California ELDT & CDL Training — FMCSA-Approved Online Courses
All FMCSA-approved ELDT courses for California drivers — Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger, School Bus. Accepted at California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA DMV).
Every course is FMCSA-approved and auto-submitted to the Training Provider Registry. Accepted at California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA DMV).
Add the H endorsement to your California CDL. Theory only — no BTW required.
California Class A CDL theory required before the skills test at CA DMV.
California Class B CDL theory for straight trucks, dump trucks, and buses.
Add the S endorsement to your California CDL to drive a school bus.
Add the P endorsement to operate 16+ passenger vehicles in California.
Save $10 by bundling Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus for California.
California CDLs are issued by California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA DMV).
Pricing details, permit-test prep, and the full state-specific requirements rundown.
Every course price, every bundle, how DLA Academy compares to competitors.
119 practice questions covering the DMV knowledge test at CA DMV.
State-by-state rules, BTW, TSA fingerprinting, and the full sequence to get licensed.
California CDL Requirements — Quick Reference
To get any Commercial Driver's License in California you'll work through California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA DMV). 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, California uses the standard IDEMIA TSA enrollment process — schedule your fingerprinting through Universal Enroll.
Apply for your CLP, schedule skills tests, and verify ELDT submission through your state agency's CDL portal.
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/commercial-driver-handbook/
California CDL & ELDT Fees (2026)
What you'll actually pay to get your California 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state DMV fees below are set by CA DMV and vary — we link the official source rather than print a number that could be out of date.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 course | Flat rate — Hazmat, CDL-A, CDL-B, Passenger, or School Bus |
| CDL-A Permit Prep (optional study aid) | $15 | DMV knowledge-test practice — not ELDT |
| California CLP / permit fee | Varies — check CA DMV | Set by CA DMV, paid at the DMV |
| California CDL license fee | Varies — check CA DMV | Set by CA DMV |
| California endorsement fee (H / P / S) | Varies — check CA DMV | Set by CA DMV, 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; CA DMV sets the permit, license, and endorsement fees. Confirm current amounts on the official CA DMV site before you budget.
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California CDL Drivers — Start Your ELDT Today
FMCSA-approved ELDT courses starting at $20. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at California Department of Motor Vehicles.