ELDT Training in Missouri — FMCSA-Registered Online Course

New CDL applicants in Missouri, from Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia and Independence, need Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider before Missouri Department of Revenue, Driver License Bureau will give them the skills test. Lowest Cost ELDT is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the MO theory portion is done online for $20 and your Missouri record is reported automatically.

How to get your CDL in Missouri

  1. Get your CLP from Missouri Department of Revenue, Driver License Bureau

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

  4. Finish behind-the-wheel training in Missouri

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

  5. Pass the CDL skills test in Missouri

    Federal rule 49 CFR 383.25 requires you to hold the MO CLP at least 14 days first; then book the pre-trip, basic control and road test with Missouri Department of Revenue, Driver License Bureau.

Missouri licensing details

CLP fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Missouri DOR site
CDL fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Missouri DOR site
  • Skills tests are administered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and state-authorized third-party examiners, who use the modernized AAMVA CDL test model.
  • Missouri CLPs are issued by the Department of Revenue license offices; skills tests are scheduled with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the test result is sent to the license office to issue the CDL.

These MO 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 Missouri fees: see what ELDT costs in 2026.

Behind-the-wheel schools in Missouri

MO has 112 registered training locations across 84 cities on the FMCSA registry: 79 registered for Class A, 95 for Class B, 72 for the passenger endorsement and 68 for school bus. 47 of the 112 (42%) publish a website, and the newest MO registry record dates from October 2026.

Browse by city: Kansas City CDL schools, St. Louis CDL schools and Springfield CDL schools, or open the full Missouri school directory with phone numbers and the classes each location teaches.

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

Hazmat endorsement in Missouri

39 of the 112 registered Missouri locations are hazmat (H) theory locations. Hazmat ELDT is theory only, so MO drivers can take the $20 hazmat endorsement course online, warm up with the free hazmat practice test, then pass the Missouri hazmat knowledge test and complete the TSA security threat assessment.

Courses accepted in Missouri

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

Who gives the CDL skills test in Missouri?
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and state-authorized third-party examiners. The Department of Revenue issues the license once the test result is recorded.
Does Missouri accept online ELDT theory?
Yes. Missouri checks the FMCSA Training Provider Registry before you test, and theory from a registered online provider is accepted.
Where do I pick up my Missouri CDL after passing?
At a Missouri license office, which are operated by contracted agents. Bring your CLP, medical certificate and identity documents.
Where can I do behind-the-wheel training in Missouri?
With one of the 112 Missouri locations on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, including locations in Kansas City, St. Louis and Springfield; 79 are registered for Class A training and 95 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 Missouri and reported to the FMCSA registry automatically.

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