All entry-level drivers who drive in interstate commerce and are subject to the CDL requirements of part 383 and 383.60 including:

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• Obtain a new Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for the first time

• Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL

• Obtain a passenger (P), school bus (S), or hazmat (H) endorsement for the first time

 

Under the FMCSA requirements, an Entry-Level Driver must successfully complete a prescribed program of Theory and Behind-the-Wheel Instruction before taking the CDL skills test. This training must be provided by a school or other entity listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR).

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The requirements do not apply to individuals holding a valid CDL or an H, P, or S endorsement issued prior to February 7, 2022. Individuals who obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) before the compliance date of February 7, 2022, are not subject to ELDT requirements as long as they obtain a CDL before the expiration date of the CLP or renewed CLP.