South Carolina CDL ELDT & Endorsement Training
All FMCSA-approved ELDT courses for South Carolina drivers — Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger, School Bus. Accepted at South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SC DMV).
Every course is FMCSA-approved and auto-submitted to the Training Provider Registry. Accepted at South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SC DMV).
Add the H endorsement to your South Carolina CDL. Theory only — no BTW required.
South Carolina Class A CDL theory required before the skills test at SC DMV.
South Carolina Class B CDL theory for straight trucks, dump trucks, and buses.
Add the S endorsement to your South Carolina CDL to drive a school bus.
Add the P endorsement to operate 16+ passenger vehicles in South Carolina.
Save $10 by bundling Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus for South Carolina.
South Carolina CDLs are issued by South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SC DMV).
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119 practice questions covering the DMV knowledge test at SC DMV.
State-by-state rules, BTW, TSA fingerprinting, and the full sequence to get licensed.
South Carolina CDL Requirements — Quick Reference
To get any Commercial Driver's License in South Carolina you'll work through South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SC 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, South Carolina uses the standard IDEMIA TSA enrollment process — schedule your fingerprinting through Universal Enroll.
Apply for your CLP, schedule skills tests, and verify ELDT submission through your state agency's CDL portal.
https://scdmvonline.com/Driver-Services/Commercial-Drivers-License
South Carolina CDL & ELDT Fees (2026)
What you'll actually pay to get your South Carolina 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state DMV fees below are set by SC DMV and vary — we link the official source rather than print a number that could be out of date.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 course | Flat rate — Hazmat, CDL-A, CDL-B, Passenger, or School Bus |
| CDL-A Permit Prep (optional study aid) | $15 | DMV knowledge-test practice — not ELDT |
| South Carolina CLP / permit fee | Varies — check SC DMV | Set by SC DMV, paid at the DMV |
| South Carolina CDL license fee | Varies — check SC DMV | Set by SC DMV |
| South Carolina endorsement fee (H / P / S) | Varies — check SC DMV | Set by SC 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; SC DMV sets the permit, license, and endorsement fees. Confirm current amounts on the official SC DMV site before you budget.
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South Carolina CDL Drivers — Start Your ELDT Today
FMCSA-approved ELDT courses starting at $20. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.