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Hawaii CDL-B Theory ELDT — Get Your Class B License Online

Complete your CDL B Theory ELDT online in Hawaii — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office (HDOT), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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Which Course Do I Need?

What It Costs and Where to Start in Hawaii

Every FMCSA-approved ELDT theory course is $20, online, and finished in under 2 hours. Completion is filed to the federal Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.

Not sure which one?

  • I already have a CDL and want to add an endorsement — you only need the endorsement course: Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus, $20 each. Skip CDL-A and CDL-B entirely.
  • I'm brand new and have no CDL — start with CDL-A or CDL-B theory, then complete behind-the-wheel training locally. Theory alone does not get you licensed.
  • I want all three endorsements — the 3-endorsement bundle is $50 instead of $60 separately.
  • What's the cheapest way to do everything? — bundles are the floor: $50 for H+P+S, or $30 for either CDL theory course paired with permit prep. Adding Hazmat all-in, including the federal TSA background check and your state's endorsement fee, typically runs $110–$150.
  • Tanker (N) or Doubles/Triples (T)? — neither has an ELDT requirement. The federal rule covers Class A, Class B, the B-to-A upgrade, and Hazmat, Passenger and School Bus only. Both are knowledge-test only at your state DMV: Tanker Test Prep — $15, or Hazmat & Tanker Complete — $45 if you need the Hazmat ELDT too.
Getting a Class B CDL in Hawaii means working with the Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office (HDOT) and your county Driver Licensing office. The federal FMCSA requires ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) before you take the Class B skills test. DLA Academy's CDL-B Theory ELDT is FMCSA-approved, covers everything you need to know, and completes in under 2 hours.

Quick Answers — CDL B Theory ELDT in Hawaii

Who needs it?

Any first-time CDL B applicant in Hawaii testing after February 7, 2022 must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT theory before the CDL skills test.

How long does it take?

Under 2 hours. It's self-paced and 100% online — start and stop on any device.

How much does it cost?

$20 for the CDL B Theory ELDT at DLA Academy — the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option, with no hidden fees.

Can I do it online?

Yes. The entire course is online and your completion is auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours — no classroom and no appointment.

What's next?

After your ELDT theory, get your CLP, complete behind-the-wheel (BTW) training at a local FMCSA-registered provider, then pass the CDL B skills test at HDOT.

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Hawaii CDL B Theory ELDT — Step by Step

1

Complete CDL B ELDT Theory Online

Complete DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved CDL B 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 Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office (HDOT) to apply for your Class B CLP. Hold the CLP for at least 14 days before testing.

3

Complete Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Training

CDL B applicants need behind-the-wheel training from an FMCSA-registered BTW provider. DLA Academy covers theory only.

4

Pass the CDL Skills Test at Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office (HDOT)

Schedule your Class B skills test. Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office (HDOT) verifies your ELDT completion through FMCSA TPR before scheduling.

5

Receive Your Hawaii Class B CDL

Once you pass, Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office (HDOT) issues your Class B CDL — straight trucks, buses, dump trucks, and similar vehicles.

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What does the CDL-B Theory ELDT cover?+
The course covers the theory and regulations required for Class B commercial driving — vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, defensive driving, air brake systems (if your vehicle has them), and safe operating procedures. It does NOT include behind-the-wheel (BTW) training. You'll complete BTW separately at a local FMCSA-registered provider in Hawaii.
How long does the course take?+
CDL-B Theory ELDT completes in under 2 hours. You can start and stop as needed — there's no time limit. Once you finish, your completion is auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.
What's the cost?+
CDL-B Theory ELDT is $20. That's the lowest price you'll find for an FMCSA-approved course. If you also need permit prep, the CDL B ELDT + Permit Prep Bundle is $30 and includes CDL-B Theory ELDT ($20) and CDL Permit Practice Test ($15) — saving you $5 vs. buying separately. If you're also working toward a CDL-A, CDL-A Theory ELDT is $20 and pairs with permit prep in the CDL A ELDT + Permit Prep Bundle for $30.
Does DLA Academy provide behind-the-wheel training?+
No. DLA Academy covers the theory only. After you finish the CDL-B Theory ELDT, you must complete BTW training with a local FMCSA-registered provider in Hawaii. Your county Driver Licensing office (Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, or Kauai) can direct you to approved BTW trainers. HDOT oversees all CDL training statewide.
Who needs ELDT for a Class B CDL?+
Anyone getting a new Class B CDL or upgrading from a Class C (non-commercial) license needs ELDT. If you got your CDL before February 7, 2022, you're grandfathered and don't need to retake ELDT for that same class. However, if you're upgrading to Class B from Class C, or adding a new endorsement (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus), you still need ELDT.

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