Class A ELDT Theory Training

For your Class A ELDT Theory course, the FMCSA requires that the training provider include all topics listed for Class A CDL applicants. There is no minimum number of hours, but each topic must be covered and documented.

The regulation itself lists a curriculum that training must include at a minimum — this forms the backbone of the slides we will build.

Since programmatic access to the eCFR page is restricted, we’ll work from the established summary of Appendix A requirements. From federal guidance and reputable summaries, Class A theory topics include areas such as: