Class A CDL Entry-Level Driver Training (Online ELDT Theory for Class A Commercial Licenses)
The Class A CDL Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) course is the online theory training that satisfies the federal FMCSA ELDT requirement for anyone seeking a Class A Commercial Driver's License (combination vehicles such as tractor-trailers). As of February 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation requires this federally mandated training for a Class A CDL in any state — it is a federal FMCSA requirement, not a Florida law, Florida mandate, or Florida-only requirement. This online course covers the theory portion only; after completing it, you take behind-the-wheel training from an approved provider.
Who Is This Course For?
Anyone seeking a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) who must complete the federally mandated FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training theory requirement. This online course covers the theory portion only; behind-the-wheel training must be completed separately with an approved provider.
Course Overview
As of February 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that anyone seeking a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in any state complete an Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) course that meets minimum federal standards. This is a federal FMCSA requirement — not a Florida law, Florida mandate, or Florida-only requirement — and it applies to Class A CDL applicants nationwide.
This online course satisfies the theory portion of the FMCSA ELDT requirements, covering vehicle operation, safety procedures, and regulatory knowledge for a Class A CDL. It is self-paced and accessible on any device with an internet connection. Upon completion, proof of your course completion is submitted to the FMCSA, after which you can take the ELDT behind-the-wheel training from an approved provider. Completing this online theory course alone does not earn you a CDL, and this online course does not provide behind-the-wheel training.
Course at a Glance
Duration
Self-paced
Format
100% Online (Theory Training)
Audience
Class A CDL Applicants
Requirement
Federal FMCSA ELDT (Feb 2022)
Provider
American Safety Institute
Price
$149.99
Reporting
Completion proof submitted to FMCSA
What You'll Complete
- Federally Mandated DOT ELDT Requirement
- Required for Class A CDL in Any State (Feb 2022)
- FMCSA-Submitted Completion Proof
- Eligible for Behind-the-Wheel Training
- Class A CDL Theory Training
- Vehicle Operation & Safety
- Accessible on Any Device
- Self-Paced Online
How It Works
- 1Register online for the Class A CDL ELDT theory course.
- 2Complete the online theory course at your own pace on any device.
- 3Your completion proof is submitted to the FMCSA.
- 4Take the ELDT behind-the-wheel training from an approved provider.
- 5Complete the remaining CDL skills testing to earn your Class A CDL.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- This online course satisfies the ELDT theory requirement only; it does not provide behind-the-wheel training.
- Completing this online theory course alone does not earn you a CDL — behind-the-wheel training from an approved provider and CDL skills testing are also required.
- ELDT is a federal FMCSA requirement, not a Florida law, Florida mandate, or Florida-only requirement; it applies to Class A CDL applicants in any state as of February 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Class A CDL Entry-Level Driver Training?
The federally mandated FMCSA ELDT course required, as of February 2022, for anyone seeking a Class A Commercial Driver's License in any state. This online course satisfies the theory portion.
Is ELDT a Florida requirement?
No. ELDT is a federal FMCSA requirement, not a Florida law, Florida mandate, or Florida-only requirement. It applies to Class A CDL applicants nationwide as of February 2022.
Does this online course include behind-the-wheel training?
No. This online course covers the theory portion of ELDT only. After completing it, you take the ELDT behind-the-wheel training from an approved provider.
Does completing this online course earn me a CDL?
No. Completing the online theory course satisfies the ELDT theory requirement only. You must also complete behind-the-wheel training from an approved provider and pass the required CDL skills testing to earn a Class A CDL.
Who is the Class A CDL ELDT course for?
Anyone seeking a Class A Commercial Driver's License who must complete the federal FMCSA ELDT theory requirement.
How much does the Class A CDL ELDT course cost?
$149.99, self-paced and online.
What is the difference between the Class A and Class B ELDT courses?
The Class A ELDT course prepares you for the theory requirement of a Class A CDL (combination vehicles such as tractor-trailers); the Class B ELDT course prepares you for the theory requirement of a Class B CDL (single vehicles such as straight trucks and buses). Both meet the federal FMCSA ELDT theory requirement for their respective license class.
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Provider Disclosure
Central Florida Driving Academy provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by American Safety Institute, a third-party provider. Central Florida Driving Academy is not the course operator and does not administer this course.