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Take the first step towards your CDL driving career with our FMCSA registered online ELDT theory courses.

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Thousands of Success Storiesding

15,000+ students have obtained their Class A ELDT, trained by three generations of CDL experts.

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95% Successfully Certified

95% of students who sign up successfully complete certification with CDL eXpert.

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More Than Just ELDT Training

Everything in theory is included! ELDT Certification + CLP Practice Questions + A guide to getting your first job in the trucking industry.

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Learn From Anywhere

Learn from the comfort of your home or on the job from any phone or computer.

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Instant Certification

Learn at your own pace, and get ELDT Theory Certification as soon as you complete all the material and pass the final exam.

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Expert Support

Have questions about getting your CDL or need help with the course? Our team is there to help.

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Received all important information from CDL Expert course, they provide briefly about CDL Trucking industry, through this course I got so much understanding about Truck. I recommend this course to learn every driver and understand so they can pass their exams and be a professional driver in the trucking industry.

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The CDL Expert program seems great so far. I'm currently at the end of the 1/6 modules, and the information I've seen up to this point looks professional and easy to understand. I look forward to continuing this path right on up to earning my CDL driver license, and making some good money because of it.

Michael Smith

The CDL Expert program seems great so far. I'm currently at the end of the 1/6 modules, and the information I've seen up to this point looks professional and easy to understand. I look forward to continuing this path right on up to earning my CDL driver license, and making some good money because of it.

Michael Smith

The CDL Expert program seems great so far. I'm currently at the end of the 1/6 modules, and the information I've seen up to this point looks professional and easy to understand. I look forward to continuing this path right on up to earning my CDL driver license, and making some good money because of it.

Michael Smith

The CDL Expert program seems great so far. I'm currently at the end of the 1/6 modules, and the information I've seen up to this point looks professional and easy to understand. I look forward to continuing this path right on up to earning my CDL driver license, and making some good money because of it.

Michael Smith

The CDL Expert program seems great so far. I'm currently at the end of the 1/6 modules, and the information I've seen up to this point looks professional and easy to understand. I look forward to continuing this path right on up to earning my CDL driver license, and making some good money because of it.

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Pass ELDT Theory Or Your Money Back

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We are so confident in our ELDT course that if you follow our system and if you don't pass,

we will offer you a full refund.

FMCSA Registered

We’re officially registered with the FMCSA on the Training Provider Registry (TPR), so you can trust our ELDT theory courses meet all the federal requirements.

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What is Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)?

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Since February 2022, all applicants for a CDL license must complete ELDT before they can take the CDL driving skills exam.

ELDT includes two parts:

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1. Theory – This can be done here online or in person in a classroom. Online training saves you time and money and is more consistent than in-person training.

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2. Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) – Hands-on, in-vehicle training must be completed at a registered provider before you take your CDL driving skills exam. Not offered at CDL eXpert, but we have partner schools across the country

Choose CDL eXpert for your ELDT theory course with convenient online training! We’re ready to help you find success on the open road.

*The state of Washington requires an additional in-person theory course not provided by CDL eXpert."

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Steps to Get Your CDL

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Step 1

  1. Complete ELDT Theory Training here at The CDL eXpert

  2. We are a Registered ELDT theory Course

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Step 2

  1. CLP: Take and pass this exam at your Local DMV

  2. Obtain your DOT Physical

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Step 3

  1. Find a Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) school near you ELDT BTW training.

  2. Complete your BTW Training

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Step 4

  1. CDL Skills Exam

  2. Pass your CDL Skills Exam (Driving Test)

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Step 5

  1. Go To Work! Put your CDL to work for YOU!

  2. Obtain your (H) Haz-Mat endorsement here at . The CDL eXpert for more job opportunities.

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Get everything in one package: Class A ELDT Theory, FMCSA Certification, job-hunting tips, and CLP practice questions. One price, no surprises or hidden fees.