Need ELDT Support?
Look No Further, Red River Has the Answer.
• Since Feb 2022 we have successfully handled hundreds (closer to a thousand now) of ELDT Students
• Red River has a unique approach to the ELDT requirements.
1. On-Line Theory for Class A, B, B to A and Hazmat Endorsement.
2. For Behind-the-Wheel – WE COME TO YOU. Red River will send an FMCSA Qualified CDL Instructor to your location to conduct the BTW portion of the program.
Meet Your CDL ELDT Requirements
With Red River DOT
ELDT Online Courses
Meets FMCSA Requirements Class A
Meets FMCSA Requirements Class B
Meets FMCSA Requirements Class A
Meets FMCSA Requirements HME
Red River DOT has been training drivers for over 20 years and we are
a DOT Registered Training Provider (TPR)
Click below to read more about DOT’s
new Driver Training and Road Safety Initiative
Where Did ELDT Come From?
ELDT is DOT’s initiative to improve CDL driver training and road safety. The DOT's new Entry-Level Driver Training "ELDT" rules went into effect on Feb 7th, 2022. After this date, pursuing a CDL requires you to complete a set curriculum in Theory (knowledge) and a set curriculum in BTW (behind-the-wheel).
Red River is an approved provider (TPR) for On-Line Theory segment, traveling BTW and Hazardous Materials Endorsement.
How It Works
Once you have paid for any of the ELDT courses you will be required to enter your full name – EXACTLY as it is on your Driver’s License, Date of Birth, and Driver's License - State and Number.
This is the information that is required by the DOT and that Red River will use to upload your approved certificate and successful completion of the course.
1. The CDL Applicant completes the Theory portion of the ELDT using one of Red River's On-Line Courses, for Class A, B or B to A.
2. Red River enters the Driver's information into the DOT Platform.
3. CDL Applicant obtains Learner's Permit from DMV.
4. NEXT step SEE Behind the Wheel - BTW
Unique Approach to BTW
For Behind the Wheel Training- Red River Comes to You!
Searching for a solution to the new DOT ELDT requirements for CDL Driver Training? Red River is a DOT Registered Training Provider (TPR) and we have developed the following Steps for BTW, both Range and Public Road:
1. Once the Applicant is ready (CDL Applicant, with Learner’s Permit, needs seat time), Red River will send one of its FMCSA qualified CDL trainers to your location to complete the Behind-the-Wheel portion of the ELDT process. (Ask for a Proposal for costing and processes.)
2. Red River enters the Driver's information into the DOT Portal and the DMV will have access to the ELDT Completion Records.
3. Driver schedules the Skills Test at the State DMV.
Decades of Experience
Let Red River Deliver Your Training Needs!
Red River Has Been Training Drivers for Decades We know what it takes to obtain and keep your CDL. The folks at Red River have been working with the transportation business for an average of 30 years each. With the new DOT ELDT rules, Red River has been approved as a TPR or DOT Registered Training Provider for On-Line Theory and Traveling Behind-the-Wheel. We have made it easier by placing the high quality lessons that is the DOT required content in the exact order and by the specific subject published in:
Entry-Level Driver Training Minimum Federal Curricula Requirements (dot.gov)
Hazardous Materials Endorsement
Take Advantage of the three “free practice tests” for the DMV 30 Question Quiz
Red River made this an EASY first step to getting your "H" Endorsement.
THIS COURSE IS GOOD FOR EVERY STATE
(WA State has recently modified requirements - check first)
1. This Course takes about an hour to complete.
2. The 13 segments line up exactly with the DOT required curriculum.
3. There is a short quiz between each segment.
4. Most folks are scoring between 95 to 100%.
5. You need 80% to pass and meet the DOT requirements.
6. No Problem, take as much time as you need, and as many chances as you need.
7. Once you successfully finish this course, Red River will add your information to the DOT portal, and you are in the National database that the State DMV can access.
Boost Your Trucking Career with an H Endorsement
Can obtaining an H endorsement on your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) significantly benefit your trucking career? Here are some key benefits:
- More Job Opportunities: An H endorsement opens doors to jobs involving the transportation of hazardous materials, making you a more appealing candidate to employers.
- Higher Earning Potential: Handling hazardous materials often comes with better pay due to the increased responsibility and risk involved.
- Job Security: With fewer qualified drivers possessing this endorsement, you can enjoy greater job security as companies value your expertise.
- Personal Growth and Professional Development: The required training equips you with vital knowledge and skills, enhancing your competence and safety as a truck driver.
- Contributing to Safety and Environmental Protection: You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe transportation of hazardous cargo, contributing to industry safety and environmental protection efforts.
HME vs. Hazmat 172.704 Certification
Let Red River Deliver Your Training Needs!
A frequently asked Question: What is the difference between the Hazardous Materials Endorsement Course and the Hazmat Certification Course?
The HME Course is: The first step in obtaining the “H” Endorsement on your CDL. And is part of the new ELDT rules that began on Feb 7, 2022. It is just for CDL Drivers wanting to haul Hazmat.
The Hazmat Certification is: The Department of Transportation (49 CFR 172.704) makes training mandatory for almost anyone who handles hazardous materials, regardless of the amount. (Hazmat Employees) This affects employees who select or fill hazardous materials packages, label containers, complete shipping papers, load or unload vehicles, transload hazardous materials, or operate vehicles used in the transport of hazardous materials. This course takes about 8 hrs to complete and is good for 3 years.
