First Time CDL

Getting your CDL for the first time is an exciting and sometimes stressful experience. We want to help you with the entry-level driver training portion of your CDL experience.

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Your Entry-Level Driver Training Timeline

First Time CDL

Obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time.

Start eldt.com Course

Simply start our Entry-Level Driver Training Course and create your CDL Powersuite profile to track your progress.

Learn At Your Own Pace

Go as fast as you want or take as long as you want. Our course is designed to be learned at your own pace in small understandable modules.

Master Entry-Level Driver Training Theory Curriculum

At the end of our course, you should have a great understanding of ELDT Theory.

ELDT For First Time Obtaining Class A or B CDL

If you are going to obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time then you will need to be familiar with the FMCSA's Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT). We created our very own ELDT course that was designed by CDL instructors to cover Entry-Level Driver Training Theory portion. You will learn all of the FMCSA training requirements final rule.

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Simplified ELDT Learning

Learn at your own pace

We believe a great learning experience requires a simplified approach. We designed our entry-level driver training course to be learned in small modules that allow you to take quizzes without leaving the page. That way, if you get a question wrong, you can quickly understand why and answer the question correctly. After all, we are here to learn.

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Why ELDT.com?

Simplified Learning

We believe in a simplified learning process. We designed our Theory Training Module to be consumed in small bites. You get all the same material in an easy to learning format.

Learn At Your Own Pace

You get complete learning flexibility, everybody's schedule look different so we designed our course to allow you to learn at your own pace.

Designed by CDL Instructors

If you want to learn, you need teachers, and in our industry, those teachers are instructors. We worked closely with truck driving and CDL schools to develop our course and curriculum.

Pass ELDT Theory Training

You will need to pass ELDT's Theory Training portion with at least a 80% or higher score. If you take our ELDT course we will walk you through every topic necessary to pass ELDT Theory Training.

Common Questions

  • How much does it cost?

    Online ELDT Theory courses starting at $25. Upgrade to Video Master for $75. Get full materials and submit results to FMCSA TPR. Continue your CDL training journey!


  • How do I get started?

    • Register for ELDT Training through CDL PowerSuite™
    • Take the course at your own pace
    • Save your progress when you want
    • Complete all lessons at 80% or better

  • Why was ELDT.com created?

    ELDT.com was created by a collaboration of CDL schools and Company training providers that needed a simple solution to navigate the new training standards set forth by FMCSA. We've put your training into bite-size chunks

  • What is ELDT Final Rule?

    FMCSA’s Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations set the baseline for training requirements for entry-level drivers. This includes those applying to:

    • Obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time;
    • Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL
    • Obtain a school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time.

  • Who Has To Pass Entry-Level Driver Training?

    The ELDT regulations establish new minimum training standards for individuals applying for:

    • Obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time
    • Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL
    • Obtain a school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time.

  • What about record keeping for Registered Schools and Companies providing their own training?

    ELDT.com is powered by CDL PowerSuite™ a cloud-based software that was developed specifically for CDL training providers. CDL PowerSuite™ is fully integrated with the FMCSA portal for submitting required training documents.

  • Does ELDT.com course meet all the FMCSA standards 49 CFR part 380?

    Yes, ELDT.com was designed to meet all new training requirements set forth by FMCSA's new entry-level driver training standards.

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