13 FEBRUARY 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® New Federal Requirements for CDL Applicants Beginning Feb. 7, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will require new commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicants and those seeking to upgrade their CDL to receive training from a certified organization on the national registry of Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) providers. ELDT training includes curriculum in three areas: theory, range, and road. This requirement impacts drivers attempting to: k Obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time. k Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL. k Obtain a school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time. For more information, click on this box in our online issue. Breaking News WHO’S IN THE NEWS Aries Industries has extended its market reach with the hiring of Wes Brown as Canada Sales Manager. Brown, based in Innisfil, Ontario, oversees the entire Aries Industries dealer network in Canada. He will focus on building strong customer relationships throughout the country, where the company has added three new dealers in the past 15 months. “We are thrilled to add Wes to the Aries team . . .” said Jim Kraschinsky, vice president of sales for Aries Industries. “His knowledge of product technology, coupled with his keen ability in cultivating relationships, will deliver solutions for our customers and keep our growth trajectory moving upward.” Send your Who’s in the News to: bonnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com Wes Brown.
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