Update to Oct 28, 2021 blog
Some cities may have concerns about the budget for this
training. Consider that under the American Rescue Plan final rule, cities may
elect a standard allowance of up to $10 million under the revenue loss
category. These funds may then be spent on the general provision of government
services (things we normally spending money on to provide services).
Cities will want to keep copies of the invoices to enable proper reporting of
the use of ARPA funds and have until December 31, 2024 to spend these funds.
The revised standards focused on entry-level driver training (ELDT), setting a baseline for anyone new to the commercial driving space. This includes those applying to:
- Obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time.
- Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to Class A.
- Obtain a school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous material (H) endorsement for first time.
Two exceptions in the FMCSA to be aware of are:
- If an applicant who obtains a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) prior to Feb. 7, 2022, obtains a CDL before the CLP or renewed CLP expires, the applicant is not subject to the ELDT requirements.
- Any individual who meets one of the exceptions for taking a skills test in 49 CFR Part 383 is also exempt from the ELDT requirements.
The registry’s purpose is to ensure entry-level drivers are proficient in both driver theory training and behind the wheel training. The registry will always contain the official list of qualified trainers and the records of drivers who have successfully completed their ELDT, and states will have access to that information. After a driver has completed the required training, the training provider must electronically submit the certification into the training provider registry.
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