ELDT Class A — CDL Training Online for $20
ELDT Class A is the FMCSA-required Entry-Level Driver Training you must complete before taking your Class A CDL skills test — 100% online, self-paced, and just $20 at ELDT HQ. A Class A CDL lets you drive combination vehicles like tractor-trailers and semi-trucks. This course covers the full federal theory curriculum in 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix A.
ELDT Class A is the FMCSA-required Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) for a Class A commercial driver’s license, defined in 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix A. ELDT HQ offers the theory course 100% online for $20 — one of the most affordable options available.
- What it is: The federally required theory training for a Class A CDL.
- Curriculum: The five theory areas under 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix A.
- Who needs it: Anyone getting a Class A CDL for the first time.
- Required before: Your Class A CDL skills test.
- Price: $20 at ELDT HQ — one-time payment, no subscription.
- To pass: Score at least 80% on the theory assessment.
- What you can drive: Combination vehicles over 26,001 lbs — tractor-trailers, semis, tankers, flatbeds.
What Is a Class A CDL?
A Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) is the license you need to operate combination vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more — think tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, tankers, flatbeds, and car haulers. It’s the most versatile CDL, opening the door to the highest-paying long-haul and over-the-road driving jobs.
Before you can take your Class A skills test, federal law (FMCSA) requires you to complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider, following the curriculum in 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix A. That’s exactly what this course is — the required ELDT step, done online, for $20.
Start ELDT Class AWhat the ELDT Class A Course Covers
The complete FMCSA theory curriculum under 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix A — the five areas of theory instruction every Class A applicant must complete.
Class A vs Class B vs Hazmat ELDT
How ELDT Class A compares to the other courses so you know exactly which one you need.
| Class A | Class B | Hazmat (H) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | Combination (tractor-trailers) | Single heavy vehicles | Any placarded hazmat load |
| Training required | Theory + BTW | Theory + BTW | Classroom only |
| Test it precedes | Skills test | Skills test | Knowledge test |
| CFR curriculum | Appendix A | Appendix B | Appendix E |
| ELDT HQ price | $20 | $20 | $20 |
Explore the other courses: Class B ELDT · Hazmat (H) · Passenger (P) · School Bus (S)
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How ELDT Class A Works
Enroll for $20
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Complete the Course
Work through the full FMCSA Appendix A curriculum online, at your own pace, on any device.
Get Certified
Score 80% or higher and get your completion certificate — your step toward your Class A CDL.
ELDT Class A — FAQ
What is ELDT Class A?
ELDT Class A is the FMCSA-required Entry-Level Driver Training you must complete before taking your Class A commercial driver’s license skills test. It follows the curriculum in 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix A. ELDT HQ delivers the theory course 100% online for $20.
How much does ELDT Class A cost?
ELDT HQ’s Class A theory course is $20 — a one-time payment with no subscription. Other providers commonly charge $99 to $150 for the same required training.
Can I do ELDT Class A online?
Yes. The FMCSA allows the theory portion of Class A ELDT to be completed entirely online. ELDT HQ’s course is 100% online and self-paced — most students finish in a single day.
How long does ELDT Class A take?
There is no federal minimum number of hours for ELDT theory — you must cover all required topics and pass the assessment. Because ELDT HQ’s course is self-paced and online, most students complete it in a single day.
Does ELDT Class A include the driving test?
This course is the required theory portion of Class A ELDT. The behind-the-wheel (BTW) skills test is conducted separately through your state and a range. This course covers the theory training the FMCSA requires before that test.
What score do I need to pass?
The FMCSA requires you to achieve an overall score of at least 80% on the written or electronic theory assessment to complete your ELDT Class A training.
What can I drive with a Class A CDL?
A Class A CDL lets you operate combination vehicles over 26,001 lbs, including tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, tankers, flatbeds, and car haulers — the vehicles used in most long-haul and over-the-road jobs.
What does the ELDT Class A curriculum cover?
The Appendix A curriculum covers five theory areas: basic operation, safe operating procedures, advanced operating practices, vehicle systems and reporting malfunctions, and non-driving activities.
What’s the difference between Class A and Class B ELDT?
Class A ELDT is for combination vehicles like tractor-trailers. 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.
When do I NOT need ELDT Class A?
ELDT is not retroactive. If you were issued a Class A CDL before February 7, 2022, you don’t need to complete the training. If you obtained a commercial learner’s permit before that date and get your CDL before it expires, you’re also exempt.
Does completing this make me eligible for the skills test?
Once you complete the course and pass the assessment, your completion is reported to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. Your state uses that record — along with your behind-the-wheel training — to confirm you’re eligible for the Class A skills test.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. When you complete the course and pass the assessment, you receive your ELDT completion certificate — your proof of training and your next step toward your Class A CDL.
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