If you’ve been thinking about a career on the road, there’s never been a better time to get started. With our CDL training program, you’ll enjoy a proven program and our shared commitment to quality training. You’ll have the tools, support, and knowledge to drive your future forward.
CDL A Theory ELDT
Complete your CDL A theory training online in under 2 hours. Required for first-time Class A applicants and Class B to Class A upgrades. Federal law requires all drivers getting a Class A CDL for the first time — and all drivers upgrading from Class B to Class A — to complete CDL A Theory ELDT before their skills test.
What CDL A Theory ELDT covers:
• Basic vehicle control & operation
• Shifting & backing maneuvers
• Coupling & uncoupling procedures
• Pre-trip vehicle inspection
• Hours of Service regulations
• Hazard recognition & safe driving
• Cargo handling & weight limits
• Drug & alcohol awareness
• Non-driving activities & paperwork
• All FMCSA Appendix A to Part 380 topics
• Final assessment — 80% to pass
Course price: $40
CDL B Theory ELDT- First-Time Class B CDL
Complete your CDL B theory training online in under 2 hours. Required for first-time Class B CDL applicants. Federal law requires all drivers getting a Class B CDL for the first time to complete CDL B Theory ELDT before their skills test. The FMCSA sets the required theory curriculum for Class B in 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix B.
Our course covers every required unit:
• Basic Operation
Orientation, control systems and dashboard, pre- and post-trip inspections, basic vehicle control, shifting, and backing and docking.
• Safe Operating Procedures
Visual search and personal security, communication, distracted driving, speed and space management, night operation, and extreme driving conditions.
• Advanced Operating Practices
Hazard perception, skid control and recovery, emergencies, and railroad-highway grade crossings.
• Vehicle Systems & Non-Driving
Diagnosing malfunctions, roadside inspections, maintenance, cargo handling, hours of service, fatigue, post-crash procedures, drugs and alcohol, and medical requirements.
Course price: $40
Hazmat Endorsement Training
FMCSA-registered online Hazmat training — complete your ELDT certification in under 2 hours.
What Our Hazmat Training Covers:
• Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations
• Driver responsibilities under FMCSA rules
• General awareness & safety training
• Shipping papers & documentation
• Hazmat marking & labeling standards
• Placarding rules & proper display
• Emergency response information
• Loading, unloading & segregation rules
• Cargo tank & bulk container requirements
• Safe vehicle operation for Hazmat transport
• Hazmat security plans & awareness
• Emergency response & incident reporting
• Hazmat permitting & compliance
• Final assessment — 80% to pass
Course price: $40
Passenger ELDT Online- P Endorsement
Complete your Passenger endorsement theory training online in under 2 hours.
Federal law requires all CDL drivers adding a Passenger (P) endorsement for the first time to complete ELDT theory training before the state knowledge test.
What Passenger ELDT covers:
• Vehicle orientation & pre/post-trip inspection
• Passenger safety awareness
• Passenger management procedures
• Emergency procedures & post-crash protocols
• ADA compliance & disability accommodation
• Hours of Service for passenger carriers
• Baggage and cargo management
• Distracted driving prevention
• Railroad-highway grade crossing safety
• Drawbridge procedures
• Safety belt enforcement
• Weigh stations & roadside inspections
• Security and crime awareness
• Final assessment — 80% to pass
Course price: $40
School Bus ELDT Online - S Endorsement
DLA Academy’s fastest ELDT course — 14 modules, done in 30–45 minutes.
Federal law requires all CDL drivers adding a School Bus (S) endorsement for the first time to complete ELDT theory training before the state knowledge test. This is the shortest ELDT theory course we offer. It covers every federally mandated topic for the School Bus (S) endorsement.
What School Bus ELDT covers:
- Danger zones & mirror usage
- Safe loading & unloading procedures
- Vehicle orientation & pre/post-trip inspection
- Emergency exit & evacuation procedures
- Railroad-highway grade crossing safety
- Student management & behavioral considerations
- Special safety considerations
- School bus security protocols
- Route and stop reviews
- Final assessment — 80% to pass
Course price: $40
See the full list of available Driver Safety courses below:
Sheralyn Plante
Driver Safety Program Manager
dl: (701) 751-6106
ph: (701) 223-6372
tf: (800) 932-8890
