🚚FMCSA Denies Exemption for Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements
Entry-Level Driver Training: Application for Exemption; Albert Farley, Jr.
Summary
FMCSA announces its decision to deny Albert Farley, Jr.'s request for an exemption from the theory and behind-the-wheel (BTW) instructor requirements contained in the entry-level driver training (ELDT) regulations for himself as a prospective training instructor. Mr. Farley sought an exemption from the requirement that instructors have at least two years of driving experience of the same or higher class and/or the same endorsement level as the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to be operated. This exemption would have allowed Mr. Farley to serve as an ELDT instructor for students seeking Class A CDLs without having the required two years of experience driving Class A CDLs. FMCSA analyzed the application and public comments and determined that granting the exemption would not likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such exemption.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The content involves regulatory compliance requirements for training instructors in the trucking industry. The denial of the exemption request emphasizes the necessity of maintaining instructor qualifications, highlighting safety standards that businesses must adhere to. Non-compliance could impact the ability to train new drivers effectively.