How much does it cost to get a CDL?

Community college CDL programs checked in October 2026 cost $1,500 to $2,150 for Class B and $4,000 to $4,350 for Class A, and online ELDT theory courses ran $50 to $125. State fees come on top. In Texas, the commercial learner's permit is $25 and the CDL is $97 for eight years, and the DOT physical is priced by each clinic.