The Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Mandate mandates truck driving schools to meet the standards set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). Schools with this certification incorporate a balanced mix of classroom education and behind-the-wheel instruction in their training programs. The goal is to establish an industry-wide standard for CDL training, promoting safer truck drivers. Those pursuing a CDL must attend an ELDT certified school, as failing to do so disqualifies them from taking the CDL test.