FMCSA-Approved CDL Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) for Hazardous Materials (H) Endorsement

FMCSA-APPROVED CDL ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING (ELDT) FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL (H) ENDORSEMENT

This course is the mandated Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) program required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for individuals seeking to obtain the Hazardous Materials (H) Endorsement on their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The curriculum provides comprehensive theoretical instruction on the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), focusing on the critical knowledge required for the safe preparation, handling, transport, and emergency response related to placardable hazardous materials.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this training, the student will be able to:

  • Identify and classify hazardous materials according to DOT regulations.

  • Understand the proper use and placement of placards, labels, and markings on packages and Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs).

  • Demonstrate proficiency in using and completing shipping papers and mandatory documentation.

  • Comply with specific operational rules regarding fueling, tire checks, route planning, and railroad crossings.

  • Implement correct emergency response and reporting procedures in the event of a crash or release.

  • Meet the federal knowledge requirements necessary to pass the "H" endorsement exam.

Who is This Course For

This course is mandatory for:

  • Any individual seeking to add the Hazardous Materials Endorsement (H) to their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

  • CDL holders who require the "H" endorsement to transport placardable hazardous materials.

Prerequisite Note: Successful completion and submission of the results to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR) is a non-negotiable federal requirement before an individual is permitted to take the official CDL knowledge test for the "H" endorsement.

What is included in this course

The course is delivered as Knowledge Training (Theoretical Instruction) and follows a strictly defined, unit-based curriculum:

  • Instructional Mode: Theoretical and regulatory-focused instruction (online or classroom).

  • Certification Process: Upon passing the course assessments, the results are electronically submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR).

  • Assessment: Knowledge assessments are conducted throughout the course to ensure mastery of the required material.

Mandatory Curriculum Units (13 Units):

  1. Basic Introductory HM Requirements

  2. Reporting HM Crashes and Releases

  3. Tunnels and Railroad (RR)-Highway Grade Crossing Requirements

  4. Loading and Unloading HM

  5. HM on Passenger Vehicles

  6. Bulk Packages

  7. Operating Emergency Equipment

  8. Emergency Response Procedures

  9. Engine (Fueling)

  10. Tire Check

  11. Routes and Route Planning

  12. Hazardous Materials Safety Permits (HMSP)