FMCSA’s Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations set the baseline for training requirements for entry-level drivers. This applies to those seeking to:
Obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time;
Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL; or
Obtain a school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time.
Any individual who meets one of the exceptions for taking a skills test in 49 CFR Part 383 is also exempt from the ELDT requirements.
Course Prerequisites:
Obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)
Obtain DOT Physical
Register - FMCSA CDL Clearinghouse (CLICK HERE)
For questions or to register for the ELDT class, Contact Tom Swartwood at tom.swartwood@state.co.us or 720-289-0080
First Time CDL: For Unlicensed Operators & Trainees - Obtain Permit, DOT Physical, CDL B with Auto Restriction
CDL Upgrade: For Existing CDL B Licensees - Obtain CDL A with Pintle Restriction (for Tow Plow Operators & HEO III's)
Unrestricted CDL A: Must determine Business Need for unrestricted License (HEO IV's)
October 13, 2025 - October 30, 2025 (KOA/MTA), March 2, 2026 - March 19, 2026 (KOA/MTA)
!!! Admins or attendees!!! Please make sure to let us know when you (or your attendee) have your Permit and DOT physical done. This is required to have before class starts. Once permit and/or Dot physical has been obtained please let either tom.swartwood@state.co.us or blain.willier@state.co.us know so we can update the registration sheet.
Region 1
Sean Lichota
Kyle Cordova
Jamie Ward
Tom Swartwood
Blain Willier
Coty Estes
Isreal Becerra - Drill shop
Region 4
Michael Apps
Gregory Vernie
Jason Kugler
Dawn walker
Eric Riblett
Clint E. Quintana
Chris Turnbull
David Mansanares
Mick Bogenhagen
Bill Heath
Jacob Holcombe
Joshua Van Ocker
Lanny Ley
Robert Nash
Region 2
Shawn Wilkerson
Michael Cook
Steven Pino
Tim Garrett
Greg Palmer
Travis Wood
Brandon Cruz
Andrew Coffin
Region 5
Jon Masura- Sec 3
Randal Arredondo- Sec 3
Michael Maestas - Sec 3
Jamie Lawson - Sec 3
Timothy Simmons - Sec 3
Jason Petit - Sec 3
William Butero- Sec 7
Logan Larsen Sec - 7
Region 3 Section 2
Cory Berger
Seth Dye
Gregg Slone
Jeff Currie
Stevan Valdez
Michael Bosshardt
Chance Walz
Daniel Alvarado Lopez
Sergio Haro - HLT
Tyler Miller
Logan Rosa
Steven Anderson
Tyler Brown
Andrew Solano
Kevin Cundiff
Michael Kotas
Region 3 Section 6
Gabriel Michael
Kirk Mardesen
Shannon Merriam
Randal Perry
Dayton Willey
Jose Salcido
Wyatt Harding
Andrew Meadows
Jeremy Reece
Cody Miller
Jesse Cook
Donald Black
Rosin Atanasov
Doug Brown
Justin Hurt
18500 E. Colfax Ave
Aurora CO, 80011
For Students
Pre-Trip Inspection Sheets
CDL Manual
CDL Manual Modernization Supplement
Class B Pre-Trip Inspection
Basic Control Skill Maneuvers
Rhythm of Shifting
10 Speed Diagram