Florida Heavy Truck Driver (CDL) License Cost
Every fee the state charges, what training adds on top, and what the same licence costs in other states.
The fees, itemised
These are the state's own charges. Training is the big variable and is listed separately where the state sets a requirement.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| License / certification fee | $75 | |
| Renewal fee | $75 | |
| Total | $75 | before exam retakes |
The state fees are fixed. Training is the part that moves: community college, private trade school and employer-sponsored apprenticeship can differ by thousands of dollars for the same licence.
Renewal
Renewal costs $75 every 8 years. Over ten years that is about $94 in renewals alone.
Cost in other states
| State | State fees | Time | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $146 | — | $58,270 |
| Florida | $75 | — | $52,760 |
| Texas | $122 | — | $54,550 |
Cheapest route we found: Florida at $75. Highest median pay: California at $58,270 — the two are rarely the same state, which is the whole decision.
Sources
- http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0322/Sections/0322.54.html“Any person who drives a motor vehicle combination having a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or more must possess a valid Class A driver license”
- https://www.flhsmv.gov/fees/“Original/Renewal Commercial Driver License*$75.00”
- https://www.flhsmv.gov/fees/“Endorsements$7.00”
- http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0322/Sections/0322.18.html“which next occurs on or after the eighth anniversary of the date of issue”
- https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-380/subpart-F“This subpart establishes training requirements for entry-level drivers, as defined in this subpart, and minimum content for theory and Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) training curricula.”