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Illinois CDL & ELDT Training — FMCSA-Approved Online Courses

Name: DLA Academy — Illinois ELDT
Rating: 5.0

All FMCSA-approved ELDT courses for Illinois drivers — Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger, School Bus. Accepted at Illinois Secretary of State — Driver Services (IL SOS).

★★★★★ 5.0 Google Rating · 43+ Reviews · 3,000+ Graduates

FMCSA-Approved 49 States Auto-Submitted to TPR Under 2 Hours No Hidden Fees

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Getting your CDL in Illinois means working with the Illinois Secretary of State — Driver Services (IL SOS). Federal law requires all new CDL applicants to complete FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before you can test for your license or endorsement. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved, listed on the Training Provider Registry, and accepted in Illinois and 48 other states. Pick the course that matches your goals — theory for your license class, endorsement training for Hazmat/Passenger/School Bus, or a bundle to save money.

Illinois ELDT Options

Choose Your Illinois ELDT Course

Every course is FMCSA-approved and auto-submitted to the Training Provider Registry. Accepted at Illinois Secretary of State — Driver Services (IL SOS).

H Endorsement

Hazmat ELDT

Add the H endorsement to your Illinois CDL. Theory only — no BTW required.

Class A

CDL A Theory ELDT

Illinois Class A CDL theory required before the skills test at IL SOS.

Class B

CDL B Theory ELDT

Illinois Class B CDL theory for straight trucks, dump trucks, and buses.

S Endorsement

School Bus ELDT

Add the S endorsement to your Illinois CDL to drive a school bus.

P Endorsement

Passenger ELDT

Add the P endorsement to operate 16+ passenger vehicles in Illinois.

3-in-1 Bundle

H + P + S Bundle

Save $10 by bundling Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus for Illinois.

Illinois Resources

More for Illinois CDL Drivers

Pricing details, permit-test prep, and the full state-specific requirements rundown.

Pricing

Illinois ELDT Cost

Every course price, every bundle, how DLA Academy compares to competitors.

Permit Test

Illinois CDL Permit Practice

119 practice questions covering the DMV knowledge test at IL SOS.

Requirements

Illinois CDL Requirements

State-by-state rules, BTW, TSA fingerprinting, and the full sequence to get licensed.

Illinois CDL Requirements — Quick Reference

To get any Commercial Driver's License in Illinois you'll work through Illinois Secretary of State — Driver Services (IL SOS). Federal ELDT requirements apply across all 49 states — DLA Academy's online theory courses satisfy the ELDT mandate, and behind-the-wheel training (where required for CDL A or CDL B) must be completed locally at an FMCSA-registered BTW provider.

For Hazmat endorsements, Illinois uses the standard IDEMIA TSA enrollment process — schedule your fingerprinting through Universal Enroll.

Illinois State Agency

Illinois Secretary of State — Driver Services (IL SOS)

Apply for your CLP, schedule skills tests, and verify ELDT submission through your state agency's CDL portal.

https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/drivers-license/cdl/cdl.html

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Real Drivers, Real Reviews

What DLA Academy Drivers Say

Verified reviews pulled live from our Google Business Profile. 5.0 stars from 43+ CDL drivers across the country.

★★★★★

"Best price, quality course. Got my Hazmat endorsement squared away in under an hour. Auto-submitted to TPR like they said."

Chuck F

Apr 2026

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★★★★★

"Cheaper than every other ELDT site I checked and the material was straightforward. No fluff. Recommend."

Marcus D

Mar 2026

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★★★★★

"Took it on my phone during a layover. Done in 90 minutes. DMV already had my completion the next day."

Renee P

Feb 2026

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Why DLA Academy

The Numbers Behind the 5.0 Stars

3,000+

Graduates Across 49 States

5.0 ★

Google Rating · 43+ Reviews

$20

Lowest Price — Every Course

24 hrs

Auto-Submitted to FMCSA TPR

FMCSA-Approved Listed on TPR 100% Online Self-Paced Mobile-Friendly No Hidden Fees 49 States Under 2 Hours

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ELDT and the permit test?+

ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) is federally mandated training you complete with an FMCSA-approved provider like DLA Academy. The permit test is the DMV knowledge test you take at the IL SOS office to get your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP). You need both. DLA's CDL-A Permit Prep ($15) is a study tool with 119 practice questions to help you pass the permit test — it's not ELDT. CDL-A Theory ELDT ($20) is the federally required training.

Do I need ELDT if I already have a CDL?+

No, if your CDL was issued before February 7, 2022, you're grandfathered and don't need retroactive ELDT. However, if you're upgrading your class (e.g., Class B to Class A) or adding any new endorsement (H, P, or S), you'll need ELDT for that upgrade or endorsement, even if your original license is grandfathered.

How does DLA Academy submit my ELDT to the state?+

When you complete any FMCSA-approved ELDT course, DLA Academy automatically submits your completion to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR) within 24 hours. The Illinois Secretary of State — Driver Services verifies your ELDT by querying the TPR — DLA doesn't submit directly to IL SOS, but the state can see your completion instantly through the federal registry.

How long does each ELDT course take?+

All individual ELDT courses (CDL-A Theory, CDL-B Theory, Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus) complete in under 2 hours. You can spread it across multiple sessions if you prefer, but most drivers finish in one sitting.

What about the behind-the-wheel (BTW) portion for CDL-A or CDL-B?+

DLA Academy provides the required online theory training. Behind-the-wheel training is a separate step — you'll need to complete it at a local FMCSA-registered BTW provider in Illinois. The IL SOS office can direct you to approved providers, or you can search the FMCSA registry online.

Illinois CDL Drivers — Start Your ELDT Today

FMCSA-approved ELDT courses starting at $20. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Illinois Secretary of State — Driver Services.

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