the theory portion of this requirement through a flexible online program designed for both individual drivers and organizations supporting driver training.

Our program is designed to help drivers meet federal theory training requirements while learning on their schedule.

• FMCSA-approved Training Provider
• Curriculum aligned with all federal ELDT requirements
• Completion records automatically submitted to the Training Provider Registry (TPR)
• Flexible online theory training accessible anytime with an internet connection

Class B commercial vehicles include many of the most common large vehicles on the road: passenger buses, school buses, delivery trucks, garbage trucks, cement mixers, and food trucks.

Completing your ELDT theory training is the first step toward earning your Class B CDL and moving forward to behind-the-wheel training and the CDL skills test.

Have questions or need assistance? We’re here to help!

Smart Horizons is serving Utah via Contract #MA4886 to provide Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory. Details are available from the Utah Division of Purchasing and General Services.

Shifting into success,

Patrick Willi
850-475-4024 Office
800-261-6248 Customer Support
pdwilli@smarthorizons.org