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Commercial Driver's License
Compare CDL government fees, training requirements, and licensing details across every US state. Find your state's exact CLP fee, CDL fee, skills test cost, intrastate age, and more.
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States Verified
$25–$345
Gov Fee Range
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Military Waivers
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Allow Age 18 Intrastate
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Take the 2-Minute Career Quiz →A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required to operate large or heavy vehicles, buses, and vehicles carrying hazardous materials. CDL rules are primarily set by the federal government (FMCSA) — states handle fees, testing, and some age requirements.
Commercial Driver’s Licenses are divided into three classes based on the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of the vehicle being operated.
Class A CDL
26,001+ lbs GCWR
Towing: Towed vehicle over 10,000 lbs
Common examples
Class B CDL
26,001+ lbs GVWR
Towing: Towed vehicle under 10,000 lbs
Common examples
Class C CDL
Under 26,001 lbs GVWR
Towing: Does not meet Class A or B thresholds
Common examples
Since February 2022, all new CDL applicants must complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from an FMCSA-registered provider. There's no federally mandated hour minimum — training length varies by school.
You can pay for CDL school yourself ($3,000–$10,000+) or get free training through employer-sponsored programs with major trucking companies in exchange for a 1-2 year employment commitment.
CDL classes, endorsements, knowledge test passing score (80%), skills test components, DOT physical requirements, and drug testing rules are identical nationwide. Fees and some details vary by state.
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| STATE ▲ | CLP FEE | CDL FEE | SKILLS TEST | TOTAL GOV FEES | INTRASTATE AGE | TRAINING HRS | RENEWAL | 3RD PARTY | MIL. WAIVER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama(AL) | $36.25 (commercial learner license purchase fee) + $25 testing fee = $61.25 total | $66.25 | $20 | $25 (knowledge test) + $36.25 (CLP) + $20 (skills test) + $66.25 (Class A CDL) = $147.50 | 18 | — | 4 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Alaska(AK) | $15 | $100 (Standard) / $120 (REAL ID) | $25 | $140 (CLP $15 + CDL $100 + Skills Test $25) | 18 | — | 5 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Arizona(AZ) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $75 | 18 | — | 5 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Arkansas(AR) | $50 | $42 | $50 | $142 | 18 | — | 5 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| California(CA) | $100 | $0 (no separate CDL issuance fee beyond CLP application) | $0 | $100 | 18 | — | 5 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Colorado(CO) | $19 | $17.50 | null (no state-administered test exists) | $36.50 | 18 | — | 4 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Connecticut(CT) | $20 | $70 | $30 | $120 | 18 | — | 4 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Delaware(DE) | $10 | $55 | null (bundled into CDL application fee; not listed separately) | $65 | 18 | — | 8 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| District of Columbia(DC) | $78 | $117 | $10 | $215 | 18 | — | 8 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Florida(FL) | $75 | $75 | $0 | $150 | 18 | — | 8 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Georgia(GA) | $10 | $32 | $50 | $127 | 18 | — | 8 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Hawaii(HI) | $30 | $40 | $50 | $120 | 18 | null (no state-mandated hour minimums beyond federal ELDT requirements) hrs | 4 yrs | No | Yes |
| Idaho(ID) | $29.00 | $40 | $200.00 ($10 to DL office and up to $190 to Skills Test Examiner) | $269 | 18 | — | 4 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Illinois(IL) | $50 | $60 | $60 | $170 | 18 | — | 4 yrs | No | Yes |
| Indiana(IN) | $17 | $35 | null (state does not conduct skills tests) | $52 (CLP $17 + CDL $35) | 18 | — | 4 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Iowa(IA) | $12 | $40 | — | $52 | 18 | — | 5 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Kansas(KS) | $13 ($5 issuance + $8 photo fee) | $20 | $15 | $48 | 18 | — | 4 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Kentucky(KY) | $35 | $40 | $50 | $125 | 18 | — | 8 yrs | No | Yes |
| Louisiana(LA) | $15 | $61.50 (standard); $76.50 for Orleans Parish residents | — | $76.50 | 18 | — | 6 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Maine(ME) | $35 | $34 | $35 | $104 | 18 | — | 5 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Maryland(MD) | $90 | $65 | $0 | $155 | 18 | — | 8 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Massachusetts(MA) | $30 | $75 | $35 | $140 (CLP $30 + Road Test $35 + CDL $75) | 18 | — | 5 yrs | No | Yes |
| Michigan(MI) | $25 | $25 | null (no state-administered skills test) | $50 | 18 | null – no minimum training hours hrs | 4 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Minnesota(MN) | $26.75 | $45.25 | $0 | $72 | 18 | null (no Minnesota-specific hour minimum beyond FMCSA ELDT requirements) hrs | 4 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Mississippi(MS) | $16 | $55 | $55 | $126 | 18 | — | 5 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Missouri(MO) | $44 | $40 | $25 | $109 | 18 | — | 6 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Montana(MT) | $41.72 | $41.72 | — | $83.44 | 18 | — | 4 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Nebraska(NE) | $15.00 ($10.00 base + $5.00 security fee) | $60.00 (5-year license: $55.00 base + $5.00 security surcharge) | $0 | $75.00 (CLP $15.00 + CDL $60.00) | 18 | null (no state-mandated hour minimums beyond federal ELDT) hrs | 5 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Nevada(NV) | $57.25 | $57.25 | $25 | $139.50 | 18 | — | 8 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| New Hampshire(NH) | $20 | $60 | $20 | $100 | 18 | — | 5 yrs | No | Yes |
| New Jersey(NJ) | $125 | $42 | $0 | $167 (= $125 CLP + $42 CDL, no endorsements) | 18 | null (no state-specific hour mandate beyond federal ELDT) hrs | 4 yrs | No | Yes |
| New Mexico(NM) | $10 | $18 | null / not listed | $28 | 18 | — | 4 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| New York(NY) | $10.00 | $164.50 | $40.00 | $214.50 | 18 | — | 8 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| North Carolina(NC) | $43.25 | $107.50 | $0 | $150.75 | 18 | — | 5 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| North Dakota(ND) | $15 | $50 | $5 | $75 | 18 | — | 4 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Ohio(OH) | $28.50 | $46.50 | $50 | $125 | 18 | — | 4 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Oklahoma(OK) | $71.50 | $81.50 | $0 (no separate skills test fee listed) | $153 | 18 | — | 4 yrs | No | Yes |
| Oregon(OR) | $40 | $160 | $145 | $345 | 18 | — | 8 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Pennsylvania(PA) | $30 | $151.50 | $91.50 | $273 | 18 | — | 4 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Rhode Island(RI) | $41.50 | $81.50 | $100 | $223 | 18 | — | 5 yrs | No | Yes |
| South Carolina(SC) | $19.50 | $25 | $25 | $69.50 | 18 | — | 8 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| South Dakota(SD) | $43 | $43 | null (no state-administered skills test) | $86 | 18 | — | 5 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Tennessee(TN) | $14 | $46 | $0 | $60 | 18 | null (no state-mandated minimum hours) hrs | 8 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Texas(TX) | $25 | $97 | Not listed as a separate fee on the DPS fees page | $122 ($25 CLP + $97 CDL) | 18 | No state-specific hour requirement found; ELDT is required but follows federal FMCSA standards (not a fixed state-mandated hour count) hrs | 8 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Utah(UT) | $52 | $78 | $78 | $130 ($52 CLP/knowledge test + $78 skills test) | 18 | null (no state-specific hour requirement; federal ELDT standards apply) hrs | 5 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Vermont(VT) | $18.00 | $72.00 (2 Years) / $108.00 (4 Years) | $68.00 ($29.00 scheduling deposit + $39.00 road test) | $197–$233 | 18 | — | 4 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Virginia(VA) | $3 | $64 | $0 | $67 | 18 | — | 8 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Washington(WA) | $40 | $102 | $175 | $317 (CLP $40 + Skills Test $175 + CDL $102) | 18 | — | 6 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| West Virginia(WV) | $25 | $61.25 | $100 | $186.25 | 18 | — | 5 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Wisconsin(WI) | $30 | $74 | null (DMV does not administer CDL skills tests) | $104 | 18 | — | 8 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| Wyoming(WY) | $45 | $45 | $85 | $175 | 18 | — | 4 yrs | Yes | Yes |
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