South Dakota Hazmat ELDT Course
Complete your Hazmat ELDT online in South Dakota — FMCSA-approved, accepted at South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.
Quick Answers — Hazmat ELDT in South Dakota
Who needs it?
Any CDL holder adding the Hazmat endorsement in South Dakota 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 SD DPS and complete TSA threat-assessment fingerprinting.
South Dakota Hazmat ELDT — Step by Step
Complete Hazmat 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). South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS) requires the TSA background check before issuing the H endorsement.
Pass the Hazmat Knowledge Test
Visit South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS) to take the Hazmat knowledge test. Bring proof of identity, proof of residency, and your existing CDL.
Receive Your H Endorsement
Once SD DPS has your TSA results and you've passed the knowledge test, your Hazmat endorsement is added to your CDL.
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, South Dakota requires a TSA threat assessment. Schedule your fingerprinting appointment through IDEMIA (Universal Enroll). Results typically take 30–45 days. South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS) 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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"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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Ready to Start Your South Dakota Hazmat ELDT?
$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS). Under 2 hours on any device.