Oregon CDL-A Theory ELDT — Get Your Class A License
Complete your CDL A Theory ELDT online in Oregon — FMCSA-registered, accepted at Oregon Department of Transportation — Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (Oregon DMV), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.
Oregon CDL Facts at a Glance (2026)
| Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) fee | $40Source: oregonlegislature.gov |
|---|---|
| Knowledge test fee | $10 per commercial knowledge test (ORS 807.370(7)(c): CDL or CLP knowledge test, restriction removal or endorsement)Source: oregonlegislature.gov |
| CDL license fee | $160 (with or without endorsements)Source: oregonlegislature.gov |
| Skills test fee | $145 at DMV; $40 DMV fee to accept results from a certified third-party tester (tester's own charge separate)Source: oregonlegislature.gov |
| Endorsement fee | No separate endorsement fee in ORS 807.370: the CDL fee covers endorsements; each endorsement knowledge test is $10Source: oregonlegislature.gov |
| General knowledge test | 80% or higher to pass (federal minimum, 49 CFR 383.135); Oregon DMV sets the number of questions |
| Hold the CLP before the skills test | At least 14 days (49 CFR 383.25) |
| CLP valid for | 1 year, not renewableSource: oregonlegislature.gov |
| Appointment | Skills (drive) tests are scheduled online with DMV or through a third-party testerSource: oregon.gov |
| Knowledge test languages | English only; translators not permittedSource: oregon.gov |
| Where | Oregon DMV · Oregon CDL manual |
State figures are copied from the linked official pages and were last checked November 4, 2026. Fees change; confirm with Oregon DMV before you pay.
What It Costs and Where to Start in Oregon
Every FMCSA-registered ELDT theory course is $20, online, and finished in under 2 hours. Completion is filed to the federal Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.
- CDL A — $20 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- CDL-A Permit Prep — $15 DMV study aid — not ELDT
Other courses (7)
- Hazmat — $20 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- CDL B — $20 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- Passenger — $20 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- School Bus — $20 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- 3-Endorsement Bundle — $50 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- CDL A ELDT + Permit Prep — $30 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- Hazmat + Test Prep — $30 FMCSA-registered 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 $30 for either CDL theory course paired with 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)? — neither has an ELDT requirement. The federal rule covers Class A, Class B, the B-to-A upgrade, and Hazmat, Passenger and School Bus only. Both are knowledge-test only at your state DMV: Tanker Test Prep — $15, or Hazmat & Tanker Complete — $45 if you need the Hazmat ELDT too.
Quick Answers — CDL A Theory ELDT in Oregon
Who needs it?
Any first-time CDL A applicant in Oregon testing after February 7, 2022 must complete FMCSA-registered 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 — an affordable FMCSA-registered 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 Oregon DMV.
Oregon CDL A Theory ELDT — Step by Step
Complete CDL A ELDT Theory Online
Complete DLA Academy's FMCSA-registered 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 Oregon Department of Transportation — Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (Oregon 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 Oregon Department of Transportation — Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (Oregon DMV)
Schedule your CDL skills test — pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and road test. Oregon Department of Transportation — Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (Oregon DMV) verifies your ELDT completion through the FMCSA TPR before allowing you to test.
Receive Your Oregon Class A CDL
Once you pass your skills test, Oregon Department of Transportation — Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (Oregon 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 Oregon Department of Transportation — Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (Oregon DMV).
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$20 flat. FMCSA-registered. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Oregon Department of Transportation — Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (Oregon DMV). Under 2 hours on any device.