ELDT Hazmat Endorsement — Online for $20
The ELDT Hazmat endorsement course is the FMCSA-required training you must complete before taking your state Hazmat (H) endorsement knowledge test — 100% online, self-paced, and just $20 at ELDT HQ. The Hazmat endorsement lets you haul placarded hazardous materials. Unlike Class A and Class B, the Hazmat endorsement requires classroom training only — there is no behind-the-wheel component.
The ELDT Hazmat endorsement course is the FMCSA-required Entry-Level Driver Training for the Hazmat (H) endorsement, defined in 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix E. ELDT HQ offers it 100% online for $20 — one of the most affordable options available.
- What it is: The federally required training for the Hazmat (H) endorsement.
- Curriculum: 13 units under 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix E.
- No driving test: The Hazmat endorsement is classroom-only — no behind-the-wheel required.
- Required before: Your state Hazmat (H) endorsement knowledge test.
- Price: $20 at ELDT HQ — one-time payment, no subscription.
- To pass: Score at least 80% on the final assessment.
- Also required: A TSA background check (Security Threat Assessment) to receive the endorsement.
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- $20
- One-Time Price
- 13
- Course Units
- 80%
- Score to Pass
- No BTW
- Classroom Only
What Is the Hazmat (H) Endorsement?
The Hazmat (H) endorsement is added to your commercial driver's license and authorizes you to transport hazardous materials in quantities that require the vehicle to be placarded. It's one of the highest-demand, highest-paying endorsements in trucking — hazmat loads pay a premium.
Since February 7, 2022, anyone getting the Hazmat endorsement for the first time must complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a provider on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, following the curriculum in 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix E. The requirement is tied to the endorsement itself — not the class of CDL you hold. That's exactly what this course covers, online, for $20.
Start Hazmat (H)What the Hazmat Endorsement Course Covers
The 13-unit FMCSA curriculum under 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix E — every topic required before your Hazmat knowledge test.
Why Hazmat Drivers Earn More
Hazmat loads pay a premium because fewer drivers are qualified to haul them. Fuel, chemicals, and industrial gases move every day in every state, and carriers compete for drivers with the H endorsement — many pay a per-mile or per-load premium on top of base pay.
The $20 course you complete here is the only training the endorsement requires — there's no behind-the-wheel component. Add the TSA background check and the state knowledge test, and you've unlocked one of the best pay bumps in trucking.
Take the First Step — $20- Fuel & petroleum hauling
- Chemical & industrial gas transport
- Tanker hazmat work (with N endorsement)
- LTL freight with placarded loads
- Propane & home-energy delivery
- Munitions & specialized government freight
Hazmat vs Class A vs Class B ELDT
| Hazmat (H) | Class A | Class B | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training required | Classroom only | Classroom + BTW | Classroom + BTW |
| Test it precedes | Knowledge test | Skills test | Skills test |
| CFR curriculum | Appendix E | Appendix A | Appendix B |
| Extra requirement | TSA background check | None | None |
| ELDT HQ price | $20 | $20 | $20 |
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No classroom. No waiting. Complete your FMCSA-required theory training online and get your certificate — most students finish in a day.
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Work through the full FMCSA theory curriculum online, at your own pace, on any device. Start and stop whenever you want.
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Pass the final assessment and get your completion certificate — your next step toward your CDL.
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Hazmat (H) — FAQ
The ELDT Hazmat endorsement course is the FMCSA-required Entry-Level Driver Training you must complete before taking your state Hazmat (H) endorsement knowledge test. It follows the 13-unit curriculum in 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix E. ELDT HQ offers it 100% online for $20.
ELDT HQ's Hazmat endorsement course is $20 — a one-time payment with no subscription. Other providers commonly charge $49 to $99 for the same required training.
Yes. The Hazmat endorsement requires classroom training only, and the FMCSA allows it to be completed entirely online. ELDT HQ's course is 100% online and self-paced — most students finish in a single day.
No. Unlike Class A and Class B, the Hazmat (H) endorsement requires classroom training only — there is no behind-the-wheel component. You complete the course, then take a state-administered knowledge test.
There is no federal minimum number of hours — you must cover all 13 units and pass the assessment. Because ELDT HQ's course is self-paced and online, most students complete it in a single day.
The FMCSA requires an overall score of at least 80% on the written or electronic assessment to complete your ELDT Hazmat endorsement course.
Yes. In addition to the ELDT course and the state knowledge test, the TSA runs a Security Threat Assessment (background check) before the Hazmat endorsement is issued. TSA processing can take several weeks, so it's best to start early.
The Appendix E curriculum covers hazard classes and identification, marking/labeling/placarding, shipping papers, loading/unloading and segregation, emergency response information, and security awareness — 13 units in total.
The Hazmat requirement is tied to the endorsement itself, not the class of CDL. You can add the H endorsement to a Class A, Class B, or Class C CDL as long as you complete the required ELDT course and testing.
ELDT is not retroactive. If you held a valid Hazmat endorsement before February 7, 2022 and keep it current, you don't need to complete the training. If you let it lapse and reapply, you're treated as a first-time applicant.
Once you complete the course and pass the assessment, your completion is reported to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. Your state uses that record to confirm you're eligible to take the Hazmat knowledge test.
Yes. When you complete the course and pass the assessment, you receive your ELDT completion certificate — your proof of training and your next step toward your Hazmat endorsement.
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