2024 Facts for Drivers OCR - Copy_33-33.pdf

Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) FMCSAss Entry-Level Driver Training rules in Part 380 establish minimum training requirements for entry-level CMV drivers in interstate and intrastate commerce. Individuals who are applying for a Class A or Class B CDL, an upgrade to their CDL, or a hazardous mate...

Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) FMCSAss Entry-Level Driver Training rules in Part 380 establish minimum training requirements for entry-level CMV drivers in interstate and intrastate commerce. Individuals who are applying for a Class A or Class B CDL, an upgrade to their CDL, or a hazardous materials endorsement for their license for the first time, must meet these standards. The rule requires that entry-level drivers take behind-the-wheel training combined with a prescribed knowledge curriculum to address the specific training needs of a driver seeking a CDL. Medical Certificates An PMCSA rule issued in 2008 requires a driver's medical certification information to be linked to their CDL via the Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS). For this reason, drivers who hold a CDL are not required to carry their medical examuner's certificate (MEC) for more than 15 days after the date it was issued as proofof medical certification, to verify medical qualification at roadside. However, any variances or skill performance evaluation certificates (1e., warvers), 1f applicable, will still be required to be carried by the driver. In addition, all CDL drivers are required to self-certify the type of driving they are doing (interstate vs. intrastate) and, submit their MEC to their State Drivers Licensing Agency (SDLA). Once submitted, the SDLA ts required to post the certificate to CDLIS which FMCSA, motor carriers and state law enforcement agencies are able to access. As a best practice, it is recommended that drivers continue carrying their medical card as a precaution. National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners In April 2012, FMCSA issued a final rule establishing a National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners and requiring all medical examiners who wish to conduct physical examinations for interstate CMV drivers to: « Complete training concerning PMCSA’s physical qualification standards, » Pass a test to verify an understanding of those standards, and - Maintain and demonstrate competence through periodic training and testing. a3