FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR) Listed · Theory Portion

Class B CDL Entry-Level Driver Training — 100% Online, FMCSA-Approved.

The federal theory curriculum required for all first-time Class A CDL applicants. Complete the online portion at your pace, then pair with a behind-the-wheel program at an approved facility to meet the full FMCSA mandate.

Theory portion · Pair with BTW at partner facility

$249.95

Covers federally-required theory. Behind-the-wheel training quoted separately.

FMCSA-required theory curriculum
TPR reporting on completion
Class B vehicle systems modules
Class B vehicle systems modules
Instructor email support

Start Class B Theory

FMCSA TPR-registered provider · nationally accepted

FMCSA

Federally Required

TPR

Registered Provider

Self-Paced

Flexible Schedule

Class B

Straight Trucks & Buses

How it works

The theory half of your Class B, online.

Federal law requires first-time Class B CDL applicants to complete FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training. This covers the online theory portion.

Complete the online theory portion

Federally-required modules covering Class B vehicle systems, safe operations, federal regulations, cargo handling, and trip planning. Self-paced with in-course checks.

Pass the knowledge assessment

Comprehensive assessment confirms mastery of theory content. 80% passing score with unlimited retakes.

Complete behind-the-wheel training

Pair with an in-person BTW program at any FMCSA-registered facility. Both portions logged in the TPR unlock your eligibility for the CDL skills test.

Frequently Asked Questions

Class B CDL training questions.

For buses, box trucks, and straight trucks — not tractor-trailers.

Yes, this FMCSA-approved Class B CDL ELDT theory course meets the federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements for the theory portion. After completion, your results are reported to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR), which is required before you can take the CDL skills test. You must also complete behind-the-wheel (BTW) training to fully meet federal requirements.

Yes, this Class B CDL theory course online is accepted nationwide because it follows FMCSA ELDT regulations. Once your completion is recorded in the Training Provider Registry (TPR), your state DMV will verify your eligibility for the CDL permit and skills exam process.

The online Class B CDL theory training is fully self-paced, allowing you to complete it on your own schedule. There is typically no strict deadline, but finishing promptly helps you move forward with behind-the-wheel CDL training and complete your licensing process faster.

If you don’t pass the Class B CDL theory final assessment, you can retake it as many times as needed. The course includes review materials and knowledge checks, and you must achieve at least an 80% passing score to successfully complete the theory portion.

No, federal CDL training requirements require both online theory and in-person behind-the-wheel (BTW) training. While you can complete the Class B CDL theory course online, you must attend a TPR-registered training provider to complete the driving portion before taking the CDL skills test.

Choosing between a Class A CDL and Class B CDL depends on your career goals. A Class A CDL allows you to operate tractor-trailers and combination vehicles, while a Class B CDL is designed for straight trucks, buses, and box trucks. If you plan to drive locally or operate delivery trucks or buses, a Class B CDL training course is often the better fit.

Start the theory. Drive the job.

FMCSA-registered Class B theory — the first step toward driving buses, box trucks, and straight trucks commercially.

Start Class B Theory — $249