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Colorado CDL Training & ELDT Courses

All FMCSA-approved ELDT courses for Colorado drivers — Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger, School Bus. Accepted at Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (CO DMV).

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Quick answer: ELDT in Colorado 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. Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (CO DMV) verifies completion through the federal TPR before testing. Required only for first-time CDL applicants and endorsement-adds after February 7, 2022.
Getting your CDL in Colorado means working with the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (CO DMV). Since February 7, 2022, all new CDL drivers need FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) — federal requirement, no exceptions. DLA Academy delivers FMCSA-approved ELDT courses at the lowest price online: $20 per individual course, auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. Whether you're adding Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus, or starting with Class A or B theory, we've got you covered in Colorado.
Colorado — State-Specific Note

Colorado CDLs are issued by Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (CO DMV).

Colorado CDL Requirements — Quick Reference

To get any Commercial Driver's License in Colorado you'll work through Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (CO 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, Colorado uses the standard IDEMIA TSA enrollment process — schedule your fingerprinting through Universal Enroll.

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Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (CO DMV)

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

https://dmv.colorado.gov/cdl

Colorado CDL & ELDT Fees (2026)

What you'll actually pay to get your Colorado 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state DMV fees below are set by CO DMV and vary — we link the official source rather than print a number that could be out of date.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 courseFlat rate — Hazmat, CDL-A, CDL-B, Passenger, or School Bus
CDL-A Permit Prep (optional study aid)$15DMV knowledge-test practice — not ELDT
Colorado CLP / permit feeVaries — check CO DMVSet by CO DMV, paid at the DMV
Colorado CDL license feeVaries — check CO DMVSet by CO DMV
Colorado endorsement fee (H / P / S)Varies — check CO DMVSet by CO 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; CO DMV sets the permit, license, and endorsement fees. Confirm current amounts on the official CO DMV 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 ELDT courses do I need for my Colorado CDL?+
Depends on what you're getting. Starting a CDL? You need either CDL-A Theory ELDT or CDL-B Theory ELDT ($20 each). Adding an endorsement? Hazmat ELDT ($20), Passenger ELDT ($20), or School Bus ELDT ($20). Each course completes in under 2 hours and auto-submits to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. After ELDT, you'll still need behind-the-wheel training at a local FMCSA-registered provider — DLA covers the online theory only.
How much does DLA Academy ELDT cost in Colorado?+
Individual ELDT courses are $20 each. CDL-A Permit Prep (DMV practice questions, not ELDT) is $15. We also offer bundles: the CDL Complete Bundle (CDL-A Theory ELDT + CDL-B Theory ELDT + Permit Prep) is $45 and saves $10 vs. buying separately. The 3-Endorsement Bundle (Hazmat + Passenger + School Bus) is $50 and saves $10. The Hazmat + Permit Prep Bundle is $30 and saves $5. DLA Academy is the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option.
Who needs ELDT for a Colorado CDL?+
Anyone who got their first CDL on or after February 7, 2022, needs FMCSA-approved ELDT. If you had a valid CDL before Feb 7, 2022, you're grandfathered and don't need retroactive ELDT. BUT if you're upgrading from CDL-B to CDL-A, adding a new endorsement (H, P, or S), or renewing your license, you still need ELDT for the new class or endorsement. Check with the CO DMV if you're unsure whether you're grandfathered.
How long does it take to complete ELDT?+
Each individual ELDT course (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus, CDL-A Theory, CDL-B Theory) completes in under 2 hours. You can start and finish on your own schedule — no live instructor, no waiting. After you finish, DLA Academy automatically submits your completion to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. The CO DMV verifies completion through the Registry, so you're in the system right away.
What happens after I complete ELDT in Colorado?+
DLA Academy auto-submits your completion to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. The CO DMV queries the Registry to verify your ELDT status, so you're good to schedule your CDL skills test. You'll still need to complete behind-the-wheel training at a local FMCSA-registered provider before you can test. For Hazmat endorsement, you'll also need TSA security clearance — enroll through IDEMIA Universal Enroll, pass the background check, and get fingerprinted. Then take your knowledge test and skills test at the CO DMV.

Colorado CDL Drivers — Start Your ELDT Today

FMCSA-approved ELDT courses starting at $20. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles.

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