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Class A CDL Theory

FMCSA-compliant Class A CDL Theory theory training. Covers all required curriculum topics per 49 CFR Part 380. Fully bilingual EN/ES.

62 hrs of theory68 lessons80% to passFMCSA 49 CFR Part 380
$79.99
1-year access
  • FMCSA certificate included
  • Self-paced learning
  • Auto TPR reporting
  • English & Spanish

Course Curriculum

Basic Operation

14 lessons

A1.1
1. Orientation & CDL Overview
90 min
2. Control Systems & Dashboard
15 min
3. Control Systems & Dashboard Instruments
90 min
4. Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
15 min
5. Pre-Trip Inspection Procedures (Engine, Cab, Trailer)
90 min
6. Post-Trip Inspection & Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)
90 min
7. Basic Vehicle Control
15 min
8. Shifting & Operating Transmissions
15 min
9. Basic Vehicle Control: Steering, Braking & Acceleration
90 min
10. Backing and Docking
15 min
11. Shifting & Operating Manual Transmissions
90 min
12. Backing and Docking: Straight, Offset & Parallel
90 min
13. Coupling and Uncoupling
15 min
14. Coupling and Uncoupling Procedures
90 min

Safe Operating Procedures

15 lessons

A1.2
1. Visual Search Techniques: Mirrors, Blind Spots & Scanning
90 min
2. Visual Search Techniques
15 min
3. Communication & Signaling
15 min
4. Communication: Signals, Horn Use & Lane Positioning
90 min
5. Distracted Driving Prevention
15 min
6. Distracted Driving Prevention & Cell Phone Laws
90 min
7. Speed Management: Curves, Grades & Weather
90 min
8. Speed Management
15 min
9. Space Management
15 min
10. Space Management: Following Distance & Gap Selection
90 min
11. Night Operation
15 min
12. Night Operation: Lighting, Visibility & Fatigue
90 min
13. Extreme Driving Conditions: Snow, Ice, Fog & Rain
90 min
14. Extreme Driving Conditions
15 min
15. Mountain Driving: Grades, Runaway Ramps & Engine Braking
90 min

Advanced Operating Practices

9 lessons

A1.3
1. Hazard Perception & Risk Assessment
75 min
2. Hazard Perception
15 min
3. Skid Control & Recovery
15 min
4. Skid Control & Recovery Techniques
75 min
5. Jackknifing Prevention
15 min
6. Jackknifing Prevention & Trailer Swing
75 min
7. Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings: Rules & Procedures
75 min
8. Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings
15 min
9. Emergency Maneuvers: Evasive Steering & Emergency Stops
75 min

Vehicle Systems & Reporting

8 lessons

A1.4
1. Engine Systems: Cooling, Lubrication & Fuel
75 min
2. Identification & Diagnosis of Malfunctions
75 min
3. Brake Systems: Air Brakes, ABS & Brake Fade
75 min
4. Roadside Inspections
15 min
5. Electrical & Lighting Systems
75 min
6. Preventive Maintenance
15 min
7. Roadside Inspections: Levels I–VI & What Inspectors Check
75 min
8. Preventive Maintenance Schedules & Driver Responsibilities
75 min

Non-Driving Activities

13 lessons

A1.5
1. Handling & Documenting Cargo
15 min
2. Cargo Securement: Tie-Downs, Blocking & Bracing
75 min
3. Handling & Documenting Cargo: Bills of Lading & Manifests
75 min
4. Hours of Service Requirements
15 min
5. Fatigue & Wellness Awareness
15 min
6. Hours of Service (HOS) Regulations: 11-Hour & 14-Hour Rules
75 min
7. Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) Requirements
75 min
8. Post-Crash Procedures
15 min
9. Fatigue Management & Wellness for Long-Haul Drivers
75 min
10. Trip Planning
15 min
11. Post-Crash Procedures: Reporting, Scene Management & Documentation
75 min
12. External Communications: Dispatch, Shippers & Receivers
75 min
13. Trip Planning: Routes, Permits & Fuel Management
75 min

Regulatory Compliance

9 lessons

A1.5
1. Drug & Alcohol Testing: Pre-Employment, Random & Post-Accident
75 min
2. Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirements
15 min
3. Medical Requirements & CDL Physical
15 min
4. Medical Requirements: CDL Physical & Medical Examiner Certificate
75 min
5. FMCSA Regulations Overview: 49 CFR Parts 380–399
75 min
6. FMCSA Regulations Overview
15 min
7. Coercion & Whistleblower Protections for CDL Drivers
75 min
8. Environmental Compliance: Idling Rules & Emissions
75 min
9. FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR) & ELDT Compliance
75 min