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Complete your FMCSA-required Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) online, at your own pace, on any device. Finish your theory in days, not weeks, and take the next step toward your CDL.
- ✓ All FMCSA theory topics covered
- ✓ Certificate on completion
- ✓ Lifetime access · any device
ELDT Training Online, Explained
ELDT HQ offers FMCSA-compliant Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) online for $20. Entry-Level Driver Training is the federally required theory training you must complete before getting a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time, or before adding a Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus endorsement. The course is 100% online, self-paced, and most students finish in a single day.
- What it is: Federally required entry-level driver training (theory) for new CDL drivers.
- Who needs it: Anyone earning a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time, or adding a Hazmat (H), Passenger (P), or School Bus (S) endorsement.
- Price: ELDT HQ theory courses start at $20 — one-time payment, no subscription.
- Format: 100% online, self-paced, on any device. Most students finish in a day.
- Compliance: Meets FMCSA ELDT requirements under 49 CFR Part 380.
- Result: A completion certificate — your required step before the CDL knowledge or skills test.
Pick Your Course. Get Certified.
Class A ELDT Theory
The full FMCSA-required theory curriculum for your Class A CDL. 100% online, self-paced, finish in a day.
$99 $20 Enroll NowClass B ELDT Theory
The full FMCSA-required theory curriculum for your Class B CDL. 100% online, self-paced, finish in a day.
$99 $20 Enroll NowHazmat (H) Endorsement
Required theory training for the Hazmat endorsement. Get certified to haul hazardous materials.
$49 $20 Enroll NowPassenger (P) Endorsement
Required theory training for the Passenger endorsement. Get certified to transport passengers.
$49 $20 Enroll NowSchool Bus (S) Endorsement
Required theory training for the School Bus endorsement. Get certified to drive a school bus.
$49 $20 Enroll NowGet Certified in 3 Easy Steps
No classroom. No waiting. Complete your FMCSA-required theory training online and get your certificate — most students finish in a day.
Sign Up
Pick your course, create your account, and pay once. No subscriptions, no hidden fees — just $20 and you’re in.
Complete the Theory
Work through the full FMCSA theory curriculum online, at your own pace, on any device. Start and stop whenever you want.
Get Your Certificate
Pass the final assessment and get your completion certificate — your next step toward your CDL.
ELDT Training FAQ
Everything you need to know about ELDT, your CDL, and getting certified online with ELDT HQ.
What is ELDT and do I need it?
ELDT stands for Entry-Level Driver Training. Since February 2022, the FMCSA requires anyone getting a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time — or adding a Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus endorsement — to complete ELDT from a provider listed on the Training Provider Registry before taking their CDL skills or knowledge test.
How much does the ELDT course cost?
ELDT HQ theory courses start at just $20 — one of the most affordable FMCSA-compliant options available. It’s a one-time payment with no subscription and no hidden fees.
How long does the ELDT theory course take?
The theory training is 100% online and self-paced, so you control the speed. Most students complete their ELDT theory in a single day, and you can start and stop anytime on any device.
Is ELDT HQ FMCSA compliant?
Yes. ELDT HQ delivers training that meets the FMCSA’s Entry-Level Driver Training requirements under 49 CFR Part 380, covering the full required theory curriculum for your class or endorsement.
Can I complete ELDT theory online?
Yes. The FMCSA allows the theory portion of ELDT to be completed entirely online. ELDT HQ’s theory courses are 100% online — no classroom, no scheduling, learn from anywhere.
What’s the difference between Class A and Class B ELDT?
Class A ELDT is for driving combination vehicles like tractor-trailers (semi-trucks). Class B ELDT is for single heavy vehicles like box trucks, dump trucks, and buses. Choose the class that matches the CDL you’re pursuing.
Do I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes. When you complete the course and pass the final assessment, you receive your ELDT completion certificate — your proof of training and your next step toward getting your CDL.