Tag: ELDT: Page 2

Business

No really, it’s that stupid

“The FMCSA had a chance to do something truly effective about safety” with the entry level driver training rule, Wendy contends, and “they made a mockery of it.” And not only that: “They made it a very expensive mockery – for all of us.”

January 6, 2017

Business

OOIDA bands with safety groups in asking FMCSA for drive-time minimum in driver training rule

OOIDA and the other petitioners argue the removal of the 30-hour minimum disregards Congress’ intentions for the rule and the consensus established during rulemaking negotiations between FMCSA and industry stakeholders. The rule is set to take effect in three years.

January 4, 2017

Business

FMCSA establishes training standards, curriculum for new truck operators

New training standards for entry-level truck operators have been finalized by the U.S. Department of Transportation and will become requirements on February 7, 2020. In addition to a required core classroom curriculum, the rule establishes a registry of FMCSA-approved trainers.

December 7, 2016

Business

Minimum driver training standards rule set to publish next month, DOT says

A DOT rule to implement a core curriculum for initial trucker training and require 30 hours behind the wheel before being issued a CDL is set to publish next month, as is a separate rule to establish a database of truckers who’ve failed or refused a drug test.

October 17, 2016

Business

FMCSA unveils driver training rule proposal, sets up core curriculum and more for pre-CDL drivers

The DOT released today a proposed rule that would establish a standard curriculum for new truckers receiving their CDL, require minimum driving time during training and set up a registry of FMCSA-approved driver training entities.

March 4, 2016

Voices

At least 30 hours behind the wheel: Pre-CDL driver-training rulemaking committee issues ‘consensus’ recommendation

Two dissenting votes on the committee — from NASTC and ATA — open the door for FMCSA to not pursue an training rulemaking, but signs suggest that they will.

June 17, 2015

Overdrive Radio

Driver training: Introducing Bryan Spoon, owner-operator on the rulemaking committee

A podcast conversation with owner-operator and ELDTAC member Bryan Spoon; and DOT’s Foxx asks “What if it all stops?”, says the Onion.

March 19, 2015

Overdrive Radio

Podcast: Entry level driver training conversations following rulemaking committee meeting

Will traditional training approaches survive the Entry Level Driver Training rulemaking? If statutory language is any indication, it’s likely. Voices on training standards/practices in this podcast.

March 9, 2015

Voices

POLL: Ever trained a driver?

This poll looks at the extent to which readers have been involved in pre-CDL driver training, whether through a formal or informal process.

March 5, 2015

Overdrive Extra

How to engage potential drivers who are slipping away

A safe, practical graduated CDL program … could bring more qualified drivers with long-term career potential, while screening out more of those who are better suited to four wheels than 18.

March 3, 2015

Business

What is an entry-level driver?

Will traditional training approaches survive an ELDT rulemaking? This and other issues were explored in the first meeting of the Entry Level Driver Training Advisory Committee.

March 2, 2015

Business

FMCSA attempting to fill the driver-training data void

A national driver survey relative to training — and a more in-depth study — are ongoing, but won’t be finished in time for the ELDTAC committee to utilize in work on a negotiated rulemaking.

February 28, 2015