Louisiana CDL A Resources

Louisiana CDL-A Theory ELDT — Get Your Class A License Started

Complete your CDL A Theory ELDT online in Louisiana — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (LA OMV), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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Getting a Class A CDL in Louisiana means working through the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (LA OMV), and you'll need FMCSA-approved training before you take the skills test. DLA Academy's CDL-A Theory ELDT covers everything the LA OMV requires — General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles — in an online course that takes under 2 hours to complete. Behind-the-wheel training is a separate step you'll arrange with a local FMCSA-registered BTW provider.

Louisiana 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 Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (LA OMV) 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 Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (LA OMV)

Schedule your CDL skills test — pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and road test. Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (LA OMV) verifies your ELDT completion through the FMCSA TPR before allowing you to test.

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Receive Your Louisiana Class A CDL

Once you pass your skills test, Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (LA OMV) 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 Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (LA OMV).

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How much does the CDL-A Theory ELDT cost?+
The CDL-A Theory ELDT is $20. If you're also prepping for the Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) knowledge test, consider the CDL Complete Bundle at $45 — it includes CDL-A Theory ELDT, CDL-B Theory ELDT, and CDL-A Permit Prep (119 practice questions), saving you $10 vs. buying each separately. DLA Academy is the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option available.
How long does the course take to complete?+
The CDL-A Theory ELDT completes in under 2 hours. Once you finish, your completion is automatically submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours — the LA OMV will verify your ELDT status there when you apply for your CDL skills test.
What does Louisiana's Motor Vehicles office require for CDL-A?+
The LA OMV requires FMCSA-approved ELDT before you take the Class A CDL skills test. The theory course covers General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles — the knowledge areas the LA OMV tests. You'll also need a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP), which requires passing the LA OMV's knowledge test and holding the CLP for at least 14 days before skills testing. Behind-the-wheel training is required separately at a local FMCSA-registered provider.
Is DLA Academy's ELDT approved by the FMCSA?+
Yes. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry. When you complete the CDL-A Theory ELDT, your certificate is automatically submitted to the FMCSA within 24 hours. The LA OMV checks the Registry to verify your ELDT completion — you don't need to submit anything yourself.
Who needs to take the CDL-A Theory ELDT?+
Anyone applying for a Class A CDL in Louisiana after February 7, 2022 must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT. If you obtained your CDL before that date, you're grandfathered and don't need retroactive ELDT. However, if you're upgrading to Class A or adding an endorsement (Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus) after Feb 7, 2022, you will need ELDT for the upgrade or endorsement.

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