Colorado CDL A Resources

Colorado CDL-A Theory ELDT — $20 Online Training

Complete your CDL A Theory ELDT online in Colorado — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (CO DMV), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (CO DMV) requires FMCSA-approved ELDT before you sit for the Class A CDL skills test. DLA Academy's CDL-A Theory ELDT covers all federal knowledge requirements in under 2 hours, completes entirely online, and auto-submits to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR) within 24 hours. Behind-the-wheel training is a separate step—you'll handle that at a local FMCSA-registered provider after ELDT.

Colorado CDL A Theory ELDT — Step by Step

1

Complete CDL A ELDT Theory Online

Complete DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved CDL A 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 Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (CO DMV) to apply for your CLP. You must hold a valid CLP for at least 14 days before taking the CDL skills test. Bring ID, proof of residency, and your Social Security number.

3

Complete Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Training

CDL A applicants also need behind-the-wheel training from an FMCSA-registered BTW provider. DLA Academy covers the theory portion — you complete BTW at a local CDL school.

4

Pass the CDL Skills Test at Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (CO DMV)

Schedule your CDL skills test — pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and road test. Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (CO DMV) verifies your ELDT completion through the FMCSA TPR before allowing you to test.

5

Receive Your Colorado Class A CDL

Once you pass your skills test, Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (CO DMV) issues your Class A CDL. You are now legally authorized to operate Class A commercial vehicles throughout the United States.

What DLA Academy's CDL A Theory ELDT Covers

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Many Class A CDL drivers add a Hazmat endorsement for better-paying freight. DLA Academy offers Hazmat ELDT for $20 — auto-submitted to FMCSA TPR and accepted by Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (CO DMV).

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"DLA Academy's Hazmat ELDT was straightforward and finished in under two hours. Completion auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry the same day."

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"Twenty bucks for FMCSA-approved ELDT and it actually showed up on the registry when my DMV checked. Cheapest legit option I found."

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"Took the 3-endorsement bundle (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus). $50 total, completed on my phone, all three on the TPR within 24 hours. Done."

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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CDL-A Theory ELDT cost?+
CDL-A Theory ELDT is $20. If you also need the CDL-A Permit Prep (119 DMV practice questions for Colorado's CLP knowledge test), bundle them into the CDL Complete Bundle for $45—that's CDL-A Theory ELDT + CDL-B Theory ELDT + Permit Prep, saving you $10 vs. buying separately.
How long does it take to complete?+
CDL-A Theory ELDT completes in under 2 hours. You'll finish the entire course in a single sitting if you want, though you can pause and resume as needed.
What does Colorado DMV require after I finish ELDT?+
After completing DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved ELDT, CO DMV will verify your completion through the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. You'll then apply for your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) at a Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles office, pass the knowledge test, and complete behind-the-wheel training at a local FMCSA-registered BTW provider. The CO DMV holds your CLP for 14 days before you can test for the Class A CDL skills test.
Is DLA Academy's CDL-A Theory ELDT FMCSA-approved?+
Yes. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry. Your completion is automatically submitted to FMCSA TPR within 24 hours of finishing the course—no extra paperwork needed.
Who needs CDL-A Theory ELDT? What about grandfathering?+
Anyone pursuing a new CDL-A license needs ELDT. If you held a valid CDL-A before February 7, 2022, you're grandfathered and don't need retroactive ELDT—but if you upgrade to a new class (A to B, for example) or add an endorsement (H, P, or S), you'll need ELDT for that upgrade or endorsement.

Ready to Start Your Colorado CDL A ELDT?

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

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