What's Included
The Digital CDL Permit Prep + ELDT Starter Pack bundles a registered-provider ELDT theory enrollment with the digital prep tools most new drivers wish they had on day one. Everything is delivered online.
Online ELDT Theory Enrollment
Entry-Level Driver Training theory course delivered by an FMCSA Training Provider Registry-listed provider. Self-paced.
CDL Permit Prep Guide
Downloadable PDF that walks through the Texas CDL permit process, required documents, and what to expect at the DPS.
CDL Starter Checklist
Printable checklist covering medical card, ID requirements, fees, and the order of operations from permit to CDL.
150 CDL Practice Questions
Practice questions with full answer explanations covering general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicles.
"Before You Pay a CDL School" Checklist
A buyer-side checklist that tells you what to ask, what to verify, and what to walk away from before paying a school.
Class A vs. Class B Decision Guide
Plain-English breakdown of the two main CDL classes so you can pick the right path before enrolling anywhere.
Instant Digital Access
Everything is sent by email immediately after checkout. Nothing ships. Nothing waits. Open it on your phone today.
Why This Exists
Most people who want a CDL are starting from zero. They don't know the difference between Class A and Class B. They don't know what ELDT is. They don't know which questions to ask a CDL school before handing over four or five thousand dollars. So they guess — and the guessing costs them time, money, and sometimes the whole shot at the career.
This pack exists for one reason: to get you to the start line already prepared. You'll know what your permit test asks. You'll know what ELDT theory actually covers. You'll know what to look for in a school before you pay one. And you'll have your online ELDT theory enrollment already in motion, so when you do show up for behind-the-wheel training, you're not learning the rules and the truck at the same time.
You're buying the prep that turns "I'm thinking about getting my CDL" into a clear, ordered plan with the ELDT theory portion already started.
Who This Is For
This is built for people taking their first serious step toward a CDL. If any of these sound like you, this pack is for you:
- Warehouse, construction, or service workers looking for a real income jump
- Career changers who've been "thinking about getting their CDL" for months
- Military veterans transitioning into trucking
- People who haven't passed the CDL permit yet and want to walk into the DPS prepared
- People weighing Class A versus Class B and don't want to pick wrong
- Anyone who wants the ELDT theory portion started before they show up at a school
If you already hold a CDL and just need a specific endorsement like Hazmat, this is not the right product — see our Hazmat ELDT page instead.
Ready to start prepared? Digital delivery, one-time $299, your ELDT path enrollment started automatically after checkout.
Get Instant Access →What You Get Instantly After Checkout
The moment your payment clears, you'll receive a confirmation email at the address you used at checkout. That email contains:
- A personal access link to your CDL Starter Pack hub at getcdltexas.com/cdl-starter-pack-access — the hub is where your downloads live, so they stay tied to your order and don't get lost in a forwarded email chain
- Confirmation that your selected ELDT theory enrollment (Class A, Class B, or HazMat) has been started with our registered-provider partner
- Your order number and a support email if anything doesn't arrive or you need help
If the confirmation email doesn't reach you within a few minutes, check spam or junk first. If it's still missing, email info@getcdltexas.com with the email address and rough time you used at checkout and we'll resend.
What the Online ELDT Covers
Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) is a federal training standard set by the FMCSA. The theory portion is the part that can be completed online, and that's what's included in this pack. It covers the knowledge a new driver needs before getting behind the wheel.
✓ Included — Online ELDT Theory
- FMCSA-required theory curriculum
- Knowledge checks and module assessments
- Final theory assessment for ELDT certification
- Provider reports completion to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry
- Self-paced — complete on your phone or computer
✕ NOT Included — Done in Person
- Behind-the-wheel range and road training
- CDL permit knowledge test at the DPS
- State CDL skills test (pre-trip, basic controls, road)
- DOT medical card examination
- Issuance of the actual CDL by your state
Online ELDT theory and digital prep tools do not replace behind-the-wheel training, permit testing, state testing, or the CDL skills test. Behind-the-wheel training and CDL testing must be completed in person. This pack prepares you for those steps — it does not perform them for you.
What This Pack Does Not Include
To be completely clear about what you are and are not buying:
- This is not a CDL school. It does not include behind-the-wheel hours.
- This does not issue or guarantee a CDL or a CDL permit.
- This does not include the state CDL permit knowledge test or the CDL skills test.
- This does not include a DOT medical examination or medical card.
- This does not include job placement or employer matching.
- Nothing is shipped. There is no printed kit. Everything is digital.
How It Works
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Purchase & Pick Your ELDT Path Click any "Get Instant Access" button and complete checkout through Stripe. One-time $299. At checkout you'll choose which ELDT path you need: Class A, Class B, or HazMat — or "Not sure — help me choose" if you'd like guidance before enrollment.
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Your ELDT Enrollment Starts Automatically For Class A, Class B, and HazMat selections, your registered-provider ELDT theory enrollment is created automatically after payment. If you picked "Not sure," we'll email you to help decide before enrolling you.
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Get Your Access Link You'll receive a confirmation email with a personal access link to your CDL Starter Pack hub. The hub is where your prep tools live — tied to your order, not a public link.
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Use the Prep Tools & Complete Your ELDT Theory Open the Permit Prep Guide, Starter Checklist, Class A vs. Class B decision guide, the 150-question practice set, and the "Before You Pay a CDL School" checklist. Complete your online ELDT theory course at your own pace. Completion is reported to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.
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Continue In Person Take the CDL permit test at the DPS, schedule your behind-the-wheel training, and complete the state CDL skills test. The pack prepares you for these steps; you complete them in person.
Need Help Paying for CDL School?
The Starter Pack helps you get organized before you commit thousands of dollars to behind-the-wheel CDL training. If cost is your biggest obstacle, we can also help you explore CDL school financing routes, payment plans, employer-sponsored training, veteran benefits, workforce funding, and schools that may offer funding options.
Availability varies by state, school, financing partner, and applicant. We'll point you toward the routes worth investigating — we don't promise approval on any of them.
Options worth exploring
- Direct school payment plans
- Third-party financing partners
- Employer-sponsored or company-paid CDL training
- GI Bill and other veteran benefits
- WIOA and other workforce funding programs
- State and local workforce grants (where available)
Cost is the biggest CDL barrier we hear about. See which financing routes might fit your situation before you sign anything.
Explore Financing Options →Get CDL Texas is not a lender. We don't approve loans, we don't guarantee funding, and we don't say anyone is pre-qualified. We help drivers find financing partners, school payment plans, employer programs, and benefits they may qualify for. Final eligibility, terms, and approval are decided by those programs — not by us.
FAQ
You get online ELDT theory enrollment delivered by an FMCSA Training Provider Registry-listed provider, plus access to a digital prep hub on getcdltexas.com containing a CDL Permit Prep Guide, a CDL Starter Checklist, a 150-question CDL practice set with answer explanations, a "Before You Pay a CDL School" buyer checklist, and a Class A vs. Class B decision guide. Everything is digital. A personal access link to the hub is emailed to you after checkout.
No. This pack does not replace CDL school. Online ELDT theory and digital prep tools do not replace behind-the-wheel training, permit testing, state testing, or the CDL skills test. Behind-the-wheel training and CDL testing must be completed in person.
At checkout, Stripe will ask which ELDT path you need: Class A ELDT theory, Class B ELDT theory, or the HazMat endorsement. Whichever you pick is automatically enrolled with our registered-provider partner after payment. If you're not sure which one is right for you, choose "Not sure — help me choose" and we'll email you to help you pick before enrolling you. Your order is held until that conversation is complete, so you don't end up in the wrong course.
Yes. The online ELDT theory course is delivered by an FMCSA Training Provider Registry-listed provider, and completion is reported to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. ELDT certifies that you completed the required theory training; it does not on its own issue a CDL or a permit.
No. Your CDL permit is issued by your state DMV or DPS after you pass the state CDL knowledge test in person. This pack prepares you for that test with study materials and the online ELDT theory portion, but it does not issue the permit itself.
Access is delivered by email shortly after your payment clears. If the confirmation email does not arrive within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder. If it is still missing, email info@getcdltexas.com and we will resend it.
The theory curriculum is built to the same FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training standard that registered providers and CDL schools use. The behind-the-wheel portion of ELDT is separate and must be completed at a Training Provider Registry-listed school in person.
Because this is a digital product with immediate access to downloadable materials and ELDT enrollment, refund eligibility is limited. If you have a question about your specific situation, email info@getcdltexas.com before purchase and we will help you decide if this is the right product for you.
The digital prep tools and the online ELDT theory portion are usable nationwide. The Permit Prep Guide and Starter Checklist are written around the Texas DPS process, so Texas applicants get the most direct value. Drivers outside Texas should also confirm their state's specific permit and skills-testing requirements with their own state DMV.