In early 2022, FMCSA introduced new Entry-Level Driver Training regulations that set the baseline for training requirements for entry-level drivers. This applies to those seeking to obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time, upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL, or obtain a school bus, passenger, or hazardous materials endorsement for the first time.
The new Entry-Level Driver Training (Passenger Endorsement) Training Curriculum is designed to help drivers meet the requirements set by the FMCSA for entry-level drivers seeking a passenger-carrying endorsement on a new or existing CDL.
Curriculum consist of these 18 courses:
- Post-Crash Procedures
- Other Emergency Procedures
- Vehicle Orientation
- Pre-trip, En-route, and Post-Trip Inspection
- Fueling
- Idling
- Baggage Cargo Management
- Passenger Awareness Safety Briefing
- Passenger Management
- ADA Compliance
- Hours of Service Requirements
- Safety Belt Safety
- Distracted Driving
- Railroad Highway Grade Crossings and Drawbridges
- Weigh Stations
- Security and Crime
- Roadside Inspections
- Penalties and Fines
- Intended Audience: Drivers who are applying for an initial commercial driver’s license (CDL) or drivers upgrading their current CDL
- Language: Available in English
- Copyright Date: 2022
- Regs Covered: 49 CFR Part 380 Appendix B - CDL Training Curriculum
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Compliance Topic: Disability Discrimination, DOT and Driver Training, Vehicle Inspections & Maintenance, Emergency Response
Industry: Transportation
Language: English