Online ELDT CDL Training

The First Step to Get Your CDL

Our Online CDL training meets the federal requirements for ELDT (Entry Level Driver's Training) and is approved in all 50 states.

It prepares you for behind-the-wheel training and can be used by individuals, CDL schools, CDL training providers, and trucking companies.

"This course is fantastic!"
- Emily

4.8

4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 1,018 reviews)

Listen to the Course

Our Class A, B, and Hazmat courses can be read or listened to by a real person reading them to you.

If you don't like to read, or if you want to listen at 1.5x to save time, Online CDL Course is for you.

We are an FMCSA approved training provider. Verify us on the TPR here (uncheck “Public enrollment only” box).

4 Steps to Get Your CDL

per the new federal FMCSA ELDT requirements.

Step 1:

Take One of Our Online ELDT Theory Courses.

Step 2:

Get Your CDL Permit.

Step 3:

Complete ELDT Behind-the-Wheel Training.

Step 4:

Take Your CDL Driving Test.

Keep reading or click here for more details.

Online ELDT CDL Courses:

Why choose Online CDL Course for ELDT?

Here are 12 Reasons

Costs only $125 (Class A & B) which is less than half the price of nearly all other online ELDT courses.
Registered in the TPR (Training Provider Registry) as an FMCSA approved training provider.
Meets all the FMCSA requirements for ELDT (Entry Level Driver’s Training) theory instruction.
Approved for use in all 50 states.
Self-paced course with no time limitation. *

Mobile friendly - access it on your laptop or phone anytime, anywhere.
Contains many helpful videos throughout the course.
Email and phone support with a real person.
Help finding a behind-the-wheel training provider if you don’t already have one.
Endorsement courses offered in addition to Class A & B CDL courses.
Hundreds of 5-star reviews.

* Course certificate expires 1 year after course completion per federal regulation.

Our Online CDL Training Courses are Designed for Individuals and Companies

CDL Schools and Training Companies

As a CDL school, driver training company, or a Third Party Examiner you can use our Online CDL Training Courses for the Theory portion of the ELDT training requirement. This will save you money, manpower, and time and will enable you to focus on BTW training.

We will give you a special link to put on your website that your students can use to enroll in the course.

A login will be given to a representative of your company which can be used to access a dashboard to keep track of your students' progress.

Trucking Companies

Trucking companies which train their own employees can use our Online CDL Course in place of classroom instruction to save time and money.

We will give you a special link to put on your website that your employees can use to enroll in the course.

A login will be given to a representative of your company which can be used to access a dashboard to keep track of your employees' progress.

We will also help you get setup in the TPR as a registered BTW training provider if you are not already registered.

Bus Companies

Passenger or school bus companies that train their own drivers can use our Online CDL Course in place of classroom instruction to save time and money.

You will be provided a special link to put on your website that your employees can use to enroll in the course.

A representative of your company will receive a login which can be used to access a dashboard to keep track of your drivers' progress.

If you are not already registered as a BTW training provider, we will help you get setup in the TPR.

Learn About the New Training Requirements to Get a CDL

Get Your CDL with Online CDL Training

Prepare to drive a truck over the road or locally with our online CDL training that’s approved in all 50 states and meets federal ELDT requirements. Contact Online CDL Course today to learn more about getting your CDL online!

What Is a CDL?

A CDL is required to operate large, heavy vehicles such as 18-wheelers, and semi-trucks; to transport hazardous materials in tankers, or any vehicle type; or to drive a school bus, a tour bus, or any type of vehicle with 15 passengers or more.

Taking on such a task as driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is a big responsibility, and it requires special knowledge and skills. That’s why it is important for commercial vehicle drivers to get the right ELDT training (Entry Level Driver Training) from a professional truck driving school before hitting the road. Our online ELDT CDL courses will prepare you for behind-the-wheel training, and will get you started on the path to getting your CDL.

Which Type of CDL Do You Need?

There are several types of CDLs available, including Class A, Class B, and Class C. To determine which CDL type to pursue, consider these factors: vehicle type, the gross vehicle weight rating or GVWR, the cargo carried, and the number of passengers transported.

CDL A

A Class A CDL is required for operating vehicles with a combined GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more, provided that the towed vehicle (trailer) weight is over 10,000 lbs. This CDL allows you to drive tractor-trailers (big rigs, semis, 18-wheelers) tankers, flatbeds, livestock carriers, most class B and C vehicles, or a combination of trucks and trailers.

We offer an ELDT Class A CDL course to get you started towards getting your Class A CDL.

CDL B

A Class B CDL is required to operate single vehicles that aren’t hitched to trailers, such as commercial trucks with attached cabs and cargo areas that have a combined GVWR greater than 26,000 lbs, or trucks towing trailers weighing 10,000 lbs or less. With a Class B CDL, you can drive a straight truck, large bus, box truck, segmented bus, dump truck with a trailer, and some Class C vehicles (with proper endorsements).

Look to Online CDL Course for the Class B CDL training that you need.

Class C

A Class C license allows you to operate any vehicle with a GVWR less than 26,001 lbs, a vehicle towing a trailer weighing 10,000 lbs or less, or a vehicle transporting 15 passengers or more. Vehicles included are small commercial trucks and buses, etc.

Requirements to Obtain a CDL

The federal government regulates commercial driver’s license laws in the United States under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). However, while there are many requirements that are federally mandated, some states have other CDL requirements. To obtain a CDL, you must be at least 18 to drive in the state or 21 to drive interstate or to drive with hazardous materials.

You must be a US citizen or have a green card with permanent residency and already have a valid driver’s license with 1 to 2 years of driving experience (depending on the state) with no active revocations or suspensions in any state. A DOT medical examination is also required to ensure you are in good health and that you speak English.

Start Your CDL Training

If you are looking for online CDL training, we can help. Our ELDT courses will get you started on the right path to a successful career.

Get Your CDL in Four Simple Steps

Step 1: Online ELDT Theory Course

You will learn what you need to know before you get behind the wheel. When you pass this course you will obtain a Completion Certificate.

This training course meets the federal FMCSA requirements for the theory portion of the ELDT (Entry Level Driver's Training) training and can therefore be used in all 50 states.

Upon completion of this course, we will register you in the FMCSA database within 48 hours, after which you can schedule your BTW training at any approved training provider.

Step 2: Obtain a CDL Permit from a Local DMV

This can be done prior to step one; however, the Online ELDT Theory Course will prepare you for the knowledge test, so we recommend you take the online course first.

Step 3: ELDT Behind-the-Wheel Training

At an approved ELDT training provider you will be trained until you are proficient in all FMCSA BTW (Behind-the-Wheel) Range and Road required elements. You must obtain a BTW Completion Certificate before scheduling your CDL test.

If you need help finding an approved behind-the-wheel training provider, we will help you find one in your area.

Step 4: CDL Test at a Third Party Examiner

Once you complete your ELDT Theory and BTW Training, you can take your CDL test at any DMV or Third Party Examiner testing center.

If you need help finding a testing center to take your CDL test, we will help you find one in your area.

Questions?

Check out our FAQ page or give us a call at 814-755-3100

Our Online CDL Training Will Prepare You For

Questions? Check out our FAQ page, call us at 814-755-3100, or email us.

Mobile Friendly

You can register, pay, and complete our Online CDL Courses entirely on your smartphone. Your work is saved each time you logout, so you can also switch between your PC, laptop, tablet, and phone at any time which enables you to work on the course from anywhere.

Work Around Your Schedule

Our courses can be completed at your own pace. You can work on them as you have time, whether at home, during your lunch break at work, or on evenings and weekends. If you need to take a break for a while, it will be waiting for you where you left off.

Reviews

Here’s what our students have to say about OnlineCDLCourse.com

"This course is fantastic! I also wanted to add that the customer service was above the top. I truly appreciate the time and information they gave me when I called and had a lot of questions, and the team member walked me through all that I needed to know to be a successful driver. Thank you for everything I highly recommend this class to anyone."

Emily Desmarteau

"This course is helpful as a guide through general and specific knowledge needed for CMV operation. The ability to listen to the audio for each lesson made the course versatile, and the videos throughout the course helped with a more rounded understanding of the application of the course material. Overall, the course is cohesive in flow, and complete in content. Thank you."

Anthony Pastrano

4.8

4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 1,018 reviews)

Very convenient CDL course

October 13, 2022

This course is extremely convenient. Having the online course to cut down the time period of the CDL process is great!

Jackson Glover

Covered a lot of important information

October 9, 2022

Helped with understanding of driving.

Ryan Ames

Very informative and easy to follow

October 4, 2022

Lots of good info and videos. Easy to follow along at your own pace.

Eric

Extremely informative and easy to navigate