Entrance & Completion Requirements
Step 1
Registration
All students must be able to read, speak, write, and comprehend English. No interpreters are allowed per CDL regulations.
Must obtain and provide proof of each before registering:
Must be 18 years old
Valid Commercial Learner Permit (must be obtained 14 days before the start of training)
Complete a DOT Physical (medical card must be on hand during training at all times)
Complete Pre-Employment Drug Screening. Results must be sent to Corridor CDL Training before training. Email results to Corridor CDL Training.
Register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Click the following link to register on the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse site.
Payment method
Step 2
Complete the online Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Theory Course
Step 3
Complete behind-the-wheel driving instruction
Up to one week for Class B CDL certification
Up to three weeks for Class A CDL certification
Step 4
The training provider submits ELDT training completion to FMCSA prior to testing.
Complete CDL testing with an examiner:
Pre-Trip Inspection Test
Skills Test
Road Test