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How long is your course?<\/div>
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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.<\/p>\n

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What are the requirements to attend our CDL academy locations in Louisiana at the Coastal Truck Driving School?<\/div>
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Requirements at our Class A, B, & C CDL training company in Louisiana include completing an admissions application, possessing a valid driver\u2019s license and social security card, and more.<\/p>\n

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What type of equipment will I be training on?<\/div>
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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.<\/p>\n

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Do you teach manual shifting?<\/div>
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Our comprehensive education includes teaching manual shifting.<\/p>\n

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I would need help paying for school. Is that available?<\/div>
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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.<\/p>\n

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Does Coastal Truck Driving School help me find a job when I finish school?<\/div>
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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.<\/p>\n

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See more about our job placement assistance here.<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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I don\u2019t live close enough to any of your campuses to commute. Are there any alternatives for me?<\/div>
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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.<\/p>\n

Housing is offered at all locations except Harvey.<\/p>\n

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What do I need to bring to the dormitories?<\/div>
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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.<\/p>\n

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How do I enroll?<\/div>
Contact the Louisiana CDL academy location nearest you to speak to an admissions representative.<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Would it benefit me to visit the campus closest to me?<\/div>
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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.<\/p>\n

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Are there any opportunities for women in the trucking industry?<\/div>
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Yes, there are many opportunities for women in the trucking industry, and many carriers heavily recruit women drivers.<\/p>\n

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I want to be a truck driver, but I don\u2019t want to leave home for long periods of time. Would I have to be a \u201clong-haul driver\u201d?<\/div>
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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\u2019t have to be a \u201clong-haul driver\u201d unless you want to.<\/p>\n

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I have a CDL license, but I have not driven on the road for some time, so companies will not hire me. How can you help?<\/div>
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Coastal Truck Driving School has a refresher course available that will make you job-ready.<\/p>\n

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What to Expect at Our CDL Training School<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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You can expect comprehensive CDL training with our Class A, B, and\u00a0C license tests\u00a0in 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.<\/p>\n

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Coastal Truck Driving School has CDL training and CDL testing at our Louisiana area campuses located in:<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/header>
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Alexandria, LA<\/div>
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7516 Coliseum Blvd<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alexandria, LA 71303<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phone<\/strong>:\u00a0318-443-3782<\/a><\/p>\n

Toll Free<\/strong>:\u00a01-800-443-3780<\/a><\/p>\n

Fax<\/strong>: 318-443-5692<\/p>\n

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Harvey, LA<\/div>
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1182 1st<\/sup>\u00a0Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harvey, LA 70058<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phone<\/b>:\u00a0504-486-3639<\/a><\/p>\n

Toll Free<\/b>:\u00a01-800-486-3639<\/a><\/p>\n

Fax<\/b>: 337-662-2784<\/p>\n

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Natchez, MS<\/div>
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773 US-61 N<\/strong>
Natchez, MS 39120<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phone<\/b>:\u00a0601-861-5861<\/a><\/p>\n

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Baton Rouge, LA<\/div>
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2064 North Flannery Rd<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baton Rouge, LA 70815<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phone<\/strong>:\u00a0225-272-2213<\/a><\/p>\n

Toll Free<\/strong>:\u00a01-800-286-8066<\/a><\/p>\n

Fax<\/strong>: 225-272-2855<\/p>\n

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Lafayette, LA<\/div>
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2419 I-49 South Service Road<\/strong><\/p>\n

Opelousas, LA 70570<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phone<\/b>:\u00a0337-662-7156<\/a><\/p>\n

Toll Free<\/b>:\u00a01-800-982-8455<\/a><\/p>\n

Fax<\/b>: 337-662-2784<\/p>\n

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Lake Charles, LA<\/div>
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4030 Goodman Lane<\/strong>
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Phone<\/b>:\u00a0337-853-2487<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hammond, LA<\/div>
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42226 S. Airport Rd.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hammond, LA 70403<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phone<\/b>:\u00a0985-386-5600<\/a><\/p>\n

Toll Free<\/b>:\u00a01-800-345-7511<\/a><\/p>\n

Fax<\/b>: 985-386-2596<\/p>\n

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Monroe, LA<\/div>
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450 Hwy 151 North<\/strong><\/p>\n

Calhoun, LA 71225<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phone<\/b>:\u00a0318-644-0206<\/a><\/p>\n

Toll Free<\/b>:\u00a01-800-255-5533<\/a><\/p>\n

Fax<\/b>: 318-644-0502<\/p>\n

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Chalmette, LA<\/div>
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Nunez Community College
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If you\u2019re 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<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

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Schedule CDL Testing with Coastal Truck Driving School<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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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.<\/p>\n

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Businesses \u2013 Partner with Us for CDL Testing<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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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\u2019ll work with you, so it fits your needs. Talk to a Coastal representative for more information about CDL testing in Louisiana for your business.<\/p>\n

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