ELDT Training in Delaware — FMCSA-Registered Online Course

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

How to get your CDL in Delaware

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

    Pass the CDL knowledge tests, plus any endorsement tests, at a DE licensing office. The CLP fee is $5 (CDL learner's permit, 1 year).

  2. Complete ELDT theory online

    Finish the Class A or Class B theory course here, $20, at your own pace from anywhere in Delaware; 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 DE licensing agency checks the registry electronically before your skills test.

  4. Finish behind-the-wheel training in Delaware

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

  5. Pass the CDL skills test in Delaware

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

Delaware licensing details

CLP fee
$5 (CDL learner's permit, 1 year)
CDL fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Delaware DMV site
  • All Delaware CDL skills tests are by appointment, booked through your local DMV office or online in MyDMV Account Services under My Road Test.
  • A Delaware CDL learner's permit is valid for one year and cannot be extended beyond one year from the original issue date.
  • Road tests are given every weekday except Wednesday, and since June 23, 2025 medical certificates are accepted only when submitted electronically through the National Registry.

These DE 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 Delaware fees: see what ELDT costs in 2026.

Behind-the-wheel schools in Delaware

DE has 15 registered training locations across 9 cities on the FMCSA registry: 15 registered for Class A, 9 for Class B, 7 for the passenger endorsement and 6 for school bus. 11 of the 15 (73%) publish a website, and the newest DE registry record dates from September 2026.

Browse by city: Wilmington CDL schools and Newark CDL schools, or open the full Delaware school directory with phone numbers and the classes each location teaches.

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

Hazmat endorsement in Delaware

8 of the 15 registered Delaware locations are hazmat (H) theory locations. Hazmat ELDT is theory only, so DE drivers can take the $20 hazmat endorsement course online, warm up with the free hazmat practice test, then pass the Delaware hazmat knowledge test and complete the TSA security threat assessment.

Courses accepted in Delaware

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

How do I schedule a CDL road test in Delaware?
Call your local DMV office or use MyDMV Account Services and choose My Road Test. You can only book once your CLP has been held 14 days, and tests are not given on Wednesdays.
How long is a Delaware CDL learner's permit valid?
One year from issuance, and the DMV will not extend it past that. Finish ELDT theory and behind-the-wheel training well inside that period.
Does Delaware accept online ELDT theory?
Yes. Delaware checks the FMCSA Training Provider Registry; online theory from a registered provider satisfies the theory requirement before your skills test.
How much does a CLP cost in Delaware?
Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) lists the Commercial Learner's Permit fee as $5 (CDL learner's permit, 1 year). These are agency fees for the permit and license, separate from training, and they change, so confirm the current amount on the agency site before you go.
Where can I do behind-the-wheel training in Delaware?
With one of the 15 Delaware locations on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, including locations in Wilmington and Newark; 15 are registered for Class A training and 9 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 Delaware and reported to the FMCSA registry automatically.

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