ELDT Training in Utah — FMCSA-Registered Online Course

New CDL applicants in Utah, from Salt Lake City, West Valley City, West Jordan, Provo and St. George, need Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider before Utah Driver License Division (DLD) will give them the skills test. Lowest Cost ELDT is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the UT theory portion is done online for $20 and your Utah record is reported automatically.

How to get your CDL in Utah

  1. Get your CLP from Utah Driver License Division (DLD)

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

  4. Finish behind-the-wheel training in Utah

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

  5. Pass the CDL skills test in Utah

    Federal rule 49 CFR 383.25 requires you to hold the UT CLP at least 14 days first; then book the pre-trip, basic control and road test with Utah Driver License Division (DLD).

Utah licensing details

CLP fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Utah DLD site
CDL fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Utah DLD site
  • You need one year of driving experience, your current license, a medical certificate and two proofs of Utah residence to apply.
  • After passing you get a temporary license the same day, the card arrives in about 4 to 6 weeks, and a Utah CDL is valid for five years; CDL holders cannot renew online.

These UT 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 Utah fees: see what ELDT costs in 2026.

Behind-the-wheel schools in Utah

UT has 72 registered training locations across 37 cities on the FMCSA registry: 69 registered for Class A, 54 for Class B, 32 for the passenger endorsement and 20 for school bus. 24 of the 72 (33%) publish a website, and the newest UT registry record dates from October 2026.

Browse by city: Salt Lake City CDL schools, West Valley City CDL schools and Provo CDL schools, or open the full Utah school directory with phone numbers and the classes each location teaches.

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

Hazmat endorsement in Utah

25 of the 72 registered Utah locations are hazmat (H) theory locations. Hazmat ELDT is theory only, so UT drivers can take the $20 hazmat endorsement course online, warm up with the free hazmat practice test, then pass the Utah hazmat knowledge test and complete the TSA security threat assessment.

Courses accepted in Utah

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

Does the Utah DLD accept online ELDT theory?
Yes. Entry-level drivers must finish ELDT with a registered provider before the CDL is issued, and the DLD checks the FMCSA registry for online theory completion.
How long before I receive my Utah CDL card?
You leave the office with a temporary license and the permanent card is mailed in roughly 4 to 6 weeks. It expires in five years.
Can I renew my Utah CDL online?
No. CDL holders are not eligible for online renewal in Utah and must visit a Driver License Division office.
Where can I do behind-the-wheel training in Utah?
With one of the 72 Utah locations on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, including locations in Salt Lake City, West Valley City and Provo; 69 are registered for Class A training and 54 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 Utah and reported to the FMCSA registry automatically.

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