Pennsylvania CDL-A Theory ELDT — Online Class A Training
Complete your CDL A Theory ELDT online in Pennsylvania — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT) 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 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT)
Schedule your CDL skills test — pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and road test. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT) verifies your ELDT completion through the FMCSA TPR before allowing you to test.
Receive Your Pennsylvania Class A CDL
Once you pass your skills test, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT) 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 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT).
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Verify DLA Academy by name at the FMCSA Training Provider Registry: tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov
Ready to Start Your Pennsylvania CDL A ELDT?
$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT). Under 2 hours on any device.