Tennessee School Bus (S) Endorsement

Tennessee School Bus ELDT – S Endorsement Training

Complete your School Bus ELDT online in Tennessee — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TN DOS), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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Start School Bus ELDT — $20 Which Course Do I Need?
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TN DOS) requires FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training before you can test for the School Bus (S) endorsement on your CDL. DLA Academy's School Bus ELDT is FMCSA-approved, completes in under 2 hours, and is auto-submitted to the Training Provider Registry (TPR) within 24 hours of completion.

Tennessee 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 Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TN DOS)

Visit Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TN DOS) to take the School Bus knowledge test. Most states also require a separate skills test in a school bus.

4

Background Check & Physical

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

5

Receive Your S Endorsement

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

What DLA Academy's School Bus ELDT Covers

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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.

Tennessee Passenger ELDT — $20

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What DLA Academy Drivers Say

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"Best price, quality course. Got my Hazmat endorsement squared away in under an hour. Auto-submitted to TPR like they said."
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"Cheaper than every other ELDT site I checked and the material was straightforward. No fluff. Recommend."
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"Took it on my phone during a layover. Done in 90 minutes. DMV already had my completion the next day."
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the School Bus ELDT and who needs it?+
The School Bus ELDT is FMCSA-mandated training for anyone seeking the S endorsement (school bus operation) on their CDL. You need it before you can take the skills test at TN DOS. If your CDL was issued before February 7, 2022, you're grandfathered out. If you're upgrading your license class or adding an endorsement after that date, you must complete ELDT.
How long does the course take?+
The School Bus ELDT completes in under 2 hours. You can finish it in one sitting or spread it across multiple sessions — the course saves your progress as you go.
How much does it cost?+
The School Bus ELDT is $20. That's the lowest price for an FMCSA-approved option. If you need multiple endorsements, the 3-Endorsement Bundle (Hazmat + Passenger + School Bus) is $50 and saves you $10.
Is DLA Academy FMCSA-approved and will my completion be submitted to TPR?+
Yes. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry. Your completion is automatically submitted to FMCSA within 24 hours. Tennessee will pull your ELDT record from TPR during your CDL application.
What are Tennessee's specific requirements for the S endorsement?+
Complete FMCSA-approved ELDT (which you're doing here), then pass the School Bus knowledge test and skills test through the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TN DOS). You'll also need a valid medical certificate and a School Bus Pupil Transportation endorsement background check. Check TN DOS for current requirements.

Ready to Start Your Tennessee School Bus ELDT?

$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TN DOS). Under 2 hours on any device.

Start School Bus ELDT — $20 Which Course Do I Need?
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