2024 Unique Experiences As of 4/8/24. Subject to change.
National School Bus Inspection Training Program
Instructors: Bobby Williams, Asst. Director Fleet Services, Cy-Fair ISD, Jannet Malig, Long Beach (California) Clean Cities, Derek Bryant, Nat. Institute for Automotive Srv Excellence, Alan Fidler, MSD of Lawrence Township
May 31 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
June 1 | 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Indiana Convention Center & Brownsburg Community School Corporation
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 eight-hour program held on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, 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 at the Indiana Convention Center, including a written exam, and a second day of hands-on identification of defects on real school buses, hosted by Brownsburg Community School Corporation and with transportation provided by Miller Transportation.
(Maximum of 50 participants. Separate registration is required.)
Green Bus Technology Labs
May 31 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Indiana Convention Center
Description: The Bus Technology Summit Labs offer new, dynamic opportunities for attendees to delve into cutting-edge advancements in student transportation operational safety and efficiency. These labs provide a platform for participants to sit in on presentations conducted by company experts who will demonstrate how to unlock the full potential of their products and solutions. Attendees will not only gain insights into the latest technologies but could also have hands-on opportunities to work with these innovations and problem-solve real-life scenarios.
The BTS labs open to all STN EXPO main conference attendees and supplements the Transportation Director Summit.
Green Bus Summit
June 2-3
Educational Classes, Green Bus Ride and Drive, Infrastructure Charging Zone, Lounge with Games, Dinner, Drinks, and Outdoor Technology Displays
Cummins Experience World Headquarters Tour
June 4 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m
Location: Cummins Headquarters, Columbus, IN
Description: Cummins Inc. is hosting attendees at its Columbus, Indiana Mid-Range Engine Plant for a tour and overview of the company’s battery and electric powertrain as well as the upcoming B6.7 Octane and B6.7 Propane engines planned for a 2025 release. Attendees will also visit the Cummins corporate office building to view the lobby museum with artifacts and displays documenting the company’s nearly 104-year-old history.
Registration for the Cummins tour is open to the first 135 conference registrants. Lunch and transportation will be provided.
(Maximum of 135 participants. Separate registration required)