California CDL B Resources

California CDL-B Theory ELDT — Online Training for Class B CDL

Complete your CDL B Theory ELDT online in California — FMCSA-approved, accepted at California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA DMV), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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Getting your Class B CDL in California means working with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA DMV). The federal FMCSA mandates entry-level driver training before you test — DLA Academy's CDL-B Theory ELDT covers the online classroom work you need. Complete the theory here, then schedule your behind-the-wheel training at a local FMCSA-registered BTW provider before you take the CA DMV skills test.

California CDL B Theory ELDT — Step by Step

1

Complete CDL B ELDT Theory Online

Complete DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved CDL B theory course online in under 2 hours on any device. Your completion is automatically submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.

2

Get Your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)

Visit California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA DMV) to apply for your Class B CLP. Hold the CLP for at least 14 days before testing.

3

Complete Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Training

CDL B applicants need behind-the-wheel training from an FMCSA-registered BTW provider. DLA Academy covers theory only.

4

Pass the CDL Skills Test at California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA DMV)

Schedule your Class B skills test. California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA DMV) verifies your ELDT completion through FMCSA TPR before scheduling.

5

Receive Your California Class B CDL

Once you pass, California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA DMV) issues your Class B CDL — straight trucks, buses, dump trucks, and similar vehicles.

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What does the CDL-B Theory ELDT course cover?+
The CDL-B course covers the federal ELDT curriculum required for Class B CDL applicants: vehicle inspection, safe operating practices, cargo handling, and hazard perception. It does not include behind-the-wheel training — that's a separate step you complete at a local provider before the CA DMV test. This is online classroom training only.
How long does it take to complete the CDL-B Theory ELDT?+
The course completes in under 2 hours. You can finish in one sitting or break it up across multiple sessions — progress saves automatically.
What are California's CDL-B requirements?+
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA DMV) requires you to complete FMCSA-approved ELDT, pass a knowledge test for your Class B CDL (you'll use the CA DMV's written exam), and pass a skills test with an examiner. You must also be at least 18 years old (or 17 with a school-based employer exemption). Pre-2022 Class B CDL holders are grandfathered — but if you're upgrading to Class A or adding an endorsement (H/P/S), you'll still need ELDT.
Is DLA Academy's CDL-B ELDT FMCSA-approved and do you submit to CA DMV?+
Yes. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry. Your completion is auto-submitted to the FMCSA TPR within 24 hours. The CA DMV verifies ELDT completion by checking TPR — we don't submit directly to CA DMV, but they'll see it there when they pull your record.
How much does the CDL-B Theory ELDT cost?+
CDL-B Theory ELDT is $20. If you're pursuing Class A instead, consider the CDL Complete Bundle ($45) — it includes CDL-A Theory ELDT, CDL-B Theory ELDT, and CDL-A Permit Prep (119 DMV practice questions), saving $10 vs. buying all three separately ($55 individual).

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$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA DMV). Under 2 hours on any device.

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