South Dakota CDL B Resources

South Dakota CDL-B Theory ELDT — Online Class B Training

Name: DLA Academy — South Dakota ELDT
Rating: 5.0

Complete your CDL B Theory ELDT online in South Dakota — FMCSA-approved, accepted at South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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Start CDL B ELDT — $20 Which Course Do I Need?

Getting a Class B CDL in South Dakota means working with the South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS). The federal FMCSA mandate requires ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) before you take the Class B skills test. DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved CDL-B Theory ELDT covers everything SD DPS requires for that theory component — then you move to behind-the-wheel training at a local FMCSA-registered provider.

South Dakota 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 Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS) 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 Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS)

Schedule your Class B skills test. South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS) verifies your ELDT completion through FMCSA TPR before scheduling.

Receive Your South Dakota Class B CDL

Once you pass, South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS) 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

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What DLA Academy Drivers Say

Verified reviews pulled live from our Google Business Profile. 5.0 stars from 43+ CDL drivers across the country.

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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."

Chuck F

Apr 2026

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★★★★★

"Cheaper than every other ELDT site I checked and the material was straightforward. No fluff. Recommend."

Marcus D

Mar 2026

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"Took it on my phone during a layover. Done in 90 minutes. DMV already had my completion the next day."

Renee P

Feb 2026

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Why DLA Academy

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CDL-B Theory ELDT cover?+

The CDL-B Theory ELDT course covers federal ELDT standards for Class B vehicles — air brakes, vehicle systems, hazard perception, loading and cargo handling, and safe operation rules. It's the theory foundation SD DPS requires before you sit for the Class B CDL skills test. Behind-the-wheel training is completed separately at a local provider.

How much does CDL-B Theory ELDT cost?+

CDL-B Theory ELDT is $20. If you're also working toward a Class A CDL, the CDL Complete Bundle is $45 and includes CDL-A Theory ELDT, CDL-B Theory ELDT, and CDL-A Permit Prep (119 DMV practice questions) — saving you $10 vs. buying each component individually ($55 total).

How long does the course take to complete?+

CDL-B Theory ELDT completes in under 2 hours. You can finish it in one sitting or spread it across multiple sessions — your progress is saved.

Do I need ELDT if I already have a CDL from before February 2022?+

If you were issued a CDL before February 7, 2022, you're grandfathered and don't need retroactive ELDT for that license. However, if you're upgrading to a new class (like adding Class B to an existing Class C license) or obtaining a new endorsement, you'll need ELDT for that upgrade, regardless of when your original license was issued.

How does ELDT get submitted to SD DPS?+

DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry. When you complete CDL-B Theory ELDT, your completion is automatically submitted to the FMCSA TPR within 24 hours. SD DPS verifies your ELDT completion by querying the TPR — no separate submission to the state is required. You can then schedule your Class B CDL skills test with SD DPS.

Ready to Start Your South Dakota CDL B ELDT?

$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS). Under 2 hours on any device.

Start CDL B ELDT — $20 Which Course Do I Need?

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