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.
Train for a career with carriers like
- $20
- One-Time Price
- 100%
- Online & Self-Paced
- 80%
- Score to Pass
- 1 Day
- Most Finish In
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 Class A TheoryWhat 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.
What a Class A CDL Is Worth
A Class A CDL is the highest-earning entry point in trucking. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers above $54,000 a year, and experienced over-the-road, tanker, and specialized-freight drivers routinely earn well beyond that. Many carriers also pay sign-on bonuses for new Class A drivers.
Your $20 ELDT theory course is the federally required first step toward all of it. Compare that to what the license unlocks — few investments in any career pay back faster.
Take the First Step — $20- Over-the-road (OTR) & long-haul driving
- Regional & dedicated-route driving
- LTL linehaul (FedEx Freight, Old Dominion)
- Tanker & fuel hauling (with N/H endorsements)
- Flatbed & specialized freight
- Intermodal & port drayage
Class A vs Class B vs Hazmat ELDT
| 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 |
Get 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.
Most students finish the same day
Class A Theory — FAQ
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Courses
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
Start Your ELDT Class A Today
FMCSA-compliant, 100% online, just $20. Finish in a day and take the next step toward your Class A CDL.