FMCSA Training Provider Registry
What the FMCSA TPR is, how to verify any ELDT provider, and why it's the only thing that matters before paying for ELDT training.
The FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR) is the only official database of approved ELDT providers. Before paying for any ELDT course, verify the provider is listed. If they are not on the TPR, your state DMV will not accept their completion certificate — regardless of what the provider claims. Verification takes 60 seconds at tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What Is the FMCSA Training Provider Registry?
The FMCSA Training Provider Registry is the federal database maintained by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that lists every approved Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) provider in the United States. Created as part of the FMCSA ELDT Final Rule that took effect February 7, 2022, the TPR serves two purposes:
Before paying for any ELDT course, search the TPR to confirm the provider is listed. Only TPR-listed providers can legally submit your completion to your state DMV.
State DMVs check the TPR before scheduling CDL skills tests or endorsement knowledge tests. Your completion must appear in the TPR — not just on a certificate from the provider.
FMCSA-approved providers submit each student's completion directly to the TPR after passing the course. DLA Academy does this automatically within 24 hours of completion.
Certificates, receipts, and provider claims mean nothing if the provider is not on the TPR. The TPR is the only verification that counts.
How to Verify Any ELDT Provider on the TPR
Search any provider by name, state, or location. Takes 60 seconds. If they are not listed — do not pay for their course.
This is the official FMCSA TPR search tool tool. It's free and requires no account or login.
Type the provider name exactly as it appears on their website, or search by state to see all approved providers in your area.
Being on the TPR for one course type doesn't mean they are approved for all courses. Confirm the provider is listed for the specific course you need — Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger, or School Bus.
No exceptions. A provider not listed on the FMCSA TPR cannot legally submit your completion to your state DMV. Your DMV will not accept their certificate and you will need to retake the course with an approved provider.
DLA Academy is an FMCSA-approved ELDT provider for Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger, and School Bus theory training. Your completion is automatically submitted to the TPR within 24 hours of finishing any DLA Academy course — no manual steps required. Accepted in 49 states.
How to Check Your Own ELDT Completion Status
After completing any DLA Academy course, your results are submitted to the FMCSA TPR within 24 hours. To verify your completion is in the system:
Use the same verification tool — this time to look yourself up rather than a provider.
Enter your name and commercial driver's license number. Your completed ELDT courses will appear once submitted by the provider.
DLA Academy submits completions within 24 hours. If it has been more than 24 hours and your completion is not showing, email [email protected] and we will look into it immediately.
Red Flags — Providers to Avoid
The single biggest red flag. No TPR listing = cannot legally submit your completion. Do not pay regardless of what they claim.
TPR submission is federally required. Any provider claiming to bypass it is either unlicensed or misleading you.
TPR submission is included in the course — it is not a separate charge. Providers who add filing fees are charging for something that is free to them.
FMCSA requires a minimum 80% passing score on all ELDT assessments. A course with no minimum passing score is not FMCSA-compliant.
DLA Academy Is FMCSA-Approved & TPR Listed
Every course auto-submitted to the FMCSA TPR within 24 hours. Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger & School Bus ELDT — $20 each. Accepted in 49 states. 5.0 stars · 3,000+ graduates.