FMCSA Removes 110 Truck Driver Training Schools from Certified ELDT List - Heavy Duty Trucking
FMCSA has removed 110 truck driver training schools from its certified ELDT list, impacting training options for new drivers.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on September 2, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Owner-operators, small fleets, and large carriers relying on these training schools for driver certification. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate action required to find alternative training options.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The removal of 110 training schools means fewer certified options for obtaining the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) required for new drivers.
Who it affects
Owner-operators, small fleets, and large carriers relying on these training schools for driver certification.
What you must do
Identify alternative certified training schools for driver training to ensure compliance with ELDT requirements.
Deadline
Immediate action required to find alternative training options.
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