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CDL training in Shreveport, Louisiana

10 CDL (commercial driver's license) training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

4 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Truck drivers need a commercial driver's license, which generally takes a knowledge test and a driving test. Most drivers have a high school diploma and prepare at a professional truck driving school.1 Since February 7, 2022, federal rules require anyone getting a Class A or B license for the first time, or upgrading to one, to train with a provider on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry.2

In Shreveport, 4 of the 10 programs take students without a high school diploma and 6 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 10 programs here are Class A (6 programs), Class B (2 programs) and CDL (class not stated, 2 programs).

See the 10 programs

All 68 CDL training programs in Louisiana, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Shreveport?

$7,138 to $8,368 is what most CDL training programs in Shreveport cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 10 programs with a price. All of them: $3,925 to $11,900

In the typical program

Finished the program
Left out
Half of Louisiana's programs report exactly 100%
Working 6 months later
Left out
Most of Louisiana's programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
5 to 10 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Shreveport may also offer CDL training. How these figures are made

Is there free CDL training in Shreveport?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: grants, company-paid training and the GI Bill

All 10 CDL training programs in Shreveport approved for WIOA funding

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10 programs

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Basic Tractor-Trailer Driver Training

    Diesel Driving Academy,Inc

    Shreveport

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Diesel Driving Academy,Inc, ShreveportClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,900

    268 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Basic Tractor-Trailer Driver Training at Diesel Driving Academy,Inc
    More details about Basic Tractor-Trailer Driver Training at Diesel Driving Academy,Inc
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,483
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    722
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,900
    students trained with WIOA funding
    268
    Program website, Basic Tractor-Trailer Driver Training at Diesel Driving Academy,Inc

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Advanced Tractor-Trailer Driver Training - Day

    Diesel Driving Academy,Inc

    Shreveport

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Diesel Driving Academy,Inc, ShreveportClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$27,600
    Price if you pay yourself$11,900
    Program website, Advanced Tractor-Trailer Driver Training - Day at Diesel Driving Academy,Inc
    More details about Advanced Tractor-Trailer Driver Training - Day at Diesel Driving Academy,Inc
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,898
    Length
    20 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    722
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,900
    Program website, Advanced Tractor-Trailer Driver Training - Day at Diesel Driving Academy,Inc

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CDL Class A Certification

    Durham Transport Academy

    Shreveport

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Durham Transport Academy, ShreveportClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,700
    Price if you pay yourself$7,850

    97 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about CDL Class A Certification at Durham Transport Academy
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,913
    Length
    4 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    97
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,850
    students trained with WIOA funding
    97

  • Class BIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CDL Class B Certification

    Durham Transport Academy

    Shreveport

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Durham Transport Academy, ShreveportClass BIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,925
    More details about CDL Class B Certification at Durham Transport Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,925

  • CDL (class not stated)HybridNo diploma needed

    Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO)

    Bossier Parish Community College

    Bossier City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier CityCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,500
    School website, Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO) at Bossier Parish Community College
    More details about Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO) at Bossier Parish Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,500
    School website, Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO) at Bossier Parish Community College

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CDL Professional Driver Course 1 (Class A)

    Southern University at Shreveport

    Shreveport

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southern University at Shreveport, ShreveportClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,368
    School website, CDL Professional Driver Course 1 (Class A) at Southern University at Shreveport
    More details about CDL Professional Driver Course 1 (Class A) at Southern University at Shreveport
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,275
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,368
    School website, CDL Professional Driver Course 1 (Class A) at Southern University at Shreveport

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CDL Professional Driver Course 2 (Class A)

    Southern University at Shreveport

    Shreveport

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southern University at Shreveport, ShreveportClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,368
    School website, CDL Professional Driver Course 2 (Class A) at Southern University at Shreveport
    More details about CDL Professional Driver Course 2 (Class A) at Southern University at Shreveport
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,275
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,368
    School website, CDL Professional Driver Course 2 (Class A) at Southern University at Shreveport

  • Class BIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CDL Professional Driver Course 3 (Class B)

    Southern University at Shreveport

    Shreveport

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southern University at Shreveport, ShreveportClass B · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,368
    School website, CDL Professional Driver Course 3 (Class B) at Southern University at Shreveport
    More details about CDL Professional Driver Course 3 (Class B) at Southern University at Shreveport
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,275
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,368
    School website, CDL Professional Driver Course 3 (Class B) at Southern University at Shreveport

  • CDL (class not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Drivers Driving Exam

    Southern University at Shreveport

    Shreveport

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southern University at Shreveport, ShreveportCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,368
    School website, Commercial Drivers Driving Exam at Southern University at Shreveport
    More details about Commercial Drivers Driving Exam at Southern University at Shreveport
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,275
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,368
    School website, Commercial Drivers Driving Exam at Southern University at Shreveport

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Advanced Tractor-Trailer Driver Training - Evening

    Diesel Driving Academy,Inc

    Shreveport

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Diesel Driving Academy,Inc, ShreveportClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,900
    Program website, Advanced Tractor-Trailer Driver Training - Evening at Diesel Driving Academy,Inc
    More details about Advanced Tractor-Trailer Driver Training - Evening at Diesel Driving Academy,Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,900
    Program website, Advanced Tractor-Trailer Driver Training - Evening at Diesel Driving Academy,Inc

How to pay for CDL training in Shreveport

WIOA funding can pay for CDL training in Shreveport

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for CDL training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

Company-paid CDL training

Some trucking companies run their own schools and may pay the tuition if you drive for them for a set time, such as a year.9

GI Bill for CDL training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.10

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Shreveport

How CDL training compares with the rest of transportation and logistics across Louisiana: Transportation and logistics training in Louisiana

Where the Shreveport truck driving program numbers come from

Which Shreveport truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Shreveport-Bossier City area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).11 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Louisiana page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Shreveport truck driving programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Louisiana figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Louisiana among the states with "known data quality concerns".12 We leave out the share working 6 months later for Louisiana: most of its programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to. We leave out the share who finished for Louisiana: half of its programs report exactly 100%.

Sources for the facts about CDL training in Shreveport

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 49 CFR part 380, subpart F, Entry-level driver training requirements
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee: Task 21-1 discussion notes (2021)
  10. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  11. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  12. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns