FMCSA proposes to continue the data collection through 2030
FMCSA published a Federal Register notice on October 21 seeking approval to renew Information Collection Request 2126-0028, Training Certification for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators. If approved by the Office of Management and Budget, the collection would continue through 2030. The current approval expires February 28, 2027. Comments are due December 21, 2026, under docket FMCSA-2026-3334. This is an administrative paperwork renewal and request for public comment—not a new ELDT training rule or a waiver of current requirements.
Two reporting functions support the Training Provider Registry
The collection supports two related functions. Training providers register and maintain the information FMCSA uses to determine whether they are eligible for the Training Provider Registry. After a driver-trainee completes the required entry-level driver training, the provider submits a certification of completion so the state driver licensing agency can verify eligibility for the applicable CDL skills test or endorsement knowledge test. These ELDT requirements have been effective since February 7, 2022.
Provider records must remain current
A provider must complete its initial registry submission, update the registration at least every two years and make an earlier update when key information changes, including its name, address, telephone number or types of training offered. The provider must also submit a completion record after an eligible trainee finishes the required curriculum. The proposed renewal does not extend those reporting deadlines or reduce the responsibility to submit accurate records.
FMCSA estimates a large national reporting burden
FMCSA estimates 26,284 respondents, an average of 0.55 hours per response and 198,730 total annual burden hours for the renewed collection. The agency says its estimates use actual Training Provider Registry registrations and driver-certification transactions. Those national figures measure expected paperwork time; they do not establish a training-hour requirement for an individual student.
Comments should focus on collection quality and burden
FMCSA requests comments on whether the collection is necessary, whether the burden estimate is accurate, how the information could be clearer or more useful, and how the burden could be reduced without lowering the quality of the data. Comments may be submitted through Regulations.gov under docket FMCSA-2026-3334 by December 21. Commenters should remember that submissions and included personal information may become publicly viewable.
Student, provider and fleet takeaway
Students should confirm that the exact school and training location appear in the official Training Provider Registry before paying or beginning required ELDT, then retain enrollment, payment and completion records. Providers should reconcile their registered locations, contact details and training types, promptly submit completion certifications, and retain transaction timestamps or confirmations. Fleets do not need a new policy solely because this notice was published, but should continue verifying ELDT completion when required for a new CDL class or endorsement. The notice creates no new filing for an individual trainee; providers or other stakeholders with direct reporting experience can submit practical comments on burden and data quality by December 21.
Federal Register — ELDT Training Certification Information Collection
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