Hawaii CDL Fees & Ages

Hawaii CDL fees total about $120 for a basic license. The general knowledge test is $15. Each endorsement test is $5. The Commercial Learner's Permit is $30. The Practical (skills/road) Test is $50. The Commercial Driver License is $40. Counties administer CDLs, so amounts can vary slightly by county.

Ages

• Intrastate (within Hawaii): 18
• Interstate or HazMat: 21

Common fees

• CLP: $30
• CDL (any class): $40
• HazMat (H) endorsement: $5
• Tanker (N) endorsement: $5
• Passenger (P) endorsement: $5
• School Bus (S) endorsement: $5
• Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement: $5
• Tanker + HazMat (X) endorsement: $5
• Skills test (state portion): $50
• DOT medical exam: $80–$200 (federal, varies by examiner)
• TSA Security Threat Assessment (HazMat): ~$86.50 (federal)
• ELDT training: market rate, roughly $3,000–$8,000 for a full Class A program

Sources: Hawaii DOT Motor Vehicle Safety Office Hawaii CDL Manual (June 2025 revision) Hawaii DOT u0027How to Apply for a Commercial Driveru0027s Licenseu0027 (PDF) Hawaii CDL Application Form (PDF)