Arizona CDL A Resources

Arizona CDL-A Theory ELDT — Get Your Class A License Foundation

Name: DLA Academy — Arizona ELDT
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Complete your CDL A Theory ELDT online in Arizona — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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Start CDL A ELDT — $20 Which Course Do I Need?

Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD) requires FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training before you can take the Class A CDL skills test. DLA Academy's CDL-A Theory ELDT is the federal training mandate — it covers the theory you need to know, and it's only $20. Complete it online in under 2 hours, and your certificate auto-submits to FMCSA's Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. Behind-the-wheel training is a separate step at a local FMCSA-registered provider.

Arizona CDL A Theory ELDT — Step by Step

Complete CDL A ELDT Theory Online

Complete DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved CDL A theory course online in under 2 hours on any device. Your completion is automatically submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.

Get Your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)

Visit Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD) to apply for your CLP. You must hold a valid CLP for at least 14 days before taking the CDL skills test. Bring ID, proof of residency, and your Social Security number.

Complete Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Training

CDL A applicants also need behind-the-wheel training from an FMCSA-registered BTW provider. DLA Academy covers the theory portion — you complete BTW at a local CDL school.

Pass the CDL Skills Test at Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD)

Schedule your CDL skills test — pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and road test. Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD) verifies your ELDT completion through the FMCSA TPR before allowing you to test.

Receive Your Arizona Class A CDL

Once you pass your skills test, Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD) issues your Class A CDL. You are now legally authorized to operate Class A commercial vehicles throughout the United States.

What DLA Academy's CDL A Theory ELDT Covers

Basic vehicle control and operation
Shifting and backing maneuvers
Coupling and uncoupling procedures
Pre-trip vehicle inspection
Hours of service regulations
Hazard recognition and safe driving
Cargo handling and weight limits
Drug and alcohol awareness
Non-driving activities and paperwork
All FMCSA Appendix A to Part 380 topics

Also Need a Hazmat Endorsement?

Add Hazmat for $20

Many Class A CDL drivers add a Hazmat endorsement for better-paying freight. DLA Academy offers Hazmat ELDT for $20 — auto-submitted to FMCSA TPR and accepted by Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD).

Arizona Hazmat ELDT — $20

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What DLA Academy Drivers Say

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"DLA Academy's Hazmat ELDT was straightforward and finished in under two hours. Completion auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry the same day."

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"Twenty bucks for FMCSA-approved ELDT and it actually showed up on the registry when my DMV checked. Cheapest legit option I found."

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"Took the 3-endorsement bundle (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus). $50 total, completed on my phone, all three on the TPR within 24 hours. Done."

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CDL-A Theory ELDT cost?+

CDL-A Theory ELDT is $20. That's the lowest price for FMCSA-approved training. If you're also prepping for the DMV knowledge test, the CDL Complete Bundle ($45) bundles CDL-A ELDT + CDL-B ELDT + CDL-A Permit Prep (119 practice questions) and saves you $10 compared to buying each separately ($55 individual).

How long does the course take to complete?+

CDL-A Theory ELDT completes in under 2 hours. You can finish it in one sitting or spread it across multiple sessions — your progress saves automatically.

Do I need ELDT if my CDL was issued before February 7, 2022?+

If you already hold a valid CDL-A issued before February 7, 2022, you're grandfathered and don't need ELDT for that license. However, if you're upgrading from CDL-B to CDL-A, or adding any new endorsement (H, P, S), you still need ELDT for that upgrade or endorsement — grandfathering only applies to the original license class.

How does FMCSA approval and TPR submission work?+

DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry. When you complete CDL-A Theory ELDT, your certificate auto-submits to FMCSA's TPR within 24 hours. The Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD) verifies your training by checking TPR — you don't submit anything to AZ MVD yourself. This is a federal process; all 49 states (except Washington) accept DLA's certification.

What happens after I finish ELDT? What's next for the Class A CDL?+

After ELDT, you'll take the DMV knowledge test at AZ MVD to get your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP). Arizona holds your CLP for 14 days before you can attempt the skills test. The skills test itself — backing, pre-trip inspection, and road driving — requires behind-the-wheel (BTW) training at a separate local FMCSA-registered provider. DLA Academy provides the theory; BTW is your responsibility to arrange separately.

Ready to Start Your Arizona CDL A ELDT?

$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD). Under 2 hours on any device.

Start CDL A ELDT — $20 Which Course Do I Need?

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