ELDT Training in Indiana — FMCSA-Registered Online Course

New CDL applicants in Indiana, from Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend and Carmel, need Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider before Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will give them the skills test. Lowest Cost ELDT is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the IN theory portion is done online for $20 and your Indiana record is reported automatically.

How to get your CDL in Indiana

  1. Get your CLP from Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)

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

  4. Finish behind-the-wheel training in Indiana

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

  5. Pass the CDL skills test in Indiana

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

Indiana licensing details

CLP fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Indiana BMV site
CDL fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Indiana BMV site
  • The skills exam is taken at a BMV-authorized examination site and includes a pre-trip inspection, basic control skills and a road test.
  • Before a CDL is issued you must watch the BMV's human trafficking awareness video and provide a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate; your CDL then expires on your birthday.

These IN 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 Indiana fees: see what ELDT costs in 2026.

Behind-the-wheel schools in Indiana

IN has 173 registered training locations across 108 cities on the FMCSA registry: 98 registered for Class A, 141 for Class B, 117 for the passenger endorsement and 109 for school bus. 85 of the 173 (49%) publish a website, and the newest IN registry record dates from October 2026.

Browse by city: Indianapolis CDL schools, Fort Wayne CDL schools and Evansville CDL schools, or open the full Indiana school directory with phone numbers and the classes each location teaches.

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

Hazmat endorsement in Indiana

49 of the 173 registered Indiana locations are hazmat (H) theory locations. Hazmat ELDT is theory only, so IN drivers can take the $20 hazmat endorsement course online, warm up with the free hazmat practice test, then pass the Indiana hazmat knowledge test and complete the TSA security threat assessment.

Courses accepted in Indiana

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

Does Indiana require anything beyond ELDT before issuing a CDL?
Yes. In addition to ELDT and the knowledge and skills exams, Indiana requires you to watch a short instructional video on recognizing and reporting human trafficking.
Does the Indiana BMV accept online ELDT theory?
Yes. The BMV verifies your theory completion in the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so online theory from a registered provider is accepted.
Where do I take the CDL skills exam in Indiana?
At a BMV-authorized examination site, using a vehicle representative of the CDL class you want. The exam covers pre-trip inspection, basic control skills and an on-road drive.
Where can I do behind-the-wheel training in Indiana?
With one of the 173 Indiana locations on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, including locations in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Evansville; 98 are registered for Class A training and 141 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 Indiana and reported to the FMCSA registry automatically.

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