Pennsylvania CDL Fees & Ages

PennDOT charges about $29.50 for the Commercial Learner's Permit application. The 4-year CDL license fee is $102.50 for any class. The skills test fee is $91.50. Adding the hazardous materials endorsement costs $43.50. Other endorsement add-ons cost $5 each at permit time. Confirm current fees on the PennDOT Driver Licensing Fee Chart before you apply.

Ages

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

Common fees

• CLP: $29.50
• CDL (any class): $102.50
• HazMat (H) endorsement: $43.50
• Tanker (N) endorsement: $5
• Passenger (P) endorsement: $5
• School Bus (S) endorsement: $5
• Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement: $5
• Skills test (state portion): $91.50
• 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: Pennsylvania Commercial Driveru0027s Manual (PUB 223) PDF Pennsylvania Commercial Driveru0027s Manual page Apply for a Pennsylvania Commercial Driveru0027s License PennDOT Driver Licensing Fee Chart Fact Sheet