ELDT Direct Course vs CDL Missions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ELDT Direct Course
This FMCSA-approved course fulfills the entry-level driver training requirements for obtaining a commercial learner's permit. Complete all mandated theory units online, at your own pace, from any device. Instant submission of completion to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry is provided.
- FMCSA-approved ELDT curriculum
- Online, self-paced learning
- Accessible on any device
- Instant FMCSA registry submission
- Covers all mandated theory units
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FMCSA-APPROVED CDL ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING (ELDT) Individuals who obtain a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) on or after February 7, 2022 will need to complete this course before they will be permitted to take their CDL skills or knowledge test. Upon completion of this course the results will instantly be submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. Prior to providing any testing services CDL testing centers will retrieve these results from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry to confirm that the student has completed the required ELDT theory training. This course covers all units for ELDT as mandated by the FMCSA. Follow the steps below to begin your journey to a new career. 1. Register For The Course - Registration is simple and only takes a few minutes. You can begin the course immediately after registration. No classrooms, no lines. 2. Begin The Course - The course can be taken from any device, any place, anytime. We keep track of your progress. All you have to do is login and complete each section of the course when it fits your schedule. 3. Complete The Course - The moment you complete the course we report the completion to the Federal Registry. You can then begin the behind-the-wheel training.
CDL Missions
This app provides comprehensive information on obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), including details on classes, endorsements, and restrictions. It offers practice tests for CDL permits and preparation resources for ELDT, with a paid option for in-person customers.
- CDL process details
- CDL classes, endorsements, restrictions
- ELDT preparation
- Practice CDL permit tests
- Information on obtaining CDL
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The CDL Missions app is a one-stop-shop for everything CDL! We have a page that details the process to get a CDL, everything you need to know about CDL classes, endorsements and restrictions. Additionally, we have a quick link to our ELDT preparation for our paid customers that are coming to our location. Also, we have practice written CDL permit tests that will assist you in obtaining your CDL permit. Privacy policy: https://appcdn.media/privacy/?app=CDL%20Missions Terms and Conditions: https://appcdn.media/tou/?app=CDL%20Missions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ELDT Direct Course at 4.9 against CDL Missions's 3.0. ELDT Direct Course also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (252 vs 2). CDL Missions's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CDL Missions sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ELDT Direct Course asks for nothing beyond the download.
ELDT Direct Course holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ELDT Direct Course has 252 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of ELDT Direct Course's written reviews are positive against 67% of CDL Missions's.
| Parameter | ELDT Direct Course | CDL Missions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (252 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 252 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 259 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ELDT Direct LLC | CDL Test Truck of West Kentucky Inc |
Customer experience
ELDT Direct Course
CDL Missions
In-app purchases
ELDT Direct Course
No in-app purchases
CDL Missions
- Practice Permit Test$2.99
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