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.

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.