South Carolina CDL-B Theory ELDT — Online Training for Class B CDL
Complete your CDL B Theory ELDT online in South Carolina — FMCSA-approved, accepted at South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SC DMV), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.
What It Costs and Where to Start in South Carolina
Every FMCSA-approved ELDT theory course is $20, online, and finished in under 2 hours. Completion is filed to the federal Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.
- Hazmat — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- CDL A — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- CDL B — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- Passenger — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- School Bus — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- 3-Endorsement Bundle — $50 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- CDL B ELDT + Permit Prep — $30 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- Hazmat + Test Prep — $30 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- CDL-A Permit Prep — $15 DMV study aid — not ELDT
Not sure which one?
- I already have a CDL and want to add an endorsement — you only need the endorsement course: Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus, $20 each. Skip CDL-A and CDL-B entirely.
- I'm brand new and have no CDL — start with CDL-A or CDL-B theory, then complete behind-the-wheel training locally. Theory alone does not get you licensed.
- I want all three endorsements — the 3-endorsement bundle is $50 instead of $60 separately.
- What's the cheapest way to do everything? — bundles are the floor: $50 for H+P+S, or $30 for either CDL theory course paired with permit prep. Adding Hazmat all-in, including the federal TSA background check and your state's endorsement fee, typically runs $110–$150.
- Tanker (N) or Doubles/Triples (T)? — neither has an ELDT requirement. The federal rule covers Class A, Class B, the B-to-A upgrade, and Hazmat, Passenger and School Bus only. Both are knowledge-test only at your state DMV: Tanker Test Prep — $15, or Hazmat & Tanker Complete — $45 if you need the Hazmat ELDT too.
Quick Answers — CDL B Theory ELDT in South Carolina
Who needs it?
Any first-time CDL B applicant in South Carolina testing after February 7, 2022 must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT theory before the CDL skills 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 CDL B Theory 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?
After your ELDT theory, get your CLP, complete behind-the-wheel (BTW) training at a local FMCSA-registered provider, then pass the CDL B skills test at SC DMV.
South Carolina CDL B Theory ELDT — Step by Step
Complete CDL B ELDT Theory Online
Complete DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved CDL B theory course online in under 2 hours on any device. Your completion is automatically submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.
Get Your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)
Visit South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SC DMV) to apply for your Class B CLP. Hold the CLP for at least 14 days before testing.
Complete Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Training
CDL B applicants need behind-the-wheel training from an FMCSA-registered BTW provider. DLA Academy covers theory only.
Pass the CDL Skills Test at South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SC DMV)
Schedule your Class B skills test. South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SC DMV) verifies your ELDT completion through FMCSA TPR before scheduling.
Receive Your South Carolina Class B CDL
Once you pass, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SC DMV) issues your Class B CDL — straight trucks, buses, dump trucks, and similar vehicles.
What DLA Academy's CDL B Theory ELDT Covers
- Class B vehicle control and operation
- Pre-trip inspection for straight trucks
- Backing and parking maneuvers
- Hours of service
- Hazard recognition
- Drug and alcohol awareness
- All FMCSA Appendix A to Part 380 topics
More South Carolina ELDT Resources
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Common Questions About ELDT & CDL Endorsements
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Ready to Start Your South Carolina CDL B ELDT?
$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SC DMV). Under 2 hours on any device.