§380.605 – Definitions Guidance Q&A Question 5: Can States impose more stringent standards than those established by the entry-level driver training (ELDT) regulations?

Question 5: Can States impose more stringent standards than those established by the entry-level driver training (ELDT) regulations?

Guidance: Yes. The regulations generally do not replace or otherwise supersede State ELDT requirements that exceed these minimum Federal...

§380.603 – Applicability Guidance Q&A Question 4: If an applicant held a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) before February 7, 2022, and obtains his or her commercial driver’s license (CDL) before the CLP expires, will he or she be exempt from the ELDT re

Question 4: If an applicant held a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) before February 7, 2022, and obtains his or her commercial driver’s license (CDL) before the CLP expires, will he or she be exempt from the ELDT requirements?

Guidance: Yes. If the applicant obtains a...

§380.603 – Applicability Guidance Q&A Question 2: Who is exempt from entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements?

Question 2: Who is exempt from entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements?

Guidance: Military drivers, farmers, and firefighters who are generally excepted from the CDL requirements in part 383 are also excepted from this rule.

§380.603 – Applicability (ELDT) Guidance Q&A Question 1: Who is subject to entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements?

Question 1: Who is subject to entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements?

Guidance: All entry-level drivers who drive in interstate commerce and are subject to the CDL requirements of part 383 of this chapter including:

•     A Class...

§380.600 – Compliance date for training requirements for entry-level drivers

Question: What data will be made available to State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) to assist them in confirming that drivers have completed required training?

 Guidance: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) intends to provide the relevant driver-specific...

§383.133 – Test Methods Guidance Q&A Question 1: May a sign language interpreter be used for the commercial driver’s license (CDL) general knowledge test?

Question 1: May a sign language interpreter be used for the commercial driver’s license (CDL) general knowledge test?

Guidance: Test methods are governed by 49 CFR 383.133. Specifically, § 383.133(b)(3) states:

Each knowledge test must be valid and reliable...

Part 390 § 390.23 Relief from regulations An emergency declaration states that after completed work under the declaration and returning to normal operations, a commercial vehicle driver must take 10 hours off. What if there is nowhere at the location for

An emergency declaration states that after completed work under the declaration and returning to normal operations, a commercial vehicle driver must take 10 hours off.  What if there is nowhere at the location for the driver to park?

The driver may proceed to the nearest...

Part 390 § 390.23 Relief from regulations What documentation is needed to verify that the driver is operating under an emergency declaration?

What documentation is needed to verify that the driver is operating under an emergency declaration?

There is no specific documentation required for verification.  Retention of ordinary business records, such as the bill of lading, may be useful later for the convenience of the...

Part 390 § 390.23 Relief from regulations What does a driver need to do when returning to normal operations after operating under an emergency declaration?

What does a driver need to do when returning to normal operations after operating under an emergency declaration?

Upon completion of the direct assistance activities and prior to returning to normal operations, the driver is required to take 10 consecutive hours off duty before driving...

Part 390 § 390.23 Relief from regulations If there is an ELD in the truck, what should a driver do to account for the miles driven under an emergency declaration?

If there is an ELD in the truck, what should a driver do to account for the miles driven under an emergency declaration?

There are three options

Use the “authorized personal use” (personal conveyance) function of the ELD to record all of the time providing direct assistance...