License required to operate commercial motor vehicles including trucks, buses, and vehicles carrying hazardous materials. Requires specialized knowledge and skills testing.
Who needs this: Truck drivers, bus drivers, delivery drivers of heavy vehicles, hazmat transporters.
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Wyoming offers the cheapest commercial driver license (cdl) at $63.00. The national average across 51 states is $93.37.
New York has the highest fee for commercial driver license (cdl) at $165.00. This is roughly 162% higher than the cheapest state.
0 of 51 US states (and DC) currently allow commercial driver license (cdl) to be completed online without visiting a DMV office in person. Eligibility usually depends on whether your existing license is current and whether you need a REAL ID upgrade.
10 of 51 states require an appointment for commercial driver license (cdl). The remaining states accept walk-ins, though booking an appointment is still recommended at busy urban offices.
Truck drivers, bus drivers, delivery drivers of heavy vehicles, hazmat transporters.
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⚠️ Fees shown are from 2025 data.
DMVPeek aggregates commercial driver license (cdl) data from state motor vehicle department websites. Fees and requirements are subject to change — always verify with your state DMV before applying. DMVPeek is an independent information resource.