Idaho CDL Resources

Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles

This page collects official CDL resources for Idaho: the state licensing agency, CDL handbook, testing locations, and renewal information. All links go directly to official Idaho government sources. Requirements change — always verify current procedures directly with the Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles.

Official resources to check first

Idaho CDL resources are managed by ITD DMV (itd.idaho.gov). Verify current requirements at itd.idaho.gov.

CDL Licensing · Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles Idaho CDL — Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles https://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/drivers-licenses-id-cards/commercial-drivers-license-cdl/
State Driver Licensing Agency · Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles — Main Website https://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/

No direct CDL handbook link is listed for Idaho yet. Visit the Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles website and look for a "CDL Manual," "Commercial Driver Handbook," or similar link.

CDL licensing through Idaho ITD DMV

Idaho CDL applicants apply through the Idaho Transportation Department Division of Motor Vehicles. Knowledge tests and CLP issuance are handled at Idaho DMV offices. The CLP must be held at least 14 days before the CDL skills test. New Class A and Class B applicants must complete ELDT at an FMCSA Training Provider Registry listed provider before taking the skills test. Idaho uses both state testing and authorized third-party CDL examiners. Verify current locations, fees, and scheduling at itd.idaho.gov.

Idaho CDL for agricultural and logging operations

Idaho's economy includes significant agricultural (potatoes, grains, dairy) and timber operations. CDL holders in Idaho agricultural hauling should confirm whether the federal agricultural exemption under 49 CFR 395.1(k) applies to their specific operation — it has narrow conditions on commodity type, radius, and season. Logging truck operations in Idaho may involve specialized vehicle configurations subject to state oversize/overweight permit requirements from ITD. Verify CDL requirements at itd.idaho.gov and oversize/overweight requirements separately with ITD Permits.

Before you apply or renew

These steps apply regardless of state. Verify each requirement directly with the Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles before beginning the application process.

  • Verify your CDL class (A, B, or C) matches the vehicles you intend to operate.
  • Check whether you need endorsements (HazMat, Tanker, Passenger, School Bus, Doubles/Triples) and confirm state testing requirements for each.
  • Confirm you hold a valid DOT medical certificate (MCSA-5876) and that it is current before applying or renewing.
  • If you are a new CDL applicant, confirm whether ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) applies to your situation — see the ELDT overview.
  • Gather required documents — identity, residency, and any existing license — before visiting a testing location.
  • Confirm current fees and testing appointment availability directly with the Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles.

Medical certificate

CDL holders operating in interstate commerce must carry a current DOT medical certificate issued by a certified medical examiner on the FMCSA National Registry. Idaho state requirements for submitting or updating medical certification vary — check the Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles website for the current procedure.

Medical Examiner Search · Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) FMCSA National Registry — Find a Certified Medical Examiner https://nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov/

For Idaho-specific medical certificate submission procedures, start at the Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles website .

ELDT — Entry-Level Driver Training

Federal ELDT requirements apply to new Class A and Class B CDL applicants and to certain endorsements. Training must be completed at a provider listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR). The Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles does not administer ELDT — training is completed at a registered provider before you schedule the skills test.

Federal references

Important: CDL List collects links to official Idaho government resources as a reference. We do not maintain state CDL rules, forms, or fees. Requirements change — always verify current procedures directly with the Idaho Transportation Department — Division of Motor Vehicles before taking any action.

Last reviewed: June 4, 2026. Links go to official state agency websites. Verify that your browser shows the official state government domain before submitting any forms or payments.