FMCSA’s new requirements for entry-level driver training

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{"text":"Instructional Technologies Inc. (ITI), a provider of training solutions for the transportation industry, has released the name of its new training program for drivers wanting to obtain a CDL: On Ramp Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT). This new system adopts New requirements demanded by FMCSA and will be fully operational by February 2020 for state, public, and private CDL schools.\n\n\nThe new ELDT rules:\nSetting minimum standards for CDL schools: Instead of being determined state by state, the minimum standards will now be set at the federal level.\n\n\nOverseen by Department of Transportation (DOT): These schools must record and report hours after behind the wheel to the DOT even though there is no federal minimum.\n\n\nSchools required to register and self-certify: Schools can self-certify instructors. Individual instructors do not have register with the DOT, however, some states require them to be registered.\n\n\nRequirements for teacher qualifications: Instructors are now required to have a minimum two years of driving experience, a clean MVR and a medical certification for classroom, on the road and private range instruction.  \n\n\nBig increase in curriculum mandates: There will now be 31 theory course topics compared to the four knowledge topics previously required by the DOT. These course topics will be joined by 19 behind-the-wheel (BTW) skills now mandated and will be wrong along With vehicle inspection skills at the state DMV.\n\n\nCurrently, any organization that meets state's requirements can be a training provider. Starting in February 2020, a new Training Provider Registry (TPR) will come into effect where CDL schools must apply to join. It is important to note that this new registry created by The DOT is not live yet.\n\n\nRead more: https://www.trucker.com/regulations/fmcsa-s-new-requirements-entry-level-driver-training","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[]","canComment":true}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"stricter requirements is better","replyToPid":0}