On February 7, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) opened its Training Provider Registry (TPR) for entry-level drivers who are subject to the entry-level driver training (ELDT) regulations.
Entry-level drivers subject to these requirements must complete the required training from a registered training provider before obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or a specified endorsement for the first time.
State driver licensing agencies will then use the information in the TPR to verify that a CDL applicant has completed the required training prior to administering the applicable skills or knowledge test.
What are the ELDT Requirements?
The ELDT requirements are applicable to individuals applying to:
- Obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time;
- Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL; or
- Obtain a school bus, passenger or hazardous materials endorsement for the first time.
Individuals who previously held these types of licenses or endorsements that are listed above are not subject to EDLT regulations, even if the previously issued license or endorsement is no longer valid.
Individuals who hold a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) issued prior to February 7, 2022, are not subject to the ELDT requirements. However, they must obtain a CDL before the CLP or renewed CLP expires.
What are the TPR Benefits?
The online database aims to improve highway safety by:
- Maintaining the list of registered training providers that have self-certified they meet federal training requirements; and
- Retaining a record of all individuals who have completed the required entry-level driver training.
Next Steps
In addition to securing or reviewing your trucking insurance policy, motor carriers, businesses and individuals seeking to obtain entry-level drivers training will need to register with the TPR and ensure they complete all required training before the applicants take certain CDL skills or knowledge tests.
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