Truck Driving Schools in Louisiana
82 FMCSA-registered CDL training providers in Louisiana, organized by city. Every school below is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the training you complete counts toward your Class A or Class B CDL.
Key Takeaways
- Louisiana has 82 CDL schools on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.
- ELDT with a registered provider is required before you can take the CDL skills test in this state.
- Schools below are grouped by city and show the CDL classes and endorsements each one offers.
- Get your commercial learner's permit (CLP) before starting behind-the-wheel training.
- After you earn your CDL and authority, O Trucking can dispatch you as an owner-operator.
How CDL Training Works in Louisiana
Getting a commercial driver's license in Louisiana follows the same federal path as the rest of the country. Start by passing the written knowledge tests at your local Louisiana DMV to receive a commercial learner's permit (CLP). With your permit in hand, enroll with one of the 82 FMCSA-registered providers listed below to complete Entry-Level Driver Training — classroom theory plus behind-the-wheel range and road hours. Your provider certifies your completion to FMCSA, and then you schedule and pass the Louisiana CDL skills test to earn your license.
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82 CDL Schools in Louisiana
Listed by city. Click any school for full contact details, directions, and the classes it offers.
Abbeville(2)
Alexandria(3)
Alexandria, LA
+1 318-487-5443
Alexandria, LA
+1 318-443-3782
Alexandria, LA
Baton Rouge(5)
Baton Rouge, LA
+1 225-427-9168
Baton Rouge, LA
+1 225-272-2213
Baton Rouge, LA
+1 225-929-9990
Baton Rouge, LA
+1 225-709-7356
Baton Rouge, LA
+1 225-226-3785
Bossier(1)
Centerville(1)
Crowley(1)
Donaldsonville(1)
Greensburg(1)
Hammond(2)
Harrisonburg(1)
Harvey(2)
Jonesboro(1)
Lafayette(2)
Lake Charles(5)
Lake Charles, LA
+1 337-202-0212
Lake Charles, LA
+1 337-884-3295
Lake Charles, LA
+1 337-602-8223
Lake Charles, LA
+1 337-240-7240
Lake Charles, LA
+1 337-421-6560
Leesville(1)
Marksville(2)
Monroe(2)
Morgan City(1)
Napoleonville(2)
Natchitoches(2)
New Iberia(1)
New Orleans(5)
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
+1 504-912-4642
New Orleans, LA
+1 504-931-3382
New Orleans, LA
+1 985-790-4744
New Orleans, LA
+1 504-644-0338
Opelousas(5)
Opelousas, LA
+1 337-662-7156
Opelousas, LA
+1 832-618-7935
Opelousas, LA
+1 337-351-1563
Opelousas, LA
+1 337-351-0748
Opelousas, LA
+1 337-523-6123
Port Allen(1)
Saint Joseph(1)
Shreveport(5)
Shreveport, LA
Shreveport, LA
Shreveport, LA
+1 318-636-6300
Shreveport, LA
+1 318-465-3612
Shreveport, LA
+1 318-751-3522
St. Rose(1)
Starks(1)
Sterlington(1)
Tickfaw(2)
Ville Platte(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck driving schools are in Louisiana?
There are 82 FMCSA-registered CDL training providers in Louisiana listed on the Training Provider Registry. This directory organizes them by city so you can find the school closest to you and see which CDL classes and endorsements each one offers.
Do Louisiana truck driving schools have to be FMCSA-registered?
Yes. To earn a first Class A or Class B CDL in Louisiana — or a first Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus endorsement — you must complete Entry-Level Driver Training with a provider on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry before the Louisiana DMV will let you take the CDL skills test. Every school listed here is on that registry.
How do I get a CDL in Louisiana?
First obtain a commercial learner's permit (CLP) from the Louisiana DMV by passing the knowledge tests. Then complete ELDT theory and behind-the-wheel training with a registered provider from this list. After your provider certifies your training to FMCSA, schedule and pass the Louisiana CDL skills test (pre-trip inspection, basic control, and road test) to receive your license.
What CDL classes can I train for in Louisiana?
Louisiana providers in this directory train for Class A and Class B CDLs, and many also cover Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus endorsements. Each school card below shows exactly which classes and endorsements that provider offers.
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