CDL / ELDT theory
CDL ELDT Hazmat Endorsement
The theory training required before taking the hazardous materials endorsement knowledge test.
Sold by GetDriversEd. We may earn a referral commission, at no extra cost to you.
What this course covers, and what it does not
- This is the theory portion of Entry-Level Driver Training. It is delivered online and completed at your own pace.
- You will also need behind-the-wheel training from a separate provider. Life Safety Driving School does not provide CDL behind-the-wheel instruction.
- The training provider for this course is GetDriversEd, not Life Safety Driving School.
Federal rules require that ELDT training come from a provider listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. You can look up any provider on the registry before you buy.
Check the FMCSA Training Provider RegistryWho this is for
CDL holders adding a hazardous materials (H) endorsement.
Hazmat is theory-only under the rule
The hazmat endorsement is unusual: the Entry-Level Driver Training requirement for it is theory instruction only. There is no behind-the-wheel component specified for the endorsement itself.
That does not mean the endorsement is quick. Alongside the training you will need a TSA security threat assessment, which involves fingerprinting and a background check, and that process takes its own time.
What else the endorsement requires
After completing the training you take the hazmat knowledge test at the DMV. The TSA assessment runs separately and has to be cleared before the endorsement is issued. Start it early; it is usually the long pole.
What the course covers
- Hazard classes and the placarding tables
- Shipping papers, markings and labelling
- Loading, unloading and segregation rules
- Emergency response and incident reporting
- Security planning and en-route security requirements
Questions about this course
Is there a behind-the-wheel requirement for hazmat?
No. The hazardous materials endorsement is theory-only under the Entry-Level Driver Training rule. You will still need to pass the DMV knowledge test and clear a TSA security threat assessment.
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Enroll in Hazmat Endorsement
Enrollment is handled by GetDriversEd, the training provider for this course. We may earn a referral commission if you enroll, at no extra cost to you.