Delaware — Full ELDT Hub

Delaware CDL & ELDT Training — Online Courses for All Endorsements

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

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Quick answer: ELDT in Delaware 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. Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DE DMV) 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 Delaware starts with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DE DMV). Federal law requires FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before you can test for most CDL endorsements. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and recognized by the DE DMV — we deliver the theory training you need, fast and affordable, with auto-submission to the federal Training Provider Registry within 24 hours of completion.
Delaware — State-Specific Note

Delaware CDLs are issued by Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DE DMV).

Delaware CDL Requirements — Quick Reference

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

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

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

https://www.dmv.de.gov/services/driver_services/cdl/index.shtml

Delaware CDL & ELDT Fees (2026)

What you'll actually pay to get your Delaware 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state DMV fees below are set by DE DMV and vary — we link the official source rather than print a number that could be out of date.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
Delaware CLP / permit feeVaries — check DE DMVSet by DE DMV, paid at the DMV
Delaware CDL license feeVaries — check DE DMVSet by DE DMV
Delaware endorsement fee (H / P / S)Varies — check DE DMVSet by DE 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; DE DMV sets the permit, license, and endorsement fees. Confirm current amounts on the official DE 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
Do I need ELDT if I already have a CDL?+
If you got your CDL before February 7, 2022, you're grandfathered — no retroactive ELDT required. However, if you're upgrading your CDL class (e.g., B to A) or adding a new endorsement (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus), you'll need the relevant FMCSA-approved ELDT course(s) before you can test. The DE DMV will check your ELDT status against the federal Training Provider Registry.
How long does it take to complete an ELDT course?+
Each individual ELDT course completes in under 2 hours. You can work at your own pace — start and stop as needed. Once you finish, your completion is auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours, and the DE DMV can verify it immediately.
What's the cost of DLA Academy ELDT courses?+
Individual ELDT courses (CDL-A Theory, CDL-B Theory, Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus) are $20 each. The CDL-A Permit Prep (DMV practice questions) is $15. We also offer bundles: CDL Complete ($45 for both CDL theory + permit prep, saves $10), 3-Endorsement ($50 for H+P+S, saves $10), and Hazmat + Permit Prep ($30, saves $5). We're the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option.
Is DLA Academy accepted by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles?+
Yes. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the federal Training Provider Registry. The DE DMV recognizes FMCSA-approved ELDT and verifies completion through the Registry. Your certificate is auto-submitted within 24 hours of finishing the course — no manual upload or wait required.
Do I still need behind-the-wheel (BTW) training?+
Yes. DLA Academy provides the online ELDT theory; BTW is a required separate step completed at a local FMCSA-registered provider. You can start BTW once your ELDT is verified by the DE DMV. The cost and scheduling of BTW depend on the local training provider you choose.

Delaware CDL Drivers — Start Your ELDT Today

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

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