How do I get my CDL A through CPI?
Students start with:
ELDT Training (CDL Permit) – hybrid delivery
Cost: $548
CPI offers ELDT standard curriculum in five areas of instruction: Basic Operation, Safe Operating Procedures, Advanced Operating Practices, Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions, and Non-Driving Activities. CPI cover all the topics listed within each area of instruction. An assessment is then used to determine the driver-trainee’s proficiency. Driver-trainees must achieve an overall minimum score of 80% on the theory assessment.
The 30 topics that must be covered in the theory instruction standard curriculum are:
Basic Operation:
Orientation
Control Systems/Dashboard
Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
Basic Control
Shifting/Operating Transmissions
Backing and Docking
Coupling and Uncoupling (Class A CDL only)
Safe Operating Procedures:
Visual Search
Communication
Distracted Driving
Speed Management
Space Management
Night Operation
Extreme Driving Conditions
Advanced Operating Practices:
Hazard Perception
Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, and Others
Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings
Vehicle Systems & Reporting Malfunctions:
Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions
Roadside Inspections
Maintenance
Non-Driving Activities:
Handling and Documenting Cargo
Environmental Compliance Issues
Hours of Service Requirements
Fatigue and Wellness Awareness
Post-Crash Procedures
External Communications
Whistleblower/Coercion
Trip Planning
Drugs/Alcohol
Medical Requirements
CDL Custom Training
As of February 7, 2022, compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule is required for any individual who wants to:
- Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for the first time;
- Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL; or
- Obtain a passenger (P) or hazmat (H) endorsement for the first time.
Under the FMCSA requirements, an entry-level driver must successfully complete a prescribed program of theory and behind-the-wheel instruction before taking the CDL skills test. This training must be provided by a school or other entity listed on the FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry (TPR). To be listed on the TPR, training providers need to meet specific requirements addressing:
- Curriculum,
- Facilities,
- Vehicles and equipment, and
- Instructors
CPI’s CDL Program meets the above requirements of the FMCSA and is on the Training Provider Registry (TPR).
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