Tennessee CDL Fees & Ages

The Tennessee Department of Safety charges $14 for a Class A CLP and $13 for a Class B or C CLP. A Class A CDL is $70 and a Class B or C CDL is $62. Each endorsement adds $2.50. County Clerk partners may add a $4 administrative fee. Confirm current fees on the Tennessee Driver License Fees page.

Ages

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

Common fees

• CLP: $14
• CDL (Class A): $70
• CDL (Class B): $62
• CDL (Class C): $62
• HazMat (H) endorsement: $2.50
• Tanker (N) endorsement: $2.50
• Passenger (P) endorsement: $2.50
• School Bus (S) endorsement: $2.50
• Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement: $2.50
• Tanker + HazMat (X) endorsement: $2.50
• Skills test (state): varies by examining location
• 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: Tennessee CDL Manual (PDF, May 2022) Tennessee Department of Safety Commercial Driver License page Tennessee Driver License Fees Tennessee Required Documents to Apply for a CDL