In February of 2022, new ELDT regulations set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) went into effect. This new mandate is a set of minimum requirements for entry-level drivers who are obtaining a CDL for the first time, or upgrading an existing CDL. These regulations are set at the federal level, and all CDL drivers (existing and potential) and training providers must abide by them. Even though it seems like more hurdles to jump, these standards were designed to make our highways safer. Further preparation and training for CDL drivers means less accidents on the road.

Yes, If you are:

• looking to apply for a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time; 
• upgrading an existing CDL to a Class A or B;
• or obtaining a school bus (S), passenger (P) or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time, you must meet ELDT requirements by taking a course from a FMCSA-registered provider.

Anyone who was issued a CDL or an S (school bus), P (passenger), or H (hazardous materials) endorsement prior to February 7, 2022 is not required to complete ELDT for their respective CDL or endorsement. Any applicant who acquired their commercial learner’s permit (CLP) prior to February 7, 2022, and obtains a CDL before the CLP or renewed CLP expires, is not subject to the ELDT requirements. Any individual who meets one of the exceptions for taking a skills test in 49 CFR Part 383 is also exempt from the ELDT requirements. 

Yes, we are! At CDL2Go, we’ve been preparing for the new ELDT laws to take effect since 2018, and have centered our curriculum around the written tests that you will need to pass at your state’s licensing department.

The most common type of commercial driver’s license is a Class A CDL. This license will allow you to operate the widest variety of vehicles (flatbeds, tractor-trailers, livestock haulers, tankers, etc.), including those with a weight of over 26,000 lbs. and a towing capacity of over 10,000 lbs. If you want the most freedom in your semi-truck driving career, a Class A CDL is the best option for you.

To obtain your Class A CDL, you must be 21 years of age. This license will enable you to drive across state lines, and also allows for the operation of Class B vehicles with the appropriate endorsements.

If you’re not interested in driving a commercial vehicle interstate, a Class B license might be what you’re looking for. With a Class B CDL, you can operate a single vehicle (box truck, bus, garbage truck, etc.) with a gross weight of over 26,000 lbs. and a towing capacity of less than 10,000 lbs. To obtain your Class B CDL, you must be 18 years of age or older.

Yes, a Class A or Class B CDL is required with an endorsement. Becoming a truck driver is an easy solution; however, which courses you need might be a little more difficult.  Depending on what endorsement you’re looking for, we have course packages that pair the endorsements you need with the respective license. 

The Texas Department of Public Safety states that final testing is only available in English or Spanish.  If there is not a Spanish-speaking representative available at your location, then you must take the tests in English.

If any person takes the final tests in Spanish, they will still need to identify road signs, signals, and verbal commands in English.

When you are becoming a truck driver, it’s important to know that some states may vary on testing languages so it’s always a good idea to call ahead and ask if you aren’t sure.

If a Spanish course is what your are looking for, please check out our spanish online ELDT theory training options.  

Many people ask us how to become a truck driver. CDL2Go makes it easy! After you purchase the theory training you’re looking for, you will be sent a confirmation email that will include your login details. You will be able to login and view your course(s) at any time by visiting cdl2go.com.

Once you complete the courses, you will complete a submission where your data will be placed into the FMCSA, or federal system as being ELDT knowledge test trained.

Upon completion of your theory training, you will be asked to submit your completion record to the FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry. You’ll also receive a certificate of completion for your own records, or for your employer’s records.

The beauty of taking an online course is the ability to go at your own pace. Some people finish their course in a day, while others may take a week or two. You will have 180 days to complete your course from the date of purchase, but if you are unable to complete your course within 6 months, you may reach out to us about an extension.

You won’t have to worry about taking anything with you from CDL2Go! Once you complete your ELDT course, your completion is submitted to the FMCSA within 48 hours, and can then be found in your state’s system. On the other hand, you will need to take your Driver’s License, as well as some other items that may vary from state to state. Please contact your local DPS or DMV location to make sure that you don’t have to make more than one trip!

In the State of Texas, for example, you will need to bring:

• U.S. Citizenship or, if you are not a U.S. Citizen, evidence of lawful presence
• State Residency
• Identity
• Social Security Number (a CLP or a CDL cannot be issued if you do not have a Social Security Number)
• Self-Certification Of Medical Status (you must certify to only one of the following forms: CDL-4, CDL-5, or CDL-10)
• Medical Examiners Certificate (depending upon the type of self-certification of medical status you selected
• Evidence of Vehicle Registration* for each vehicle you own. Registration must be current. Visit Texas DMV vehicle registration for more information. (New Residents who are surrendering an out-of-state driver license only)
• Proof of Insurance* for each vehicle you own

*If you do not own a vehicle, you will sign a statement affirming this.

We work directly with many Behind-The-Wheel training companies.  We can help you find the right option to fit your needs.  Contact us for more information!

Start with CDL Preparation if you are not sure what comes first. It gives you a clear place to understand the early CDL process, written-test preparation, online theory, and how Class A, Class B, B-to-A, and endorsements may fit your goal. After that, you can choose the page that matches what you are trying to do next without sorting through everything at once.

Review CDL Preparation

If you already know the type of commercial vehicle or job you are aiming for, begin by comparing Class A and Class B. If you are still learning the basics, start with CDL Preparation first. It gives you a calmer overview of written-test preparation, license choices, and what usually comes before behind-the-wheel training so your next step makes more sense.

Review CDL Preparation

No. CDL2GO is not a traditional truck driving school. CDL2GO helps with CDL preparation, online theory, license-type understanding, and endorsement guidance so you can make better sense of the process before or alongside hands-on training. Behind-the-wheel instruction, skills testing, and licensing decisions are handled by the appropriate training providers and licensing authorities. CDL2GO helps make the starting point clearer before you move forward.

Review CDL Preparation

Before starting CDL training, it helps to understand which CDL class may fit your goal, what the written-test or permit-prep step involves, and how theory, range, and public roads fit together. You do not need every detail at once. CDL2GO helps you review the first pieces clearly, then move toward Class A, Class B, B-to-A, endorsements, or online theory with less guesswork.

Review CDL Preparation

Yes. CDL2GO can be useful before you choose Class A or Class B. You can review CDL basics, permit-prep topics, online theory context, and the difference between the main license types before committing to a specific direction. That early review can make the Class A and Class B choices feel less abstract and help you move forward with better timing.

Review CDL Preparation

CDL preparation helps you understand the process, review written-test topics, and get oriented before hands-on training begins. CDL training can include instruction connected to your license type and behind-the-wheel stages such as range and public-road driving. CDL2GO helps clarify the preparation, class selection, and online learning side so you can better understand what you need before practical training begins with better context.

Review CDL Preparation

If you are choosing between Class A, Class B, B-to-A, or endorsements, start with CDL guidance. If you are reviewing for the written test or trying to understand what comes first, start with CDL Preparation. If your question is about an account, course access, payment, or a specific support issue, use the contact page so the right team can help.

Review CDL Preparation

A new CDL learner should first review the basic CDL process, permit-prep expectations, and the difference between Class A and Class B. After that, it is easier to understand where online theory, endorsements, and behind-the-wheel training fit. The goal is not to study everything immediately. The first step is getting enough direction to choose the next page with better context.

Review CDL Preparation

Class A and Class B are different CDL license types, not just different course names. Class A is generally connected to combination vehicles such as tractor-trailers. Class B is usually more focused on straight trucks, buses, and certain local-use commercial vehicles. Start with this comparison for quick orientation, then review the Class A and Class B pages before choosing your next step.

Compare Class A and Class B

Class A may be a better fit if your goal involves tractor-trailers, combination vehicles, or broader commercial driving opportunities. You do not need to decide everything from one short answer, but those goals are strong signs that Class A deserves a closer look. Review the Class A page for a clearer explanation of what that license type usually involves and what to consider next.

Review Class A Route

Class B may be a better fit if your goal involves straight trucks, certain local commercial vehicles, buses, or work that does not require a tractor-trailer or broader Class A combination-vehicle setup. Use this as a starting point only. The Class B page explains the details, with Class A available for comparison if your goals are broader or may change later.

Review Class B Route

No. B-to-A is not the same as starting Class A from the beginning. It is for someone who already has a Class B background or Class B training experience and wants to understand what changes when moving toward Class A. Keep that difference in mind, then review the B-to-A page for the upgrade-specific explanation, comparison, and next-step context before planning.

Review B-to-A Upgrade

Yes. Comparing Class A and Class B before starting preparation can help you avoid studying in the wrong direction. You do not need to know every training detail yet, but it helps to understand which license type is most relevant to your driving goal. Start with the comparison, then review the Class A and Class B pages before choosing preparation steps.

Review Class A Route

Your CDL class and endorsements work together. Understanding whether you need a Class A or Class B CDL first can make it easier to determine which endorsements may apply to your goals. Endorsements can add permissions or special knowledge for areas such as Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus, Tanker, or Doubles / Triples. Start with the license type, then review endorsements once your goal is clearer.

Review Class A Route

In most cases, yes. It helps to understand whether Class A or Class B fits your goal before choosing endorsements. Your CDL class gives the endorsement decision context. Passenger, School Bus, Hazmat, Tanker, and Doubles / Triples do not replace the CDL class; they add to it. A clear license choice first makes endorsement decisions easier to understand and compare later.

Review Class A Route

Yes. A Class B driver may later review the B-to-A path if their vehicle needs, job goals, or long-term CDL plans begin pointing toward Class A. That does not make Class B the wrong starting point. It simply means the next step may involve upgrading. Review B-to-A for the upgrade explanation, with Class A available for the broader license overview.

Review B-to-A Upgrade

CDL Preparation helps you understand what comes before deeper CDL decisions or hands-on training. It gives you a place to review the CDL process, written-test readiness, license choices, and where online theory may fit. Use it when you want a calmer first step before choosing the next preparation page, license page, or training-related resource for your goal and timing needs.

Review CDL Preparation

CDL Permit Prep helps you review the written-test side of getting started, including CDL topics you may need to understand before moving further into training. It is not a full study guide by itself. Use Permit Prep when your next concern is written-test confidence, topic review, or understanding what to study before behind-the-wheel training enters the picture clearly next for you.

Review CDL Permit Preparation

A free CDL practice test is a review tool, not the official CDL permit test. It can help you get familiar with question style, notice topics that need more review, and decide where to focus next. Use the Free Practice Test section when you want a low-pressure way to check your current readiness before returning to preparation resources or topic review.

Try the Free CDL Practice Test

No. A CDL practice test is a preparation tool, while the official CDL permit test is handled through the appropriate licensing process. Practice tests can help you review topics, build familiarity, and identify what to study next, but they do not replace the official test. Use the Free Practice Test section for review, then follow your licensing agency process for official testing steps.

Use the Free CDL Practice Test

Use CDL practice questions as a way to check understanding, not as a shortcut or memorization bank. Review a small set, notice which topics slow you down, then return to the preparation material that explains those areas. Start with the Free Practice Test section, then use the results to guide your next review step, study focus, and topic review plan.

Start Practice Questions

Practice tests help by showing which CDL topics feel clear and which ones need more review. Missed or uncertain questions can point you toward areas such as general knowledge, air brakes, combination vehicles, or topics tied to your license goal. They should guide your study plan, not replace it. Use the Free Practice Test section first, then return to preparation resources for follow-up review.

Review With a Free Practice Test

Yes. Permit prep can help before behind-the-wheel training because it gives you a clearer understanding of written-test topics, CDL terminology, and the early process before range or public-road stages enter the picture. It does not replace practical instruction or driving practice. Use CDL Permit Preparation when you want to strengthen the first review step before moving deeper into training later.

Review Permit Prep Before Practical Training

Permit prep is focused on written-test readiness and early CDL topic review. ELDT theory is the online theory-training piece that may apply as part of a CDL or endorsement path before hands-on stages. They can support each other, but they are not the same thing. Use Permit Prep for written-test confidence, and review ELDT Theory Training when you need to understand where theory fits.

Review ELDT Theory Training

CDL endorsements are added qualifications that may be needed for certain vehicles, cargo, passengers, or driving situations. They do not replace Class A or Class B. For example, Hazmat relates to hazardous materials, Passenger and School Bus relate to carrying people, Tanker relates to liquid cargo, and Doubles / Triples relates to certain trailer combinations. Start with the Endorsements Hub before choosing a specific endorsement page.

Review CDL Endorsements

Endorsements usually build on a CDL class instead of replacing it. Class A or Class B helps define the kind of commercial vehicle you are preparing for, and endorsements add special permissions or knowledge based on the vehicle, passengers, cargo, or trailer setup involved. If you are unsure which endorsement applies, use the Endorsements Hub first, then review the specific endorsement that matches your goal.

Compare Endorsement Options

Start with the endorsement most connected to your driving goal. If the goal involves hazardous materials, review Hazmat. If it involves carrying people, review Passenger and then School Bus if the school-specific path applies. If your question is about liquid cargo or certain trailer combinations, review Tanker or Doubles / Triples. When you are unsure, start with the Endorsements Hub for a clearer comparison.

Start With the Endorsements Hub

CDL endorsements are different because they apply to different driving situations. Hazmat involves hazardous materials. Passenger and School Bus involve carrying people, with School Bus being more specific. Tanker focuses on liquid cargo, while Doubles / Triples focuses on certain trailer combinations. Use the Endorsements Hub to see how they differ before opening the page for the endorsement that matches your goal.

Review Major and Support Endorsements

Hazmat is treated differently because it usually involves more responsibility, preparation, and approval-related steps than many other endorsements. That does not mean every Hazmat question needs a long requirements explanation, but it does mean Hazmat deserves a careful review. Review the Hazmat page when you need to understand what the endorsement is for, where it fits, and what to consider next.

Review Hazmat Endorsement Training

Passenger is the broader endorsement connected to carrying people. School Bus is more specific because it applies to school transportation. They are related, but they are not the same. Passenger helps explain the wider people-moving requirement, while School Bus adds a more specific setting and purpose. Start with the Endorsements Hub or Passenger page, then review School Bus if that specific path applies.

Review Passenger Endorsement

No. Tanker and Hazmat are different endorsements. Tanker is mainly about liquid cargo and how that cargo can affect vehicle handling. Hazmat is connected to hazardous materials and may involve additional responsibility and approval-related steps. They can sometimes appear near each other in planning, but they are not the same endorsement. Use the Endorsements Hub for comparison, then review Tanker or Hazmat based on your goal.

Compare Tanker and Hazmat

No. Endorsements do not replace CDL training, Class A, Class B, or a B-to-A upgrade. They add special permissions, responsibilities, or knowledge after you understand the CDL class that fits your goal. Start with the license type or training path that makes sense for you, then use the Endorsements Hub to review which endorsements may apply before choosing a specific endorsement page.

Review Endorsements After CDL Routes

Compare endorsements by asking what each one adds to your CDL goal. Hazmat relates to hazardous materials. Passenger and School Bus relate to carrying people, with School Bus being more specific. Tanker focuses on liquid cargo, while Doubles / Triples focuses on certain trailer combinations. Use the Endorsements Hub to compare options, then move into the specific page that fits your driving goal.

Compare CDL Endorsements

If you do not know which endorsement applies, start with the Endorsements Hub rather than guessing. It helps you compare Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus, Tanker, and Doubles / Triples in plain language. From there, move to a specific endorsement page only when that endorsement clearly matches your vehicle type, cargo, passengers, driving goal, or next CDL step for your plan and training needs.

Find the Right Endorsement