South Dakota ELDT & CDL Training Courses
All FMCSA-approved ELDT courses for South Dakota drivers — Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger, School Bus. Accepted at South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS).
What It Costs and Where to Start in South Dakota
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
- All Bundles — from $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.
Every course is FMCSA-approved and auto-submitted to the Training Provider Registry. Accepted at South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS).
Add the H endorsement to your South Dakota CDL. Theory only — no BTW required.
South Dakota Class A CDL theory required before the skills test at SD DPS.
South Dakota Class B CDL theory for straight trucks, dump trucks, and buses.
Add the S endorsement to your South Dakota CDL to drive a school bus.
Add the P endorsement to operate 16+ passenger vehicles in South Dakota.
Save $10 by bundling Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus for South Dakota.
South Dakota CDLs are issued by South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS).
Pricing details, permit-test prep, and the full state-specific requirements rundown.
Every course price, every bundle, how DLA Academy compares to competitors.
119 practice questions covering the DMV knowledge test at SD DPS.
State-by-state rules, BTW, TSA fingerprinting, and the full sequence to get licensed.
South Dakota CDL Requirements — Quick Reference
To get any Commercial Driver's License in South Dakota you'll work through South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS). 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 Dakota 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://dps.sd.gov/licensing/driver-licensing/commercial-driver-licensing
South Dakota CDL & ELDT Fees (2026)
What you'll actually pay to get your South Dakota 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 SD DPS 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 Dakota CLP / permit fee | Varies — check SD DPS | Set by SD DPS, paid at the DMV |
| South Dakota CDL license fee | Varies — check SD DPS | Set by SD DPS |
| South Dakota endorsement fee (H / P / S) | Varies — check SD DPS | Set by SD DPS, 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; SD DPS sets the permit, license, and endorsement fees. Confirm current amounts on the official SD DPS site before you budget.
Common Questions About ELDT & CDL Endorsements
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South Dakota CDL Drivers — Start Your ELDT Today
FMCSA-approved ELDT courses starting at $20. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing.