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Maryland CDL & ELDT Training — FMCSA-Approved Online Courses

All FMCSA-approved ELDT courses for Maryland drivers — Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger, School Bus. Accepted at Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (Maryland MVA).

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Quick answer: ELDT in Maryland 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. Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (Maryland MVA) 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 Maryland means working through the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (Maryland MVA). The federal FMCSA ELDT mandate, effective February 7, 2022, requires all new CDL applicants to complete approved entry-level driver training before the skills test. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved, listed on the Training Provider Registry, and offers the lowest-priced ELDT courses — $20 each, completed in under 2 hours, auto-submitted to FMCSA within 24 hours.
Maryland — State-Specific Note

Maryland CDLs are issued by Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (Maryland MVA).

Maryland CDL Requirements — Quick Reference

To get any Commercial Driver's License in Maryland you'll work through Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (Maryland MVA). 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, Maryland uses the standard IDEMIA TSA enrollment process — schedule your fingerprinting through Universal Enroll.

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Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (Maryland MVA)

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

https://mva.maryland.gov/drivers/Pages/commercial-license.aspx

Maryland CDL & ELDT Fees (2026)

What you'll actually pay to get your Maryland 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 Maryland MVA 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
Maryland CLP / permit feeVaries — check Maryland MVASet by Maryland MVA, paid at the DMV
Maryland CDL license feeVaries — check Maryland MVASet by Maryland MVA
Maryland endorsement fee (H / P / S)Varies — check Maryland MVASet by Maryland MVA, 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; Maryland MVA sets the permit, license, and endorsement fees. Confirm current amounts on the official Maryland MVA site before you budget.

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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What ELDT courses does DLA Academy offer for Maryland CDL applicants?+
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). CDL-A and CDL-B cover the theory required before your skills test with the Maryland MVA — you'll complete behind-the-wheel training separately at a local FMCSA-registered BTW provider. Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus are endorsement-specific ELDT courses (theory only). We also offer bundled discounts: the CDL Complete Bundle ($45 — CDL-A ELDT + CDL-B ELDT + CDL-A Permit Prep, saves $10) and the 3-Endorsement Bundle ($50 — Hazmat + Passenger + School Bus, saves $10).
Who needs ELDT to get a CDL in Maryland?+
Anyone applying for a CDL in Maryland for the first time on or after February 7, 2022 must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT. If you held a valid CDL before February 7, 2022, you're grandfathered and don't need retroactive ELDT — but if you're upgrading your license class (e.g., from CDL-B to CDL-A) or adding a new endorsement (Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus), you still need ELDT for that upgrade or endorsement. Check with the Maryland MVA for your specific situation.
How long does it take to complete an ELDT course?+
Each individual ELDT course completes in under 2 hours. You work at your own pace, and your completion is recorded immediately. Once you finish, DLA Academy auto-submits your completion to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours, so the Maryland MVA can verify it when you apply for your skills test.
What happens after I complete DLA Academy's ELDT course?+
After you complete any DLA Academy ELDT course, your completion is automatically submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. The Maryland MVA verifies your ELDT by checking the Registry — you don't submit anything separately to them. Once verified, you're eligible to schedule your CDL skills test with the Maryland MVA.
Do I need behind-the-wheel training, and does DLA Academy provide it?+
Yes — behind-the-wheel (BTW) training is a separate, mandatory step. DLA Academy covers the online theory portion of ELDT only. You must complete BTW at a local FMCSA-registered provider before you take the skills test with the Maryland MVA. BTW is not included in DLA Academy's pricing; contact the Maryland MVA or a local CDL training school for BTW scheduling and cost.

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FMCSA-approved ELDT courses starting at $20. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.

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