ELDT Training in Iowa
Complete your federally required ELDT theory 100% online from anywhere in Iowa — Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, or anywhere between. $20, self-paced, most finish in a day.
Iowa follows the federal ELDT rule: first-time Class A and Class B CDL applicants — and anyone adding a Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus endorsement — must complete Entry-Level Driver Training from a registered provider before testing. The theory portion is 100% online at ELDT HQ for $20, and your completion is reported to the federal Training Provider Registry that Iowa's licensing agency checks.
- Requirement: Federal (49 CFR Part 380) — identical in Iowa and all 50 states.
- Format: 100% online theory, self-paced, any device, anywhere in the state.
- Price: $20 one-time — certificate and registry reporting included.
- After the theory: Get your CLP from Iowa's licensing agency, complete behind-the-wheel training in person (Class A/B), then take your skills test.
CDL Careers in Iowa
Iowa trucking moves grain, livestock, and food products, with I-80 long-haul running border to border.
Every one of those jobs starts the same way: the FMCSA-required ELDT theory. Because ELDT HQ's course is online and self-paced, you can finish it this week — from Des Moines or anywhere else in Iowa— and move straight on to your commercial learner's permit and behind-the-wheel training. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers above $54,000 a year nationally, and demand for qualified drivers stays strong in Iowa and across the country.
Your path in Iowa
- 1Complete the $20 ELDT theory online — most Iowa students finish in a day.
- 2We report your completion to the federal Training Provider Registry.
- 3Pass the knowledge test at Iowa's driver licensing agency to get your CLP (held 14+ days).
- 4Complete behind-the-wheel training in person with a registered provider (Class A/B).
- 5Pass your skills test and start applying — carriers hiring in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport are looking for new CDL holders.
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ELDT Courses for Iowa Drivers — All $20
Same federal curriculum, same $20, valid in Iowa and every other state.
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
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
ELDT in Iowa — FAQ
Yes. ELDT is a federal FMCSA requirement, and the theory portion can be completed 100% online from anywhere in Iowa. Your completion is reported to the federal Training Provider Registry, which Iowa's driver licensing agency checks before your CDL test.
No. The ELDT curriculum is defined by federal regulation (49 CFR Part 380), so the same course satisfies the requirement in Iowa and every other state. What matters is that your provider is listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry — ELDT HQ is, and reports every completion.
The online theory course is $20 at ELDT HQ — the price doesn't vary by state. Iowa students pay the same one-time $20 as everyone else, with the certificate and registry reporting included. State permit and license fees are separate and paid to the state.
CDL knowledge and skills tests are administered through Iowa's driver licensing agency (and its approved third-party testers). Complete your ELDT theory first — the state verifies your Training Provider Registry record before your skills test (or Hazmat knowledge test).
Yes — the course is 100% online and self-paced, so it works the same in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, or the smallest town in Iowa. All you need is a phone, tablet, or computer.
For a first-time Class A or Class B CDL (and the Passenger/School Bus endorsements), yes — behind-the-wheel training is completed in person with a registered provider in or near Iowa. The Hazmat endorsement requires no behind-the-wheel at all, so the $20 online course is its entire training requirement.
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