Georgia Hazmat Endorsement ELDT Requirements 2026
Adding a Hazmat endorsement in Georgia? Georgia requires all first-time Hazmat endorsement applicants to complete FMCSA-approved ELDT theory training before the Georgia DDS knowledge test. DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved Hazmat ELDT is accepted at Georgia DDS and costs just $20 — the lowest price available. Complete online in under 2 hours, auto-submitted to FMCSA TPR within 24 hours.
Georgia Hazmat Endorsement Process — Step by Step
Georgia is one of the fastest-growing states for CDL drivers, driven by the Port of Savannah — one of the busiest ports in the country — and major freight corridors along I-75 and I-85. Here is the complete process to add a Hazmat endorsement to your Georgia CDL.
Complete DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved Hazmat theory course online in under 2 hours on any device. Your completion is automatically submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours — no extra steps required.
Book your TSA Hazmat background check immediately after completing ELDT. Don't wait — it takes 4–8 weeks and runs independently of your DDS test. Georgia service code: 11CR6B. Book at identogo.com or call 855-347-8371.
Once your ELDT is in the FMCSA TPR, visit a Georgia DDS CDL testing location. The test has 30 questions — you need 24 correct (80%) to pass, with 60 minutes to complete it. Georgia DDS verifies your ELDT automatically. Contact DDS at (678) 413-8400 or dds.georgia.gov.
TSA reviews your background check and fingerprints. This takes 4–8 weeks. The knowledge test and TSA check can run simultaneously — you do not need TSA approval before taking the DDS test.
Once you pass the knowledge test and TSA approves your background check, Georgia DDS issues the Hazmat (H) endorsement on your CDL. Total timeline: 6–10 weeks from ELDT completion to endorsement in hand.
Start TSA Fingerprinting the Same Day as ELDT
The TSA background check runs completely independently from your DDS knowledge test. The moment you finish your Hazmat ELDT, book your fingerprinting using Georgia service code 11CR6B. Running both simultaneously cuts your total timeline by 4–8 weeks.
Georgia Hazmat Knowledge Test — What to Expect
Before you sit for the Georgia DDS Hazmat knowledge test, know what you are walking into.
The test covers federal hazmat regulations, substance handling, material packaging, quantity limits, placarding requirements, and transport configurations. DLA Academy's Hazmat ELDT course covers all of these topics — completing the course is the best preparation for the knowledge test.
Total Cost to Get Your Georgia Hazmat Endorsement
Here is exactly what it costs to get your Georgia Hazmat endorsement from start to finish.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| DLA Academy Hazmat ELDT (online theory) | $20 |
| Georgia DDS Hazmat knowledge test fee | $35 |
| Georgia DDS endorsement add-on fee | $20 |
| TSA fingerprinting through IdentoGO | ~$87 |
| Total estimated cost | ~$162 |
What Georgia Hazmat ELDT Covers
- Hazardous materials regulations and classification
- Proper placarding and labeling requirements
- Loading, unloading, and cargo segregation rules
- Emergency response procedures for Hazmat incidents
- Driver responsibilities under FMCSA Hazmat regulations
- Hours of service requirements for Hazmat loads
- Pre-trip inspection procedures for Hazmat vehicles
- All FMCSA-required Appendix A to Part 380 Hazmat topics
Georgia Hazmat ELDT — $20 Flat
FMCSA-approved, auto-submitted to TPR, accepted at Georgia DDS. Under 2 hours on any device.
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