Coastal Truck Driving School FAQ
Our Class A course is 160 hours. Our Class A CDL training company in Louisiana has a weekday course that is approximately four weeks long, weekend courses that are eight weeks, and night classes that run for eight weeks long.
Requirements at our Class A, B, & C CDL training company in Louisiana include completing an admissions application, possessing a valid driver’s license and social security card, and more.
Training at our Class A, B, & C CDL training company in Louisiana includes in-classroom learning from our instructors and hands-on training with our commercial trucks and other trucking industry equipment.
Our comprehensive education includes teaching manual shifting.
Yes, flexible in-house financing and grants are available to those who qualify. Check out our tuition assistance information for more details, or talk to one of our representatives at 1-800-486-3639.
Yes, we do help! Many companies are eager to hire Coastal Truck Driving School graduates. We have job placement personnel at each campus who can assist you.
Yes! We offer housing for those students who cannot commute daily. The housing is dormitory-style, furnished with a microwave, refrigerator, and TV. Housing is provided at no additional charge.
Housing is offered at all locations except Harvey.
Students must bring their clothing, towels, twin-sized bed sheets, blanket and pillow, non-perishable food, personal toiletries, and an alarm clock. Contact us with any additional questions about what you can bring.
Yes! We encourage you to visit us to see our Class A, B, & C CDL training company in Louisiana first-hand and learn more about a career in truck driving. Find a location nearest you and schedule a tour.
Frequently Asked Questions About CDLs
Yes, there are many opportunities for women in the trucking industry, and many carriers heavily recruit women drivers.
There are job opportunities for local and regional drivers that rely on short trips, as well as job opportunities for national drivers for those individuals who prefer longer trips. You don’t have to be a “long-haul driver” unless you want to.
Coastal Truck Driving School has a refresher course available that will make you job-ready.
Requirements for Testing
What to Expect at Our CDL Training School
You can expect comprehensive CDL training with our Class A, B, and C license tests in Louisiana that are flexible to your schedule, including day classes, night classes, and weekend classes for full-time and part-time students. Our top CDL training program consists of a four-week course (160 hours) with supportive instructors. When you graduate from our program, we help your job search with job placement assistance. Our Louisiana CDL license renewal and testing team helps you find the job opportunity you want while being a source of advice in the truck driving industry.
Coastal Truck Driving School has CDL training and CDL testing at our Louisiana area campuses located in:
7516 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303
Phone: 318-443-3782
Toll Free: 1-800-443-3780
Fax: 318-443-5692
773 US-61 N
Natchez, MS 39120
Phone: 601-861-5861
2064 North Flannery Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Phone: 225-272-2213
Toll Free: 1-800-286-8066
Fax: 225-272-2855
2419 I-49 South Service Road
Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone: 337-662-7156
Toll Free: 1-800-982-8455
Fax: 337-662-2784
4030 Goodman Lane
Lake Charles, LA 70615
Phone: 337-853-2487
42226 S. Airport Rd.
Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: 985-386-5600
Toll Free: 1-800-345-7511
Fax: 985-386-2596
Nunez Community College
3710 Paris Rd.
Chalmette, LA 70043
Phone: 504-345-4814
or 504-486-3639
If you’re traveling from a distance in order to get your CDL, Coastal Truck Driving School is here to support your career advancement with housing at no additional charge at some locations. Our heavy truck driving schools in Louisiana have dormitory-style rooms that accommodate between four and eight people per dorm and are furnished with a twin bed, TV, microwave, and refrigerator. Call for more information regarding housing at certain CDL school locations in Louisiana.
Schedule CDL Testing with Coastal Truck Driving School
Schedule CDL Testing at one of our six locations throughout Louisiana. Our representatives will help you set up a time that fits within your schedule so you can get your first CDL license or renew it to keep your license up to date.
Businesses – Partner with Us for CDL Testing
Partner with Coastal Truck Driving School to conduct CDL class A, B, and C license tests in Louisiana for your commercial truck drivers. Whether you want to schedule annual or semi-annual testing, we’ll work with you, so it fits your needs. Talk to a Coastal representative for more information about CDL testing in Louisiana for your business.