CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) – Hazardous Materials & Tank Vehicle (X) Endorsement
Advance your commercial driving career with our CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) – Hazardous Materials & Tank Vehicle (X) Endorsement course. This training is designed for CDL holders seeking authorization to transport hazardous materials in tank vehicles, in full compliance with FMCSA and DOT regulations under 49 CFR Part 380.
This course fulfills the FMCSA’s mandatory ELDT theory requirements for drivers applying for the X endorsement, combining both Hazardous Materials (H) and Tank Vehicle (N) endorsements.
Why Choose Our CDL ELDT – X Endorsement?
- FMCSA Approved: Meets all ELDT requirements effective February 7, 2022, required before testing for the Hazardous Materials and Tank Vehicle endorsements.
- Convenient Online Training: Complete the required theory training online at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
- Immediate FMCSA Reporting: Your training record is submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR) upon successful course completion.
What You Will Learn
- Hazardous materials classifications, identification, and shipping requirements.
- Safe handling, loading, unloading, and securement of hazardous materials.
- Tank vehicle operation principles, including surge, baffling, and vehicle stability.
- Emergency response procedures and incident reporting requirements.
- Hazard communication, placarding, and regulatory compliance.
Who Needs This Course?
- CDL Holders: Drivers seeking the Hazardous Materials and Tank Vehicle (X) endorsement.
- Fuel & Chemical Transport Drivers: Individuals transporting liquids, gases, or hazardous substances.
- Fleet Operators & Employers: Organizations requiring compliant, endorsement-ready drivers.
Note: Completion of this ELDT theory course is required before taking the knowledge test for the Hazardous Materials and Tank Vehicle (X) Endorsement.
Upon successful completion of this CDL Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) – Hazardous Materials & Tank Vehicle (X) Endorsement course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of FMCSA regulations and the DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) when applying for a CDL X endorsement
- Identify basic hazardous materials classifications, applicable hazardous materials regulations, and shipping paper requirements
- Recognize hazardous materials marking, labeling, and placarding requirements, and explain emergency response information and shipper responsibilities
- Demonstrate core competencies for the safe transportation of hazardous materials
- Follow proper procedures for reporting hazardous materials incidents and accurately complete and submit incident reports
- Operate hazardous materials vehicles safely at railroad crossings and in tunnels
- Apply correct loading and unloading procedures, including segregation, securement, and restrictions involving foodstuffs
- Identify requirements for transporting passengers and property with hazardous materials, including permitted and prohibited materials and quantities
- Understand special regulatory requirements for transporting hazardous materials in bulk packages
- Demonstrate proper inspection, safe operation, and loading procedures for tank vehicles in compliance with applicable standards
- Follow FMCSA regulations and safe vehicle operation procedures, including special precautions related to fire hazards
- Respond effectively to hazardous materials emergencies and post-incident operations, prioritizing the protection of people, property, and the environment
- Follow safe fueling procedures for vehicles transporting hazardous materials
- Conduct proper pre-trip inspections and parking inspections of vehicle tires
- Follow approved routing procedures for radioactive and non-radioactive hazardous materials
- Understand communication, attendance, parking, and procedural requirements for hazardous materials requiring a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit
