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Maine CDL & ELDT Training — FMCSA-Approved Online Courses

All FMCSA-approved ELDT courses for Maine drivers — Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger, School Bus. Accepted at Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Maine BMV).

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Quick answer: ELDT in Maine costs $20 per course at DLA Academy — FMCSA-approved, online, completed in under 2 hours, and auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Maine BMV) verifies completion through the federal TPR before testing. Required only for first-time CDL applicants and endorsement-adds after February 7, 2022.
Getting a CDL in Maine means working with the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Maine BMV) and meeting federal FMCSA ELDT requirements. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry. We offer five individual ELDT courses — CDL-A Theory, CDL-B Theory, Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus — plus bundles and a DMV permit prep tool. All courses are online, complete in under 2 hours, and auto-submit to FMCSA TPR within 24 hours. Accepted in Maine and 48 other states.
Maine — State-Specific Note

Maine CDLs are issued by Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Maine BMV).

Maine CDL Requirements — Quick Reference

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

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Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Maine BMV)

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

https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/cdl.html

Maine CDL & ELDT Fees (2026)

What you'll actually pay to get your Maine CDL: DLA Academy charges a flat $20 per FMCSA-approved ELDT course, and the federal TSA Hazmat background check is a fixed national fee. The state DMV fees below are set by Maine BMV and vary — we link the official source rather than print a number that could be out of date.

Fee Amount Notes
FMCSA-approved ELDT theory (DLA Academy)$20 per courseFlat rate — Hazmat, CDL-A, CDL-B, Passenger, or School Bus
CDL-A Permit Prep (optional study aid)$15DMV knowledge-test practice — not ELDT
Maine CLP / permit feeVaries — check Maine BMVSet by Maine BMV, paid at the DMV
Maine CDL license feeVaries — check Maine BMVSet by Maine BMV
Maine endorsement fee (H / P / S)Varies — check Maine BMVSet by Maine BMV, per endorsement
TSA Hazmat background check~$86.50 (~$41 with a valid TWIC)Federal TSA fee via IDEMIA — Hazmat endorsement only

Only the DLA Academy ELDT price and the federal TSA Hazmat fee are fixed nationwide; Maine BMV sets the permit, license, and endorsement fees. Confirm current amounts on the official Maine BMV site before you budget.

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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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"Twenty bucks for FMCSA-approved ELDT and it actually showed up on the registry when my DMV checked. Cheapest legit option I found."

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"Took the 3-endorsement bundle (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus). $50 total, completed on my phone, all three on the TPR within 24 hours. Done."

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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What ELDT courses does DLA Academy offer for Maine?+
DLA Academy offers five FMCSA-approved ELDT courses: CDL-A Theory ELDT ($20), CDL-B Theory ELDT ($20), Hazmat ELDT ($20), Passenger ELDT ($20), and School Bus ELDT ($20). We also sell CDL-A Permit Prep ($15), a DMV practice-question tool that is not ELDT but pairs with CDL-A Theory ELDT. Bundles include the CDL Complete Bundle (CDL-A + CDL-B + Permit Prep, $45), the 3-Endorsement Bundle (Hazmat + Passenger + School Bus, $50), and the Hazmat + DMV Test Prep Bundle ($30).
How long does an ELDT course take to complete?+
Each ELDT course completes in under 2 hours. You can start and stop as needed — there's no time limit. Once you finish, your completion is auto-submitted to FMCSA TPR within 24 hours.
What are Maine's ELDT and CDL requirements?+
Maine BMV requires FMCSA ELDT for anyone obtaining a new CDL or adding a new endorsement (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus) on or after February 7, 2022. If your CDL was issued before February 7, 2022, you are grandfathered from ELDT for that license class — but you still need ELDT if you upgrade to a higher class or add a new endorsement. CDL-A and CDL-B applicants must also complete behind-the-wheel training at a separate FMCSA-registered provider; DLA Academy covers theory only. Contact Maine BMV for specifics on testing locations and requirements.
Is DLA Academy FMCSA-approved, and will my completion be submitted to Maine BMV?+
Yes. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry. When you complete an ELDT course, your certificate is auto-submitted to FMCSA TPR within 24 hours. Maine BMV verifies ELDT completion by querying the TPR database — we do not submit directly to Maine BMV. You do not need to manually upload your certificate; the TPR submission handles it.
Do I need ELDT if I already have a CDL issued before February 7, 2022?+
If your CDL was issued before February 7, 2022, you are grandfathered and do not need ELDT for that license class. However, if you upgrade to a higher class (e.g., from CDL-B to CDL-A) or add a new endorsement (Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus), you will need ELDT for the new endorsement or class, even if your original license is grandfathered. Check with Maine BMV if you are unsure whether your situation qualifies for grandfathering.

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

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