ELDT & CDL Guides
Straight answers on ELDT, CDL requirements, and getting your commercial driving career started.
8 min readWhat Is ELDT? Entry-Level Driver Training, Explained
ELDT is the federally required training for new CDL drivers. What it covers, who needs it, who's exempt, and how to complete it online.
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6 min readHow Long Does ELDT Take? (Most Finish in a Day)
There's no federal minimum hour requirement for ELDT theory. Here's how long the course really takes, and how it fits the full CDL timeline.
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7 min readClass A vs Class B CDL: Which Should You Get?
Vehicles, pay, training time, and career paths compared — so you pick the right CDL class before you spend a dollar on training.
Read the guide →6 min readThe FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR), Explained
The TPR is the federal database that makes ELDT enforceable. How it works, how completions are reported, and how to verify a provider.
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7 min readHazmat Endorsement: ELDT, TSA & the Knowledge Test
Every step to the H endorsement: the $29.95 ELDT course, the TSA background check, and your state knowledge test — in the right order.
Read the guide →6 min readHow to Get Your CLP (Commercial Learner's Permit)
The CLP is your ticket to behind-the-wheel training. Requirements, the knowledge test, the 14-day rule, and how ELDT fits around it.
Read the guide →7 min readHow Much Does CDL Training Cost in 2026?
A line-item breakdown of CDL costs — ELDT theory, DOT physical, permit fees, behind-the-wheel — and where you can actually save.
Read the guide →6 min readIs the ELDT Test Hard? The 80% Assessment, Explained
The ELDT theory assessment requires 80% to pass. What it covers, why most students pass, and how to prepare in a single day.
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6 min readThe DOT Physical: What to Expect and How to Pass
Every CDL applicant faces the DOT physical. What examiners check, what to bring, common concerns like blood pressure — and where it fits in your timeline.
Read the guide →6 min readTanker (N) Endorsement Guide — No ELDT Required
The Tanker endorsement needs a knowledge test, not ELDT. What the N endorsement covers, why tanker pays more, and how to prep for $29.95.
Read the guide →7 min readCDL Jobs With No Experience: Who Hires New Drivers
Fresh CDL, zero miles? Which fleets hire new drivers, how to stand out, and the endorsements that make a rookie resume pop.
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Your FMCSA-required ELDT theory is $29.95 and a day of your time.