ELDT Training in Massachusetts — FMCSA-Registered Online Course

New CDL applicants in Massachusetts, from Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge and Lowell, need Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider before Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) will give them the skills test. Lowest Cost ELDT is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the MA theory portion is done online for $20 and your Massachusetts record is reported automatically.

How to get your CDL in Massachusetts

  1. Get your CLP from Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)

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

  4. Finish behind-the-wheel training in Massachusetts

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

  5. Pass the CDL skills test in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts licensing details

CLP fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Massachusetts RMV site
CDL fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Massachusetts RMV site
  • CDL holders under 21 receive a K restriction limiting them to intrastate operation, since federal rules require age 21 for interstate driving.
  • Drivers who self-certify as non-excepted interstate or intrastate need a physical from an examiner on the FMCSA National Registry, and only NI-certified drivers can renew online.

These MA 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 Massachusetts fees: see what ELDT costs in 2026.

Behind-the-wheel schools in Massachusetts

MA has 33 registered training locations across 27 cities on the FMCSA registry: 16 registered for Class A, 31 for Class B, 25 for the passenger endorsement and 18 for school bus. 13 of the 33 (39%) publish a website, and the newest MA registry record dates from October 2026.

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

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

Hazmat endorsement in Massachusetts

7 of the 33 registered Massachusetts locations are hazmat (H) theory locations. Hazmat ELDT is theory only, so MA drivers can take the $20 hazmat endorsement course online, warm up with the free hazmat practice test, then pass the Massachusetts hazmat knowledge test and complete the TSA security threat assessment.

Courses accepted in Massachusetts

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

What is the K restriction on a Massachusetts CDL?
It marks a CDL as intrastate-only. The RMV places it on CDLs issued to drivers under 21 because federal rules require age 21 for interstate commerce.
Does the RMV accept online ELDT theory?
Yes. The RMV verifies completion in the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so theory from a registered online provider is accepted before your road test.
Can I renew a Massachusetts CDL online?
Only if you are self-certified in the Non-Excepted Interstate (NI) category with a current medical certificate on file; otherwise renew at an RMV service center.
Where can I do behind-the-wheel training in Massachusetts?
With one of the 33 Massachusetts locations on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, including locations in Worcester; 16 are registered for Class A training and 31 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 Massachusetts and reported to the FMCSA registry automatically.

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