ELDT Class A CDL Training
The ELDT Class A CDL Training Program is a 160 hour certificate program that is generally completed within 4 weeks.
The program is a fast paced program that works well for quick learners and students with prior experience in driving combination vehicles. The program consists of four courses of classroom lecture, safety theory, hands on training, yard skills, and vehicle inspection and vehicle operation. We train students to successfully pass the Florida Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Test and equip them to function as a licensed, entry level, commercial truck driver upon completion.
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Career Focused Classes
Our curriculum is aligned with your selected program. No need to waste time taking courses that don’t apply to your career.
Small Class Sizes
Classes average 6 students for our Advanced Truck Driver & Commercial Truck Driver Training programs. You don’t have to worry about overloaded classes receiving minimal attention.
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Course Description
To train students to successfully pass the Florida Commercial Drivers To train students to successfully pass the Florida Commercial License (CDL) Test and equip them to function as a licensed, entry level, commercial truck driver upon completion.
Introduction to Tractor-Trailer Driving - 40 Hours
This course will give students an understanding of commercial vehicle classifications as it relates to vehicles which require a commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate. This will include combination vehicles, straight vehicles, buses, and coaches. Students will be able to identify each type of vehicle classification with the appropriate license needed for driver operation. This class will cover the complete written portion of the General Knowledge Test, Combination Test and Air Brakes Test that will be administered by the Division of Driver’s License. Students will leave this class with an understanding of the development of the program and the rationale for each part of the program.
Pre-trip Inspection and Driver Safety - 40 Hours
This class will identify endorsements needed for specific vehicle classifications, including Hazardous Material, Doubles / Triples, School, and Passenger and CDL license restrictions which can be listed on a license by the Division of Driver’s License. The class will also provide instruction on how to properly fill out a driver logbook. This class will teach commercial driver safety and techniques. This includes proper entry into the vehicle and exit from the vehicle. An overview of safety equipment required for commercial vehicles and application for each. Students will participate in hands-on vehicle inspections as students will learn each part of the vehicle and its required inspection points. This will include location, identification, and explanation of each item on the CDL Pre-Trip Test.
Basic Yard Skills - 40 Hours
This portion of training will include instruction on how to maneuver the commercial vehicle through and around set boundaries. This will include straight line backing, parallel parking, off-set parking, and alley dock parking. Upon completion of the basic yard skills course, the student can take the yard skills exam administered by the state examiner.
Basic Road Skills - 40 Hours
This portion of training will involve actual road time driving. This will include observation of “real time” traffic situations and best practices to avoid accidents. This class will cover trip planning, map reading, route selection, and review of federal and state laws as it relates to driver hours of service. Students will observe urban and rural street driving as well as highway driving. Students will learn to observe street signs, bridge clearances, and how to make an emergency roadside stop. The class will also provide instruction on how to properly fill out a driver logbook. Upon completion of the basic road skills course, the student can take the road skills exam administered by the state examiner.