What is Entry Level Driver Training for the HazMat Endorsement (HME)?
- Categories HazMat Endorsement
- Date January 10, 2023
To get your hazmat endorsement is now not as easy as it once was. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as of February 7th, 2022 has put together minimum training requirements known as ELDT for anyone looking to get their HazMat Endorsement. This rule now eliminates self taught individuals to study the Hazmat test and then take it at their respective DMV’s or equivalent.
Now Individuals have to go through an accredited and approved training provider on the TRP (Training Provider Registry) to get this endorsement. This sounds scary but don’t worry we have your back. Our team of certified instructors have created an online HazMat ELDT program that you can take whenever wherever you want 24/7! Click here to start our certified ELDT Training and with 24 hours you can head to your local DMV and get your hazmat endorsement. Online ELDT HazMat Endorsement.
Here is what to expect and and what you will be studying with these new HazMat ELDT requirements:
E1.1 Basic Introductory HM
Requirements
E1.2 Operational HM Requirements
E1.3 Reporting HM Crashes and
Releases
E1.4 Tunnels and Railroad (RR)-Highway
Grade Crossing Requirements
E1.5 Loading and Unloading HM
E1.6 HM on Passenger Vehicles
E1.7 Bulk Packages
E1.8 Operating Emergency Equipment
E1.9 Emergency Response Procedures
E1.10 Engine (Fueling)
E1.11 Tire Check
E1.12 Routes and Route Planning
E1.13 Hazardous Materials Safety Permits
(HMSP)