Updated for 2026

Free Pennsylvania CDL Practice Test (2026)

Pass your Pennsylvania commercial driver's license exam with our state-specific practice tests and expert-verified questions.

Pennsylvania CDL Requirements

Passing Score80%
Total Questions50
Min. Age18 / 21*
FormatComputerized

*18 for intrastate, 21 for interstate/hazmat

CDL Job Market in Pennsylvania

Strategically located within a day's drive of 40% of the US population, Pennsylvania is a critical link in the global supply chain. Penske Logistics' headquarters and hundreds of major distribution centers create abundant home-daily local routes and high-paying regional LTL work. The state's LTL network, anchored by A. Duie Pyle, is among the most robust on the East Coast, offering excellent benefits and structured career advancement.

Average Salary

$55,000 - $75,000 per year

Top Employers:

Penske Logistics (HQ), A. Duie Pyle, Evans Delivery, Bimbo Bakeries

Market Outlook:

Pennsylvania CDL average: ~$57,000 in 2026. The Northeast's top distribution hub, with more distribution centers per square mile than almost any other state in the country.

5-Question PA Challenge

Test your knowledge with these state-specific questions.

How to get a CDL in Pennsylvania

To obtain a Commercial Driver's License in the Pennsylvania, you must first pass the General Knowledge exam. Depending on the type of vehicle you intend to drive, additional endorsements like Air Brakes, Tanker, or Hazmat may be required.

  • Provide proof of US citizenship or lawful permanent residency.
  • Hold a valid non-commercial driver's license.
  • Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical exam.
  • Obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and wait at least 14 days.
  • Pass the skills test in a vehicle of the same class as you intend to drive.