Arkansas CDL A Resources

CDL-A Theory ELDT in Arkansas

Complete your CDL A Theory ELDT online in Arkansas — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Driver Services (AR DFA), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Driver Services (AR DFA) requires FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training before you can take your Class A CDL skills test. DLA Academy's CDL-A Theory ELDT is FMCSA-approved, completes in under 2 hours, and is auto-submitted to the Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.

Arkansas CDL A Theory ELDT — Step by Step

1

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.

2

Get Your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)

Visit Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Driver Services (AR DFA) 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.

3

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.

4

Pass the CDL Skills Test at Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Driver Services (AR DFA)

Schedule your CDL skills test — pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and road test. Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Driver Services (AR DFA) verifies your ELDT completion through the FMCSA TPR before allowing you to test.

5

Receive Your Arkansas Class A CDL

Once you pass your skills test, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Driver Services (AR DFA) issues your Class A CDL. You are now legally authorized to operate Class A commercial vehicles throughout the United States.

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Also Need a Hazmat Endorsement?

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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 Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Driver Services (AR DFA).

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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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Common Questions
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What is CDL-A Theory ELDT, and do I need it?+
CDL-A Theory ELDT is the FMCSA-mandated online training you must complete before testing for your Class A CDL. It covers the federal safety standards required for Class A operations. Note: if you obtained your CDL before February 7, 2022, you are grandfathered out of the ELDT requirement. If you are upgrading from Class B to Class A, you still need CDL-A Theory ELDT.
How much does CDL-A Theory ELDT cost?+
CDL-A Theory ELDT is $20. Other providers typically charge $23–$75 for the same course. If you also want DMV practice questions for the General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles tests, add our CDL-A Permit Prep ($15) or bundle both the CDL-A and CDL-B Theory ELDT courses for $45.
How long does it take to complete?+
CDL-A Theory ELDT completes in under 2 hours. You can finish it in one session or spread it over a few days — the course is yours for 30 days.
Is it FMCSA-approved and submitted to the Training Provider Registry?+
Yes. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry. When you complete CDL-A Theory ELDT, your certificate is automatically submitted to FMCSA within 24 hours. AR DFA will have access to it before your skills test appointment.
What about behind-the-wheel training?+
CDL-A Theory ELDT is online only — no behind-the-wheel component. You must arrange behind-the-wheel (BTW) training separately with a local CDL training provider in Arkansas before or alongside your ELDT. Once you have both ELDT and BTW completed, you are eligible to test with AR DFA.

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$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Driver Services (AR DFA). Under 2 hours on any device.

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