West Virginia — Full ELDT Hub

West Virginia CDL & ELDT Online Training

All FMCSA-approved ELDT courses for West Virginia drivers — Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger, School Bus. Accepted at West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DMV).

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Quick answer: ELDT in West Virginia costs $20 per course at DLA Academy — FMCSA-approved, online, completed in under 2 hours, and auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DMV) verifies completion through the federal TPR before testing. Required only for first-time CDL applicants and endorsement-adds after February 7, 2022.
Getting your CDL in West Virginia means working with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DMV). Since February 7, 2022, federal law requires Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before you can test for any commercial license or endorsement. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry — your completion auto-submits to FMCSA within 24 hours, and the WV DMV verifies it there when you apply.
West Virginia — State-Specific Note

West Virginia CDLs are issued by West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DMV).

West Virginia CDL Requirements — Quick Reference

To get any Commercial Driver's License in West Virginia you'll work through West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WV 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, West Virginia uses the standard IDEMIA TSA enrollment process — schedule your fingerprinting through Universal Enroll.

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West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DMV)

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

https://transportation.wv.gov/dmv/dlservices/driverlicensing/Pages/CDL.aspx

West Virginia CDL & ELDT Fees (2026)

What you'll actually pay to get your West Virginia 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state DMV fees below are set by WV DMV and vary — we link the official source rather than print a number that could be out of date.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 courseFlat rate — Hazmat, CDL-A, CDL-B, Passenger, or School Bus
CDL-A Permit Prep (optional study aid)$15DMV knowledge-test practice — not ELDT
West Virginia CLP / permit feeVaries — check WV DMVSet by WV DMV, paid at the DMV
West Virginia CDL license feeVaries — check WV DMVSet by WV DMV
West Virginia endorsement fee (H / P / S)Varies — check WV DMVSet by WV 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; WV DMV sets the permit, license, and endorsement fees. Confirm current amounts on the official WV DMV site before you budget.

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"Took the 3-endorsement bundle (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus). $50 total, completed on my phone, all three on the TPR within 24 hours. Done."

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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need ELDT if I got my CDL before February 2022?+
No. CDLs issued before February 7, 2022 are grandfathered — you don't need retroactive ELDT. However, if you're upgrading to a higher class (e.g., Class B to Class A) or adding a new endorsement (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus), you'll need ELDT for that upgrade or endorsement, even if your original license is grandfathered.
Is DLA Academy FMCSA-approved in West Virginia?+
Yes. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry. When you complete any ELDT course with us, your certificate auto-submits to FMCSA within 24 hours. The WV DMV then verifies your ELDT completion by querying the FMCSA registry when you apply for your license or endorsement.
How long does each ELDT course take?+
Each individual ELDT course (CDL-A Theory, CDL-B Theory, Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus) completes in under 2 hours. You can log in anytime and finish at your own pace.
What's the difference between Permit Prep and ELDT?+
CDL-A Permit Prep ($15) is a DMV practice-question study tool for your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) knowledge test — it's NOT FMCSA-approved ELDT. CDL-A Theory ELDT ($20) is the federally-mandated training required by the FMCSA. You need both: ELDT to satisfy the federal mandate, and Permit Prep to study for the WV DMV's CLP knowledge test. They serve different purposes.
Do I need behind-the-wheel training, and does DLA Academy provide it?+
Yes, behind-the-wheel (BTW) training is required for CDL-A and CDL-B licenses. DLA Academy provides the online theory portion only. You must complete BTW separately at a local FMCSA-registered driver training school in West Virginia. ELDT does not replace BTW — both are mandatory steps.

West Virginia CDL Drivers — Start Your ELDT Today

FMCSA-approved ELDT courses starting at $20. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles.

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