Behind-the-Wheel (BTW)
for Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)

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/

$500.00 deposit is required to enroll in the ELDT courses unless otherwise noted below. The deposit will be applied to the tuition and fees. In the event of cancellation, all fees will be deducted prior to any refund. See CEE Catalog for details.

CEE Fee: DOT Substance Test $70.00

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

To apply for a course, you must complete and submit the online application and select from the drop-down for the course, location and date.

Additional out-of-pocket direct costs for all driver training courses: DOT Physical, TSA HME Threat Assessment, DMV Commercial License Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver License (CDL) fees.

CEE does not provide room and board or job placement.

Note: Any portion of these courses previously attended at another training provider must be verified in the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR) before registration can be completed.

Prerequisites for all commercial driving hands-on skills courses:

Successful completion of the ELDT Theory course verified in the FMCSR TPR database.
Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) for class of license that you will be training in with applicable endorsements (IA, IB, or IC)
DOT drug screening $70.00 (scheduled by CEE prior to start of training)
Verification from FMCSR Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse of no violations
DOT Medical Examiners Certificate (by approved facility listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners)

ELDT CDL A Behind-the-Wheel Skills Training

Enroll

This hands-on skills course covers both range and street driving activities that the entry level driver training regulations specify for Class A vehicles. Range activities include pre-trip inspections, backing maneuvers, and coupling & uncoupling. Street driving activities include vehicle controls, shifting, communications, visual search, speed and space management, hazard perception, railroad crossing, hours of service, emergencies, and safe driver behavior.

This course requires a driver-trainee's proficiency in BTW skills in order to take the CDL road skills exam.

Prerequisites: see the above prerequisites for all commercial driving courses.

Tuition: $7,500.00 (includes Road Skills Exam)

DOT Substance Test: $70.00

ELDT CDL B Behind-the-Wheel Skills Training

Enroll

This hands-on skills course covers both range and street driving activities that the entry level driver training regulations specify for Class B vehicles. Range activities include pre-trip inspections, backing maneuvers, and coupling & uncoupling. Street driving activities include vehicle controls, shifting, communications, visual search, speed and space management, hazard perception, railroad crossing, hours of service, emergencies, and safe driver behavior.

This course requires a driver-trainee's proficiency in BTW skills in order to take the CDL road skills exam.

Prerequisites: see the above prerequisites for all commercial driving courses.

Tuition: $5,500.00 (includes Road Skills Exam)

DOT Substance Test: $70.00

ELDT CDL B Passenger Behind-the-Wheel Skills Training

Enroll

This hands-on skills course covers both range and street driving activities that the entry level driver training regulation specify for Class B Passenger vehicles. Range activities include pre-trip inspections, and backing maneuvers. Street driving activities include vehicle controls, shifting, communications, visual search, speed and space management, hazard perception, railroad crossing, hours of service, emergencies, and safe driver behavior. This course requires a driver-trainee's proficiency in BTW skills in order to take the CDL road skills exam.

Prerequisites: see above prerequisites for all commercial driving courses.

Tuition: $3,100.00 (includes Road Skills Exam)

DOT Substance Test: $70.00

Note: CEE's bus is an automatic with airbrakes

ELDT CDL C Passenger Behind-the-Wheel Skills Training

Enroll

This hands-on skills course covers both range and street driving activities that the entry-level driver training regulation specify for Class C Passenger vehicles. Range activities include pre-trip inspections and backing maneuvers. Street driving activities include vehicle controls, shifting, communications, visual search, speed and space management, hazard perception, railroad crossing, hours of service, emergencies, and safe driver behavior. This course requires a driver-trainee's proficiency in BTW skills in order to take the CDL road skills exam.

Prerequisites: see the above prerequisites for all commercial driving courses.

Tuition: $1,500.00 (includes Road Skills Exam)

DOT Substance Test: $70.00 (exception if the driver is currently in a qualified DOT drug and alcohol testing program)

Note: Student must provide a vehicle for training/testing

ELDT CDL B Passenger Behind-the-Wheel Skills Training

Enroll

The ELDT regulations require that a driver-trainee must pass the Theory Course with a minimum score of 80% and successfully demonstrate proficiency in BTW skills training both verified in the FMCSA TPR database, prior to being administered a CDL road skills exam.

Individuals who do not meet both requirements must participate in additional training as necessary to meet the requirements under entry-level-driver training regulations.

CDL Road Skills Exam Fee:

$200.00 (student-provided commercial vehicle)

$550.00 (CEE commercial vehicle)

ELDT CDL B Behind-the-Wheel Skills Training

ELDT CDL B Passenger Behind-the-Wheel Skills Training

Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) for Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)

ELDT CDL A Behind-the-Wheel Skills Training

ELDT CDL B Behind-the-Wheel Skills Training

ELDT CDL B Passenger Behind-the-Wheel Skills Training

ELDT CDL C Passenger Behind-the-Wheel Skills Training

ELDT CDL B Passenger Behind-the-Wheel Skills Training

Behind-the-Wheel (BTW)
for Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)