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Coastal Truck Driving School – Premier Truck Driving Schools in Louisiana

Coastal Truck Driving School has a reputation for helping individuals change their lives. Our truck driving schools in Louisiana position every student for success by helping them develop valuable skills that employers are seeking. Start down a new career path and get a commercial driver’s license with the full support of our team and flexible courses to fit your life. With CDL training from Coastal Truck Driving School, you’ll have the skillset and drive you need to succeed in a career that will provide for you and your family.

If you’re looking for a thrilling career as an on-the-road driver, rely on Coastal Truck Driving School to help you get to where you’re going.

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5 Reasons to Choose Coastal Truck Driving School

Friendly and Supportive Staff

Job Placement Assistance

Quick Certification (within Four Weeks)

Flexible Course Schedule

Over 35 Years Experience

About Coastal Truck Driving School

Coastal Truck Driving School has provided CDL training in Louisiana for over 35 years. Since the beginning of our training program, thousands of men and women have become successful CDL drivers, enjoying great salaries and satisfying careers in the trucking industry.

Licensing Matters

We’re licensed by the State of Louisiana, Board of Regents, and the State of Mississippi, Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration, License #C 122.

Coastal Truck Driving School is approved by the State of Louisiana as a third-party tester for CDL licensing.

We are authorized to test for Classes A, B, and C licenses.

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What to Expect at Our Truck Driving Schools in Louisiana

We offer flexibility in our courses to fit your lifestyle and current commitments, including day classes, night classes, and weekend classes for both full-time and part-time students. Our most popular training program consists of a four-week course (160 hours) with qualified instructors. Our instructors and staff are there for you throughout the entire program. After you graduate, our Placement Department will work to make sure you start your new career off on the right foot.

Coastal Truck Driving School has campuses located in:

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7516 Coliseum Blvd

Alexandria, LA 71303

Phone: 318-443-3782

Toll Free: 1-800-443-3780

Fax: 318-443-5692

2064 North Flannery Rd

Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Phone: 225-272-2213

Toll Free: 1-800-286-8066

Fax: 225-272-2855

42226 S. Airport Rd.

Hammond, LA 70403

Phone: 985-386-5600

Toll Free: 1-800-345-7511

Fax: 985-386-2596

1182 1st Avenue

Harvey, LA 70058

Phone: 504-486-3639

Toll Free: 1-800-486-3639

Fax: 337-662-2784

2419 I-49 South Service Road

Opelousas, LA 70570

Phone: 337-662-7156

Toll Free: 1-800-982-8455

Fax: 337-662-2784

450 Hwy 151 North

Calhoun, LA 71225

Phone: 318-644-0206

Toll Free: 1-800-255-5533

Fax: 318-644-0502

773 US-61 N
Natchez, MS 39120

Phone: 601-861-5861


4030 Goodman Lane
Lake Charles, LA 70615

Phone: 337-853-2487


Nunez Community College
3710 Paris Rd.
Chalmette, LA 70043

Phone: 504-345-4814
or 504-486-3639

We understand that you may be traveling a significant distance from your home to our campus. That’s why with the exception of our Harvey, LA & Natchez, MS, campuses, we provide housing options. Contact us today to learn more about our housing options.

Coastal Truck Driving School Welcomes Veterans

Our truck driving schools in Louisiana welcomes veterans to our educational program. There are tuition assistance programs available for veterans applying to Coastal Truck Driving School, including:

  • Chapter 33 – Post 9/11 GI Bill®
  • Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB)
  • Other Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Learn more about how veterans can have a successful career in the trucking industry. Call Coastal Truck Driving School to speak with one of our admissions representatives. We’re happy to talk to you about the program, tuition assistance, and more.

Military veteran student of Coastal Truck Driving school

How Our Truck Driving Schools in Louisiana Work with Businesses

The Coastal Truck Driving School staff works closely with businesses to design a program that best suits your company’s needs and works with your schedule. Programs can include contract training programs ranging from complete training solutions to supplemental, integrated programs to benefit your existing policies.

This includes commercial driver’s license training, ongoing training for existing drivers, driver evaluation, individualized tutoring, and recommendations for fleets of any size.

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Apply to Coastal Truck Driving School Today

Take the first step into your truck driving career and apply to our truck driving schools in Louisiana today. Our admissions team is available to answers any questions or concerns you may have about the application process, tuition, housing, and more.