Transportation & Logistics training
Truck Driver Training
Start with the training the job requires: CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT): Class A. 15 hours, online, $159.99.
Federal rules require new commercial drivers to complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory before taking the Class A or Class B CDL skills test, or certain endorsement knowledge tests, for the first time.
The course below is the theory training for a Class A CDL, the license most tractor-trailer jobs require. Driving a straight truck, dump truck or delivery truck instead? The Class B course is listed further down.
Recommended course
CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT): Class A
| Price | $159.99 per learner |
|---|---|
| Length | 15 hours |
| Language | English |
| Regulation | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and DOT Regulations 49 CFR Part 380 |
| Course access | 3-month completion timeline, 1-year access to training materials. |
| Certificate validity | 48 months, before a refresher is required. |
What you will learn
- Understand the components of a combination vehicle, key safety fundamentals, and regulatory requirements, including the consequences of non-compliance with FMCSA regulations.
- Identify and use vehicle instruments, controls, and safety components, including proper use of safety belts and mirrors.
- Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and en route inspections, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Demonstrate basic vehicle control, including executing turns, centering the vehicle, and maneuvering in restricted areas.
- Proficiently execute shifting maneuvers, demonstrating safe and efficient operation of multi-speed dual range transmissions.
- Safely back and dock combination vehicles, utilizing techniques such as "Get Out and Look" (GOAL) and spotter assistance.
Provided by HAZWOPER-OSHA.com (Industrial Certified Training, LLC), our affiliated training provider, which provides this Entry-Level Driver Training and is an approved provider listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. After you pass, your completion record is submitted to the registry. Behind-the-wheel training, if your state requires it, is completed separately.
More courses for truck drivers
| Course | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT): Class B For: Class B CDL Driver · 13 hours · English | $159.99 | Buy |
Prepare for the career
- Truck Driver practice test
- Truck Driver vocabulary
- Step-by-step truck driver tasks
- A day in the life and salary data
Truck Driver training FAQ
What training do I need to become a truck driver?
Federal rules require new commercial drivers to complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory before taking the Class A or Class B CDL skills test, or certain endorsement knowledge tests, for the first time. You need a CDL, typically Class A, which requires passing knowledge and skills tests and a DOT medical exam. Since 2022, federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rules require training from a provider listed on FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry before taking certain CDL tests. Programs often take three to seven weeks.
How much does CDL ELDT Class A cost?
$159.99 per learner, with volume pricing from 2 learners. It takes about 15 hours and is completed online.
How do I get started after buying?
Your login details are emailed as soon as checkout is complete, and you can start right away at your own pace.