CDL Prep HeroHazmat theory training in Virginia
26 registry-listed training locations in Virginia offer hazmat theory instruction.
Source: FMCSA Training Provider Registry, data as of . Listings show only fields published in the registry.
Hazmat theory training locations in Virginia
These locations are registered with FMCSA for hazmat theory training. The H endorsement allows you to transport hazardous materials requiring placards.
Cities with 3 or more locations are listed on their own pages.
Alexandria (1)
LIDO CDL SCHOOL
Alexandria, VA 22310
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Bassett (1)
Blue Ridge Entry Level Driver Training LLC
Bassett, VA 24055-3333
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Big Stone Gap (1)
Mountain Empire Community College
3114 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Blackstone (1)
SVCC Truck Driver Training School
1041 W 10th St, Blackstone, VA 23824
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Brambleton (1)
Same Day Submission
Provider: ELDT USA HAZMAT
Brambleton, VA 20148Hazmat: theory
Chesapeake (1)
CDS TRACTOR TRAILER TRAINING - NORFOLK
Provider: CDS TRACTOR TRAILER TRAINING
1208 McCloud Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320-6326Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Chester (1)
CDS TRACTOR TRAILER TRAINING - CHESTER
Provider: CDS TRACTOR TRAILER TRAINING
12212 Bermuda Crossroad Ln, Chester, VA 23831Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Clifton Forge (1)
Mountain Gateway Community College
1000 College Drive, Clifton Forge, Virginia 24422, Clifton Forge, VA 24422
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory · Hazmat: theory
Danville (1)
Ancora for Danville Community College
Provider: Lindenwood Education System
121 Slayton Ave, Danville, VA 24540Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory · School bus: theory · Hazmat: theory
Emporia (1)
SVCC/TDTS
Provider: SVCC Truck Driver Training School
1112 Courtland Rd., Emporia, VA 23847Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Fredericksburg (1)
2020 CDL DRIVING SCHOOL
46 Joseph Mills Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Newport News (1)
Dudley's CDL School
10860 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory · Hazmat: theory
Nokesville (1)
HIGHWAY DRIVING SCHOOL LLC
Provider: HIGHWAY DRIVING SCHOOL
13155 Nokesville Rd, Nokesville, VA 20181-2125Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Norfolk (2)
160 Driving Academy - Norfolk - Classroom and Yard
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
2300 Gazel St, Norfolk, VA 23504-1922Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Advanced Technology Institute
994 Scott Street, Norfolk, VA 23502
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Portsmouth (2)
City of Portsmouth Public Utilities
430 Meander Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Gilco Transport Services
2413 Wesley St, Portsmouth, VA 23707-1716
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Richmond (3)
See all 3 CDL schools in Richmond (3 registered for Class A training).
Roanoke (2)
CDS TRACTOR TRAILER TRAINING - ROANOKE
Provider: CDS TRACTOR TRAILER TRAINING
3074 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Virginia Western Community College
Provider: Mountain Gateway Community College
3094 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015Class A: theory · Class B: theory · Passenger: theory · Hazmat: theory
South Boston (1)
SVCC Truck Driver Training School
1081 Industrial Park Rd., South Boston, VA 24592
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
St. Stephens Church (1)
King and Queen County Schools
1599 Newtown Rd, St. Stephens Church, VA 23148
Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Suffolk (1)
Tidewater Community College
7000 College Drive, Suffolk, VA 23435
Class A: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory · Hazmat: theory
Woodford (1)
CDS TRACTOR TRAILER TRAINING - WOODFORD
Provider: CDS TRACTOR TRAILER TRAINING
6200 Patriot Hwy, Woodford, VA 22580Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
What is ELDT, and do you need it?
Entry-level driver training (ELDT) is a federal requirement that took effect on February 7, 2022. FMCSA says it applies to people getting a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time, upgrading a Class B CDL to Class A, or getting a school bus (S), passenger (P) or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time. The training must come from a provider listed on the Training Provider Registry, and the provider reports your completion to the registry before your state can give you the CDL skills test (or, for hazmat, the knowledge test). See FMCSA's ELDT overview and its applicability fact sheet for exceptions.
The registry lists two kinds of training for each license class and endorsement (hazmat is theory only). Theory is classroom or online instruction, which ends with an assessment you must pass with a score of at least 80 percent. Behind-the-wheel training is split into range (an area away from traffic where you practice maneuvers such as backing) and public road driving. Your instructor evaluates and documents your behind-the-wheel proficiency. Federal rules let you take theory and behind-the-wheel training from different providers, but the range and public-road portions must come from the same provider, and a behind-the-wheel provider must confirm you hold a valid commercial learner's permit (49 CFR 380.707, 380.715).
Class A or Class B?
A Class A CDL covers combination vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more when the towed vehicle is rated over 10,000 pounds: most tractor-trailers. A Class B CDL covers single vehicles rated 26,001 pounds or more, or such a vehicle towing a trailer rated 10,000 pounds or less: straight trucks, dump trucks and many buses. The definitions are in 49 CFR 383.91. A Class A holder with the right endorsements may also drive Class B and C vehicles, but a location registered only for Class B training cannot give you Class A training.
How to use this list
- Pick the license class and endorsements you need, then use the training filter to match them.
- Check that the location is registered for the parts you still need: theory, range and public road. Some locations register only theory, or only behind-the-wheel.
- Call or visit the school's website to confirm schedules, cost and what is included.
- Look the provider up in the official registry search to confirm it is still listed.
- While you wait for class to start, get your learner's permit knowledge tests out of the way with our free CDL practice tests and your state's official CDL manual.
Other training in Virginia
- All Virginia CDL schools
- Class B training in Virginia
- School bus endorsement training
- Passenger endorsement training
- Virginia CDL practice test
- Check if a school is registered
- Hazmat endorsement practice test
Hazmat training in nearby states
About this list
CDL Prep Hero is not affiliated with, paid by, or endorsing any school listed here, and we have not inspected or ranked them. Names, addresses, phone numbers, websites and training types come from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry download dated October 2, 2026. We do not add prices, ratings or reviews. Registry entries are self-reported by providers and can change daily, so confirm the location, schedule, cost and current registry status with the school, and look the school up in the official registry, before you enroll or pay.
We list only in-person locations that the registry marks Active and open to the public. Locations marked "private enrollment only" (usually carriers training their own hires), online-only providers, and records without an Active status are left out.
Study for the permit test before class starts
You need a commercial learner's permit before you can practice driving a commercial vehicle on public roads, and getting one means passing the knowledge tests. Start with the General Knowledge practice test, then Air Brakes and Combination Vehicles if you are going for Class A. The CDL Prep Hero app has the full course, free to start on iPhone and Android.