Where to Take ELDT Theory Training Online (2026 Guide)

You can take ELDT theory training online from any provider listed on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry (TPR), and you verify a provider by searching its name on the registry before you pay, because training from an unlisted provider does not count toward your CDL.

Where can I take ELDT theory training online?

Any training provider that is listed on the TPR and offers theory instruction online can deliver your theory training. Many providers are listed, including truck driving schools, community colleges, and online-only companies. The theory portion is the classroom part of Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT), and it is the part that can be done on a phone or computer.

The TPR listing is what matters. A polished website or a low price does not make a course count. If the provider is not on the registry for the category you need, the training will not be recognized.

Who needs ELDT theory training?

ELDT applies if you are:

• Getting a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time
• Upgrading from Class B to Class A
• Getting a Passenger (P), School Bus (S), or Hazmat (H) endorsement for the first time

Drivers who got their CLP or endorsement before February 7, 2022 are generally exempt. For the Hazmat endorsement specifically, see do you need ELDT for a hazmat endorsement.

How do I verify a provider is on the Training Provider Registry?

FMCSA runs the TPR as a public website (tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov). To check a provider:

1. Open the registry and search the provider's name.
2. Confirm the provider appears in the results.
3. Check that it is listed for the training category you need, such as Class A, Class B, Hazmat, or Passenger.
4. Confirm the listing covers theory instruction.

If you cannot find the provider, ask them for their registry listing. A legitimate provider can point you to it. For more on spotting real providers, read is online ELDT theory training legitimate.

What should I look for in an online theory provider?

Beyond the registry listing, a few practical checks help:

• Right category. The provider should offer the course you need (Class A, Class B, Hazmat, or Passenger).
• Reports to the registry for you. The provider submits your completion to the TPR. You should not have to file it yourself.
• Clear price. The full cost should be shown before checkout, with no surprise add-ons.
• Works on your device. Self-paced courses that run on a phone are easier to fit around work.
• Real support. Look for a contact address you can reach if you have trouble logging in.
• No guarantees you cannot back up. Be wary of any promise that you will pass your CDL tests.

Price comparisons are covered in the cheapest FMCSA-registered ELDT course.

Does online theory cover the whole ELDT requirement?

Not for every license. Theory is only one part of ELDT.

• Class A, Class B, and Passenger: you need theory plus behind-the-wheel training (range and public road) from a registry-listed provider. Behind-the-wheel training cannot be done online.
• Hazmat: theory only. No behind-the-wheel portion is required.

You must pass the theory assessment, with a minimum score of 80%, and the provider must report your completion before you can take the skills test (or the Hazmat knowledge test). After that, your state licensing agency checks the registry. To see what comes next, read the CDL skills test explained.

Requirements around permits and testing can vary by state, so confirm details with your state licensing agency.

Where does RoadCert fit?

RoadCert is listed on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry and reports each student's completion to the registry for them. The theory courses are 100% online and self-paced, and they work on a phone or a computer. Each course is $18.99, and you get access right after payment, with an email to set up your account. Questions go to support@useroadcert.com.

Choose the course you need: Class A, Class B, Hazmat, or Passenger. Remember that Class A, Class B, and Passenger still require separate behind-the-wheel training from a listed provider.