How CDL Schools Report ELDT Completions to the TPR (2026)

CDL schools report ELDT completions by logging into the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, entering each driver's identifying information, the type of training completed and the completion date, and submitting it electronically by midnight of the second business day after the driver finishes training, so the state licensing agency can see it.

This guide walks through the process, the data involved, the timing, and the mistakes that most often hold students up.

Why does ELDT reporting to the TPR matter?

Under 49 CFR Part 380 Subpart F, a driver generally cannot take the CDL skills test or the hazmat knowledge test for a covered license or endorsement until the training provider has reported completion. State licensing agencies check the Training Provider Registry (TPR) to confirm it.

If your report is late or wrong, the student cannot test. That means rescheduled appointments, frustrated students and support calls.

Who has to be listed on the TPR before reporting?

Only providers listed on the TPR can deliver ELDT that counts. Schools register the organization, the training locations and the instructors with FMCSA. The registry assigns a provider ID, which appears in your reports.

A provider that delivers only part of the training (for example, theory only) reports only the part it delivered.

What training needs to be reported?

The required training depends on the license or endorsement:

• Class A and Class B CDL (first-time applicants): theory and behind-the-wheel (BTW) training.
• Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements: theory and BTW training.
• Hazmat (H) endorsement: theory only. No behind-the-wheel portion is required.

The theory portion has a minimum passing score on the final assessment, and the BTW portion requires the instructor to confirm the driver is proficient. Report only drivers who have actually met those standards.

What data do you submit for each driver?

The TPR asks for the details that let a state match the record to the right person. Expect to enter:

• The driver's name and date of birth
• The CDL or commercial learner's permit (CLP) number and issuing state
• The type of training completed (Class A, Class B, P, S or H)
• The completion date
• Your provider identity and training location

Have this information on the enrollment form from day one. Collecting it at the end is how errors creep in.

When must you report?

Submit the completion by midnight of the second business day after the driver finishes the training. Build this into your process. Don't batch completions weekly.

Step-by-step: how to report a completion

1. Confirm completion. Check that the theory assessment was passed and, where required, that the instructor signed off on BTW proficiency.
2. Verify the driver's details. Compare the name, date of birth and license number against the driver's CLP or CDL, not a handwritten form.
3. Select the correct training type. Class A, Class B, P, S or H.
4. Enter the completion date. Use the date the driver actually finished, not the date you enter it.
5. Submit through the TPR and keep a copy of the confirmation for your records.
6. Tell the student. Let them know the record is filed so they can schedule their test.

What are the most common reporting mistakes?

• Name or license number mismatches. A nickname, a typo or a transposed digit means the state cannot find the record.
• Reporting late. Missing the two-business-day window delays the student's test date.
• Reporting too early. Submitting before theory or BTW is actually finished creates a record you may have to correct.
• Wrong training type. Reporting a Class B completion for a Class A student is a common slip.
• Expecting hazmat BTW. Hazmat is theory only, so do not hold a hazmat report waiting for driving hours.
• Poor records. Without assessment results and instructor sign-offs on file, you cannot defend or correct a report.

How can a school reduce reporting work?

Doing the data entry by hand for every student takes staff time, and each entry is a chance for error. If you use a theory provider that is already on the registry, you can offload the theory side. Before choosing one, compare options in our guide to the cheapest FMCSA-registered ELDT course and see how theory fits into your total costs in average CDL training cost by state. If you offer endorsements, the Hazmat theory breakdown shows what that course covers.

How does RoadCert handle this for schools?

RoadCert is listed on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry and reports each student's completion to the registry for them. The courses cover Class A, Class B, Hazmat and Passenger theory, are 100% online and self-paced, and work on a phone or computer.

Schools have two options:

• Bulk seats: theory seats at $18.99 each, or $14.24 each when you buy 3 or more.
• Branded portal: $300 per month with 25 enrollments included and $8 for each additional enrollment. It carries your logo and colors, includes all four courses, and RoadCert handles the FMCSA reporting. You set your own student prices and keep the majority of the revenue.

You can preview your own branded portal in about 10 seconds at RoadCert for schools.