FMCSA-APPROVED: ELDT - Class A Course + Passenger Endorsement Course

This course package covers the required units for the CDL Class A ELDT and the additional course for the Passenger endorsements as mandated by the FMCSA.

Individuals who obtain a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) on or after February 7, 2022 will need to complete this course before they will be permitted to take their CDL skills Test. Upon completion of this course the results will be submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. Prior to providing any testing services CDL Testing centers will retrieve these results from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry to confirm that the student has completed this course.

Basic Operation

1. Orientation
2. Control Systems/Dashboard
3. Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
4. Basic Control
5. Shifting/Operating Transmissions
6. Backing and Docking
7. Coupling and Uncoupling

Safe Operating Procedures

8. Visual Search
9. Communication
10. Distracted Driving
11. Speed Management
12. Space Management
13. Night Operation
14. Extreme Driving Conditions

Advanced Operating Practices

15. Hazard Perception
16. Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, and Other Emergencies
17. Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings

Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions

18. Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions
19. Roadside Inspections
20. Maintenance

Non-Driving Activities

21. Handling and Documenting Cargo
22. Environmental Compliance Issues
23. Hours of Service Requirements
24. Fatigue and Wellness Awareness
25. Post-Crash Procedures
26. External Communications
27. Whistleblower/Coercion
28. Trip Planning
29. Drugs/Alcohol
30. Medical Requirements

Follow the steps below to begin your journey to a new career.

1. Register For Our Online Course - Registration is simple and only takes a few minutes. You can begin the course immediately after registration. No classrooms, no lines.
2. Begin The Course - The course can be taken from any device, any place, anytime. We keep track of your progress. All you have to do is login and complete each section of the course when it fits your schedule.
3. Complete The Course - The moment you complete the course we report the completion to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR). You can then begin the behind-the-wheel training.
4. Thank you.