For more information please select the link below or call the FMCSA information line at 1-800-832-5660 or the FMCSA Iowa Field Office at 515-233-7400.
FMCSA’s Entry Level Driver Training regulations set the baseline training requirements for entry-level drivers. This applies to those seeking:
Obtain a Class A or Class B Upgrade existing Class B to Class A Upgrade existing Class C to Class A or B Obtain Endorsement for School Bus (S), Passenger (P), or Hazardous Materials (H)
If you've previously held a CDL you do not have to take an ELDT Course.
STEP 1. MEET REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to read, speak and comprehend English. No interpreters are allowed.
Must be 18 years old
Must have basic skills including backing (for Class A) and shifting (for manual transmission)
STEP 2. GET PERMIT
Take knowledge exam(s) to get Commercial Learner Permit (CLP)
Permit must be obtained 14-days prior to the examination
