Idaho CDL-A & CDL-B Theory ELDT — Online Training
Complete your CDL A Theory ELDT online in Idaho — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles (Idaho DMV), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.
What It Costs and Where to Start in Idaho
Every FMCSA-approved ELDT theory course is $20, online, and finished in under 2 hours. Completion is filed to the federal Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.
- Hazmat — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- CDL A — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- CDL B — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- Passenger — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- School Bus — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- 3-Endorsement Bundle — $50 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- CDL Complete — $45 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- Hazmat + Test Prep — $30 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- CDL-A Permit Prep — $15 DMV study aid — not ELDT
Not sure which one?
- I already have a CDL and want to add an endorsement — you only need the endorsement course: Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus, $20 each. Skip CDL-A and CDL-B entirely.
- I'm brand new and have no CDL — start with CDL-A or CDL-B theory, then complete behind-the-wheel training locally. Theory alone does not get you licensed.
- I want all three endorsements — the 3-endorsement bundle is $50 instead of $60 separately.
- What's the cheapest way to do everything? — bundles are the floor: $50 for H+P+S, or $45 for CDL-A + CDL-B + permit prep. Adding Hazmat all-in, including the federal TSA background check and your state's endorsement fee, typically runs $110–$150.
- Tanker (N) or Doubles/Triples (T)? — those need no ELDT at all. They are knowledge-test only at your state DMV, so there is nothing to buy here for them.
Quick Answers — CDL A Theory ELDT in Idaho
Who needs it?
Any first-time CDL A applicant in Idaho testing after February 7, 2022 must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT theory before the CDL skills test.
How long does it take?
Under 2 hours. It's self-paced and 100% online — start and stop on any device.
How much does it cost?
$20 for the CDL A Theory ELDT at DLA Academy — the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option, with no hidden fees.
Can I do it online?
Yes. The entire course is online and your completion is auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours — no classroom and no appointment.
What's next?
After your ELDT theory, get your CLP, complete behind-the-wheel (BTW) training at a local FMCSA-registered provider, then pass the CDL A skills test at Idaho DMV.
Idaho CDL A Theory ELDT — Step by Step
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.
Get Your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)
Visit Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles (Idaho 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.
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.
Pass the CDL Skills Test at Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles (Idaho DMV)
Schedule your CDL skills test — pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and road test. Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles (Idaho DMV) verifies your ELDT completion through the FMCSA TPR before allowing you to test.
Receive Your Idaho Class A CDL
Once you pass your skills test, Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles (Idaho 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
- Basic vehicle control and operation
- Shifting and backing maneuvers
- Coupling and uncoupling procedures
- Pre-trip vehicle inspection
- Hours of service regulations
- Hazard recognition and safe driving
- Cargo handling and weight limits
- Drug and alcohol awareness
- Non-driving activities and paperwork
- All FMCSA Appendix A to Part 380 topics
Add Hazmat for $20
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 Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles (Idaho DMV).
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Quick Answers — CDL B Theory ELDT in Idaho
Who needs it?
Any first-time CDL B applicant in Idaho testing after February 7, 2022 must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT theory before the CDL skills test.
How long does it take?
Under 2 hours. It's self-paced and 100% online — start and stop on any device.
How much does it cost?
$20 for the CDL B Theory ELDT at DLA Academy — the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option, with no hidden fees.
Can I do it online?
Yes. The entire course is online and your completion is auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours — no classroom and no appointment.
What's next?
After your ELDT theory, get your CLP, complete behind-the-wheel (BTW) training at a local FMCSA-registered provider, then pass the CDL B skills test at Idaho DMV.
Idaho CDL B Theory ELDT — Step by Step
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.
Get Your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)
Visit Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles (Idaho DMV) to apply for your Class B CLP. Hold the CLP for at least 14 days before testing.
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.
Pass the CDL Skills Test at Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles (Idaho DMV)
Schedule your Class B skills test. Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles (Idaho DMV) verifies your ELDT completion through FMCSA TPR before scheduling.
Receive Your Idaho Class B CDL
Once you pass, Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles (Idaho DMV) issues your Class B CDL — straight trucks, buses, dump trucks, and similar vehicles.
What DLA Academy's CDL B Theory ELDT Covers
- Class B vehicle control and operation
- Pre-trip inspection for straight trucks
- Backing and parking maneuvers
- Hours of service
- Hazard recognition
- Drug and alcohol awareness
- All FMCSA Appendix A to Part 380 topics
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Ready to Start Your Idaho CDL A ELDT?
$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles (Idaho DMV). Under 2 hours on any device.