Question 1

What does Arkansas charge for the commercial learner's permit (CLP) itself?

Accepted Answer

Nothing at all — Arkansas doesn't charge a fee for the CLP itself, though the knowledge test to qualify for one costs $50 separately.

Question 2

What does Arkansas charge to take the CDL knowledge test?

Accepted Answer

$50 — Arkansas charges a $50 fee to take the CDL written knowledge test, even though the CLP itself carries no separate fee.

Question 3

How long is an Arkansas CLP valid?

Accepted Answer

Six months — An Arkansas commercial learner's permit is valid for six months from the date of issuance.

Question 4

What is the fee for the actual Arkansas commercial driver's license, once you pass the skills test?

Accepted Answer

$42 — Once an Arkansas applicant passes the written and skills tests, the commercial driver's license itself carries a $42 fee.

Question 5

Under federal hours-of-service rules that apply to Arkansas CDL holders, how many hours of driving are allowed after 10 consecutive hours off duty?

Accepted Answer

Up to 11 hours, within a 14-hour on-duty window — Federal hours-of-service rules allow up to 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty, within a 14-hour on-duty window.

Question 6

What must an Arkansas CDL applicant complete before applying for their first commercial driver's license?

Accepted Answer

Federal entry-level driver training (ELDT) through an authorized provider — Since February 2022, Arkansas requires a first-time CDL applicant to complete entry-level driver training (ELDT) through an authorized provider before applying.

Question 7

Roughly what does a full Arkansas CDL cost, combining the knowledge test fee and license fee?

Accepted Answer

About $92 ($50 test plus $42 license, no CLP fee) — A complete Arkansas CDL runs about $92: $50 for the knowledge test plus $42 for the license itself, with no separate fee for the CLP.

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