ELDT Training in Vermont — FMCSA-Registered Online Course

New CDL applicants in Vermont, from Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland and Essex, need Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider before Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will give them the skills test. Lowest Cost ELDT is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the VT theory portion is done online for $20 and your Vermont record is reported automatically.

How to get your CDL in Vermont

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

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

  4. Finish behind-the-wheel training in Vermont

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

  5. Pass the CDL skills test in Vermont

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

Vermont licensing details

CLP fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Vermont DMV site
CDL fee
Varies; check the current fee on the Vermont DMV site
  • A Vermont CLP is valid for one year from issue and cannot be renewed.
  • If you fail the skills test three times you must wait six months before retaking it, and new residents must transfer an out-of-state CDL within 30 days.

These VT 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 Vermont fees: see what ELDT costs in 2026.

Behind-the-wheel schools in Vermont

VT has 12 registered training locations across 12 cities on the FMCSA registry: 8 registered for Class A, 11 for Class B, 6 for the passenger endorsement and 5 for school bus. 7 of the 12 (58%) publish a website, and the newest VT registry record dates from December 2025.

Browse by city: Rutland CDL schools, or open the full Vermont school directory with phone numbers and the classes each location teaches.

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

Hazmat endorsement in Vermont

3 of the 12 registered Vermont locations are hazmat (H) theory locations. Hazmat ELDT is theory only, so VT drivers can take the $20 hazmat endorsement course online, warm up with the free hazmat practice test, then pass the Vermont hazmat knowledge test and complete the TSA security threat assessment.

Courses accepted in Vermont

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

Does Vermont DMV accept online ELDT theory?
Yes. Vermont verifies ELDT through the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so theory from a registered online provider is accepted.
What happens if I fail the Vermont CDL skills test?
You can retest, but after three failures you must wait six months. A failed pre-trip inspection for safety reasons counts as a test failure.
Can my Vermont CLP be renewed?
No. It is valid for one year and no renewals are allowed, so complete ELDT and your skills test inside that period.
Where can I do behind-the-wheel training in Vermont?
With one of the 12 Vermont locations on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, including locations in Rutland; 8 are registered for Class A training and 11 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 Vermont and reported to the FMCSA registry automatically.

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