FMCSA-Approved ELDT Courses — Online, Fast, and Affordable
Hazmat Endorsement, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger & School Bus. Done in under 2 hours. Auto-submitted to FMCSA TPR. Accepted in 49 states.
Every DLA Academy course is FMCSA-approved, auto-submitted to the Training Provider Registry within 24 hours, and accepted in 49 states.
Required before adding the H endorsement. Theory only — no behind-the-wheel required.
Online theory portion required before the CDL A skills test. BTW is separate at a local provider.
Online theory portion required before the CDL B skills test for straight trucks, dump trucks and buses.
Required before adding the S endorsement to operate a school bus.
Pick your state for state-specific CDL requirements, the state agency that issues your license, and direct enrollment links.
If you're adding the H endorsement, the TSA threat assessment is the longest step — typically 30–45 days. Complete your ELDT first so it's already in the registry when TSA clears you.
- Complete Hazmat ELDT online (auto-submitted to TPR)
- Schedule TSA fingerprinting through IDEMIA Universal Enroll (Florida uses driver license offices instead)
- Pay the TSA fee and provide proof of citizenship
- TSA mails clearance to your state DMV — 30–45 days typical
- State DMV adds the H endorsement to your CDL
The Owner-Operator Stack
Most owner-operators need more than just one endorsement. The full owner-op stack typically includes: CDL A (or B for straight trucks), Hazmat for higher-paying freight, and Passenger/School Bus if you're driving people. All four endorsements together = $80 if bought individually, or $50 + $20 (Hazmat) = $70 with the bundle.
Once your endorsements are stacked, the two questions that decide whether you stay in business are where do I find loads? and how do I get paid on time? Start with the load board and a factoring partner before your first dispatch.
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Tap a state to see every state-specific page: the ELDT hub, all five endorsement courses, the 3-endorsement bundle, pricing, permit-test prep, and CDL requirements. Hazmat for the 10 states with the deepest legacy content opens on the main DLA Academy domain.
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