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Louisiana CDL & ELDT Training | DLA Academy

All FMCSA-approved ELDT courses for Louisiana drivers — Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger, School Bus. Accepted at Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (LA OMV).

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Getting a CDL in Louisiana means working through the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (LA OMV). DLA Academy is an FMCSA-approved training provider listed on the federal Training Provider Registry. We offer five ELDT courses — Hazmat, CDL-A Theory, CDL-B Theory, School Bus, and Passenger — each $20 and completable in under 2 hours. Every course is auto-submitted to the FMCSA TPR within 24 hours, and LA OMV will verify your completion when you apply.
Louisiana ELDT Options
Choose Your Louisiana ELDT Course

Every course is FMCSA-approved and auto-submitted to the Training Provider Registry. Accepted at Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (LA OMV).

H Endorsement
Hazmat ELDT

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

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Class A
CDL A Theory ELDT

Louisiana Class A CDL theory required before the skills test at LA OMV.

$20Enroll →
Class B
CDL B Theory ELDT

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

$20Enroll →
S Endorsement
School Bus ELDT

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

$20Enroll →
P Endorsement
Passenger ELDT

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

$20Enroll →
3-in-1 Bundle
H + P + S Bundle

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

$50Enroll →
Louisiana Resources
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Pricing details, permit-test prep, and the full state-specific requirements rundown.

Pricing
Louisiana ELDT Cost

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Permit Test
Louisiana CDL Permit Practice

119 practice questions covering the DMV knowledge test at LA OMV.

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Requirements
Louisiana CDL Requirements

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

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Louisiana CDL Requirements — Quick Reference

To get any Commercial Driver's License in Louisiana you'll work through Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (LA OMV). 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, Louisiana uses the standard IDEMIA TSA enrollment process — schedule your fingerprinting through Universal Enroll.

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

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

https://expresslane.la.gov/omv/drivers/commercial-driver-s-licenses-cdl/

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What DLA Academy Drivers Say

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

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"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."
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Feb 2026
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ELDT and why do I need it in Louisiana?+
ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) is a federal mandate from the FMCSA that took effect February 7, 2022. If you're getting your first CDL or adding a new endorsement (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus), you must complete an FMCSA-approved ELDT course. Drivers who held a CDL before Feb 7, 2022 are grandfathered for their existing license class, but any new endorsement or class upgrade still requires ELDT. Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (LA OMV) accepts DLA Academy's ELDT courses and will verify your completion through the federal Training Provider Registry.
How long does an ELDT course take to complete?+
Each individual ELDT course (Hazmat, CDL-A Theory, CDL-B Theory, School Bus, or Passenger) completes in under 2 hours. You can work at your own pace — start and stop as needed. Once you finish, your completion is auto-submitted to the FMCSA TPR within 24 hours, and LA OMV can verify it immediately.
What's the cost, and are there discounts?+
Individual ELDT courses are $20 each; CDL-A Permit Prep (DMV study tool) is $15. We also offer three money-saving bundles: Hazmat + DMV Test Prep ($30, saves $5), 3-Endorsement ($50, saves $10), and CDL Complete ($45, saves $10). DLA Academy is the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option available.
Do I need behind-the-wheel (BTW) training, and does DLA provide it?+
Yes. CDL-A and CDL-B applicants must complete theory (ELDT) and behind-the-wheel training. DLA Academy covers the theory only. You'll arrange BTW separately at a local FMCSA-registered provider in Louisiana. Once you complete both ELDT and BTW, you're ready to schedule your skills test with LA OMV.
What if I'm getting a Hazmat endorsement? Do I need TSA fingerprinting?+
Yes. Hazmat requires TSA security clearance. After completing Hazmat ELDT with DLA Academy, you'll enroll in TSA fingerprinting through IDEMIA Universal Enroll (online or at an enrollment center). IDEMIA will transmit your biometrics to TSA. Once TSA approves you, you can take the Hazmat endorsement test at LA OMV. The TSA enrollment fee is separate from DLA's course fee.

Louisiana CDL Drivers — Start Your ELDT Today

FMCSA-approved ELDT courses starting at $20. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.

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