Vermont CDL Requirements
How to get a CDL in Vermont through the DMV, including fees and training.
CDL Classes, Testing, and Fees
The Vermont DMV issues CDLs. CDL costs $120 for a 4-year license — above average. CLP is $26, valid for 180 days. Knowledge tests at DMV offices. Skills tests through state and third-party testers ($200-$400). Vermont has limited ELDT providers (approximately 5-8). CDL training at Vermont Technical College and private schools costs $3,500-$8,000. Many Vermont residents train at New Hampshire or New York schools. Most in-demand endorsements: N (Tank for heating oil/dairy tanker), H (Hazmat), S (School Bus — strong demand due to driver shortages). Vermont's dairy industry creates year-round demand for tanker CDL drivers.
FAQs — Vermont CDL Requirements
Vermont CDL is $120 for 4 years — above average. CLP is $26. Skills testing runs $200-$400. CDL school costs $3,500-$8,000. Limited in-state options — many train in New Hampshire or New York. Vermont Technical College is the primary in-state provider.