How to get a CDL in Massachusetts
The facts below come from official Massachusetts sources, checked on October 31, 2026. Fees change: confirm with the state before you pay.
Fees and rules
- Issued by
- Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)
- Learner's permit (CLP) fee
- $30 learner's permit application fee
- Knowledge test fee
- $30 written test fee (plus endorsement fees)
- Skills (road) test fee
- $35 road test fee
- CLP is valid for
- 180 days; renewable one time for an additional 180 days at no fee
- Minimum age (within the state)
- 18 (intrastate/Massachusetts-only transport CLP)
- Test languages
- English, Spanish and Portuguese
- Where the skills test is given
- Commercial road tests can only be scheduled by calling (857) 368-7381.
- Medical card
- must carry a valid U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved medical certificate
- Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
- must have completed applicable entry-level driver training from a registered training provider
Official sources
“CLPs expire 180 days from the date of issue and can be renewed one time for an additional 180 days for no fee.” www.mass.gov
“are now available in Spanish and Portuguese, in addition to English.” www.mass.gov
“pay the $30 written test fee plus the fee for any endorsements” www.mass.gov
“You can pay the $35 road test fee online.” www.mass.gov