DLA Academy isn't just a place to complete your ELDT training — it's a platform built for people who want to build income and businesses in the trucking industry. Whether you want to earn passive income as an affiliate, launch your own FMCSA-approved ELDT academy, or explore a franchise partnership, we have a path for you.
💰 Option 1 — Join the CDL Affiliate Program
Best for: Truck drivers, content creators, recruiters, and anyone with a CDL network
Earn $5 every time someone purchases an ELDT course through your unique affiliate link. Free to join, weekly payouts, and no limits on earnings. Pilot affiliates are already averaging $500 per week.
What you get:
- Free membership in the DLA Affiliate Club
- Your unique affiliate link — ready to share instantly
- 25% commission on every course sale
- Weekly payouts with no minimum threshold
- Full community support and tips to maximize earnings
Join the CDL Affiliate Program — Free →
🏫 Option 2 — Start Your Own FMCSA-Approved ELDT Academy
Best for: Entrepreneurs, CDL schools, trucking companies, and industry professionals
Want to go beyond affiliate commissions and build your own ELDT business? Our Start Your Own ELDT Academy course teaches you step by step how to launch your own FMCSA-approved training provider on Thinkific — the same platform DLA Academy is built on.
You'll learn how to get listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, set up and sell your own CDL A, CDL B, Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus ELDT courses online, and build a scalable passive income stream in one of the most recession-proof industries in the country.
What you get:
- Step-by-step guide to launching your own FMCSA-approved ELDT academy
- Instructions for getting listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry
- Built on Thinkific — the same proven platform as DLA Academy
- One-time course fee of just $20
Start Your Own ELDT Academy — $20 →
🤝 Option 3 — DLA Academy Franchise Opportunity
Best for: Entrepreneurs and business owners looking for a turnkey ELDT business
Want the full DLA Academy business model — courses, branding, systems, and support — without building it from scratch? We are currently exploring franchise partnership opportunities for motivated entrepreneurs who want to operate their own DLA Academy-branded ELDT business in their market.
As a franchise partner you would benefit from:
- The DLA Academy brand and reputation
- Pre-built FMCSA-approved course catalog
- Proven marketing systems and SEO strategies
- Ongoing support and training
- A turnkey business in a federally mandated, recession-proof industry
This opportunity is limited and currently in early stages. To express interest and get more information, contact us directly.
Inquire About Franchise Opportunities → Email Us
Not Sure Which Path Is Right for You?
Here's a quick guide:
| I want to... | Best option |
|---|---|
| Earn passive income with no upfront cost | Affiliate Program |
| Build my own ELDT business independently | Start Your Own Academy |
| Operate a fully branded turnkey ELDT business | Franchise Opportunity |
| Just complete my own ELDT training | Browse Our Courses |