Delaware CDL A Resources

Delaware CDL-A Theory ELDT — Online Training Before Your Skills Test

Name: DLA Academy — Delaware ELDT
Rating: 5.0

Complete your CDL A Theory ELDT online in Delaware — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DE DMV), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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

Getting your Class A CDL in Delaware means working through the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DE DMV). The federal FMCSA mandate requires you to complete ELDT before you take the skills test — and that's where DLA Academy comes in. We're FMCSA-approved, listed on the Training Provider Registry, and we handle the theory piece online so you can move forward with your behind-the-wheel training at a local FMCSA-registered provider.

Delaware 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 Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DE DMV) 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 Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DE DMV)

Schedule your CDL skills test — pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and road test. Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DE DMV) verifies your ELDT completion through the FMCSA TPR before allowing you to test.

Receive Your Delaware Class A CDL

Once you pass your skills test, Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DE DMV) 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 Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DE DMV).

Delaware 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."

Marcus T. — CDL A driver Verified · Google

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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."

Jessica R. — Owner-operator Verified · Google

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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 exactly is CDL-A Theory ELDT?+

CDL-A Theory ELDT is the federally-mandated online theory training you need before you take the Class A CDL skills test. It covers the knowledge required for Class A — heavy trucks over 26,001 lbs, including those with trailers. DLA Academy delivers this theory online; your behind-the-wheel (BTW) training is a separate step you'll complete at a local FMCSA-registered provider.

How long does it take to complete?+

CDL-A Theory ELDT completes in under 2 hours. You can do it whenever fits your schedule — work through it all at once or break it up across a few sittings. Once you finish, your completion is auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours, and the DE DMV can verify it there.

How much does CDL-A Theory ELDT cost?+

CDL-A Theory ELDT is $20. If you also need CDL-B Theory ELDT and CDL-A permit practice, check out the CDL Complete Bundle for $45 — that's all three products together and saves you $10 compared to buying them individually. DLA Academy is the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option available.

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

If you got a Class A CDL before February 7, 2022, you don't need to repeat ELDT for that license. However, if you're upgrading from Class B to Class A, or adding an endorsement (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus), you still need ELDT for the new class or endorsement. Check with the DE DMV if you're unsure about your specific situation.

What happens after I complete CDL-A Theory ELDT?+

After you finish, your completion is auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. The DE DMV checks that registry to verify your ELDT when you apply for your skills test. You still need to schedule and pass your behind-the-wheel training at a local FMCSA-registered provider, then take the Class A skills test with the DE DMV.

Ready to Start Your Delaware CDL A ELDT?

$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DE DMV). Under 2 hours on any device.

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

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