South Dakota CDL Requirements
How to get a CDL in South Dakota through DPS, including fees and training.
CDL Classes, Testing, and Fees
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety issues CDLs. The CDL costs $28 for a 5-year license. CLP is $15, valid for 180 days. Knowledge tests at DPS offices. Skills tests at state or third-party sites ($100-$250). CDL training at Lake Area Technical College (Watertown) and Southeast Technical College (Sioux Falls) costs $2,000-$4,500. Most in-demand endorsements: T (Double/Triple for I-90 LTL), N (Tank for fuel/agricultural), H (Hazmat). Agricultural hauling demand peaks during grain harvest (September-November).
FAQs — South Dakota CDL Requirements
South Dakota CDL is $28 for 5 years. CLP is $15. Skills testing runs $100-$250. Technical college programs cost $2,000-$4,500. Very affordable CDL acquisition combined with no income tax makes South Dakota attractive for new CDL holders.