b' Marketer InformationRules & RegulationsNEW FMCSA Entry Level Training ProgramOne More Hurdle for Applicants Seeking a CDL License or License Upgrade continued from page 37 HAZMAT Endorsement Applicants are only requiredwhistle blower protection/coercion; trip planning; to complete specialized hazardous materials core drugs and alcohol; and medical fitness certification.curricula and not behind-the-wheel-instruction. Theory CDL Behind-the-Wheel InstructionThe behind-the-instruction for HAZMAT endorsements must cover the following operational requirements: reporting HMwheel portion of the ELDT must cover the following:crashes and releases; tunnels, railroad and highwayvehicle controlturning, lane changes, entering and grade crossing requirements; loading and unloading HM;exiting highways, curves; shifting andtransmission bulk packaging; operating emergency equipment; operation; signaling intentions to other drivers; visual emergency response procedures; engine (fueling); tiresearch for road hazards; speed and space management; check; route planning; and HM safety permits. Also,safe driver behavior; HOS logging; hazard perception; the current HAZMAT training required by the Pipelinerailroad and highway grade crossing; night operation; and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) (49extreme driving conditions; skid control recovery,CR.704) is not sufficient to satisfy the FMCSA ELDTjackknifing and other emergencies.HAZMAT endorsement core curricula requirement.It is important to remember that the ELDT rule only replaces Moreover, HAZMAT endorsement applicants must current entry level driver training rules (49 CFR Part 380, still take a state-administered knowledge test after Subpart E). ELDT does not replace recurrent hazardous completing the ELDT.material training (49 CFR 172.04); drug and alcohol trainingCDL Theory Instruction TopicsThe theory portion (49 CFR 380.601); and in-depth security awareness training (49 CFR 172.04). All drivers must still comply with these of ELDT must cover the following topics: Basic operation; programs. Also, it is important to understand that the ELDT orientation; control system/dashboard; pre- and post-tripprogram is just starting up and has many moving parts. It is inspections; basic control; shifting/operating transmissions; likely that not all the bugs and glitches have been ironed out backing and docking; coupling and uncoupling; safeof the system yet. This, along with the ongoing workoperating procedures; visual search for road hazards;disruptions caused by COVID-19 will likely add to the wait communication with other drivers including headlights,time between application and full credentialing.directional signals, four way flashers and horns;distracted driving including cellphone use and texting;Additional Information is available on the FMCSAspeed management; space management; night operation;ELDT page at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/ extreme driving conditions; advanced operating practicescommercial-drivers-license/entry-level-driver-training-eldtincluding skid control/recovery jackknifing and other emergencies; railroad and highway grade crossings; vehicle systems and reporting malfunctions; roadsideinspections; maintenance; non-driving activities;environmental compliance issues; hours of service Srequirements; fatigue and wellness awareness;post-crash procedures; external communications;40 www.wpma.com / Spring 2022'