CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) – Class B to Class A Upgrade
Elevate your career in commercial driving with our CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) – Class B to Class A Upgrade. This course is designed for professional holders of a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) seeking to gain confidence and essential skills to operate a Class A combination vehicle safely, in compliance with FMCSA and DOT regulations (49 CFR Part 380).
This training is ideal for drivers pursuing new job opportunities or fulfilling FMCSA prerequisites to upgrade and retire their Class B CDL.
Why Choose Our CDL ELDT – Class B to Class A Upgrade?
- FMCSA Approved: Fully aligned with FMCSA regulations effective February 7, 2022, requiring training prior to testing for a Class A CDL upgrade.
- Flexible Online Learning: Learn at your convenience, grasp concepts online at your own pace, and later apply them during guided practical lessons on the road.
- Supported Certification: Your current CDL is maintained, and the course does not expire while preparing for the knowledge and skills test for Class A CDL.
What You Will Learn
- Correct vehicle inspection practices and compliance with legal requirements.
- Proper use of logging devices and understanding hours-of-service regulations.
- Hazard recognition, emergency response, and accident avoidance techniques.
- Coupling/uncoupling procedures and the use of appropriate equipment.
- Maneuvering, shifting, docking, and backing techniques for Class A vehicles.
Who Needs This Course?
- CDL Class B Holders: Drivers who wish to upgrade to operate Class A combination vehicles.
- Fleet Operators: Employers who want to expand employee capabilities to handle versatile or higher-paid positions.
- Logistics & Transport Professionals: Individuals seeking to extend operations to long-haul or heavy freight driving.
Note: Completion of this course prepares drivers to safely take the knowledge and skills tests required for the Class A CDL upgrade.
CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) - Class B to A Upgrade
This CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) - Class B to A Upgrade course prepares you to take your commercial driving career to the next level! Tailored for those with a Class B license, this course equips you with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate combination vehicles, ensuring the safety of your cargo, passengers, and everyone on the road.
- Understand Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and commercial vehicle safety requirements, ensuring you operate legally and responsibly with combination vehicles.
- Develop proficiency in pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections, focusing on essential components like coupling devices, trailers, and brakes.
- Learn safe driving techniques for handling combination vehicles, including backing, turning, and navigating tight spaces with a trailer.
- Master the safe operation of combination vehicles, ensuring proper connection, disconnection, and handling of trailers during transit.
- Gain expertise in cargo handling and securing, ensuring that loads are properly balanced and comply with all relevant weight regulations.
- Recognize and respond to emergencies, including breakdowns and accident procedures, to minimize risks and protect everyone on the road.
- Learn how to navigate diverse driving conditions such as steep grades, inclement weather, and heavy traffic, prioritizing safety at all times.
- Understand the importance of maintaining a safe following distance and anticipating vehicle dynamics to avoid accidents.
- Familiarize yourself with hours-of-service regulations to ensure compliance and prevent fatigue-related incidents during long hauls.
- Understand the proper use of safety systems such as air brakes, emergency brakes, and onboard electronic logging devices.
- Recognize the importance of professionalism in your role, fostering positive relationships with employers, clients, and the public.
- Discover best practices for record-keeping, including vehicle maintenance logs, driving hours, and compliance reports.
- Learn how to safely park, secure, and operate a Class A vehicle in various scenarios, such as truck stops, loading docks, and more.