ELDT Training in West Virginia — FMCSA-Registered Online Course

New CDL applicants in West Virginia, from Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown and Parkersburg, need Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider before West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will give them the skills test. Lowest Cost ELDT is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the WV theory portion is done online for $20 and your West Virginia record is reported automatically.

How to get your CDL in West Virginia

  1. Get your CLP from West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

    Pass the CDL knowledge tests, plus any endorsement tests, at a WV licensing office. The CLP fee is $25 (testing fee).

  2. Complete ELDT theory online

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

  4. Finish behind-the-wheel training in West Virginia

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

  5. Pass the CDL skills test in West Virginia

    Federal rule 49 CFR 383.25 requires you to hold the WV CLP at least 14 days first; then book the pre-trip, basic control and road test with West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The CDL fee is $100 (road test) plus the license fee (see WV DMV).

West Virginia licensing details

CLP fee
$25 (testing fee)
CDL fee
$100 (road test) plus the license fee (see WV DMV)
  • A first-time applicant is anyone who never held a CDL before February 7, 2022, and must complete ELDT.
  • Since December 17, 2025 the DMV issues an electronic CDL test card instead of paper, and non-excepted drivers must keep an FMCSA medical certificate on file.

These WV 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 West Virginia fees: see what ELDT costs in 2026.

Behind-the-wheel schools in West Virginia

WV has 40 registered training locations across 34 cities on the FMCSA registry: 35 registered for Class A, 32 for Class B, 21 for the passenger endorsement and 17 for school bus. 21 of the 40 (53%) publish a website, and the newest WV registry record dates from September 2026.

Browse by city: Charleston CDL schools and Morgantown CDL schools, or open the full West Virginia school directory with phone numbers and the classes each location teaches.

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

Hazmat endorsement in West Virginia

22 of the 40 registered West Virginia locations are hazmat (H) theory locations. Hazmat ELDT is theory only, so WV drivers can take the $20 hazmat endorsement course online, warm up with the free hazmat practice test, then pass the West Virginia hazmat knowledge test and complete the TSA security threat assessment.

Courses accepted in West Virginia

Each course is the federal curriculum, reported to the Training Provider Registry when a WV 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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West Virginia ELDT questions

Does the West Virginia DMV accept online ELDT theory?
Yes. The DMV verifies completion in the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, and theory from a registered online provider is accepted.
What is the West Virginia CDL e-test card?
An electronic version of the CDL test card the DMV issues once you pass the knowledge tests, replacing the paper card starting in December 2025.
Who counts as a first-time CDL applicant in West Virginia?
Any driver who never held a CDL before February 7, 2022. First-time applicants must complete ELDT before the skills test.
How much does a CLP cost in West Virginia?
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) lists the Commercial Learner's Permit fee as $25 (testing fee). The CDL fee is $100 (road test) plus the license fee (see WV 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 West Virginia?
With one of the 40 West Virginia locations on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, including locations in Charleston and Morgantown; 35 are registered for Class A training and 32 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 West Virginia and reported to the FMCSA registry automatically.

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