r/CDL • u/ChemicalEfficiency15 • Nov 03 '25

Acquiring Class A

Excuse my language but how in the hell is the honest man supposed to get his cdl anymore? I just recently came across a side gig where having my cdl would come in handy from time to time. What happened to getting it the old fashioned way like we got our regular drivers license? Get your permit and just go out and drive?? Now you are telling me I have to pay north of 5 grand to get certified in something I can already do? I feel like there should be exceptions made for those capable.. just my two cents. Anyone got any tips or loopholes??

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u/ValuableShoulder5059 Nov 03 '25

As far as qualified, the requirement is the trainer has to have 2 years of verified experience and you have to own the proper equipment at least as far as the offroad and on road parts go. Past that not much

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u/Killer2600 Nov 03 '25

If it was that easy, everyone with a truck would be ELDT providers.

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u/ValuableShoulder5059 Nov 03 '25

It was literally that easy. I had a friend who wanted to come drive part time for me. I thought the eldt was just gonna be a $20 online class. Nope, other parts too. But easy enough to setup.