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New CDL License Regulations Began This Week

Paducah, KY (02/10/2022) — Starting Monday, February 7th, federal law requires drivers seeking a commercial driver's license to meet new training standards.

Now, federal regulations require CDL applicants and those applying for certain CDL upgrades to complete an approved Entry Level Driver Training program. Only after completing the training program can applicants take the CDL required exam.

Drivers can complete this newly-required training with any registered training provider. West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a registered provider.

ELDT regulations establish the baseline for training required for entry-level drivers. They apply to anyone:

  • seeking a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time
  • upgrading an existing Class B CDL to Class A CDL
  • obtaining a first-time school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement.

Click here for a complete list of approved ELDT programs on the federal Training Provider Registry.

For more information on WKCTC's CDL program, contact CDL Coordinator Tina Clark at 270-534-3821.

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New CDL license regulations began this week Drivers can complete newly-required CDL training with any registered training provider like West Kentucky Community and Technical College near Mayfield.

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