Wisconsin CDL Fees & Ages

Wisconsin DMV charges $30 for the CLP and $74 for the original CDL (Class A, B, or C). Knowledge tests are free. The full skills test costs $150 when taken together. Adding a school bus (S) endorsement is $10 the first time; the Hazardous Materials Endorsement (H) costs $44 and is non-refundable.

Ages

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

Common fees

• CLP: $30
• CDL (any class): $74
• HazMat (H) endorsement: $44
• School Bus (S) endorsement: $10
• Skills test (state portion): $150
• 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: Wisconsin Commercial Driveru0027s Manual (BDS 356 PDF) Wisconsin DMV CDL Manual landing Wisconsin DMV CDL Requirements Wisconsin DMV Skill Test Guide