Abbreviation: ELDT
Entry-Level Driver Training
Federally required training for certain CDL applicants, consisting of theory and behind-the-wheel components, completed with a provider on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.
ELDT became effective February 7, 2022. It is required for first-time Class A or B CDL applicants and for applicants adding hazmat, passenger, or school bus endorsements for the first time.
Last updated: June 4, 2026