ELDT Training in Alaska — FMCSA-Registered Online Course

New CDL applicants in Alaska, from Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and Wasilla, need Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider before Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will give them the skills test. Lowest Cost ELDT is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the AK theory portion is done online for $20 and your Alaska record is reported automatically.

How to get your CDL in Alaska

  1. Get your CLP from Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

    Pass the CDL knowledge tests, plus any endorsement tests, at a AK licensing office.

  2. Complete ELDT theory online

    Finish the Class A or Class B theory course here, $20, at your own pace from anywhere in Alaska; bus drivers add the passenger course and school bus drivers both the passenger and school bus courses.

  3. We report it to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry

    Your completion is submitted automatically, usually within minutes; the AK licensing agency checks the registry electronically before your skills test.

  4. Finish behind-the-wheel training in Alaska

    Range and public-road training is done in person with one of the registered AK providers listed below, for example in Anchorage; it can be a different provider from your theory course.

  5. Pass the CDL skills test in Alaska

    Federal rule 49 CFR 383.25 requires you to hold the AK CLP at least 14 days first; then book the pre-trip, basic control and road test with Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Alaska licensing details

CLP fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Alaska DMV site
CDL fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Alaska DMV site
  • After your CLP is issued you have 180 days to schedule and complete the road skills test, so plan your behind-the-wheel training around that window.
  • Applicants must be Alaska residents domiciled in the state; a school bus or hazmat endorsement, or interstate driving, requires age 21.

These AK fees and procedures are set by the agency and change without notice; confirm them on the official site before you go. Training costs are separate from Alaska fees: see what ELDT costs in 2026.

Behind-the-wheel schools in Alaska

AK has 12 registered training locations across 8 cities on the FMCSA registry: 12 registered for Class A, 12 for Class B, 10 for the passenger endorsement and 0 for school bus. 11 of the 12 (92%) publish a website, and the newest AK registry record dates from July 2026.

Browse by city: Anchorage CDL schools, Fairbanks CDL schools and Juneau CDL schools, or open the full Alaska school directory with phone numbers and the classes each location teaches.

Counts come from the FMCSA registry export. We do not endorse any AK school; confirm courses, schedules and prices with the provider.

Hazmat endorsement in Alaska

8 of the 12 registered Alaska locations are hazmat (H) theory locations. Hazmat ELDT is theory only, so AK drivers can take the $20 hazmat endorsement course online, warm up with the free hazmat practice test, then pass the Alaska hazmat knowledge test and complete the TSA security threat assessment.

Courses accepted in Alaska

Each course is the federal curriculum, reported to the Training Provider Registry when a AK driver passes.

Class A

CLASS A CDL

For combination vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001+ lbs, where the towed vehicle is over 10,000 lbs.

For first-time Class A applicants. Reported to FMCSA as a New Class A application. Already hold a Class B CDL and want Class A? Choose the Class B to Class A Upgrade course instead.

30 lessons
English
  • FMCSA Compliant Curriculum
  • TPR Submission Included
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Mobile-Friendly Access
$20
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Class B

CLASS B CDL

For single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001+ lbs, or towing vehicles under 10,000 lbs.

For first-time Class B applicants. Reported to FMCSA as a New Class B application.

29 lessons
English
  • FMCSA Compliant Curriculum
  • TPR Submission Included
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Mobile-Friendly Access
$20
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Class A

CLASS B TO CLASS A UPGRADE

Class B to Class A upgrade theory curriculum covering advanced commercial vehicle operation, safety procedures, inspections, control skills, and compliance requirements for drivers moving from Class B to Class A CDL.

Class B to Class A upgrade. Reported to FMCSA as an Upgrade. Only for drivers who currently hold a valid Class B CDL.

3 hours
22 lessons
English
  • FMCSA Compliant Curriculum
  • TPR Submission Included
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Mobile-Friendly Access
$20
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School Bus

SCHOOL BUS ENDORSEMENT

Required endorsement for all school bus drivers, covering safety protocols and procedures.

11 lessons
English
  • FMCSA Compliant Curriculum
  • TPR Submission Included
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Mobile-Friendly Access
$20
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Passenger

PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT

Required for drivers operating vehicles designed to transport 16+ passengers.

5 lessons
English
  • FMCSA Compliant Curriculum
  • TPR Submission Included
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Mobile-Friendly Access
$20
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Hazmat

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ENDORSEMENT

Required theory training for transporting hazardous materials safely and legally.

12 hours
13 lessons
English
  • FMCSA Compliant Curriculum
  • TPR Submission Included
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Mobile-Friendly Access
$20
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Alaska ELDT questions

Can I do my ELDT theory online if I live in rural Alaska?
Yes. The theory portion is completed online with a registered provider and reported to the FMCSA registry, which the Alaska DMV checks. Only the behind-the-wheel portion has to be done in person with a registered provider.
How long is an Alaska CLP good for?
The DMV gives you 180 days from CLP issuance to schedule and pass the road skills test, and federal rules require holding the permit at least 14 days first.
Do I need to be 21 to get an Alaska CDL?
You can apply at 18 for intrastate driving. You need to be 21 for interstate driving, for a hazmat endorsement, or for a school bus endorsement.
Where can I do behind-the-wheel training in Alaska?
With one of the 12 Alaska locations on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, including locations in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau; 12 are registered for Class A training and 12 for Class B. Theory and behind-the-wheel training can come from different registered providers, so you can finish the online theory first and then choose a school. Each school sets its own schedule and pricing, and some registered providers, such as school districts and transit agencies, train only their own drivers, so confirm before you enroll; we do not endorse any of them.

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$20 online theory, accepted in Alaska and reported to the FMCSA registry automatically.

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