Get ready for the new entry-level driver training rule

摘要

New entry-level driver training re-quirements go into effect on Feb. 7,2022, for new drivers seeking a commercial drivers license. When they do, gone are the days of a driver-trainee obtaining a learner's permit, driving with a CDL holder for as little as a few days, and then taking the CDL skills test. Under the new ELDT requirements, driver-trainees will be subject to a specific curriculum presented by an entity listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations Training Provider Registry. While the deadline may still be months away, motor carriers that provide CDL training need to prepare now. The entry-level driver training rule establishes minimum training standards for drivers who are: 1.applying for their initial Class A or Class B CDL 2.upgrading their current CDL 3.obtaining a hazardous materials endorsement for the first time.