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Tennessee CDL & ELDT Training — FMCSA-Approved Online Courses

All FMCSA-approved ELDT courses for Tennessee drivers — Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger, School Bus. Accepted at Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TN DOS).

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Getting a CDL in Tennessee means working with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TN DOS). Since February 7, 2022, the federal FMCSA entry-level driver training (ELDT) mandate requires new drivers to complete approved online theory training before taking the skills test. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved, listed on the Training Provider Registry, and the lowest-priced option in Tennessee.
Tennessee ELDT Options
Choose Your Tennessee ELDT Course

Every course is FMCSA-approved and auto-submitted to the Training Provider Registry. Accepted at Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TN DOS).

H Endorsement
Hazmat ELDT

Add the H endorsement to your Tennessee CDL. Theory only — no BTW required.

$20Enroll →
Class A
CDL A Theory ELDT

Tennessee Class A CDL theory required before the skills test at TN DOS.

$20Enroll →
Class B
CDL B Theory ELDT

Tennessee Class B CDL theory for straight trucks, dump trucks, and buses.

$20Enroll →
S Endorsement
School Bus ELDT

Add the S endorsement to your Tennessee CDL to drive a school bus.

$20Enroll →
P Endorsement
Passenger ELDT

Add the P endorsement to operate 16+ passenger vehicles in Tennessee.

$20Enroll →
3-in-1 Bundle
H + P + S Bundle

Save $10 by bundling Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus for Tennessee.

$50Enroll →
Tennessee Resources
More for Tennessee CDL Drivers

Pricing details, permit-test prep, and the full state-specific requirements rundown.

Pricing
Tennessee ELDT Cost

Every course price, every bundle, how DLA Academy compares to competitors.

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Permit Test
Tennessee CDL Permit Practice

119 practice questions covering the DMV knowledge test at TN DOS.

$15Start practice →
Requirements
Tennessee CDL Requirements

State-by-state rules, BTW, TSA fingerprinting, and the full sequence to get licensed.

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Tennessee CDL Requirements — Quick Reference

To get any Commercial Driver's License in Tennessee you'll work through Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TN DOS). 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, Tennessee uses the standard IDEMIA TSA enrollment process — schedule your fingerprinting through Universal Enroll.

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

Apply for your CLP, schedule skills tests, and verify ELDT submission through your state agency's CDL portal.

https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/cdl.html

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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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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ELDT and why do I need it in Tennessee?+
Entry-level driver training (ELDT) is a federal mandate that took effect February 7, 2022. If you're getting a new CDL or adding a class/endorsement after that date, you must complete FMCSA-approved online theory training. DLA Academy's courses meet this requirement. Once you finish, your completion is automatically submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours, and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TN DOS) verifies it when you apply for your CDL.
How long does an ELDT course take?+
Each individual ELDT course completes in under 2 hours. You can knock out CDL-A Theory, CDL-B Theory, Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus in one sitting. No waiting between modules — just log in, watch the required content, pass the knowledge check, and you're done. Completion is auto-submitted to FMCSA TPR immediately.
How much does ELDT cost in Tennessee?+
Individual ELDT courses are $20 each. CDL-A Permit Practice Test (the DMV study tool) is $15. DLA Academy is the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option. Bundles offer genuine savings: the CDL Complete Bundle (CDL-A + CDL-B + Permit Prep) is $45 — saves $10 vs. $55 if you bought each separately. The 3-Endorsement Bundle (H+P+S) is $50 and saves $10. Hazmat + Permit Prep Bundle is $30 and saves $5.
Who needs ELDT in Tennessee?+
Anyone getting a CDL for the first time after February 7, 2022 needs ELDT. If your CDL was issued before that date, you're grandfathered and don't need retroactive ELDT. However, if you're upgrading from CDL-B to CDL-A, or adding any endorsement (H, P, S), you must complete the corresponding ELDT course, even if your base CDL is older. The new class or endorsement triggers the requirement.
What about behind-the-wheel training and the skills test?+
ELDT covers online theory only. You must complete behind-the-wheel (BTW) training separately at a local FMCSA-registered provider — DLA Academy does not provide BTW. After you finish both ELDT and BTW, you schedule your practical skills test with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TN DOS). For Hazmat endorsements, you'll also arrange TSA fingerprinting through IDEMIA Universal Enroll after ELDT completion.

Tennessee CDL Drivers — Start Your ELDT Today

FMCSA-approved ELDT courses starting at $20. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

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