What Is ELDT? Entry-Level Driver Training Explained
Plain-language explanation of FMCSA's Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule: what it is, when it took effect, and who administers it.
ELDT Guide — Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements
ELDT has been required since February 7, 2022. Training must be completed with a provider on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR).
Who Needs ELDT? Training Requirements by CDL Category
Which CDL applicants are required to complete ELDT before taking their skills test or adding an endorsement, and who is exempt.
Class A ELDT Checklist — Required Theory and Skills Topics
Checklist of required theory and behind-the-wheel training topics for Class A CDL applicants under the FMCSA ELDT rule (49 CFR Part 380).
Class B ELDT Checklist — Required Training Topics
Checklist of required ELDT theory and behind-the-wheel training topics for Class B CDL applicants under 49 CFR Part 380.
HazMat ELDT Checklist — H Endorsement Training
Required ELDT theory topics for the HazMat (H) endorsement. No BTW component is required for hazmat ELDT specifically.
How to Use the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR)
Step-by-step guide to searching the FMCSA Training Provider Registry to find an ELDT-eligible provider for your CDL class or endorsement.
How ELDT Training Records Are Submitted to FMCSA
How ELDT providers submit training completion records to FMCSA through the Training Provider Registry and what drivers should verify.
ELDT for Small Fleets — Owner-Operator Guide
How ELDT affects small trucking fleets: hiring new CDL drivers, onboarding owner-operators, and whether to list your company as a TPR provider.