Driver Candidate Qualifications

Before being registered as an ADTP Driver Candidate, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have a clean Motor Vehicle Report.
• Have a clean background check.
• Have a current D.O.T. physical.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Are at least 21 years old and qualified to drive a motor vehicle.
• Can speak and read the English language sufficiently to converse with general public.
• Can safely operate commercial vehicles.
• Are physically qualified to drive a commercial vehicle in accordance with FMCSA.

Once the driver candidate has passed all prerequisites and has been registered on ADTProgram.com, they must complete the following 3-Step Driver Certification Process:

1. A comprehensive online curriculum that culminates with online testing.
2. 18 hours of behind-the-wheel training (occurring over at least 4 days) without packages on board in the presence of a qualified member of the ELDP Operation followed by a FedEx Road Test.
• The ELDP Operator must also verify proper insurance coverage to cover the driver while training (without packages) in truck.
3. 18 hours of behind-the-wheel training with packages on board in the presence of a FedEx Approved Qualified Observer signed off on by your organizations ELDP Operator.
• Qualified Observer- Any member of your organization that has been with FedEx for at least three years with no preventable accidents having occurred in the last three years.
• A list of Qualified Observers in your organization can be generated at the terminal.