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Georgia CDL-A Theory ELDT — Start Your Class A CDL Journey

Complete your CDL A Theory ELDT online in Georgia — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Georgia Department of Driver Services (GA DDS), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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Getting a Class A CDL in Georgia means working with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (GA DDS). The federal FMCSA mandates ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) before you can take the Class A skills test — and that's what DLA Academy's CDL-A Theory ELDT covers. You'll complete the online theory in under 2 hours, and we auto-submit your certificate to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. Georgia DDS will verify your completion when you apply for your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP). Behind-the-wheel training must be completed separately at a local FMCSA-registered BTW provider.

Georgia 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 Georgia Department of Driver Services (GA DDS) 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 Georgia Department of Driver Services (GA DDS)

Schedule your CDL skills test — pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and road test. Georgia Department of Driver Services (GA DDS) verifies your ELDT completion through the FMCSA TPR before allowing you to test.

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Receive Your Georgia Class A CDL

Once you pass your skills test, Georgia Department of Driver Services (GA DDS) issues your Class A CDL. You are now legally authorized to operate Class A commercial vehicles throughout the United States.

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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 Georgia Department of Driver Services (GA DDS).

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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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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does CDL-A Theory ELDT cover?+
CDL-A Theory ELDT is the online theory portion of federal ELDT training. It covers the knowledge and operational tasks required for Class A commercial driving. It is NOT the DMV knowledge test (general knowledge, air brakes, combination vehicles). That's a separate step — you take the DMV test at GA DDS after you have your CLP. Many drivers pair CDL-A Theory ELDT with our CDL-A Permit Prep ($15), which includes 119 practice questions to study for the DMV knowledge test.
How much does Georgia CDL-A Theory ELDT cost?+
CDL-A Theory ELDT is $20. Other providers typically charge $23–$75 for the same federally-mandated course. DLA Academy is the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option. If you also want CDL-B Theory ELDT and DMV permit practice questions, the CDL Complete Bundle is $45 (saves $10 vs. buying all three separately). Individual Permit Prep is available for $15 if you just need the practice questions.
How long does it take to complete?+
CDL-A Theory ELDT completes in under 2 hours. You can start and finish in one session, or pause and return anytime within your 180-day access window.
Is the course FMCSA-approved and auto-submitted to GA DDS?+
Yes. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry. Your completion certificate is auto-submitted to the FMCSA TPR within 24 hours of finishing the course. Georgia Department of Driver Services (GA DDS) verifies your ELDT completion by checking the TPR — you do not submit it directly to GA DDS yourself.
Who needs CDL-A Theory ELDT in Georgia?+
Anyone applying for a new Class A CDL or upgrading to Class A after February 7, 2022 must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT. If you were issued a CDL before February 7, 2022, you are grandfathered and don't need ELDT for that license — but if you want to add a new endorsement (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus) or upgrade to a higher class, ELDT is still required. Check with GA DDS if you're unsure of your status.

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