ELDT Training in New York — FMCSA-Registered Online Course

New CDL applicants in New York, from New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers and Syracuse, need Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider before New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will give them the skills test. Lowest Cost ELDT is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the NY theory portion is done online for $20 and your New York record is reported automatically.

How to get your CDL in New York

  1. Get your CLP from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

    Pass the CDL knowledge tests, plus any endorsement tests, at a NY licensing office. The CLP fee is $10 (permit application).

  2. Complete ELDT theory online

    Finish the Class A or Class B theory course here, $20, at your own pace from anywhere in New York; 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 NY licensing agency checks the registry electronically before your skills test.

  4. Finish behind-the-wheel training in New York

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

  5. Pass the CDL skills test in New York

    Federal rule 49 CFR 383.25 requires you to hold the NY CLP at least 14 days first; then book the pre-trip, basic control and road test with New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The CDL fee is $40 road test fee plus the license fee (see NY DMV).

New York licensing details

CLP fee
$10 (permit application)
CDL fee
$40 road test fee plus the license fee (see NY DMV)
  • You must already hold a New York State Class D, Class E or non-CDL Class C license before taking the CDL permit test.
  • The road test fee is paid separately from the application fee, either when the CLP is issued or online through MyDMV, and drivers aged 18 to 20 can qualify for a Class A CDL through the Young Adult Training Program.

These NY 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 New York fees: see what ELDT costs in 2026.

Behind-the-wheel schools in New York

NY has 179 registered training locations across 129 cities on the FMCSA registry: 104 registered for Class A, 172 for Class B, 134 for the passenger endorsement and 127 for school bus. 83 of the 179 (46%) publish a website, and the newest NY registry record dates from October 2026.

Browse by city: Buffalo CDL schools, Rochester CDL schools and Yonkers CDL schools, or open the full New York school directory with phone numbers and the classes each location teaches.

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

Hazmat endorsement in New York

58 of the 179 registered New York locations are hazmat (H) theory locations. Hazmat ELDT is theory only, so NY drivers can take the $20 hazmat endorsement course online, warm up with the free hazmat practice test, then pass the New York hazmat knowledge test and complete the TSA security threat assessment.

Courses accepted in New York

Each course is the federal curriculum, reported to the Training Provider Registry when a NY 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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New York ELDT questions

Does New York DMV accept online ELDT theory?
Yes. ELDT is verified through the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so theory from a registered online provider is accepted statewide.
Can I get a Class A CDL in New York before I turn 21?
Yes. Drivers who are 18, 19 or 20 with a valid New York license can qualify through the CDL A Young Adult Training Program, subject to its restrictions.
How is the New York CDL road test fee paid?
Separately from the application fee, either at the DMV office when your CLP is issued or online through your MyDMV account before you schedule the test.
How much does a CLP cost in New York?
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) lists the Commercial Learner's Permit fee as $10 (permit application). The CDL fee is $40 road test fee plus the license fee (see NY DMV). These are agency fees for the permit and license, separate from training, and they change, so confirm the current amount on the agency site before you go.
Where can I do behind-the-wheel training in New York?
With one of the 179 New York locations on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, including locations in Buffalo, Rochester and Yonkers; 104 are registered for Class A training and 172 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 New York and reported to the FMCSA registry automatically.

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