About Us
When choosing a CDL school, you only get one shot at a great or not so great experience, to learn a lot or a little. Some schools will teach you to pass the test exam, and others will teach you beyond the required test material. This is what we do. We just don't want you as a number we want you as a person that wants to learn and get all that you can from the classes. Not all schools are built the same. Some are called CDL Mills, which means they grab your fees and push you out the door, safe or unsafe.When choosing the right school for you, start with a locally owned CDL school with a solid reputation in the community and high Google reviews. Why do Google reviews matter? Google reviews will help you learn about the schools before setting foot into them. You will learn about students' frustrations, school shortcomings, look at our reviews then call us and lets talk see how we can help you in the time line you need.
A Little History About Entry-Level Driver Training (Eldt) to Start Us Off
On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed into law a new two year transportation reauthorization bill, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act ("MAP-21"; P.L. 112-141). This new law includes many important provisions intended to help the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in its important mission to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Many of the provisions in MAP-21 track the Agency's strategic framework to improve commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety by supporting its three core principles
- Raise the bar to enter the industry and operate on our roads.
- Hold motor carriers and drivers to the highest safety standards to continue operations; and
- Remove the highest risk drivers, vehicles, and carriers from our roads and prevent them from operating.
What Does ELDT Mean For You?
The final ruling created new training standards for individuals trying to obtain a CDL for the first time or has not held a current CDL in the past 10 years. It also applies to anyone wanting to upgrade from a class B to A, hazardous materials, passenger, and school bus for the first time.
If you want to get a CDL after 2-07-2022, you will want to make sure the training provider you would like to attend is listed on the FMCSA ELDT Registry. The FMCSA Registry can be located on the FMCSA website. Currently, Important note: CLPs are good for 12 months from the date it's issued in the state of Colorado, so make sure you know your expiration date. The CDL Class A, B, and endorsements are divided into three sections of learning: theory (Knowledge), behind-the-wheel (Public roads), and range (Backing).
To complete a Certified course, the training provider must provide instruction in all three areas. The training provider must also keep a record of all assessments given in either written or electronic form. The CLP holder must score at least an 80% on assessments to pass the course. Scores must be kept on file (Hard Copy or Electronic) for auditing.
The behind the wheel training for Class A/B CDL or Passenger or School buys endorsement is comprised of range and public road training. All maneuvers must be performed proficiently and demonstrated to the satisfaction of the training provider.
The FMCSA ruling does not mandate the minimum number of hours that a driver-trainee must spend on the behind-the-wheel training of Class A, Class B, passenger, or school buses but must meet and teach all of the minimum criteria of each. If your state training requirements exceed those of FMCSA ELDT, you are still required to meet all local and state requirements.
For a trainee behind the wheel, Instructors must cover all required topics, determine, and document that each driver-trainee has demonstrated proficiency in all elements of the BTW curriculum.
Once all training requirements are met, the trainee's information is then submitted to their local state agencies and the FMCSA TPR Portal. Trainees are now allowed to schedule their CDL exam with a state or third-party tester.
