Overview

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, per 49 CFR Subpart E - Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements, requires all entry-level drivers who drive in interstate commerce and are subject to the commercial driver license (CDL) requirements of 49 CFR Part 383 to complete training addressing the following four areas:

➨ Driver qualification requirements

➨ Hours of service of drivers

➨ Driver wellness

➨ Whistleblower protection

Learning Outcomes

After taking this course, you will be able to:

➨ Recognize the driver qualification (DQ) regulations purpose and requirements.

➨ Identify the goals of the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations in 49 CFR 395 and define key terms related to HOS.

➨ Recognize the maximum driving times allowed for property-carrying CMV drivers and the Out-of-Service criteria for violations of the maximum driving times.

➨ Identify the exceptions to the maximum driving time rules, including exceptions for special categories of drivers, drivers in special situations, and drivers using a sleeper berth.

➨ Recognize the required contents of the Record of Duty Status, the Out-of-Service violations of the Record of Duty Status (RODS), and be able to correctly prepare your own RODS.

➨ Recognize potential health and lifestyle hazards associated with driving CMVs and identify techniques for avoiding them.

➨ Identify the rights and protections provided by the Whistleblower Protection Act for employees in the transportation industry.

Required Course To Get Your Class A CDL. This course covers all four topics for the new commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver.