FMCSA-APPROVED CDL ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING (ELDT) - CLASS A

Individuals who obtain a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) on or after February 7, 2022 will need to complete this course before they will be permitted to take their CDL skills Test. Upon completion of this course the results will be submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. Prior to providing any testing services CDL Testing centers will retrieve these results from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry to confirm that the student has completed this course.

Follow the steps below to begin your journey to a new career.

1. Register For Our Online Course - Registration is simple and only takes a few minutes. You can begin the course immediately after registration. No classrooms, no lines.

2. Begin The Course - The course can be taken from any device, any place, anytime. We keep track of your progress. All you have to do is login and complete each section of the course when it fits your schedule.

3. Complete The Course - The moment you complete the course we report the completion to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR). You can then begin the behind-the-wheel training.

This course covers the following 30 units for the CDL Class A ELDT as mandated by the FMCSA:

Basic Operation

1. Orientation

2. Control Systems/Dashboard

3. Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections

4. Basic Control

5. Shifting/Operating Transmissions

6. Backing and Docking

7. Coupling and Uncoupling

Safe Operating Procedures

1. Visual Search

2. Communication

3. Distracted Driving

4. Speed Management

5. Space Management

6. Night Operation

7. Extreme Driving Conditions

Advanced Operating Practices

1. Hazard Perception

2. Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, and Other Emergencies

3. Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings

Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions

1. Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions

2. Roadside Inspections

3. Maintenance

Non-Driving Activities

1. Handling and Documenting Cargo

2. Environmental Compliance Issues

3. Hours of Service Requirements

4. Fatigue and Wellness Awareness

5. Post-Crash Procedures

6. External Communications

7. Whistleblower/Coercion

8. Trip Planning

9. Drugs/Alcohol

10. Medical Requirements