ELDT.Courses is a registered FMCSA-Approved Entry-Level Driver Training provider. Here's exactly what our training includes, what it doesn't, and how completion reporting works.
ELDT.Courses is a registered FMCSA-Approved Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Provider, listed on the federal Training Provider Registry (TPR). This page explains exactly what our training does and does not include, and how we meet our FMCSA obligations.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires Entry-Level Driver Training for individuals seeking to:
The ELDT requirement took effect February 7, 2022. Since that date, federal law requires that ELDT theory training be completed through a provider listed on the TPR before you can take the CDL knowledge test or endorsement test at your state's licensing agency.
ELDT.Courses is listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry as an approved theory training provider. You can verify our registration directly at the FMCSA Training Provider Registry: tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov
Our courses provide the theory portion of ELDT training, fully aligned with FMCSA Subject Areas as required by 49 CFR Part 380. Each course includes:
It's important to understand what ELDT theory training does and does not provide:
When you successfully complete a course (passing all assessments at 80% or higher), we automatically report your training completion to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. This typically happens within 1 business day of course completion.
Once reported, your completion record is available to your state's licensing agency, which is required to verify your ELDT completion via the TPR before allowing you to take the relevant CDL knowledge test or endorsement test.
To receive an ELDT completion certificate and have your training reported to the TPR, you must:
As required by 49 CFR Part 380, we retain training records for each student, including:
These records are retained for the period required by federal regulation and may be subject to FMCSA inspection.
Once you complete a course at ELDT.Courses, you retain free access to that course's materials for refresher review at any time. This is provided as a goodwill benefit and is not required by FMCSA.
If you have concerns about the quality of training you received, our compliance with FMCSA regulations, or any other ELDT-related issue:
First, contact us directly:
Email: terry@eldt.courses
Phone: 1-814-304-7635
While we work diligently to provide accurate, FMCSA-compliant training, completion of our courses does not guarantee:
Your success depends on your effort, your state's specific requirements, and many factors outside our control.
FMCSA regulations may change. We update this page when material regulatory changes affect our training or your obligations. Check the "Last Updated" date at the top for the most current version.
If you have questions about ELDT, our compliance, or how our training fits into your CDL journey:
ELDT.Courses
Email: terry@eldt.courses
Phone: 1-814-304-7635
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Every course on ELDT.Courses ships with FMCSA-compliant theory training, automatic TPR reporting, and lifetime refresher access. Pick the endorsement or CDL theory course that fits where you are now.
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