Massachusetts — Full ELDT Hub

Massachusetts ELDT Courses & CDL Training Online

All FMCSA-approved ELDT courses for Massachusetts drivers — Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger, School Bus. Accepted at Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (Mass RMV).

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Quick answer: ELDT in Massachusetts 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. Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (Mass RMV) verifies completion through the federal TPR before testing. Required only for first-time CDL applicants and endorsement-adds after February 7, 2022.
Getting a Commercial Driver's License in Massachusetts starts with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (Mass RMV). Since February 7, 2022, all new CDL applicants must complete FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before testing. DLA Academy is FMCSA-listed and accepted in Massachusetts — all courses are auto-submitted to the Training Provider Registry within 24 hours of completion.
Massachusetts — State-Specific Note

Massachusetts CDLs are issued by Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (Mass RMV).

Massachusetts CDL Requirements — Quick Reference

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

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Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (Mass RMV)

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

https://www.mass.gov/commercial-drivers-license-cdl

Massachusetts CDL & ELDT Fees (2026)

What you'll actually pay to get your Massachusetts 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DMV fees below are set by Mass RMV and vary — we link the official source rather than print a number that could be out of date.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
Massachusetts CLP / permit feeVaries — check Mass RMVSet by Mass RMV, paid at the DMV
Massachusetts CDL license feeVaries — check Mass RMVSet by Mass RMV
Massachusetts endorsement fee (H / P / S)Varies — check Mass RMVSet by Mass RMV, 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; Mass RMV sets the permit, license, and endorsement fees. Confirm current amounts on the official Mass RMV site before you budget.

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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DLA Academy FMCSA-approved in Massachusetts?+
Yes. DLA Academy is listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry and accepted in Massachusetts. All ELDT course completions are auto-submitted to the TPR within 24 hours. The Mass RMV verifies your ELDT status by querying the registry.
Do I need ELDT to get a CDL in Massachusetts?+
If your current CDL was issued before February 7, 2022, you're grandfathered — no retroactive ELDT required. If you're getting your first CDL, upgrading to a higher class, or adding a new endorsement (H, P, or S) after that date, you must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT first. Check with Mass RMV for your specific situation.
What happens after I complete ELDT with DLA Academy?+
DLA automatically submits your completion to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. The Mass RMV can then verify your ELDT status when you apply for your CDL or endorsement. You then schedule your skills test (for license classes) or knowledge test (for endorsements) directly with Mass RMV.
Do I need behind-the-wheel training, and does DLA Academy provide it?+
Yes, BTW is required for CDL-A and CDL-B license classes — but DLA Academy provides theory only. You must arrange BTW separately with a local FMCSA-registered provider in Massachusetts. School Bus, Passenger, and Hazmat endorsements are theory-only.
How do I schedule TSA Hazmat fingerprinting in Massachusetts?+
After you complete Hazmat ELDT with DLA Academy, you'll enroll for a fingerprinting appointment through IDEMIA Universal Enroll online. Once you're cleared by TSA, you can test for the H endorsement at Mass RMV.

Massachusetts CDL Drivers — Start Your ELDT Today

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

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