Wyoming · CDL truck driver licensing · verified July 2026
Wyoming CDL truck driver license requirements
The short answer
As of July 2026, Wyoming issues CDLs through WYDOT Driver Services. A commercial learner's permit costs $45 (valid 365 days, minimum age 18 with a valid Wyoming license), written tests are free, the commercial skills test costs $85 (applicant supplies the vehicle), and any class of CDL costs $55 new or $45 to renew. Licenses expire on the holder's birthday in the fifth year after issuance; interstate driving requires age 21 per federal rule.
Do you need a license to work as a CDL truck driver in Wyoming?
Wyoming licenses CDL truck drivers statewide, so one credential is valid across the whole state.
Federal layer: ELDT since Feb 2022 for new Class A/B and H/P/S endorsement applicants; DOT medical certificate; endorsements H/N/T/P/S. Wyoming specifics: current fees took effect July 1, 2021 ($45 CLP any class, $55 new CDL any class, $45 CDL renewal, $85 commercial skills test); written tests are free, which is unusual among states; WYDOT states the CLP is valid 365 days; hazmat holders cannot renew by mail/online because the hazmat written test is required at each renewal. The 5-year license validity was verified against the statutory text of W.S. 31-7-119(a) reproduced in the official 2024 HB0130 bill (which proposed 7 years but was withdrawn by its sponsor on 2024-02-16 per the Wyoming LSO API, leaving the 5-year term in force). No state-mandated training hour minimums. CDLs transfer among states under the federal single-license rule rather than formal reciprocity agreements.
What licenses does Wyoming issue?
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), Driver Services Program issues the credentials below for this trade. Boards often list further classes for specialties and business licenses; these are the ones this page covers.
Hours are what each class asks for on its own terms. Where a senior class shows fewer than a journeyman, the board is counting time served after the earlier license rather than from the start; the prerequisite column says which.
| License | On-the-job hours | Classroom hours | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) | not published | not published | Yes |
| Class A CDL | not published | not published | Yes |
| Class B CDL | not published | not published | Yes |
| Class C CDL | not published | not published | Yes |
Source: Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), Driver Services Program (wyoleg.gov). Verified July 2026.
What exam does Wyoming require?
CDL written/knowledge tests (general + endorsements). Administered by WYDOT Driver Services exam stations. Exam fee $0.
Commercial skills test (applicant supplies a representative commercial vehicle). Administered by WYDOT Driver Services. Exam fee $85.
How much does a Wyoming CDL truck driver license cost?
Getting a journeyman CDL truck driver license in Wyoming costs $185 in board fees, before any training. That is the application fee, the exam fee and the initial license fee charged once, with renewal charged separately below. No board publishes this total, so it is added up here from the schedule it does publish.
- Application fee$45
- Exam fee$85
- Initial license fee$55
- Renewal fee (recurring)$45
Source: fee schedule (dot.state.wy.us). Verified July 2026.
How often do you renew, and what continuing education is required?
Renewal period: 5 years (expires on the licensee's birthday in the fifth year following issuance, W.S. 31-7-119(a); in-person renewal required at least once every 10 years)
Continuing education: None required by the state. Federal DOT medical certificate must be presented at renewal (unless exempt); hazmat (H/X) endorsement holders must retake the hazmat written test at every renewal and keep a federal Hazardous Materials Security Threat Assessment on file (valid 5 years).
How does the apprenticeship route work?
No apprenticeship is required or credited toward licensure. First-time Class A/B applicants, B-to-A upgrades, and first-time S/P/H endorsement applicants must complete ELDT through an FMCSA-registered provider.
How does Wyoming compare to neighboring states?
Requirements stop at the state line, which matters if you live near one or expect to move. Here is what the neighboring states ask of the same trade.
| State | Journeyman hours | Licensing model |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | not published | Statewide |
| Colorado | not published | Statewide |
| Idaho | not published | Statewide |
| Montana | not published | Statewide |
| Nebraska | not published | Statewide |
| South Dakota | not published | Statewide |
| Utah | not published | Statewide |
Source: state licensing boards. Verified July 2026.
Sources and verification
Every fact on this page traces to one of these
- WYDOT - Commercial License
- WYDOT - Driver License Fee Update (effective July 1, 2021)
- WYDOT - Commercial Learners Permit (CLP)
- Wyoming Legislature - 2024 HB0130 (shows current W.S. 31-7-119(a) 5-year expiration language; bill to extend to 7 years was withdrawn)
Last verified July 2026. Found an error? Report it and it will be corrected and logged on the corrections page.
Other states with published requirements for this trade: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona.
Price the whole path with the license cost estimator, or weigh earning against paying for school with the apprenticeship comparison. Back to CDL truck drivers overview.
Licensing requirements change between our verification sweeps. This page is informational only, so confirm current requirements with Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), Driver Services Program before making decisions. Not legal advice.