Wisconsin CDL Requirements
How to get a CDL in Wisconsin through DMV, including fees and training.
CDL Classes, Testing, and Fees
The Wisconsin DMV issues CDLs. CDL costs $64 for an 8-year license. CLP is $20, valid for 180 days. Knowledge tests at DMV service centers. Skills tests at state or third-party sites ($150-$300). Wisconsin has approximately 30 FMCSA-registered ELDT providers. CDL training at Fox Valley Technical College, Milwaukee Area Technical College, and Waukesha County Technical College costs $2,000-$5,000. Private schools charge $3,500-$7,000. Most in-demand endorsements: N (Tank for dairy milk hauling — huge in Wisconsin), T (Double/Triple for I-94 corridor LTL), H (Hazmat for chemical distribution). Schneider National (Green Bay) offers company-sponsored CDL training.
FAQs — Wisconsin CDL Requirements
Wisconsin CDL is $64 for 8 years. CLP is $20. Skills testing runs $150-$300. Technical college programs cost $2,000-$5,000. Schneider National (Green Bay) offers major company-sponsored CDL training. Tank (N) endorsement is essential for Wisconsin's dairy industry.