TPR Abbreviations


Every Industry comes with its own set of acronyms and abbreviations, and the business of truck driver training is no different.  Launch TPR has compiled a list of the most commonly used abbreviations in our space to help your brush up on your lingo!


TPR:  Training Provider Registry

FMCSA:  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

ELDT:  Entry-Level Driver Training

BTW:  Behind The Wheel

CDL:  Commercial Driver's License

DOT:  Department of Transportation

CMV:  Commercial Motor Vehicle

HOS:  Hours of Service

CSA:  Compliance, Safety, Accountability

BOL:  Bill of Lading

CLP:  Commercial Learner's Permit

DVIR:  Driver Vehicle Inspection Report

CPM:  Cents Per Mile

ELD:  Electronic Logging Device

GVW:  Gross Vehicle Weight

LCV:  Long Combination Vehicle

MVR:  Motor Vehicle Record

OTR:  Over-The-Road

RGN:  Removable Gooseneck

WIM:  Weight-in-Motion

OOS:  Out of Service

LTL:  Less than Truckload

LOH:  Length of Haul

CPM:  Cents Per Mile

APU:  Auxiliary Power Unit

ABS:  Anti-lock Braking System

As you continue the journey of your commercial driving school, it's always nice to have these abbreviations in your back pocket.  Launch TPR has your back to help you obtain your FMCSA TPR to instruct new CDL Drivers utilizing the required ELDT!

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