A closer look at Louisiana CDL training coverage
Louisiana has 80 directory locations across 49 cities. Shreveport has six, while Alexandria, Lake Charles, and Opelousas each have five. Instead of one overwhelming hub, the state has several visible clusters. That can make a regional comparison more useful than a simple statewide list. Check the address where training is registered, especially when a provider serves more than one market. Your recurring trip to classroom, range, and road sessions deserves as much attention as the first enrollment conversation.
Class B has the widest listing count in Louisiana, appearing at 74 locations with 68 showing theory, range, and public-road components. Class A appears at 61 sites, including 55 with all three components. Passenger training is listed at 59 locations and school bus training at 57. Forty-nine locations list hazardous materials theory. This mix gives several possible credential paths, but it does not make the locations interchangeable. Filter for the class and endorsement combination you intend to complete, then compare the remaining addresses and contacts.
The May 2025 BLS data estimates 28,540 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver jobs in Louisiana. Wages stand at $36,710 for the 10th percentile, $49,320 at the median, and $68,740 at the 90th percentile. Keep these statewide worker figures separate from any provider's description of employment. They establish a pay range, not an individual result. The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is the official source for CDL applications, renewals, transfers, and medical services. Ask each school for current details on cost, dates, and how much time its format assigns to driving.
City-level search
Where to Find CDL Schools in Louisiana
01
Shreveport
6 training locations
02
Alexandria
5 training locations
03
Lake Charles
5 training locations
04
Opelousas
5 training locations
05
Baton Rouge
4 training locations
The cities shown above account for 25 of the 80 locations in the statewide list. The full directory covers 49 cities, so use the search and training filters instead of treating those city counts as the whole market.
Training registration by address
Training Options at CDL Schools in Louisiana
A complete Class B listing appears 68 times across Louisiana. The complete Class A total is 55, so Class B leads this address-level count by 13.
passenger has the widest registration count among the endorsement categories shown, reaching 59 locations. Use the individual rows to see what each provider address actually covers.
If you are deciding between license classes, compare the vehicle and job differences in the Class A CDL training guide and Class B CDL training guide. Passenger, school bus, and hazardous materials requirements are covered in the CDL endorsement guide.
- Any Class A part
- 61
- Full Class A scope
- 55
- Any Class B part
- 74
- Full Class B scope
- 68
- Passenger
- 59
- School bus
- 57
- Hazardous materials theory
- 49
Louisiana school finder
All CDL Schools in Louisiana, Listed Alphabetically
Search all CDL schools in Louisiana across 80 public-enrollment, in-person locations. Filters use the training registration attached to each provider-location record in the August 5, 2026 FMCSA registry snapshot.
- Training locations
- 80
- Cities represented
- 49
How to Read Registry Details for CDL Schools in Louisiana
FMCSA says training providers attest that they meet the applicable federal and state requirements before they appear in the Training Provider Registry. Use the component labels on each card to check the training registered at that location, then confirm current course details directly with the provider.
This directory groups duplicate provider-address entries into one location card. The 81 registry entries resolve to 80 distinct training locations, with registered training components and contact details combined by address.
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Search Results for CDL Schools in Louisiana
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Shreveport, LA
160 Driving Academy - Shreveport - Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
7600 Antoine Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71129- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
This training address appears in FMCSA’s public provider file at 7600 Antoine Blvd, Shreveport, Louisiana 71129. The provider field identifies 160 Driving Academy for the address shown above. This provider address has training listed for Class A. Individual theory, range, and road flags appear below. The 1 listed category contain 0 theory flags, 1 range flag, and 1 road flag. Before committing to a class date, get the current terms for complete price, refund terms, course dates, scheduled driving time, and vehicle access.
Course registration details
Class A
- Off-road range
- Road component
Contact routes for this address
Shreveport, LA
160 Driving Academy - Shreveport -Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
6138 Greenwood Rd, Suite 700, Shreveport, LA 71119-8512- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
This on-site provider location is open to public enrollment at 6138 Greenwood Rd, Suite 700, Shreveport, Louisiana 71119-8512. This location record sits under 160 Driving Academy for the training entry. For this site, federal course data includes HazMat theory and Class A. The details below keep every training component distinct. Across 2 course categories, the record marks 2 theory components, 0 range components, and 0 road components. Before choosing this training site, get direct confirmation of course dates, vehicle access, complete price, scheduled driving time, and testing arrangements.
Registry training breakdown
Class A
- Theory instruction
Hazardous Materials
- Theory component
Ways to contact the provider
Lafayette, LA
3V Trucking LLC
2351 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506- Registry record updated
- July 27, 2026
This training address appears in FMCSA’s public provider file at 2351 W Congress St, Lafayette, Louisiana 70506. The listed training provider is 3V Trucking LLC for this public-enrollment record. The 4 listed categories contain 0 theory flags, 4 range flags, and 4 road flags. The location-level registration applies to Class A, Class B, school-bus endorsement, and passenger endorsement. Use the grid to distinguish theory, range, and road. Before signing an agreement, ask the provider to document refund terms, testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, vehicle access, and course dates.
Training at this address
Class A
- Closed-range work
- Public-road component
Class B
- Range
- On-road practice
Passenger
- Range
- Public road
School bus
- Vehicle-control range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Registry contact methods
Tickfaw, LA
AAA CDL Consulting
49287 US-51, Tickfaw, LA 70466- Registry record updated
- March 21, 2025
The federal training directory lists this on-site location at 49287 US-51, Tickfaw, Louisiana 70466. The listed training provider is AAA CDL Consulting at this specific address. The location record includes HazMat theory, Class A, passenger endorsement, Class B, and school-bus endorsement. The card itemizes each recorded training component. The 5 listed categories contain 5 theory flags, 4 range flags, and 4 road flags. While narrowing your shortlist, review written information about scheduled driving time, complete price, course dates, refund terms, and vehicle access.
Federal training categories
Class A
- Registered theory
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Road driving
Class B
- Knowledge lessons
- Range driving
- Behind-the-wheel road
Passenger
- Knowledge instruction
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Public-road training
School bus
- Theory component
- Range component
- On-road work
Hazardous Materials
- Theory
Ways to contact the provider
Lake Charles, LA
AGI Driving Academy
4019 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70607- Registry record updated
- January 3, 2025
This training address appears in FMCSA’s public provider file at 4019 Common St, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70607. The named organization behind this entry is AGI Driving Academy for the listed provider location. Of the components attached to this location, 1 is theory, 1 is range, and 1 is road registration. The location-level registration applies to Class A. The component grid preserves the location-level detail. As you compare this location with others, have the provider explain testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, course dates, vehicle access, and complete price.
Course registration details
Class A
- Theory coursework
- Vehicle-control range
- On-road practice
Contact routes for this address
Oberlin, LA
Allen Parish School board
1111 W 7th Ave, Oberlin, LA 70655- Registry record updated
- February 3, 2022
This on-site location appears in the public training directory at 1111 W 7th Ave, Oberlin, Louisiana 70655. For this address, the provider on file is Allen Parish School board on the location-level file. For this site, federal course data includes school-bus endorsement, passenger endorsement, and Class B. Each category below shows its recorded course parts. FMCSA fields show 3 theory components, 3 range components, and 3 road components within the 3 training categories on this card. Before paying a deposit, ask the school to specify scheduled driving time, vehicle access, course dates, complete price, and testing arrangements.
Course registration details
Class B
- Theory coursework
- Range driving
- Road component
Passenger
- Registered theory
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Road component
School bus
- Theory
- Range instruction
- Public-road component
School contact links
Sorrento, LA
Ascension Parish Schools
9690 Airline Hwy, Sorrento, LA 70778- Registry record updated
- May 22, 2024
The public federal file includes this classroom-and-driving location at 9690 Airline Hwy, Sorrento, Louisiana 70778. The listed training provider is Ascension Parish Schools for the address shown above. Across 3 course categories, the record marks 3 theory components, 3 range components, and 3 road components. The registered categories at this site cover passenger endorsement, Class B, and school-bus endorsement. Separate rows identify every theory and driving flag. When you contact the school, have the school spell out complete price, scheduled driving time, vehicle access, course dates, and testing arrangements.
Training component summary
Class B
- Theory instruction
- Range instruction
- Road driving
Passenger
- Registered theory
- Range instruction
- Behind-the-wheel road
School bus
- Theory portion
- Range driving
- On-road practice
Provider contact details
Port Allen, LA
Baton Rouge Community College
3233 Rosedale Rd, Port Allen, LA 70767-4302- Registry record updated
- August 15, 2024
This address appears as a public-enrollment training location at 3233 Rosedale Rd, Port Allen, Louisiana 70767-4302. The named organization behind this entry is Baton Rouge Community College for this site. Training attached to this address includes Class A. The component rows show the registered delivery parts. This location's 1 course row account for 1 theory flag, 1 range flag, and 1 road flag. When checking the provider’s current offer, put these questions to the school about vehicle access, testing arrangements, refund terms, scheduled driving time, and course dates.
Registered course components
Class A
- Knowledge instruction
- Off-road range
- On-road practice
Ways to contact the provider
Starks, LA
Bayou CDL LLC
Training provider: Bayou CDL
Starks, LA 70661- Registry record updated
- January 20, 2023
The registry includes this public-enrollment training location at Starks, Louisiana 70661. The listed training provider is Bayou CDL for this site. The location record includes school-bus endorsement, Class A, HazMat theory, passenger endorsement, and Class B. Theory and driving registrations are broken out below. The address-level breakdown totals 5 theory parts, 2 range parts, and 2 road parts among 5 categories. For a final enrollment check, ask the provider to confirm vehicle access, refund terms, testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, and course dates.
What this location registers
Class A
- Theory
- Vehicle-control range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Class B
- Theory component
- Off-road range
- Public road
Passenger
- Classroom work
School bus
- Theory
Hazardous Materials
- Classroom work
Reach the training provider
Natchitoches, LA
Bossier Parish Community College - Natchitoches Campus
6587 LA-1 Bypass, Natchitoches, LA 71457-2628- Registry record updated
- November 13, 2023
This provider address carries a public-enrollment registry listing at 6587 LA-1 Bypass, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457-2628. The named organization behind this entry is Bossier Parish Community College - Natchitoches Campus for this public-enrollment record. The provider record marks training in HazMat theory and Class A. Use the component list for a course-level comparison. FMCSA fields show 2 theory components, 1 range component, and 1 road component within the 2 training categories on this card. While narrowing your shortlist, get the current terms for testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, complete price, vehicle access, and refund terms.
Training component summary
Class A
- Theory
- Range
- On-road practice
Hazardous Materials
- Theory component
Contact this provider
Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish School Board
3310 Broad St., Lake Charles, LA 70615- Registry record updated
- February 2, 2022
This provider address carries a public-enrollment registry listing at 3310 Broad St., Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615. The registry connects this address to Calcasieu Parish School Board at this training location. This provider address has training listed for school-bus endorsement, passenger endorsement, and Class B. Each registered component is itemized in the grid. Of the components attached to this location, 3 are theory, 0 are range, and 0 are road registration. As you compare this location with others, ask the provider to document complete price, testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, course dates, and refund terms.
Training component summary
Class B
- Theory coursework
Passenger
- Theory
School bus
- Classroom work
Ways to contact the provider
Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish School Board
3800 Mallard Cove Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70615- Registry record updated
- February 2, 2022
The location file records an on-site training address at 3800 Mallard Cove Dr., Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615. The listed training provider is Calcasieu Parish School Board for this public-enrollment record. Across the visible training rows, 0 categories include theory, 3 categories include range work, and 3 categories include public-road work. Training attached to this address includes school-bus endorsement, Class B, and passenger endorsement. The rows show where the training flags differ. As you compare this location with others, ask for documentation covering scheduled driving time, course dates, complete price, testing arrangements, and refund terms.
Training scope at this site
Class B
- Range
- Public-road component
Passenger
- Vehicle-control range
- Public road
School bus
- Range component
- Road component
Contact this provider
New Orleans, LA
Calvin Transportation LLC
Training provider: Calvin's Transportation
5501 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127- Registry record updated
- March 14, 2022
The location file records an on-site training address at 5501 Read Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana 70127. The organization field for this card names Calvin's Transportation for the listed provider location. The federal entry identifies training for Class B, school-bus endorsement, HazMat theory, and passenger endorsement. Each category below shows its recorded course parts. The address-level breakdown totals 4 theory parts, 3 range parts, and 3 road parts among 4 categories. Before committing to a class date, read the provider’s answer on testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, complete price, refund terms, and course dates.
Training recorded here
Class B
- Theory instruction
- Training range
- Public road
Passenger
- Theory
- Closed-range work
- Public-road driving
School bus
- Registered theory
- Vehicle-control range
- Public road
Hazardous Materials
- Theory component
Contact this provider
Harrisonburg, LA
Catahoula Parish Schools
200 Bushley St, Harrisonburg, LA 71340- Registry record updated
- June 13, 2024
The federal training directory lists this on-site location at 200 Bushley St, Harrisonburg, Louisiana 71340. FMCSA pairs this provider location with Catahoula Parish Schools at this training location. Across the visible training rows, 3 categories include theory, 3 categories include range work, and 3 categories include public-road work. At this address, the training scope includes Class B, school-bus endorsement, and passenger endorsement. Each registered component is itemized in the grid. When you contact the school, ask the provider to document vehicle access, refund terms, complete price, testing arrangements, and course dates.
Course registration details
Class B
- Knowledge instruction
- Range
- Road instruction
Passenger
- Classroom theory
- Range instruction
- Road component
School bus
- Theory instruction
- Closed-range work
- Road instruction
Contact routes for this address
Alexandria, LA
CLTCC-CVO/CDL
Training provider: CLTCC- CVO/CDL
4311 S MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71302-3137- Registry record updated
- January 23, 2024
This listed site accepts public enrollment for on-site training at 4311 S MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, Louisiana 71302-3137. The named organization behind this entry is CLTCC- CVO/CDL at the listed location. The federal record distributes its course flags across 3 theory components, 2 range components, and 2 road components. The registered categories at this site cover Class B, Class A, and HazMat theory. Each category below shows its recorded course parts. As you compare this location with others, get written details covering vehicle access, complete price, course dates, refund terms, and testing arrangements.
Registry training breakdown
Class A
- Theory instruction
- Off-road range
- Road driving
Class B
- Theory component
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Hazardous Materials
- Knowledge lessons
Contact this provider
Alexandria, LA
CLTCC-CVO/CDL
Training provider: CLTCC- CVO/CDL
516 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301-8019- Registry record updated
- December 20, 2022
The public registry identifies this on-site training location at 516 Murray St, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301-8019. The provider attached to the location is CLTCC- CVO/CDL on the location-level file. Registered training here covers Class B, Class A, and HazMat theory. The component rows show the registered delivery parts. The federal record distributes its course flags across 3 theory components, 2 range components, and 2 road components. For a final enrollment check, review written information about vehicle access, refund terms, testing arrangements, complete price, and course dates.
What this location registers
Class A
- Knowledge instruction
- Range component
- Public road
Class B
- Classroom theory
- Vehicle-control range
- Road instruction
Hazardous Materials
- Theory portion
Reach the training provider
Baton Rouge, LA
Coastal Truck Driving School -Baton Rouge
Training provider: Coastal Truck Driving School
2064 North Flannery Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70815- Registry record updated
- January 18, 2024
FMCSA records this address as a public-enrollment training site at 2064 North Flannery Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70815. The provider field identifies Coastal Truck Driving School for this site. The address-level breakdown totals 5 theory parts, 4 range parts, and 4 road parts among 5 categories. The location record includes school-bus endorsement, passenger endorsement, Class A, HazMat theory, and Class B. The component grid preserves the location-level detail. Before choosing this training site, ask the provider to confirm testing arrangements, complete price, course dates, refund terms, and vehicle access.
Training at this address
Class A
- Knowledge instruction
- Closed-range work
- Behind-the-wheel road
Class B
- Classroom work
- Vehicle-control range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Passenger
- Theory
- Off-road range
- Public-road training
School bus
- Theory
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Hazardous Materials
- Classroom work
Ways to contact the provider
Calhoun, LA
Coastal Truck Driving School -Calhoun
Training provider: Coastal Truck Driving School
450 Hwy 151 North, Calhoun, LA 71225- Registry record updated
- January 18, 2024
This on-site location appears in the public training directory at 450 Hwy 151 North, Calhoun, Louisiana 71225. The operator named in the registry is Coastal Truck Driving School for this public-enrollment record. The record totals 5 theory components, 4 range components, and 4 road components. The training mix recorded here consists of school-bus endorsement, Class B, HazMat theory, passenger endorsement, and Class A. Check the rows for the exact registered components. When checking the provider’s current offer, get direct confirmation of scheduled driving time, complete price, vehicle access, course dates, and refund terms.
Registered course components
Class A
- Theory portion
- Closed-range work
- Behind-the-wheel road
Class B
- Knowledge instruction
- Vehicle-control range
- Public-road component
Passenger
- Registered theory
- Range
- Public-road component
School bus
- Registered theory
- Range instruction
- Road component
Hazardous Materials
- Theory component
Provider contact details
Hammond, LA
Coastal Truck Driving School -Hammond
Training provider: Coastal Truck Driving School
42226 South Airport Road, Hammond, LA 70403- Registry record updated
- January 18, 2024
This on-site location appears in the public training directory at 42226 South Airport Road, Hammond, Louisiana 70403. The listed training provider is Coastal Truck Driving School at this specific address. The federal entry identifies training for Class A, school-bus endorsement, passenger endorsement, Class B, and HazMat theory. The card itemizes each recorded training component. The 5 listed categories contain 5 theory flags, 4 range flags, and 4 road flags. Before committing to a class date, ask for documentation covering vehicle access, complete price, course dates, scheduled driving time, and testing arrangements.
Training scope at this site
Class A
- Classroom work
- Off-road range
- Road driving
Class B
- Theory instruction
- Range instruction
- Behind-the-wheel road
Passenger
- Classroom theory
- Range component
- Public road
School bus
- Classroom theory
- Closed-range work
- Road instruction
Hazardous Materials
- Theory component
Contact this provider
Harvey, LA
Coastal Truck Driving School -Harvey
Training provider: Coastal Truck Driving School
1182 1st Avenue, Harvey, LA 70058- Registry record updated
- January 18, 2024
This listed site accepts public enrollment for on-site training at 1182 1st Avenue, Harvey, Louisiana 70058. The organization field for this card names Coastal Truck Driving School for the listed provider location. The recorded course scope covers HazMat theory, Class A, Class B, passenger endorsement, and school-bus endorsement. The rows show where the training flags differ. The 5 listed categories contain 5 theory flags, 4 range flags, and 4 road flags. Before agreeing to the provider’s terms, request the current details for course dates, refund terms, complete price, scheduled driving time, and testing arrangements.
Course registration details
Class A
- Registered theory
- Closed-range work
- Public-road training
Class B
- Theory coursework
- Range instruction
- Public-road driving
Passenger
- Theory component
- Range
- Public-road component
School bus
- Registered theory
- Range component
- Road instruction
Hazardous Materials
- Registered theory
Contact information for this location
How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in Louisiana?
The BLS wage table gives Louisiana truck drivers a May 2025 median of $49,320 for the heavy and tractor-trailer category. That is $9,320 below the national median of $58,640. BLS counted 28,540 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver jobs in the state estimate.
The statewide pay range stretches $32,030 between the 10th and 90th percentiles. Those endpoints are $36,710 and $68,740, respectively.
The figures cover wage-and-salary workers across experience levels and exclude self-employed drivers. Use the truck driver salary table for the national figures and every state, and read the truck driver career guide before connecting school choice to a specific job plan.
- 10th percentile
- $36,710
- Median
- $49,320
- 90th percentile
- $68,740
- State employment
- 28,540
Licensing Steps After Comparing CDL Schools in Louisiana
CDL training and state licensing are separate steps. Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles publishes the current Louisiana instructions, while the federal Training Provider Registry identifies training locations and the training types attached to them.
Start with the official state resource before paying a deposit, then use the directory card to confirm the provider's address and training scope. Ask the provider to put the course dates, total price, driving time, and refund terms in writing for the cohort you plan to attend.
Questions About CDL Schools in Louisiana
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Source trail
Official Sources for CDL Schools in Louisiana
- FMCSA Training Provider Registry school search
- FMCSA guidance for selecting a registered training provider
- FMCSA registered training location data, August 5, 2026
- Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles: Official Louisiana CDL licensing guidance
- BLS May 2025 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver wages
The CDL schools in Louisiana shown here come from active, in-person federal registry entries open to public enrollment and dated August 5, 2026. A provider's federal registration records training scope at a location. Compare the provider's current course details and the state's licensing instructions before enrolling.