New Mexico School Bus ELDT – Get Your S Endorsement
Complete your School Bus ELDT online in New Mexico — FMCSA-approved, accepted at New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (NM MVD), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.
New Mexico School Bus ELDT — Step by Step
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.
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.
Pass the S Endorsement Knowledge Test at New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (NM MVD)
Visit New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (NM MVD) to take the School Bus knowledge test. Most states also require a separate skills test in a school bus.
Background Check & Physical
New Mexico requires a background check and DOT physical for school bus drivers. Some districts require additional clearances.
Receive Your S Endorsement
Once NM MVD has your ELDT completion and test results, the School Bus endorsement is added to your CDL.
What DLA Academy's School Bus ELDT Covers
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Emergency exits and evacuations
- Railroad-highway grade crossings
- Student management
- Anti-lock braking systems on buses
- Special safety considerations for school transport
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.
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Ready to Start Your New Mexico School Bus ELDT?
$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (NM MVD). Under 2 hours on any device.