ELDT Training in Mississippi — FMCSA-Registered Online Course

New CDL applicants in Mississippi, from Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg and Biloxi, need Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider before Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau will give them the skills test. Lowest Cost ELDT is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the MS theory portion is done online for $20 and your Mississippi record is reported automatically.

How to get your CDL in Mississippi

  1. Get your CLP from Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau

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

  4. Finish behind-the-wheel training in Mississippi

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

  5. Pass the CDL skills test in Mississippi

    Federal rule 49 CFR 383.25 requires you to hold the MS CLP at least 14 days first; then book the pre-trip, basic control and road test with Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau.

Mississippi licensing details

CLP fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Mississippi DPS site
CDL fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Mississippi DPS site
  • CDL road tests must be scheduled directly with the Driver Service Bureau rather than through the online appointment system.
  • Mississippi issues a Class D commercial license for smaller commercial vehicles in addition to Classes A, B and C, and medical cards can be submitted online through the DPS portal.

These MS 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 Mississippi fees: see what ELDT costs in 2026.

Behind-the-wheel schools in Mississippi

MS has 119 registered training locations across 77 cities on the FMCSA registry: 80 registered for Class A, 87 for Class B, 67 for the passenger endorsement and 62 for school bus. 39 of the 119 (33%) publish a website, and the newest MS registry record dates from September 2026.

Browse by city: Jackson CDL schools, Gulfport CDL schools and Southaven CDL schools, or open the full Mississippi school directory with phone numbers and the classes each location teaches.

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

Hazmat endorsement in Mississippi

31 of the 119 registered Mississippi locations are hazmat (H) theory locations. Hazmat ELDT is theory only, so MS drivers can take the $20 hazmat endorsement course online, warm up with the free hazmat practice test, then pass the Mississippi hazmat knowledge test and complete the TSA security threat assessment.

Courses accepted in Mississippi

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

How do I schedule a CDL road test in Mississippi?
Contact the Driver Service Bureau directly (see the Mississippi DPS website for current contact options). Road tests are not booked through the general online appointment system.
Does Mississippi DPS accept online ELDT?
Yes. Since February 2022 first-time applicants must complete ELDT before testing, and DPS verifies it in the FMCSA registry, including theory done online.
What is a Mississippi Class D commercial license?
A state license for commercial vehicles that fall outside federal Class A, B or C definitions. It is separate from the federal CDL and does not require ELDT.
Where can I do behind-the-wheel training in Mississippi?
With one of the 119 Mississippi locations on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, including locations in Jackson, Gulfport and Southaven; 80 are registered for Class A training and 87 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 Mississippi and reported to the FMCSA registry automatically.

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