Tennessee CDL-B Theory ELDT — Online Training Before Your Class B Test

CDL-B Theory ELDT is $20. That covers the full federally-mandated theory training you need before the Class B skills test. Behind-the-wheel training (BTW) is required separately at a local FMCSA-registered provider — DLA Academy doesn't provide BTW. If you're also getting your Class A CDL, consider the CDL Complete Bundle ($45) which includes CDL-A Theory, CDL-B Theory, and CDL-A Permit Prep — that saves $10 vs buying each separately.

CDL-B Theory ELDT completes in under 2 hours. You can finish it whenever fits your schedule — login, work through the modules, and you're done. Once you complete it, DLA Academy auto-submits your record to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. TN DOS then verifies your ELDT completion when you apply for your Class B skills test.

Yes. ELDT covers the theory — federal knowledge you need to understand before operating a Class B truck. BTW is a separate, hands-on requirement that must be completed at a local FMCSA-registered provider. You cannot take the TN DOS Class B skills test without completing both ELDT and BTW. Check with your local trucking school or training center for BTW availability and pricing.

DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the federal Training Provider Registry (TPR). When you finish CDL-B Theory ELDT, we auto-submit your completion record to the TPR within 24 hours. TN DOS accesses the TPR to verify that you've completed ELDT before allowing you to test for your Class B license. You don't need to upload anything to TN DOS — the federal system handles the handoff.

If you're getting a Class B CDL for the first time, you need ELDT. If you held a CDL (any class) before February 7, 2022, you're grandfathered and don't need retroactive ELDT — but if you're upgrading (e.g., from CDL-B to CDL-A) or adding an endorsement (like Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus), ELDT is still required for that upgrade or endorsement. Check with TN DOS if you're unsure whether your existing license grandfathers you.