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Fastest States to Get Licensed as Truck Driver (CDL)
Compare shortest typical licensing path for Truck Driver (CDL) across states using CredentialCompass licensing and salary data.
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Estimated TimelineTop 10 fastest license states for Truck Driver (CDL)
Shortest typical licensing path| Rank | State | Estimated Timeline | Median Salary | Initial Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New YorkNY | 1.1 yr | $60,520 | See agency | View guide |
| #2 | MassachusettsMA | 1.1 yr | $60,630 | See agency | View guide |
| #3 | MichiganMI | 2.1 yr | $55,140 | The CDL fee: $25.00 | View guide |
| #4 | ColoradoCO | 4 years | $60,260 | See agency | View guide |
| #5 | WashingtonWA | 5.7 yr | $63,760 | See agency | View guide |
| #6 | IndianaIN | 6.2 yr | $60,090 | See agency | View guide |
| #7 | AlaskaAK | 8.3 yr | $64,890 | Each Additional Vehicle: $20 | View guide |
| #8 | IdahoID | 18 years | $53,260 | See agency | View guide |
| #9 | ArkansasAR | 18-21 years | $49,520 | s license fee (original or renewal): $42.00 | View guide |
| #10 | CaliforniaCA | 18-21 years | $59,950 | Original: $98, | View guide |
| #11 | NebraskaNE | 18-21 years | $57,940 | See agency | View guide |
| #12 | NevadaNV | 18-21 years | $60,900 | See agency | View guide |
| #13 | WyomingWY | 18-21 years | $60,270 | See agency | View guide |
| #14 | MinnesotaMN | 21 years | $61,090 | See agency | View guide |
| #15 | TennesseeTN | 21 years | $55,610 | See agency | View guide |
| #16 | WisconsinWI | 21 years | $57,380 | See agency | View guide |
| #17 | OhioOH | 293.6 yr | $58,080 | See agency | View guide |
Methodology
This ranking sorts states by the shortest parsed licensing timeline. Timelines are estimates and can change with education track, exam scheduling, and board processing.
Ranking pages are eligible for indexing only when at least 30 states have valid data for the selected metric. This page currently has 17 valid state rows.