Online Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
Individuals with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are an essential part of the US economy—moving over 72% of the goods transported in the US in 2021 alone
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What to Know at a Glance
Duration
3 months or less
Delivery
100% online
Scheduling Options
Self-paced
Where it is offered
Online
About Our ELDT Programs
Our 100% online Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) certificate programs help you meet the knowledge requirements listed in The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 49 CFR Part 380, Special Training Requirements, and other related knowledge criteria Depending upon your specific goals, each course can help you begin an in-demand career with competitive salaries and opportunities
You will learn basic operation, safe operating procedures, advanced operating practices, vehicle systems and reporting malfunctions, post-crash procedures, and trip planning, as well as non-driving activities such as cargo handling, environmental issues, driver hours of service, and drug and alcohol policies
- Class A: Prepare to meet all theory (knowledge) requirements listed in The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 49 CFR Part 380, Special Training Requirements as you work to obtain your Class A CDL
- Class B: Meet all theory (knowledge) requirements listed in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 49 CFR Part 380, Special Training Requirements and prepare to obtain your Class B CDL
- Class B to A: Upgrade your Class B CDL to a Class A CDL to take on more opportunities and earn a higher salary
- Hazardous Materials: Earn your specialized hazardous materials (H) endorsement for your CDL, which can result in increased opportunities and higher pay
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects jobs for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers to grow by 4% between now and 2031 According to Indeedcom, the average annual salary for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $77,812 as of November 2022 With experience and higher-level commercial driving licenses, professionals in this field can earn as much as $116,543 per year
Entry-Level Driver Training FAQs
Demand for entry-level truck drivers is extremely high, whether you have a Class B, Class A, or even a specialized H endorsement In fact, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2,094,000 jobs posted for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in 2021 alone
According to Indeedcom, the average annual salary for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers was $77,812 as of November 2022 States with the highest truck driver salaries include North Dakota, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, with top earners in the field making over $116,000 per year
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You will work entirely at your own pace and will be provided with personalized support via email, online forums, and phone whenever you need it