Montana CDL A Resources

Montana CDL-A Theory ELDT — Get Your Online Training Before the Skills Test

Complete your CDL A Theory ELDT online in Montana — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Montana Motor Vehicle Division (Montana MVD), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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Adding a Class A CDL in Montana? You need FMCSA-approved ELDT before you can take the skills test at the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (Montana MVD). DLA Academy's CDL-A Theory ELDT is the online training the federal government requires — $20, completes in under 2 hours, and we auto-submit your completion to FMCSA within 24 hours. Behind-the-wheel training is a separate step you'll handle with a local FMCSA-registered provider.

Montana 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 Montana Motor Vehicle Division (Montana MVD) 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 Montana Motor Vehicle Division (Montana MVD)

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

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Receive Your Montana Class A CDL

Once you pass your skills test, Montana Motor Vehicle Division (Montana MVD) issues your Class A CDL. You are now legally authorized to operate Class A commercial vehicles throughout the United States.

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Also Need a Hazmat Endorsement?

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 Montana Motor Vehicle Division (Montana MVD).

Montana Hazmat ELDT — $20

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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
What does CDL-A Theory ELDT cover?+
CDL-A Theory ELDT covers the federal Entry-Level Driver Training mandate: vehicle dynamics, trip planning, cargo handling, backing procedures, and safe operation fundamentals. It does not include your behind-the-wheel (BTW) training — that happens separately at a local provider after you finish this course.
How long does it take to complete?+
CDL-A Theory ELDT completes in under 2 hours. You can finish it in one sitting or split it across multiple sessions — your progress is saved.
How much does CDL-A Theory ELDT cost?+
CDL-A Theory ELDT is $20. If you also need Class B training and DMV permit practice, the CDL Complete Bundle is $45 — that's CDL-A Theory ELDT + CDL-B Theory ELDT + 119-question CDL-A Permit Prep, which saves $10 vs. buying each separately.
Does Montana MVD require ELDT for a Class A CDL?+
Yes. If you obtained your first CDL on or after February 7, 2022, FMCSA-approved ELDT is mandatory before you can take the skills test at Montana Motor Vehicle Division. If your CDL was issued before that date, you do not need retroactive ELDT — but if you upgrade to Class A or add a new endorsement (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus), ELDT is required for that upgrade or endorsement.
What happens after I complete the course?+
We auto-submit your completion to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. Montana MVD verifies your ELDT by querying the TPR database — no paperwork from you needed. Once verified, you can schedule your Class A skills test.

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$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Montana Motor Vehicle Division (Montana MVD). Under 2 hours on any device.

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