CDL Training & Truck Driving Schools in Louisiana
Find 137 FMCSA-verified truck driving programs in Louisiana.Compare tuition, duration, and job placement offers.
Louisiana CDL training options below are pulled from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. CDL Schools USA is an independent directory; we verify that each listed school is properly registered and ELDT-compliant before adding or updating it.
137 verified programs available
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Shreveport
Baton Rouge
Alexandria
New Orleans
Bossier City
Metairie
Abbeville
Denham Springs
Lafayette
Monroe
Hammond
Natchitoches
Harvey
Minden
West Monroe
Many
Marksville
Tickfaw
Lake Charles
Kenner
Houma
New Iberia
Ruston
Opelousas
Compare CDL Schools in Louisiana
Side-by-side comparison of top training programs
School Name | City | Program Types | Key Features | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Mile At A Time Trucking & Training LLC FMCSA Verified | Class A | |||
160 Driving Academy - NOLA Yard FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BHazmatTanker | Manual Trans.Evening Classes | ||
1st Premier Trucking Academy FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmat | Manual Trans.Weekend Classes | ||
55323 Louisiana State University LSU FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BTanker | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesEvening Classes | ||
AAA CDL Consulting FMCSA Verified | Class AClass B | Manual Trans. | ||
Allen Parish School board FMCSA Verified | Class ATanker | Manual Trans. | ||
Ascension Parish Schools FMCSA Verified | Class A | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesVA Approved | ||
Bayou CDL LLC FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BTanker | Manual Trans.Evening ClassesVA Approved | ||
Bienville Parish School Board FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmat | Manual Trans.Weekend Classes | ||
Blue Goose Community Development FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmat | Weekend ClassesVA Approved | ||
Bossier Parish Community College - Sabine Valley Campus FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmat | |||
Brian Tackett - Independent Instructor FMCSA Verified | Class AClass B | VA Approved | ||
Bullett Xpress LLC FMCSA Verified | Class AClass B | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesVA Approved | ||
Caldwell Parish School Board FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmatTanker | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesVA Approved | ||
Catahoula Parish Schools FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BHazmatTanker | Manual Trans.VA Approved |
Tuition Costs in Louisiana
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Average CDL Tuition in Louisiana
$3,500 - $7,500
Based on 137 training programs in Louisiana. Prices vary by program length and endorsements.
- Company-sponsored: Often FREE
- WIOA Grants: Up to $10,000
- GI Bill®: Full coverage for veterans
CDL Requirements for Louisiana
- Must be 18+ (21+ for interstate)
- Valid Louisiana driver's license
- DOT medical card (physical exam)
- ELDT training from approved provider
- Pass Louisiana OMV written & skills test
Types of CDL Training Available in Louisiana
Class A CDL
Tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, tankers
Class B CDL
Straight trucks, buses, dump trucks
Endorsements
Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles, Passenger
CDL Testing Locations in Louisiana
Contact the Louisiana OMV for official CDL testing locations and scheduling information.
Find Testing Locations on Louisiana OMVCDL Schools in Neighboring States
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💡 Tip: Some schools near state borders accept students from neighboring states.
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