License: Commercial Driver (Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver)

P.O. Box 1272
1900 West 7th Street, Ragland Building, Room 2067
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 371-5581

Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL) will be required for anyone driving a vehicle that (1) weighs more than 26,001 pounds, (2) carries 16 or more passengers, or (3) transports any amount of hazardous materials requiring a placard to be displayed. Requirements: 1) Must be at least 18 years of age, or must be at least 21 years of age to drive on the interstate. 2) Must pass written and road CDL exams if first CDL. 3) Must pass physical as required by the Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration. 4) Must self-certify to a single type of commercial operation on driver license application form. Based on that self-certification, must provide the Office of Driver Services or the State Revenue Office with a current medical examiner's certificate and show any existing variance to obtain or keep CDL. Written and Driving Examinations required, Test fee: $50.00, Commercial driver's license fee (original or renewal): $42.00, Endorsement fee: $10.00

  • Registry
  • A temporary license available to military and spouses until formal license approval
License information updated 07/28/2021