Arizona — Full ELDT Hub

Arizona CDL & ELDT Training — DLA Academy

All FMCSA-approved ELDT courses for Arizona drivers — Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger, School Bus. Accepted at Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD).

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Quick answer: ELDT in Arizona costs $20 per course at DLA Academy — FMCSA-approved, online, completed in under 2 hours, and auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD) verifies completion through the federal TPR before testing. Required only for first-time CDL applicants and endorsement-adds after February 7, 2022.
Getting a CDL in Arizona means working with the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD). Since February 7, 2022, all new CDL applicants must complete FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before taking the skills test — no exceptions. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved, listed on the Training Provider Registry, and the lowest-priced option available. Pick the course that matches your endorsement or class.
Arizona — State-Specific Note

Arizona CDLs are issued by Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD).

Arizona CDL Requirements — Quick Reference

To get any Commercial Driver's License in Arizona you'll work through Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD). Federal ELDT requirements apply across all 49 states — DLA Academy's online theory courses satisfy the ELDT mandate, and behind-the-wheel training (where required for CDL A or CDL B) must be completed locally at an FMCSA-registered BTW provider.

For Hazmat endorsements, Arizona uses the standard IDEMIA TSA enrollment process — schedule your fingerprinting through Universal Enroll.

Arizona State Agency
Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD)

Apply for your CLP, schedule skills tests, and verify ELDT submission through your state agency's CDL portal.

https://azdot.gov/motor-vehicles

Arizona CDL & ELDT Fees (2026)

What you'll actually pay to get your Arizona CDL: DLA Academy charges a flat $20 per FMCSA-approved ELDT course, and the federal TSA Hazmat background check is a fixed national fee. The state DMV fees below are set by AZ MVD and vary — we link the official source rather than print a number that could be out of date.

Fee Amount Notes
FMCSA-approved ELDT theory (DLA Academy)$20 per courseFlat rate — Hazmat, CDL-A, CDL-B, Passenger, or School Bus
CDL-A Permit Prep (optional study aid)$15DMV knowledge-test practice — not ELDT
Arizona CLP / permit feeVaries — check AZ MVDSet by AZ MVD, paid at the DMV
Arizona CDL license feeVaries — check AZ MVDSet by AZ MVD
Arizona endorsement fee (H / P / S)Varies — check AZ MVDSet by AZ MVD, per endorsement
TSA Hazmat background check~$86.50 (~$41 with a valid TWIC)Federal TSA fee via IDEMIA — Hazmat endorsement only

Only the DLA Academy ELDT price and the federal TSA Hazmat fee are fixed nationwide; AZ MVD sets the permit, license, and endorsement fees. Confirm current amounts on the official AZ MVD site before you budget.

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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
What is ELDT and why do I need it in Arizona?+
Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) is a federal requirement under FMCSA rules. All CDL applicants in Arizona must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT before taking the skills test — unless they held a valid CDL before February 7, 2022 (grandfathered). Even grandfathered drivers need ELDT for any new endorsement (H, P, S) or class upgrade. DLA Academy's courses meet the FMCSA standard and auto-submit your completion to the Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.
How long does each course take to complete?+
Each individual ELDT course (CDL-A, CDL-B, Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus) completes in under 2 hours. You can do it on your own schedule, online, from anywhere with an internet connection. No classroom, no appointments.
What is the difference between ELDT and the DMV permit test?+
ELDT is federal training required by the FMCSA; the DMV permit test is Arizona's knowledge test for your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP). You need both. DLA Academy's CDL-A Theory ELDT ($20) covers the federal requirement. CDL-A Permit Prep ($15) is a study tool with 119 practice questions to help you pass Arizona's DMV knowledge test. They're separate products that complement each other but don't replace one another.
Do I need behind-the-wheel (BTW) training?+
Yes, if you're getting a CDL-A or CDL-B. DLA Academy provides the online theory component (ELDT). BTW must be completed separately at a local FMCSA-registered training provider in Arizona. Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus endorsements do not require BTW — only theory ELDT. After you finish both ELDT and BTW, you're ready to test with the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD).
How does the Hazmat endorsement process work in Arizona?+
Hazmat ELDT is the first step (online, $20, under 2 hours). Next, you apply to the AZ MVD for a CLP with the H endorsement. The TSA then requires fingerprinting through IDEMIA Universal Enroll — you'll enroll, get fingerprinted at an IDEMIA location, and pass the TSA check. Once cleared, you take the Hazmat knowledge test at the AZ MVD, then schedule your Hazmat skills test. DLA Academy's Hazmat ELDT covers the training; we auto-submit to TPR, but the TSA and AZ MVD steps are separate.

Arizona CDL Drivers — Start Your ELDT Today

FMCSA-approved ELDT courses starting at $20. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Arizona Motor Vehicle Division.

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