Maryland Hazmat ELDT — FMCSA-Approved Online Course
Complete your Hazmat ELDT online in Maryland — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (Maryland MVA), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.
What It Costs and Where to Start in Maryland
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.
- Hazmat — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- CDL A — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- CDL B — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- Passenger — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- School Bus — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- 3-Endorsement Bundle — $50 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- CDL Complete — $45 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- Hazmat + Test Prep — $30 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- CDL-A Permit Prep — $15 DMV study aid — not ELDT
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 $45 for CDL-A + CDL-B + 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)? — those need no ELDT at all. They are knowledge-test only at your state DMV, so there is nothing to buy here for them.
Quick Answers — Hazmat ELDT in Maryland
Who needs it?
Any CDL holder adding the Hazmat endorsement in Maryland after February 7, 2022 must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT before taking the endorsement knowledge 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 Hazmat 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?
Finish your ELDT, then pass the Hazmat knowledge test at Maryland MVA and complete TSA threat-assessment fingerprinting.
Maryland Hazmat ELDT — Step by Step
Complete Your FMCSA Hazmat Training (ELDT) Online
Complete DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved Hazmat ELDT online in under 2 hours on any device. Your completion is automatically submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.
Schedule TSA Hazmat Fingerprinting
Schedule your TSA Hazmat threat assessment fingerprinting through IDEMIA (Universal Enroll). Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (Maryland MVA) requires the TSA background check before issuing the H endorsement.
Pass the Hazmat Knowledge Test
Visit Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (Maryland MVA) to take the Hazmat knowledge test. Bring proof of identity, proof of residency, and your existing CDL.
Receive Your H Endorsement
Once Maryland MVA has your TSA results and you've passed the knowledge test, your Hazmat endorsement is added to your CDL.
FMCSA Hazmat Training in Maryland — What "FMCSA-Approved" Actually Means
FMCSA hazmat training is the federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory course you must finish before Maryland will let you take the Hazmat knowledge test. DLA Academy is listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so Maryland hazmat ELDT training taken here counts federally — $20, online, and filed to the TPR within 24 hours.
One point worth clearing up, because the wording trips people up: FMCSA does not issue a "hazmat certification." There is no federal hazmat certificate or card. What actually happens is a two-part handoff — FMCSA registers your training on the Training Provider Registry, and Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (Maryland MVA) issues the H endorsement onto your CDL once the TSA threat assessment clears and you pass the knowledge test.
So if you are searching for "FMCSA hazmat certification in Maryland," what you need is: FMCSA-approved hazmat ELDT theory (this course), TSA fingerprinting, and the Maryland MVA knowledge test. The endorsement itself comes from Maryland MVA — never from FMCSA or from a training provider.
What DLA Academy's Hazmat ELDT Covers
- Hazmat regulations overview
- Loading and unloading hazardous materials
- Hazmat-specific driver responsibilities
- Emergency response procedures
- Security awareness and threat assessment
- Documentation and placarding
TSA Hazmat Fingerprinting
For the Hazmat endorsement, Maryland requires a TSA threat assessment. Schedule your fingerprinting appointment through IDEMIA (Universal Enroll). Results typically take 30–45 days. Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (Maryland MVA) cannot add the H endorsement to your CDL until TSA clears you.
Adding More Endorsements? Bundle & Save $10
Drivers adding Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus together can grab the 3-endorsement bundle for $50 — $10 off the price of buying each individually. All three FMCSA-approved, all three auto-submitted to TPR.
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$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (Maryland MVA). Under 2 hours on any device.