Montana School Bus (S) Endorsement

Montana School Bus ELDT – Get Your S Endorsement Online

Complete your School Bus ELDT online in Montana — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Montana Motor Vehicle Division (Montana MVD), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (Montana MVD) requires FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before you can test for the School Bus (S) endorsement on your Montana CDL. DLA Academy's School Bus ELDT course meets that mandate — complete it online in under 2 hours, and we auto-submit your completion to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR) within 24 hours.

Quick Answers — School Bus ELDT in Montana

Who needs it?

Any CDL holder adding the School Bus endorsement in Montana after February 7, 2022 must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT before taking the endorsement knowledge test.

How long does it take?

Under 2 hours. It's self-paced and 100% online — start and stop on any device.

How much does it cost?

$20 for the School Bus ELDT at DLA Academy — the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option, with no hidden fees.

Can I do it online?

Yes. The entire course is online and your completion is auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours — no classroom and no appointment.

What's next?

Finish your ELDT, then pass the School Bus knowledge test at Montana MVD.

Ready to Complete Your ELDT Training? Start School Bus — $20

Montana School Bus ELDT — Step by Step

1

Hold a Valid CDL

You need an existing Class A, B, or C CDL before adding the School Bus (S) endorsement. If you don't have one yet, start with CDL A or CDL B Theory ELDT.

2

Complete School Bus ELDT Online

Complete DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved School Bus ELDT online in under 2 hours. Auto-submitted to FMCSA TPR within 24 hours.

3

Pass the S Endorsement Knowledge Test at Montana Motor Vehicle Division (Montana MVD)

Visit Montana Motor Vehicle Division (Montana MVD) to take the School Bus knowledge test. Most states also require a separate skills test in a school bus.

4

Background Check & Physical

Montana requires a background check and DOT physical for school bus drivers. Some districts require additional clearances.

5

Receive Your S Endorsement

Once Montana MVD has your ELDT completion and test results, the School Bus endorsement is added to your CDL.

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Also Drive Passengers?

Add the P Endorsement Too

School bus drivers often need the Passenger (P) endorsement in addition to S. DLA Academy's Passenger ELDT is $20 — or save by grabbing the 3-endorsement bundle (Hazmat + Passenger + School Bus) for $50.

Montana Passenger ELDT — $20

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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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How much does the Montana School Bus ELDT cost?+
The School Bus ELDT course is $20. If you're pursuing multiple endorsements, DLA Academy also offers a 3-Endorsement Bundle (Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus) for $50 — that saves you $10 compared to buying all three individually.
How long does it take to complete the School Bus ELDT?+
The course completes in under 2 hours. You can finish it in one sitting on your computer or mobile device, then move forward with your Montana MVD endorsement application and skills test.
What are Montana's School Bus endorsement requirements?+
Montana MVD requires FMCSA-approved ELDT completion before you test for the S endorsement. You'll complete the online theory with DLA Academy, then pass the Montana MVD written exam and skills test. DLA Academy handles the ELDT part; the written and skills testing happen through Montana MVD.
Is the School Bus ELDT FMCSA-approved, and will it be submitted to the Training Provider Registry?+
Yes. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry. Upon course completion, your ELDT record is auto-submitted to FMCSA's TPR within 24 hours — Montana MVD can verify your completion there.
Do I need School Bus ELDT if my CDL was issued before February 7, 2022?+
No. CDLs issued before February 7, 2022 are grandfathered and do not require retroactive ELDT. However, if you're adding the School Bus endorsement for the first time — even with a pre-2022 CDL — you must complete ELDT before testing for the S endorsement.

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$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Montana Motor Vehicle Division (Montana MVD). Under 2 hours on any device.

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