Entry-Level Driver Training: Maintenance

Entry-Level Driver Training: Maintenance

Course Length: 15 minutes

Intended Audience: Drivers who are applying for an initial commercial driver's license (CDL) or drivers upgrading their current CDL.

Course Disclaimer: This course can be used to help satisfy the theory instruction portion of the new entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements that go into effect on February 7, 2022. To satisfy the theory instruction requirements, this course must be assigned and administered by a school or other entity listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Training Provider Registry (TPR). To satisfy the complete ELDT training requirements, the school or entity conducting the training must provide the driver-trainee "behind-the-wheel" instruction in addition to theory instruction.

Regs Covered: Unit A1.4.3 Maintenance

This unit must introduce driver-trainees to the basic servicing and checking procedures for various engine and vehicle components and to help develop their ability to perform preventive maintenance and simple emergency repairs.

Overview: Class A CDL vehicles are complex machines with many moving parts and components that must be cared for. Although some companies require drivers to take a more active role in vehicle maintenance than others, or others may even prohibit drivers from performing certain maintenance tasks, drivers need to know how to inspect a vehicle and take care of it.

This course is designed to help drivers understand the maintenance needed to keep vehicles in top operating condition

Objectives

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Discuss the driver's role in preventive maintenance
• Explain how to maintain and fill the fluids required to safely operate your CDL Class A vehicle
• Identify the key aspects of inspecting and maintaining coupling components
• Discuss how to maintain air tanks on a CDL Class A vehicle
• Identify and replace the different types of bulbs on a CDL Class A vehicle

Outline

The J. J. Keller Entry-Level Driver Training: Maintenance online course covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Introduction
• What You'll Learn

Preventative Maintenance Programs

• Preventative Maintenance
• Your Responsibilities

Fluids

• Engine Oil
• Coolant
• Spare Fluids

Coupling Components

• Fifth Wheel
• Gladhand Seal

Air Tanks

• Draining Air Tanks

Tires

• Filling Tires

Bulbs

• Replacing Bulbs
  • Sealed Beam
  • Incandescent
  • Headlight

Conclusion

• Summary

Copyright Date: 2022 (Rev. 4/23)

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