FMCSA-Approved ELDT program
Class A CDL applicants must complete the Class A CDL curriculum outlined in the FMCSA regulations. Students must complete all the topics set forth in the ELDT curriculum before the BTW (Behind the Wheel) curriculum.
Once you complete your online Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT), your record will be uploaded to the FMCSA’s Directory within 24 hours. You can check your record here.
Upon completing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) program’s theory training portion, you will be equipped with the essential knowledge to pursue a career as a professional CDL driver. The theory training focuses on building your understanding of the rules, regulations, and theoretical aspects of operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Here’s a summary of what you can expect to be equipped with after completing this theory training:
CDL Permit exam readiness: The theory training prepares you for the written examination required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit. This permit allows you to practice driving a CMV under the supervision of a licensed CDL holder.
Learning Objectives
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Hours-of-service regulations
- Driver qualification standards
- Drug and alcohol testing requirements
- Other important compliance measures.
- Road Safety and Defensive Driving
- Identifying hazards
- Accident prevention strategies
- Emergency stops on the road.
- Cargo Handling and Securement
- Hazard Awareness and Risk Management
- Communication and Documentation
Material Includes
- Practice exams
- Quizzes
- Interactive video presentations
- Interactive Slides
- Course eBook in PDF format
- Final exam (80% passing score)
Requirements
- Must be 21 years old.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must complete all 5 modules to obtain a certificate and get your records submitted to the FMCSA
Target Audience
- Individuals who are seeking to obtain their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) fo the first time
- Those who are seeking to upgrade from CDL a class B to A.
- Aspiring individuals who want to safely and legally operate CMVs on public roads.
Course Features
- Lectures 32
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 26 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 27
- Assessments Self
Features
- Knowledge Hours-of-service regulations
- Driver qualification standards
- Drug and alcohol testing requirements
- Other important compliance measures.
- Road Safety and Defensive Driving
- Identifying hazards
- Accident prevention strategies
- Emergency stops on the road.
- Cargo Handling and Securement
- Hazard Awareness and Risk Management
- Communication and Documentation
Target audiences
- THOSE APPLYING TO: OBTAIN A CLASS A OR CLASS B CDL FOR THE FIRST TIME.
- THOSE WHO WANT TO UPGRADE AN EXISTING CLASS B CDL TO A CLASS A CDL.
- THOS E WHO WANT TO OBTAIN A SCHOOL BUS (S), PASSENGER (P), OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (H) ENDORSEMENT FOR THE FIRST TIME.
