{"id":1376,"date":"2017-05-30T16:36:02","date_gmt":"2017-05-30T16:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/quicktransportsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=1376"},"modified":"2017-05-30T16:36:02","modified_gmt":"2017-05-30T16:36:02","slug":"welcome-to-truckings-new-classroom-entry-level-driver-training-eldt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quicktransportsolutions.com\/blog\/welcome-to-truckings-new-classroom-entry-level-driver-training-eldt\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome To Trucking\u2019s New Classroom – Entry-Level Driver Training – ELDT"},"content":{"rendered":"

FMCSA published an entry-level driver training (ELDT) on February 6th<\/sup> 2017 but it will be followed by a 3-year grace period, allowing trucking companies time to adjust to the new training requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The new core requirements establish training standards that govern both core classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training requirements.<\/p>\n

FMCSA-Approved<\/strong><\/p>\n

There will also be a FMCSA-governed registry of approved trainers available to train entry-level truck drivers across the nation. There will be separate standards of training for Class A and Class B CDL applications. For those looking for hazmat or passenger endorsements, additional training will be required.<\/p>\n

In what may be a rarity for trucking industry advocacy groups, both the American Trucking Associations<\/a> (ATA) and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) strongly support the new training rules.<\/p>\n

There are some differences, however, from the prior guidance the FMCSA put out in March. In this new version they have removed the requirement that potential truck drivers must complete 30 hours behind-the-wheel prior to getting their CDL.<\/p>\n

Left in were the requirements for behind-the-wheel and public road training, but it no longer requires the 30-hour timeline. As the rule is now written, new applicant training will be considered completed when trainees are able to show they have successfully completed both behind-the-wheel training and that \u201call elements of the curricula are proficiently demonstrated while the driver-trainee has actual control of the power unit during a driving lesson.<\/p>\n

The Specifics<\/strong><\/p>\n

The FMCSA has also removed the time requirement where classroom training is concerned. Instead, the agency requires that the training make sure to cover all aspects of the suggested curriculum:<\/p>\n