ELDT Training in Kansas — FMCSA-Registered Online Course

New CDL applicants in Kansas, from Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Olathe and Topeka, need Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider before Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles will give them the skills test. Lowest Cost ELDT is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the KS theory portion is done online for $20 and your Kansas record is reported automatically.

How to get your CDL in Kansas

  1. Get your CLP from Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles

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

  4. Finish behind-the-wheel training in Kansas

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

  5. Pass the CDL skills test in Kansas

    Federal rule 49 CFR 383.25 requires you to hold the KS CLP at least 14 days first; then book the pre-trip, basic control and road test with Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles.

Kansas licensing details

CLP fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Kansas Division of Vehicles site
CDL fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Kansas Division of Vehicles site
  • In Kansas you take the written exams at a driver's license office to get a CDL permit, then complete the skills exam in the class of vehicle you will drive.
  • Kansas verifies ELDT completion against the FMCSA Training Provider Registry before allowing the skills test or the hazmat knowledge test.
  • Kansas has CDL reciprocity agreements with Nebraska and Missouri for farm use, and CDL holders can renew through the iKan app or ikan.ks.gov.

These KS 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 Kansas fees: see what ELDT costs in 2026.

Behind-the-wheel schools in Kansas

KS has 49 registered training locations across 36 cities on the FMCSA registry: 45 registered for Class A, 42 for Class B, 31 for the passenger endorsement and 27 for school bus. 28 of the 49 (57%) publish a website, and the newest KS registry record dates from October 2026.

Browse by city: Wichita CDL schools, Overland Park CDL schools and Kansas City CDL schools, or open the full Kansas school directory with phone numbers and the classes each location teaches.

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

Hazmat endorsement in Kansas

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

Courses accepted in Kansas

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

Is online ELDT accepted by the Kansas Division of Vehicles?
Yes. Kansas will only let you take the skills test if it can verify your training in the FMCSA registry, and online theory from a registered provider is recorded there.
Where are CDL skills tests given in Kansas?
At designated CDL skills testing offices listed by the Division of Vehicles, or through state-authorized third-party examiners. You must bring the class of vehicle you are testing for.
Can I renew a Kansas CDL online?
Eligible Kansas CDL holders can renew through the iKan app or ikan.ks.gov, provided their medical certification and self-certification are current.
Where can I do behind-the-wheel training in Kansas?
With one of the 49 Kansas locations on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, including locations in Wichita, Overland Park and Kansas City; 45 are registered for Class A training and 42 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 Kansas and reported to the FMCSA registry automatically.

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