The Cheapest ELDT Course
Straightforward pricing. Every ELDT HQ theory course is a one-time $20 payment — no subscriptions, no surprises.
per course · one-time payment
- Full FMCSA-required theory curriculum
- 100% online, self-paced access on any device
- Completion certificate reported to the FMCSA registry
- Lifetime access — start and stop anytime
- One-time payment — no subscription, no hidden fees
Haven't started the course? Refunds available within 7 days of purchase — see our refund policy.
$20 vs. What Others Charge
The theory curriculum is federally standardized — every compliant provider teaches the same topics from 49 CFR Part 380. What varies is the bill.
| ELDT HQ | Typical Providers | |
|---|---|---|
| Course price | $20 one-time | Commonly $99–$150 |
| Certificate fee | Included | Sometimes extra |
| TPR registry reporting | Included | Included (required) |
| Retaking the assessment | Included | Varies |
| Access period | Lifetime | Often 30–90 days |
| Subscription required | Never | Occasionally |
"Typical" figures reflect commonly advertised prices for standalone online ELDT theory. Chasing something even cheaper? Read what "free ELDT" really costs →
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MOST POPULARClass A ELDT Theory
The full FMCSA-required theory curriculum for your Class A CDL. 100% online, self-paced, finish in a day.
- All FMCSA theory topics covered
- Certificate on completion
- Lifetime access · any device
- One-time payment · no subscription
Class B ELDT Theory
The full FMCSA-required theory curriculum for your Class B CDL. 100% online, self-paced, finish in a day.
- All FMCSA theory topics covered
- Certificate on completion
- Lifetime access · any device
- One-time payment · no subscription
ENDORSEMENTHazmat (H) Endorsement
Required theory training for the Hazmat endorsement. Get certified to haul hazardous materials.
- FMCSA Hazmat theory curriculum
- Certificate on completion
- Lifetime access · any device
- One-time payment · no subscription
ENDORSEMENTPassenger (P) Endorsement
Required theory training for the Passenger endorsement. Get certified to transport passengers.
- FMCSA Passenger theory curriculum
- Certificate on completion
- Lifetime access · any device
- One-time payment · no subscription
ENDORSEMENTSchool Bus (S) Endorsement
Required theory training for the School Bus endorsement. Get certified to drive a school bus.
- FMCSA School Bus theory curriculum
- Certificate on completion
- Lifetime access · any device
- One-time payment · no subscription
TEST PREPTanker (N) Prep
Prep for the Tanker (N) endorsement knowledge test. Not required under ELDT — test prep only.
- All 6 tank-vehicle knowledge areas
- Assessment · 80% to pass
- Lifetime access · any device
- One-time payment · no subscription
Pricing — FAQ
At $20 one-time, ELDT HQ is one of the cheapest FMCSA-compliant ELDT theory courses available. Many providers charge $99–$150 for the same federally standardized curriculum, and CDL schools bundle it into tuition of $3,000–$8,000.
No. The ELDT theory curriculum is defined by federal regulation (49 CFR Part 380), so every compliant provider teaches the same required topics. We keep the price at $20 by running lean — no classrooms, no call centers, no ad-heavy funnels — not by cutting content.
Compliance has nothing to do with price. It comes from covering the full federal curriculum, enforcing the 80% assessment standard, and reporting completions to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry — all of which ELDT HQ does for every $20 course.
No. $20 is the entire price: course, assessment, certificate, and registry reporting included. No subscription, no certificate fee, no processing fee, no upsells at checkout.
Truly free, no-strings ELDT is rare. 'Free' usually means carrier-sponsored training with a 12–24 month employment contract and repayment clauses. If you want to stay free to work anywhere, $20 is effectively the floor — read our full breakdown on the free ELDT training page.
Yes. Class A, Class B, the B-to-A upgrade, Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus, and Tanker prep are each $20. Stack them however your career needs — Class B + Passenger + School Bus is $60 total.
Anything that happens outside the theory course: your state's permit/license fees, the DOT physical, and behind-the-wheel training for Class A/B and P/S endorsements (Hazmat needs no BTW). Those are paid to your state, medical examiner, and BTW provider — no provider's theory course includes them.
Get Your ELDT Certificate for $20
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