DLA Academy — FMCSA-Approved Online ELDT

FMCSA-Approved ELDT Online — Every Course $20

Hazmat Endorsement, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger & School Bus. Done in under 2 hours. Auto-submitted to FMCSA TPR. Accepted in 49 states.

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FMCSA-Approved ELDT — Every Course $20

Every course is FMCSA-approved, 100% online, and self-paced. Completion is automatically submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.

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ELDT Requirements by State & Endorsement
Find Your State — Pick Your Course

Switch between endorsements to find your state's specific requirements. Every course is FMCSA-approved, auto-submitted to the FMCSA TPR within 24 hours, and accepted at every state DMV in 49 states.

       

Adding a Hazmat (H) endorsement? Find your state's exact DMV process, TSA fingerprinting steps, and knowledge test details. Starred (★) states have dedicated pages with local DMV details, fees, and step-by-step instructions.

All first-time CDL A applicants must complete ELDT theory training before the skills test. CDL A covers tractor-trailers, doubles, triples, and combination vehicles. Find your state's CDL A requirements below.

Adding a Passenger (P) endorsement? Required for charter buses, transit operators, shuttle drivers, and any commercial passenger transport. Find your state's Passenger endorsement requirements.

After ELDT — What Comes Next
The Full Hazmat Endorsement Process

ELDT is step one. Here's the complete path from enrollment to endorsed CDL — and the one move that saves you weeks.

01
Complete Hazmat ELDT Online

Finish DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved Hazmat theory course online. Takes under 2 hours on any device. Your results are auto-submitted to the FMCSA TPR within 24 hours.

02
Schedule TSA Fingerprinting

Book your TSA Hazmat background check appointment through IdentoGO immediately after completing ELDT. Don't wait — the background check takes 4–8 weeks and runs independently of your DMV test.

03
Pass the DMV Knowledge Test

Once your ELDT is confirmed in the FMCSA TPR, visit your state DMV to take the Hazmat knowledge test. Your state verifies ELDT status automatically before scheduling your test.

04
Receive Your Hazmat Endorsement

Once TSA approves your background check and you pass the knowledge test, your state DMV issues the Hazmat (H) endorsement on your CDL. Total timeline: 6–10 weeks.

Pro tip: Start your TSA fingerprinting through IdentoGO the same day you complete your ELDT. The background check runs in parallel — doing this immediately can cut 4–8 weeks off your total wait time. Search “IdentoGO hazmat” to find your nearest location.
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Questions & Support

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Our support team responds to all inquiries within 24 hours. Whether you need help choosing a course, have a question mid-enrollment, or need assistance after completing your training — we've got you.

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TPR Status Check

Verify Your ELDT Completion

After completing your course, your results are automatically submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. If your state DMV can't find your completion, check your TPR status here before contacting support.

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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ELDT course do I need? +
It depends on what you are applying for. First-time CDL A applicants need CDL A Theory ELDT. First-time CDL B applicants need CDL B Theory ELDT. Drivers adding a Hazmat endorsement need Hazmat ELDT. Drivers adding a Passenger endorsement need Passenger ELDT. Drivers adding a School Bus endorsement need School Bus ELDT. If you already held your CDL or endorsement before February 7, 2022 you may be exempt. Visit our Do You Need ELDT? page for a full breakdown.
How much does Hazmat ELDT cost? +
DLA Academy offers Hazmat ELDT for $20 — the lowest price available for FMCSA-approved theory training. The Hazmat + DMV Test Prep bundle is $30. The 3-Endorsement bundle covering Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus ELDT is $50. No hidden fees, no subscriptions.
How long does it take to get a Hazmat endorsement? +
The full Hazmat endorsement process takes 6–10 weeks. ELDT theory training takes under 2 hours and results are submitted to FMCSA within 24 hours. The TSA background check through IdentoGO takes 4–8 weeks. Start your TSA fingerprinting immediately after completing ELDT — running both simultaneously saves weeks.
Is DLA Academy FMCSA-approved? +
Yes. DLA Academy is listed on the official FMCSA Training Provider Registry. You can verify at tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov. Completion is automatically submitted to the TPR within 24 hours of finishing the course — no manual steps required from you.
Do I need ELDT if I already have a CDL? +
If you obtained your CDL before February 7, 2022, you are exempt from ELDT for that license class. However, if you are adding a new endorsement — Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus — for the first time, ELDT theory is still required regardless of when you got your CDL.
What happens after I complete Hazmat ELDT? +
Your results are automatically submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. Then schedule TSA fingerprinting through IdentoGO for the Hazmat background check — this takes 4–8 weeks. Once TSA approves, visit your state DMV to take the Hazmat knowledge test and receive your endorsement. Starting TSA the same day as ELDT is the single biggest time-saver.

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FMCSA-approved ELDT — $20 flat. 49 states. Auto-submitted to TPR. Under 2 hours. 5.0 stars · 3,500+ graduates.

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