CDL schools in Louisiana

We found 3 schools offering CDL & truck driving training in Louisiana, with campuses in Monroe, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport. Truck drivers in Louisiana earn a median $49,320 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
3
Public colleges
0
Median pay in LA
$49,320

3 CDL & truck driving schools

School results

  1. Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge

    Baton Rouge, LA · Private

    • CDL & truck driving

  2. Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport

    Shreveport, LA · Private

    • CDL & truck driving

  3. Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe

    Monroe, LA · Private

    • CDL & truck driving
    • Medical assistant
    • IT support & networking
    • +1

What truck drivers earn in Louisiana

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Truck driver salary in LouisianaHow to become a truck driver

Median pay
$49,320
$23.71 an hour
Typical range
$36,710–$68,740
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in LA
28,540
Job growth, 2025–35
+3.8%
214,500 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CDL & truck driving schools are in Louisiana?

We list 3 schools in Louisiana with CDL & truck driving programs: 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Monroe, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport.

How much does CDL & truck driving school cost in Louisiana?

Among the 2 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $13,587 to $14,183. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do truck drivers make in Louisiana?

The median pay for truck drivers in Louisiana is $49,320 a year, and most earn between $36,710 and $68,740, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a CDL & truck driving school in Louisiana?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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