Online Dump Truck Certification
Training Course

It depends on the size of the vehicle. Models with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds require a CDL Class B. Operators must be at least 18 years old and hold a Class B license before driving a commercial vehicle of this size.

Workers who operate smaller designs must hold a valid driver's license but aren't required to have a CDL — unless transporting hazardous materials (requiring a placard). In that case, drivers must possess a CDL Class C.

Your state, employer or insurer may set additional requirements.

National roadway guidelines are set by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and its agency, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Worksite regulations are issued by OSHA, focusing on safe operation during job tasks. Specific rules appear in 1926.21(b)(2), 1926.602(d) and other standards.

Other relevant rules:

• 29 CFR 1926.600 — Powered gear standards
• 29 CFR 1926.601 — Mobile units on building sites
• 29 CFR 1926.602 — Vehicle and machinery terms and teaching guidelines
• 29 CFR 1926.602(a) — Earthmovers and loaders defined
• 29 CFR 1926.604 — Site-clearing rules
• 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) — Staff must be instructed about site risks
• 29 CFR 1926.28 — Protective gear required
• 29 CFR 1926.55 — Airborne hazard exposure
• 29 CFR 1926 Subpart G — Signals and barriers
• 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P App B — Slopes and benches
• 29 CFR 1926.1402 — Stable ground conditions
• 29 CFR 1926.1408 — Overhead energized line cautions
• 29 CFR 1926.1412 — Equipment checks
• 29 CFR 1910.145(d)(10) — Low-speed labeling
• General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) — Workplaces must limit known risks

This course complies with all heavy equipment training requirements. Students who complete this course meet OSHA standards for safely operating this class of heavy equipment.

However, OSHA does not approve any educational program or certify individuals. Instead, the administration sets the standards that all compliant dump truck training and certification options must meet.

After finishing all lessons and passing all exams, you can immediately download and print a digital Certificate of Completion. You will also get a printable wallet-sized card that serves as a convenient proof of certification.

You must show your employer either your certificate or your wallet card to demonstrate that you have been trained according to federal safety standards.

Note that these credentials do not replace either a driver's license or a CDL Class B when driving these vehicles.

This certification never expires. However, you may be asked by your employer to complete this course again.

By law, operators must repeat the course in any of the following situations:

• After an accident, injury or near miss
• If unsafe or improper operation is observed
• Following a significant change in workplace conditions, job duties or equipment

Additionally, periodic refresher education is highly suggested. Even when not legally required, drivers should repeat their heavy equipment safety education every three years to keep up with changes to federal laws and industry best practices.

Roughly 1.5 hours, but you can learn at your own pace. Start and stop at any time. Our user-friendly software platform saves your progress automatically.

Absolutely. You can easily assign, track and manage training for teams. Admin tools simplify group purchasing and oversight, and you can store completed credentials in a convenient library.

Bulk discounts help reduce your costs. Starting with just two courses, discounts increase with the number of courses you buy at once.