Entry-Level Driver School Bus Endorsement Training
J. J. Keller's online ELDT school bus 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 thr’sorough program.
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).
J. J. Keller’s Entry-Level Driver Training School Bus Endorsement Training Curriculum is designed to help CDL drivers meet the theory instruction training requirements set by the FMCSA for entry-level drivers seeking an “S” (school bus) endorsement on a new or existing CDL.
Entry-Level Driver School Bus Endorsement Training Online Courses
Our ELDT School Bus Endorsement courses cover all required topics, including:
Entry-Level Driver Training School Bus Endorsement: Danger Zones and Use of Mirrors
This training course is designed to help you become familiar with danger zones and learn techniques for keeping passengers safe as they maneuver through and around them.
Entry-Level Driver Training School Bus Endorsement: Emergency Exit and Evacuation
This training course teaches about your role in safely evacuating a school bus in an emergency, whether on a bus route or an extracurricular trip.
Entry-Level Driver Training School Bus Endorsement: Loading and Unloading
This training course helps teach CDL drivers obtaining a school bus endorsement the specific loading/unloading procedures that must be used to help avoid unsafe conditions that could result in injuries or fatalities.
Entry-Level Driver Training School Bus Endorsement: Post-Crash Procedures
This training course is designed to teach the vital steps you need to take after a crash to help make sure that any further damage is minimized and the proper reports are filed.
Entry-Level Driver Training School Bus Endorsement: Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
This training course is designed to help you learn how to conduct all required inspections to help ensure that your vehicle continues to operate safely and smoothly.
Entry-Level Driver Training School Bus Endorsement: Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings
This training courses is designed to teach about the different types of railroad crossings, crossing gates and signs, and proper procedures for crossing railroad tracks.
Entry-Level Driver Training School Bus Endorsement: Route and Stop Reviews
This training course is designed to help you discuss how routes are typically established, techniques for reviewing routes and bus stops, and the importance of reporting any issues to the proper authorities.
Entry-Level Driver Training School Bus Endorsement: School Bus Security
This training course is designed to help you learn about potential security issues you could face as a bus driver.
Entry-Level Driver Training School Bus Endorsement: Special Safety Considerations
This training course is designed to help you assess a situation, employ safe driving techniques, and prevent tail-swing crashes.
Entry-Level Driver Training School Bus Endorsement: Student Management
This training course is designed to teach you about techniques for managing student behavior on the bus to ensure that safety is maintained, and the rights of others are respected.
Entry-Level Driver Training School Bus Endorsement: Vehicle Orientation
This training course is designed to help CDL drivers obtaining a school endorsement become oriented with common physical and operational features among most school buses - features that you must be familiar with before getting behind the wheel.
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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