ELDT Training in Arizona — FMCSA-Registered Online Course

New CDL applicants in Arizona, from Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler and Scottsdale, need Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider before Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) will give them the skills test. Lowest Cost ELDT is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the AZ theory portion is done online for $20 and your Arizona record is reported automatically.

How to get your CDL in Arizona

  1. Get your CLP from Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD)

    Pass the CDL knowledge tests, plus any endorsement tests, at a AZ 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 Arizona; 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 AZ licensing agency checks the registry electronically before your skills test.

  4. Finish behind-the-wheel training in Arizona

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

  5. Pass the CDL skills test in Arizona

    Federal rule 49 CFR 383.25 requires you to hold the AZ CLP at least 14 days first; then book the pre-trip, basic control and road test with Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD).

Arizona licensing details

CLP fee
Varies; check the current fee on the ADOT MVD site
CDL fee
Varies; check the current fee on the ADOT MVD site
  • CLP knowledge tests are given at any MVD office without an appointment, but road and skills tests are only offered at designated CDL offices.
  • An Arizona CLP is valid for a maximum of 12 months, and the minimum age for an interstate CDL is 21 (18 for an Arizona-only intrastate CDL).

These AZ 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 Arizona fees: see what ELDT costs in 2026.

Behind-the-wheel schools in Arizona

AZ has 78 registered training locations across 45 cities on the FMCSA registry: 42 registered for Class A, 69 for Class B, 57 for the passenger endorsement and 51 for school bus. 27 of the 78 (35%) publish a website, and the newest AZ registry record dates from September 2026.

Browse by city: Phoenix CDL schools, Tucson CDL schools and Mesa CDL schools, or open the full Arizona school directory with phone numbers and the classes each location teaches.

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

Hazmat endorsement in Arizona

18 of the 78 registered Arizona locations are hazmat (H) theory locations. Hazmat ELDT is theory only, so AZ drivers can take the $20 hazmat endorsement course online, warm up with the free hazmat practice test, then pass the Arizona hazmat knowledge test and complete the TSA security threat assessment.

Courses accepted in Arizona

Each course is the federal curriculum, reported to the Training Provider Registry when a AZ 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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Arizona ELDT questions

Where in Arizona do I take the CDL knowledge and skills tests?
Knowledge tests for a CLP or endorsement can be taken at any MVD office during testing hours, with no appointment. The skills test must be taken at an MVD CDL office or an authorized third-party CDL examiner.
Is online ELDT accepted by ADOT MVD?
Yes. ELDT is a federal requirement and MVD verifies completion through the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so online theory from a registered provider counts.
How long do I have to finish after getting my Arizona CLP?
An Arizona CLP is valid for at most 12 months. You must hold it at least 14 days before testing, and if it lapses you will have to retake the knowledge tests.
Where can I do behind-the-wheel training in Arizona?
With one of the 78 Arizona locations on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, including locations in Phoenix, Tucson and Mesa; 42 are registered for Class A training and 69 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 Arizona and reported to the FMCSA registry automatically.

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