Commercial Truck Driving Courses

The Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations establish new Federal minimum training standards for entry-level drivers. (49 CFR 380, Appendix's A through E) This includes individuals applying for:

A Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) for the first time

An upgrade of an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL

A school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time

Beginning February 7, 2022, the ELDT compliance date, drivers must have completed the required entry-level driver training from a provider registered with FMCSA before taking a CDL skills or knowledge test to obtain one of the licenses or endorsements listed above.

How do the ELDT regulations impact current CDL holders?

Current CDL holders who apply for an S, P, or H endorsement on or after February 7, 2022 are subject to ELDT requirements for those endorsements.

The ELDT requirements for obtaining the S, P, or H endorsements also apply to drivers who obtain their CLP or CDL after February 7, 2022.

Note: CEE does not offer School bus (S) training courses.

Age 18 (intrastate license only)

Age 21 (interstate license)

Drivers license for a minimum 1 year and meet driver record eligibility requirements

Must obtain a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) for the class of license that you will be training in with applicable endorsements (IA, IB or IC).

Must obtain Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) IB or IC with P (Passenger endorsement) to attend Passenger Bus courses.

Commercial Learners Permits (CLP) must be held for 14 days after the date of issuance before road skills exam can be performed.

DOT Medical Examiners Certificate from an approved facility listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Locate a National Registry for DOT Medical Exam Providers: https://nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Individuals who hold a Commercial Learners Permit or Commercial Driver's License must be registered in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Requirements

Applicants are required to comply with the testing requirements for alcohol and/or controlled substances including:

FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse query consent

DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing (testing referral form will be provided by CEE) FEE: $70.00

FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

2023 ELDT Driver Training Schedule

Anchorage & Fairbanks

Accepting Applications for:

Theory Courses
CDL A & B
Endorsements P & H

Online courses - open enrollment

In-person - by appointment

Driver Behind-The-Wheel Skills

Note: Training is Mon-Thurs (By appointment)

Must provide ELDT Theory course completion certificate(s).

To enroll you must submit a complete application, provide a copy of your current Alaska driver's license, deposit, and verification of funding.

You must obtain your Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) prior to the course.

Enrolled applicants will be subject to US DOT Medical Exam & Substance Screening at your cost prior to final acceptance.

ELDT Theory - CDL A/B

The theory course is training to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for new entry level drivers getting their commercial driver license, CDL A or CDL B.

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ELDT Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME)

The theory course is training for the requirements for obtaining an HME on a Commercial Driver License. Required prior to DMV testing.

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ELDT Behind-the-Wheel Skills - CDL A/B

BTW range and street driving activities that the entry level driver training regulations require for Class A & B vehicles.

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6-Week Basic Driver

An extensive course with a variety of classroom and hands-on training to prepare for and obtain a CDL A.

Meets ELDT Regulations.

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ELDT Passenger Bus Endorsement

The theory and behind-the-wheel courses for the Commercial Driver License (CDL) Passenger Bus Endorsement driver qualification requirements.

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Long Commercial Vehicle

Graduate training for the experienced professional driver with a minimum 6 months Group A driving experience prior to training.

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