Florida CDL A Resources

Florida CDL-A Theory ELDT — Online Class A Training

Complete your CDL A Theory ELDT online in Florida — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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Getting your Class A CDL in Florida means working through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). The federal FMCSA mandate requires you to complete ELDT before you take the Class A CDL skills test. DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved CDL-A Theory ELDT covers everything the FMCSA requires—online, under 2 hours, and at the lowest price around.

Florida 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 Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) 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 Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)

Schedule your CDL skills test — pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and road test. Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) verifies your ELDT completion through the FMCSA TPR before allowing you to test.

5

Receive Your Florida Class A CDL

Once you pass your skills test, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) 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

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 Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).

Florida Hazmat ELDT — $20

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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 does the CDL-A Theory ELDT course cover?+
The course covers vehicle inspection, basic controls, shifting, backing, coupling, uncoupling, and safe operation of a Class A tractor-trailer. It's the federally-mandated theory training. Behind-the-wheel training (BTW) is required separately at a local FMCSA-registered provider — DLA Academy covers the online theory only.
How much does CDL-A Theory ELDT cost?+
CDL-A Theory ELDT is $20. If you're also planning to get your CDL-B or take the CDL permit practice test (119 DMV questions, $15), consider the CDL Complete Bundle at $45 — it includes CDL-A Theory, CDL-B Theory, and the permit prep, saving you $10 vs. buying each separately.
How long does the course take to complete?+
CDL-A Theory ELDT completes in under 2 hours. Once you finish, your completion is auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. You can then schedule your Class A CDL skills test with FLHSMV.
Do I need ELDT if I already have a CDL?+
If you held a valid CDL before February 7, 2022, you're grandfathered and don't need ELDT for that license class. However, if you're upgrading to a different class (e.g., Class B to Class A) or adding a new endorsement (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus), you must complete the relevant ELDT. DLA Academy offers CDL-A Theory ELDT for your upgrade and separate endorsement courses.
What happens after I complete the ELDT course in Florida?+
Your completion is automatically submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. FLHSMV verifies your ELDT status by checking the TPR when you apply for your permit or skills test. You'll still need to complete BTW separately and pass the FLHSMV skills test to earn your Class A CDL.

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$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). Under 2 hours on any device.

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