ELDT Training in Oregon — FMCSA-Registered Online Course

New CDL applicants in Oregon, from Portland, Salem, Eugene, Gresham and Hillsboro, need Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider before Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) will give them the skills test. Lowest Cost ELDT is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the OR theory portion is done online for $20 and your Oregon record is reported automatically.

How to get your CDL in Oregon

  1. Get your CLP from Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV)

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

  4. Finish behind-the-wheel training in Oregon

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

  5. Pass the CDL skills test in Oregon

    Federal rule 49 CFR 383.25 requires you to hold the OR CLP at least 14 days first; then book the pre-trip, basic control and road test with Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV).

Oregon licensing details

CLP fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Oregon DMV site
CDL fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Oregon DMV site
  • Knowledge test results are valid for six months, and you must complete the CLP application within that window or retest.
  • CDL skills tests are given by DMV-certified third-party testers, and skills test results are also valid for six months; hazmat and doubles/triples endorsements cannot be placed on a CLP.

These OR 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 Oregon fees: see what ELDT costs in 2026.

Behind-the-wheel schools in Oregon

OR has 54 registered training locations across 37 cities on the FMCSA registry: 34 registered for Class A, 45 for Class B, 31 for the passenger endorsement and 26 for school bus. 24 of the 54 (44%) publish a website, and the newest OR registry record dates from September 2026.

Browse by city: Portland CDL schools, Salem CDL schools and Eugene CDL schools, or open the full Oregon school directory with phone numbers and the classes each location teaches.

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

Hazmat endorsement in Oregon

20 of the 54 registered Oregon locations are hazmat (H) theory locations. Hazmat ELDT is theory only, so OR drivers can take the $20 hazmat endorsement course online, warm up with the free hazmat practice test, then pass the Oregon hazmat knowledge test and complete the TSA security threat assessment.

Courses accepted in Oregon

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

How long are my Oregon CDL test results valid?
Six months for knowledge tests and six months for the skills test. Miss the window and you may have to retake tests and get a new CLP.
Who administers the CDL skills test in Oregon?
DMV-certified third-party CDL testers. You must hold your CLP for 14 days and finish ELDT before you can test.
Does Oregon DMV accept online ELDT theory?
Yes. ELDT is verified through the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so theory from a registered online provider satisfies the requirement.
Where can I do behind-the-wheel training in Oregon?
With one of the 54 Oregon locations on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, including locations in Portland, Salem and Eugene; 34 are registered for Class A training and 45 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 Oregon and reported to the FMCSA registry automatically.

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