Entry-Level Driver Passenger-Carrying Endorsement Training


J. J. Keller’s online ELDT passenger-carrying endorsement courses will help you meet the FMCSA’s mandated theory instruction requirements. These interactive, expert-backed programs are designed to be used in tandem with our student and trainer manuals as part of a thorough program.

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In early 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) introduced new regulations that established a baseline of training requirements for entry-level drivers. These apply to those seeking to obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time, upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL, or obtain a school bus endorsement, passenger endorsement, or hazardous materials endorsement for the first time.

An entry-level driver must, prior to taking the skills test, successfully complete a prescribed program of theory and behind-the-wheel instruction provided by a school or other entity listed on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry (TPR).

​​The Entry Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement Training Curriculum from J. J. Keller ​​is designed to​ help drivers meet the theory instruction requirements set by the FMCSA for entry-level drivers seeking seeking a “P” (passenger-carrying) endorsement on a new or existing CDL.

Entry-Level Driver Passenger-Carrying Endorsement Training Online Courses

​​Eighteen​ modules are included in the ELDT Passenger Endorsement Training Curriculum​:

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Baggage and Cargo Management

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to help the learner understand proper methods for handling and securing passenger baggage and containers

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Distracted Driving

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to help drivers recognize and manage distractions while on the road.

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Fueling

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to help you learn vital steps for properly refueling a bus or motorcoach so you can minimize those risks and prevent disaster.

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Hours of Service Requirements

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to help drivers learn how to comply with hour-of-service regulations and take steps to avoid fatigue.

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Idling

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to help the learner understand the importance of compliance with state and local laws and regulations, including for example, idling limits, fuel savings; and the consequences of non-compliance, including adverse health effects and penalties.

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Other Emergency Procedures

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to teach drivers how to handle other emergency procedures.

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Passenger Awareness Safety Briefing

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to teach you how to brief passengers on safety topics.

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Passenger Management

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to help the learner understand the proper procedures for safe loading and unloading of passengers prior to departure, including rules concerning standing passengers and the standee line along with the procedures for dealing with disruptive passengers.

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Penalties and Fines

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to help the learner understand the potential consequences of violating driver-related regulations.

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Post-Crash Procedures

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to teach learners some vital steps to take after a crash to help make sure that any further damage or liability is minimized.

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Pre-Trip, En Route, and Post-Trip Inspection

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to help learners understand the importance of pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections; and provide instruction in techniques for conducting such inspections as stated in §392.7 and §396.11.

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Railroad Highway Grade Crossings and Drawbridges

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to help you learn about crossing railroad tracks and drawbridges safely, including regulatory requirements, emergency procedures, and recognition of safety devices and signs.

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Roadside Inspections

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to help inexperienced drivers prepare for and know how to participate in a roadside inspection.

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Safety Belt Safety

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to help you learn the important role seat belts play in ensuring safety and how to comply with federal seat-belt regulations.

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Security and Crime

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to teach you basic techniques for recognizing and minimizing physical risks from criminal activity.

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Vehicle Orientation

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to help orient you to common physical and operational features among most buses and motorcoaches; features that you must be familiar with before getting behind the wheel.

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: Weigh Stations

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to help drivers understand weigh stations and what they can expect - and what they are required to do - when they encounter one.

Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger-Carrying Endorsement: ADA Compliance

This ELDT Passenger-Carrying Endorsement training course is designed to help you learn about your obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how to ensure all persons have the same opportunity for safe transportation.

ELDT Course Disclaimer: These courses can be used to help satisfy the theory instruction portion of the entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements. To satisfy the theory instruction requirements, the courses must be assigned and administered by a school or other entity listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Training Provider Registry (TPR) and must be accompanied by theory testing. To satisfy the complete ELDT training requirements, the school or entity conducting the training must provide the driver-trainee "behind-the-wheel" instruction in addition to theory instruction.

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These training programs are also available to download for use on your own Learning Management System (LMS) or company intranet!

Entry-Level Driver Training: Passenger & School Bus Endorsement Manuals

These comprehensive manuals have been designed to help students and trainers comply with the FMCSA’s theory instruction requirements.

ELDT: Obtaining a CDL Manuals

Hazmat Endorsement Manuals

Additional Entry-Level Driver Training Services from J. J. Keller

Trainer Certification Program certifies your trainers to train entry-level drivers according to the new rule using J. J. Keller curriculum. An expert J. J. Keller instructor will educate your trainers on how to effectively deliver both the theory and behind-the-wheel entry-level driver training. Plus, we'll provide full support to ensure your company is registered on the Training Provider Registry (TPR).

ELDT Training Program Assessment reviews your entry-level driver training program to verify that it meets or exceeds the FMCSA’s ELDT final rule. This includes an assessment of your facilities, vehicles, trainers, certifications, documentation and recordkeeping, training curriculum and more. We’ll also assist you with getting registered on the TPR.

ELDT Curriculum that provides you with our best-in-class ELDT program, including driver and trainer textbooks, instructions for range and road exercises, and proof of certification.

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