Course Overview

ELDT Theory
On February 7, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule went into effect. EDLT is a two-part requirement for anyone wanting to:

• Obtain a commercial driver’s license (Class A or B)
• Upgrade from Class B CDL to Class A
• Get a passenger (P), school bus (S), or hazmat (H) endorsement for the first time

While there is no minimum number of hours required to complete this course, the student must cover all topics required by the FMCSA. Orientation, control systems/dashboards, pre-and post-trip inspections, basic control, shifting/operating transmissions, coupling, and uncoupling, visual search, communication, and distracted driving speed management.

Michigan Truck Driving School has designed an easy-to-follow, FMCSA-approved online lesson package that will make sure you are well-prepared to move on to behind-the-wheel training and finally your road test.

There is no final exam – simply finish all the lesson material and as soon as you are done, Michigan Truck Driving School will upload your certificate to FMCSA’s national registry, which will notify the DMV that you have completed the theory portion of the ELDT requirement. Under the new ELDT rule, all drivers must get their training at an approved institution, like Michigan Truck Driving School.