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

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.

This course covers the following 29 units for the CDL Class B 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

Safe Operating Procedures

7. Visual Search
8. Communication
9. Distracted Driving
10. Speed Management
11. Space Management
12. Night Operation
13. Extreme Driving Conditions

Advanced Operating Practices

14. Hazard Perception
15. Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, and Other Emergencies
16. Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings

Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions

17. Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions
18. Roadside Inspections
19. Maintenance

Non-Driving Activities

20. Handling and Documenting Cargo
21. Environmental Compliance Issues
22. Hours of Service Requirements
23. Fatigue and Wellness Awareness
24. Post-Crash Procedures
25. External Communications
26. Whistleblower/Coercion
27. Trip Planning
28. Drugs/Alcohol
29. Medical Requirements

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.