Pennsylvania CDL-B Theory ELDT — Get Your Class B Commercial License
Complete your CDL B Theory ELDT online in Pennsylvania — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.
Quick Answers — CDL B Theory ELDT in Pennsylvania
Who needs it?
Any first-time CDL B applicant in Pennsylvania 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 PennDOT.
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT) 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 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT)
Schedule your Class B skills test. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT) verifies your ELDT completion through FMCSA TPR before scheduling.
Receive Your Pennsylvania Class B CDL
Once you pass, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT) 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 Pennsylvania CDL B 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.