commercial drivers license (CDL) training standards will go into effect. These revised standards are required for anyone pursuing a new CDL license or endorsement. Training must come from a certified trainer registered in the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. As a result, most in-house training will no longer qualify.
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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Submitted by: Michael Neff, Loss Control Consultant
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