After decades of fits and starts that ultimately resulted in a negotiated rulemaking, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s long-awaited entry-level driver training (ELDT) rule appears ready for implementation.
As of Feb. 7, 2022, truck drivers – both those new to the industry (Class A and B CDLs) and those seeking endorsements (passenger, school bus or hazardous materials) for the first time – must meet minimum training standards and receive that training from a certified...