Virginia CDL Requirements
How to get a CDL in Virginia through the DMV, including fees and training.
CDL Classes, Testing, and Fees
The Virginia DMV issues CDLs. CDL costs $64 for an 8-year license. CLP is $3, valid for 180 days — the cheapest CLP nationally. Knowledge tests at DMV offices. Skills tests at state or third-party sites ($200-$400). Virginia has approximately 50 FMCSA-registered ELDT providers. CDL training at community colleges (Lord Fairfax CC, John Tyler CC, Tidewater CC) costs $2,500-$5,000. Private schools charge $4,000-$8,000. Most in-demand endorsements: T (Double/Triple for Port of Virginia), H (Hazmat for government/military freight), P (Passenger for DC-area transit). The defense and government sector in Northern Virginia creates premium CDL employment.
FAQs — Virginia CDL Requirements
Virginia CDL is $64 for 8 years. CLP is just $3 — the cheapest nationally. Skills testing runs $200-$400. Community college programs cost $2,500-$5,000. Northern Virginia's government/defense sector and Port of Virginia create strong CDL demand.