Commercial Driver License Holder License Cost in Florida
In Florida, documented CDL license fees total $75 — license $75. Always confirm the current schedule with Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles before paying.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
CDL license cost — Florida at a glance
| Pre-license education | Varies — check the board |
| Exam fee | Varies — check the board |
| Application fee | Varies — check the board |
| License fee | $75 |
| Documented fees total | $75 |
| BLS median annual wage | $58,640 (heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers) |
Official source: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $58,640.The BLS median annual wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $58,640. Documented CDL fees in Florida are $75 — about 0.1% of one year's median pay. The bigger investment is usually tuition and time.
Frequently asked questions
What does a CDL license cost in Florida?
Documented fees in Florida total $75: license $75. Pre-license education is the biggest variable cost and is set by each school, not the board.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in Florida?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does CDL training cost in Florida?
Training-hour requirements for Florida are not published here — ask Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for the approved programs and their costs.
Is a CDL license in Florida worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $58,640, so documented fees are roughly 0.1% of one year's median pay. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your CDL licensing in Florida
Turn the fees above into a dated budget, then check what the Florida board charges on top.
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This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).