ELDT Training in Nebraska — FMCSA-Registered Online Course

New CDL applicants in Nebraska, from Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue and Grand Island, need Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider before Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will give them the skills test. Lowest Cost ELDT is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the NE theory portion is done online for $20 and your Nebraska record is reported automatically.

How to get your CDL in Nebraska

  1. Get your CLP from Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

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

  4. Finish behind-the-wheel training in Nebraska

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

  5. Pass the CDL skills test in Nebraska

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

Nebraska licensing details

CLP fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Nebraska DMV site
CDL fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Nebraska DMV site
  • A Nebraska CLP is valid for one year and only authorizes driving when carried with a Class O license and accompanied by a CDL holder.
  • CLP and CDL applicants must show proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful status, and eligible CDL holders can renew online.

These NE 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 Nebraska fees: see what ELDT costs in 2026.

Behind-the-wheel schools in Nebraska

NE has 50 registered training locations across 33 cities on the FMCSA registry: 44 registered for Class A, 41 for Class B, 22 for the passenger endorsement and 21 for school bus. 24 of the 50 (48%) publish a website, and the newest NE registry record dates from October 2026.

Browse by city: Omaha CDL schools, Lincoln CDL schools and Grand Island CDL schools, or open the full Nebraska school directory with phone numbers and the classes each location teaches.

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

Hazmat endorsement in Nebraska

17 of the 50 registered Nebraska locations are hazmat (H) theory locations. Hazmat ELDT is theory only, so NE drivers can take the $20 hazmat endorsement course online, warm up with the free hazmat practice test, then pass the Nebraska hazmat knowledge test and complete the TSA security threat assessment.

Courses accepted in Nebraska

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

How long is a Nebraska CLP valid?
One year. It must be carried with your Class O license, and you must hold it at least 14 days before the skills test.
Does Nebraska DMV accept online ELDT?
Yes. Nebraska verifies ELDT through the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so theory completed online with a registered provider is accepted.
Can a Nebraska CDL be renewed online?
Yes, if you meet the eligibility check on the DMV's online renewal application, including current medical certification.
Where can I do behind-the-wheel training in Nebraska?
With one of the 50 Nebraska locations on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, including locations in Omaha, Lincoln and Grand Island; 44 are registered for Class A training and 41 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 Nebraska and reported to the FMCSA registry automatically.

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