New York — Full ELDT Hub

New York ELDT Courses & CDL Training Online

All FMCSA-approved ELDT courses for New York drivers — Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger, School Bus. Accepted at New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV).

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Quick answer: ELDT in New York 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. New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV) 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 New York means working with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV). Since February 7, 2022, the federal FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) mandate requires anyone pursuing a new CDL or adding an endorsement to complete an FMCSA-approved online course. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved, listed on the Training Provider Registry, and delivers ELDT in New York at the lowest price: $20 per course, under 2 hours to complete, auto-submitted to FMCSA TPR within 24 hours.
New York — State-Specific Note

New York CDLs are issued by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV).

New York CDL Requirements — Quick Reference

To get any Commercial Driver's License in New York you'll work through New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV). 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, New York uses the standard IDEMIA TSA enrollment process — schedule your fingerprinting through Universal Enroll.

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New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV)

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

https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/get-commercial-driver-license-cdl

New York CDL & ELDT Fees (2026)

What you'll actually pay to get your New York 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state DMV fees below are set by NY DMV and vary — we link the official source rather than print a number that could be out of date.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
New York CLP / permit feeVaries — check NY DMVSet by NY DMV, paid at the DMV
New York CDL license feeVaries — check NY DMVSet by NY DMV
New York endorsement fee (H / P / S)Varies — check NY DMVSet by NY DMV, 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; NY DMV sets the permit, license, and endorsement fees. Confirm current amounts on the official NY DMV 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between CDL-A and CDL-B?+
CDL-A qualifies you to operate Class A commercial vehicles (semis, tractor-trailers, over 26,001 lbs combined GVWR). CDL-B qualifies you for Class B vehicles (straight trucks, buses, 26,001 lbs or less). Both require theory ELDT before your NY DMV skills test. Most trucking jobs need CDL-A.
Is DLA Academy ELDT accepted in New York?+
Yes. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry. Completion is auto-submitted to FMCSA TPR within 24 hours, and the NY DMV verifies your training by querying the Registry. You're all set.
Do I need ELDT if my CDL was issued before February 7, 2022?+
No. CDLs issued before February 7, 2022 are grandfathered — you keep your license without retroactive ELDT. However, if you upgrade your class (e.g., from CDL-B to CDL-A) or add a new endorsement (H, P, S), you MUST complete ELDT for that upgrade or endorsement.
What is Hazmat TSA fingerprinting and how does it work in New York?+
To add the Hazmat (H) endorsement, you must be fingerprinted by TSA. In New York, you enroll in TSA Hazmat clearance through IDEMIA Universal Enroll — their vendor network runs the biometric appointment, then TSA vets you. DLA's Hazmat ELDT course includes the details. IDEMIA fees are separate from the course cost.
Can DLA Academy arrange my behind-the-wheel training (BTW)?+
No. DLA Academy provides theory ELDT only (CDL-A, CDL-B, and endorsements). BTW must be completed separately at a local FMCSA-registered provider in New York. DLA covers the online classroom; your local provider covers the tractor time with an examiner.

New York CDL Drivers — Start Your ELDT Today

FMCSA-approved ELDT courses starting at $20. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.

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