How do I get my Hazmat endorsement?

To get your Hazmat endorsement, you must complete Hazmat ELDT with an FMCSA-approved provider, pass a TSA background check or fingerprinting, and pass the Hazmat knowledge test at your DMV.

Do I have to take Hazmat ELDT before the DMV test?

Yes. FMCSA requires Hazmat ELDT to be completed with a listed Training Provider before the DMV will let you take the Hazmat endorsement knowledge test.

How much does Hazmat ELDT cost at DLA Academy?

DLA Academy offers Hazmat ELDT online for $20. The course is self-paced, 100% online, and includes your certificate plus same-day upload to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR).

What ELDT courses does DLA Academy offer?

DLA Academy provides FMCSA-approved online ELDT courses including CDL ELDT theory, Hazmat ELDT, Passenger ELDT, and School Bus ELDT, each priced at $20.

Resources

CDL & Hazmat ELDT Guides, Requirements, and Training Resources (2025)

Get step-by-step help on CDL ELDT requirements, Hazmat endorsement rules, TPR uploads, TSA screening, DMV knowledge tests, and more. All guides created by DLA Academy — FMCSA-approved ELDT provider.

How to Get Your Hazmat Endorsement (Step-by-Step Guide)

If you want to add the Hazmat (H) endorsement to your CDL, here are the steps you MUST follow:

Step 1 — Complete Hazmat ELDT (Required by FMCSA)

You must finish Hazmat ELDT theory with an FMCSA-approved provider before you can take your DMV knowledge test.

DLA Academy offers Hazmat ELDT for $20, fully online, self-paced, with same-day FMCSA TPR upload.

👉 Start Hazmat ELDT here:
https://www.academyofdla.com/courses/hazmat-eldt-online

Step 2 — Complete TSA Background Check / Fingerprinting

Go to the TSA HME application site and schedule fingerprinting.
You must pass this background check for your endorsement.

Step 3 — Pass the Hazmat Knowledge Test at Your DMV

Once your ELDT is submitted to the FMCSA TPR and TSA approves you, take the Hazmat written test at your DMV office.

Step 4 — Your Endorsement Is Added to Your CDL

Once you pass the test, your state adds the H endorsement to your CDL.

What Is ELDT? FMCSA Requirements Explained (For CDL Drivers)

The FMCSA requires all new CDL drivers and CDL holders adding endorsements to complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT).

There are two types:

1. CDL ELDT Theory (required before skills test)

Covers safe driving, regulations, and vehicle operation.

2. Endorsement ELDT (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus)

Required before taking the endorsement knowledge test.

DLA Academy provides:

All courses include certificate + optional same-day FMCSA TPR upload.

👉 Browse courses here: https://www.academyofdla.com

Fastest Way to Complete Your ELDT (2025 Guide)

CDL drivers often ask how to finish ELDT quickly. Here’s the process:

Step 1 — Choose an FMCSA-approved online provider

Online ELDT is faster than in-person classes.
DLA Academy offers all ELDT courses for $20.

Step 2 — Complete the course on your phone or computer

Most drivers finish:

Hazmat ELDT: under 1 hour
CDL ELDT: 1–2 hours

Step 3 — Provider uploads to FMCSA TPR

DLA Academy uploads within 48 hours.

Step 4 — Take your CDL skills test or endorsement test

Once FMCSA shows your ELDT record, you’re clear.

👉 Start your ELDT here: https://academyofdla.com