Entry-level driver training (ELDT) is required for drivers before obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL). Prior to February 7, 2022, each state had its own commercial driver's license training requirements. To establish a single, national standard for obtaining your CDL, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) has updated ELDT requirements. ELDT includes theory and behind-the-wheel training and must be completed with an FMCSA registered training program or provider.

This course provides the ELDT Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) training and includes:

Actual operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)
Takes place on a range and public roads
Basic vehicle control skills and mastery of basic maneuvers
Class participants must meet the following prerequisites:

o Must complete ELDT Theory

Online options available, including ELDT.com

o Must have a valid CDL permit

FREE online permit prep class available through PCC

o Must hold a current DOT medical card

Approximately 20 hours actual driving time per student.

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