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training requirements, ELDT requires anyone
seeking a CDL to receive formal training, register
with the FMCSA, and teach the proper curriculum.
“From large organizations to one-man
trainers, ELDT will create a training standard
that will positively impact every driver responsible
for driving an 80,000-pound vehicle on our
roadways. Put simply, the ELDT rule is in the
interest of everyone’s safety.”
CVTA members have been piloting various
training and reporting requirements since September
of 2018 in anticipation of the original
compliance date to be best prepared to implement
when it does come out.
“CVTA will continue to push for ELDT
implementation prior to the 2-year delay. We
look forward to working with the FMCSA and
all interested parties to speed up implementation
and lead outreach to states and industry
stakeholders,” added Lefeve.
In the notice, the FMCSA said the extension
applies to all requirements established in
the December 2016 final rule, including:
• The date by which training providers
must begin uploading driver-specific training
certification information into the TPR, an
electronic database that will contain ELDT
information;
• The date by which 5DLAs must confirm
that applicants for a commercial driver’s license
(CDL) have complied with ELDT requirements
prior to taking a specified knowledge
or skills test;
• The date by which training providers
wishing to provide ELDT must be listed on
the TPR; and
• The date by which drivers seeking a CDL
or endorsement must complete the required
training, as set forth in the ELDT final rule.
To comment, visit www.regulations.gov
and follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
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