ELDT Training in Idaho — FMCSA-Registered Online Course

New CDL applicants in Idaho, from Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Idaho Falls and Caldwell, need Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider before Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will give them the skills test. Lowest Cost ELDT is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the ID theory portion is done online for $20 and your Idaho record is reported automatically.

How to get your CDL in Idaho

  1. Get your CLP from Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

    Pass the CDL knowledge tests, plus any endorsement tests, at a ID licensing office. The CLP fee is $29 (learner's permit; requires an Idaho license).

  2. Complete ELDT theory online

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

  4. Finish behind-the-wheel training in Idaho

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

  5. Pass the CDL skills test in Idaho

    Federal rule 49 CFR 383.25 requires you to hold the ID CLP at least 14 days first; then book the pre-trip, basic control and road test with Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The CDL fee is $40 (4 years) or $60 (8 years); skills test $200.

Idaho licensing details

CLP fee
$29 (learner's permit; requires an Idaho license)
CDL fee
$40 (4 years) or $60 (8 years); skills test $200
  • The skills test costs $200, of which $10 goes to the driver license office and up to $190 to the skills test examiner.
  • Knowledge and endorsement tests are $5 each, and using a medical examiner who is not on the FMCSA National Registry can lead to a CDL downgrade if not fixed within 45 days.

These ID 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 Idaho fees: see what ELDT costs in 2026.

Behind-the-wheel schools in Idaho

ID has 41 registered training locations across 30 cities on the FMCSA registry: 34 registered for Class A, 36 for Class B, 22 for the passenger endorsement and 20 for school bus. 15 of the 41 (37%) publish a website, and the newest ID registry record dates from September 2026.

Browse by city: Boise CDL schools, Nampa CDL schools and Idaho Falls CDL schools, or open the full Idaho school directory with phone numbers and the classes each location teaches.

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

Hazmat endorsement in Idaho

17 of the 41 registered Idaho locations are hazmat (H) theory locations. Hazmat ELDT is theory only, so ID drivers can take the $20 hazmat endorsement course online, warm up with the free hazmat practice test, then pass the Idaho hazmat knowledge test and complete the TSA security threat assessment.

Courses accepted in Idaho

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

How much does an Idaho CDL cost?
Idaho DMV lists a $29 learner's permit, a $40 four-year or $60 eight-year CDL, $5 per knowledge test and a $200 skills test. Endorsements added after issuance are $20.
Does Idaho accept online ELDT theory?
Yes. Idaho verifies completion through the FMCSA Training Provider Registry; online theory from a registered provider satisfies the requirement before the skills test.
Can I choose an 8-year CDL in Idaho?
Yes, drivers 21 and over can choose a four-year or eight-year license. Either way you must keep a current medical certificate from a National Registry examiner on file.
How much does a CLP cost in Idaho?
Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) lists the Commercial Learner's Permit fee as $29 (learner's permit; requires an Idaho license). The CDL fee is $40 (4 years) or $60 (8 years); skills test $200. 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 Idaho?
With one of the 41 Idaho locations on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, including locations in Boise, Nampa and Idaho Falls; 34 are registered for Class A training and 36 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 Idaho and reported to the FMCSA registry automatically.

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