Kansas CDL Resources

Kansas Department of Revenue — Division of Vehicles

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

Official resources to check first

Kansas CDL resources are managed by KS Revenue Division of Vehicles (ksrevenue.gov). Verify at ksrevenue.gov.

CDL Licensing · Kansas Department of Revenue — Division of Vehicles Kansas CDL — Kansas Department of Revenue — Division of Vehicles https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovcdl.html
State Driver Licensing Agency · Kansas Department of Revenue — Division of Vehicles Kansas Department of Revenue — Division of Vehicles — Main Website https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dov.html

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

CDL licensing through Kansas Division of Vehicles

Kansas CDL applicants apply through the Kansas Department of Revenue Division of Vehicles. Knowledge tests and CLP issuance are handled at Kansas driver's license 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-listed provider. Kansas uses both state testing and authorized third-party CDL examiners for the skills test. Confirm current testing locations, fees, and scheduling options at ksrevenue.gov.

Kansas CDL and Plains region trucking

Kansas sits along several major freight corridors crossing the central United States. Grain and livestock transport are common CDL operations in Kansas, and the federal agricultural exemption conditions apply to qualifying operations. Kansas CDL holders operating oversize or overweight loads (common for agricultural equipment transport and wind energy component deliveries) must obtain Kansas DOT oversize/overweight permits separately from CDL licensing. CDL holders in Kansas energy transport (oil and gas, wind) should confirm both federal FMCSA compliance and any state-specific permit requirements. Verify CDL requirements at ksrevenue.gov.

Before you apply or renew

These steps apply regardless of state. Verify each requirement directly with the Kansas Department of Revenue — Division of 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 Kansas Department of Revenue — Division of 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. Kansas state requirements for submitting or updating medical certification vary — check the Kansas Department of Revenue — Division of 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 Kansas-specific medical certificate submission procedures, start at the Kansas Department of Revenue — Division of 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 Kansas Department of Revenue — Division of 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 Kansas government resources as a reference. We do not maintain state CDL rules, forms, or fees. Requirements change — always verify current procedures directly with the Kansas Department of Revenue — Division of 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.