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 12 - October 15, 2026 (KOA/MTA)
!!! Admins or attendees!!! Permit and DOT physical is required to have before you can register for class.
Region 1
Sean Lichota(Auto Only)
Kyle Cordova(Class B only)
Jamie Ward(Class B only)
Tom Swartwood
Blain Willier
Coty Estes
Isreal Becerra - Drill shop
Region 4
Andrew Martinez
Clint Quintana
Daniel Schwalm
Jacob Holcombe
Josh Van Ocker
Lanny Ley
Michael Apps
Robert Nash
William Heath
Region 2
Andrew Coffin
Andrew Meadows
Brandon Cruz
Gregory Palmer
Jennifer Cooley
Michael Cook
Shawn Wilkerson
Steve Pino
Timothy Garrett
Travis Wood
Region 5 Sec 3
Dakota Sutherlin
Jamie Lawson
Jason Petit
Jon Masura (Class B)
Patrick Wright
Timothy Simmons
(Class B only)
Region 3 Section 2
Chance Walz
Cory Berger
Gregg Slone
Jeff Currie
Kevin Cundiff
Michael Bosshardt
Sergio Haro - HLT (Class B only)
Seth Dye
Stevan Valdez
Tyler Brown
Tyler Miller
Region 5 Sec 7
William Butero
Logan Larsen
Region 3 Section 6
Jeremy Reece
Jesse Cook
Justin Hurt (Class B only)
Kirk Mardesen
Randal Perry (Auto Only)
Shannon Merriam
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
10 Speed Diagram