This program meets the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) required by the FMCSA.

The program begins with permit preparation, during which general knowledge, airbrakes, and combination vehicle topics are covered in depth in preparation for commercial license permitting. Once students have gained a CLP and completed the ELDT classroom requirements, they will apply the techniques learned in the classroom to the driving range, street, and highway practical exercises. Every student will practice all of the skills necessary to safely operate a tractor trailer and successfully complete a CDL Class A road exam.

Students learn and master turning, backing, and shifting skills on an 80 plus acre driving range. Once student drivers have gained experience and confidence on the driving range, students and driving instructors proceed with street driving to polish and hone students’ skills in real world situations.

All of this training is conducted in preparation of the student’s CDL skills test where students must demonstrate knowledge of the truck’s condition through a pre-trip inspection and complete a set of driving skills administered by a certified CDL examiner.

This program meets the Entry Level Driver Training standards as required by the FMCSA.

The program begins with permit preparation, to prepare students to test for their CLP. Once students have gained the CLP and completed the ELDT classroom requirements, they will apply the techniques learned in the classroom to driving range, street, and highway practical exercises. Every student will practice all of the skills necessary to safely operate a tractor trailer and successfully complete the CDL Class A road exam.

Behind the wheel time consists of time spent behind the wheel of a tractor trailer combination applying the driving techniques discussed in the classroom. Student truck drivers learn and master the turning, backing and shifting skills on a 80 plus acre driving range. Once student drivers have gained experience and confidence on the driving range, students and driving instructors proceed with street driving to polish and hone students’ skills in real world situations. All of this training is conducted in preparation of the CDL skills test, where students must successfully pass a pre-trip inspections and a set of driving skills administered by a certified CDL examiner.

As of February 7th, 2022, FMCSA mandates that all drivers applying for their CDL, upgrading their CDL, or obtaining a Passenger (P), HAZMAT (H), or School Bus (S) endorsement are trained in accordance with 49CFR Part 380. The programs provided here by Northern Industrial Training and ELDTpro meet and exceed the theory training requirements. We offer online and in-person ELDT Class A Theory, B to A Upgrade Theory, Class B Theory, Passenger Endorsement Theory and HAZMAT Endorsement Theory. We also office Behind the Wheel training for all the above.