Start Your Trucking Career With Certified ELDT Training
Complete your FMCSA-approved ELDT course online and become eligible for your CDL permit faster.
6 Easy Steps to Get Your CDL
Enroll in Your ELDT Course
Choose the CDL training program that fits your goals and complete secure online enrollment in minutes.
Purchase & Get Instant Access
Complete payment securely and receive immediate access to your student dashboard and learning portal.
Complete Your ELDT Lessons
Access your online training anytime, complete each lesson at your own pace, and pass required quizzes to finish the program.
Meet ELDT Requirements
After successfully completing your theory training, your completion information is prepared for the next CDL licensing step.
Take Your CLP Test
Visit your local DMV/OMV to complete your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) exam and continue your CDL journey.
Finish CDL Requirements
Complete behind-the-wheel training with an approved provider and move toward obtaining your Commercial Driver’s License.
WHY CHOOSE US
There are many reasons to choose CDL Mentors to build your professional driving career.
- CDL Mentors is the #1 FMCSA Approved Training Provider in the United States.
- CDL Mentors is an approved US Military Online Training Provider.
- CDL Mentors maintains an exceptionally high passing rate of over 90% and now. CDL Mentors produces well-trained Entry-Level Truck Drivers.
- Offers Quick, Easy, and Affordable Online FMCSA Approved Certifications for courses such as Theory, Range, and Public Road Training
- Mentors you in obtaining your CDL’s in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements.
- CDL Mentors have graduated hundreds and hundreds of students that are gainfully employed.
ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING (ELDT) CDL TRAINING COURSES
ELDT Class B Theory
ELDT Class B Theory adheres to the minimum Federal curriculum requirements for Entry-Level Class B Commercial Driver & #39;s License applicants (CDL). The Class B curriculum is applicable to heavy straight vehicles (Group B)
Price: $495
ELDT Class A Theory
ELDT Class A Theory adheres to the minimum Federal curriculum requirements for Entry-Level Class A Commercial Driver's License applicants (CDL). The Class A curriculum is applicable to combination vehicles (Group A) as defined in 383.91(a) (1).
Price: $695
ELDT Class B to A Upgrade Theory
ELDT Class B to A Upgrade Theory adheres to the minimum Federal curriculum requirements for Entry-Level Class B who wish to upgrade to Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Price: $395
ELDT Hazmat Endorsement Theory
For trainees wishing to obtain a Passenger (P) endorsement in order to operate CMVs in any of the vehicle groups as defined in § 383.91(a)(1)-(3)
Price: $195
ELDT School Bus Endorsement Theory
For trainees wishing to obtain a School Bus (S) endorsement in order to expect to operate a “school bus”
Price: $195
ELDT Passenger Endorsement Theory
For trainees wishing to obtain a Passenger (P) endorsement in order to operate CMVs in any of the vehicle groups as defined in § 383.91(a)(1)-(3)
Price: $195
CDL MENTORS IS COMPLIANT WITH THE FMCSA ENTRY-LEVEL COMMERCIAL DRIVER TRAINING (ELDT) RULE
New federal regulations go into effect on February 7, 2022, to improve highway safety by ensuring that entry-level commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers complete the new entry-level driver training (ELDT) regulations.
Beginning February 7, entry-level CMV drivers will be unable to take their Commercial Driver License (CDL) test unless they have completed a specific program of theory and behind-the-wheel instruction provided by a school or other entity listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) new Training Provider Registry (TPR).
The ELDT regulations established by the FMCSA establish training requirements for entry-level CMV drivers 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 firsttime.
The ELDT regulations do not apply retroactively. Individuals who were issued a CDL or an S, P, or H endorsement prior to February 7, 2022, are not required to complete CDL or endorsement training. An applicant who obtains a CLP before February 7, 2022, is exempt from ELDT requirements. The driver will have one year after receiving their CLP to complete the requirements and obtain their CDL. Individuals who meet one of the exceptions for taking a skills test in 49 CFR Part 383 are exempt from the ELDT requirements as well.
More information about the new ELDT regulations, which go into effect on February 7, can be found at the FMCSA website. ( https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/ )
“The course was very easy to follow and flexible enough for my schedule. I was able to study after work, complete the lessons at my own pace, and feel much more confident before taking my permit exam. The process was straightforward from enrollment to course completion.”
Michael R.
ELDT Student • Texas
“I liked how simple everything was. Signing up took only a few minutes and I got instant access to the training. The lessons explained things clearly, and being able to learn from my phone made a huge difference because I was always on the go.”
James T.
CDL Driver • Georgia
“Before enrolling, I felt overwhelmed about where to begin with getting my CDL. This training broke everything down step by step and gave me a clear path to follow. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone starting their trucking career.”
John W.
CDL Student • Florida