CDL training in New Orleans

13 CDL training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

7 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the New Orleans-Metairie 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 In New Orleans, 13 of the 13 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 13 programs

All 66 CDL training programs in Louisiana, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in New Orleans?

$2,995 to $5,495

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 13 programs with a price: $1,600 to $10,000

Finished the program: Not reported
Working 6 months later: Not reported
Earned a year, estimated: about $36,000
Length: 3 to 5 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 New Orleans may also offer CDL training. How these figures are made

Is there free CDL training in New Orleans?

Yes, if you qualify. Workforce funding can pay for any program on this page.²³
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most truck driving programs in New Orleans cost $2,995 to $5,495.

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

All 13 CDL training programs in New Orleans approved for funding

13 programs

Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Truck Driver Training Class A
Coastal College Truck Driving- Harvey, Harvey
No diploma needed
Coastal College Truck Driving- Harvey, Harvey · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,000
Price if you pay yourself$5,495
Program website, Truck Driver Training Class A at Coastal College Truck Driving- Harvey
More details about Truck Driver Training Class A at Coastal College Truck Driving- Harvey
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$8,992
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
629
a year, estimated
$36,000
price
$5,495
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Training Class A
Cross Road CDL Academy LLC, Harvey
No diploma needed
Cross Road CDL Academy LLC, Harvey · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,900
Price if you pay yourself$5,400
Program website, CDL Training Class A at Cross Road CDL Academy LLC
More details about CDL Training Class A at Cross Road CDL Academy LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$9,487
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$335
Students counted
274
a year, estimated
$37,900
price
$5,400
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Class A
Safe Road Trucking Driving School, LLC, New Orleans
No diploma needed
Safe Road Trucking Driving School, LLC, New Orleans · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$31,400
Price if you pay yourself$5,300
Program website, CDL Class A at Safe Road Trucking Driving School, LLC
More details about CDL Class A at Safe Road Trucking Driving School, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$7,852
Length
4 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$700
Students counted
161
a year, estimated
$31,400
price
$5,300
Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed
Class B CDL Course Entry-Level School Bus Driver Training
Coastal College Truck Driving- Harvey, Harvey
No diploma needed
Coastal College Truck Driving- Harvey, Harvey · Bus and passenger · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,200
Price if you pay yourself$1,600
Program website, Class B CDL Course Entry-Level School Bus Driver Training at Coastal College Truck Driving- Harvey
More details about Class B CDL Course Entry-Level School Bus Driver Training at Coastal College Truck Driving- Harvey
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$9,061
Length
1 week, 48 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$200
Students counted
71
a year, estimated
$36,200
price
$1,600
Class BIn personNo diploma needed
Truck Driver Training Class B
Coastal College Truck Driving- Harvey, Harvey
No diploma needed
Coastal College Truck Driving- Harvey, Harvey · Class B · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,200
Price if you pay yourself$2,995
Program website, Truck Driver Training Class B at Coastal College Truck Driving- Harvey
More details about Truck Driver Training Class B at Coastal College Truck Driving- Harvey
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$9,061
Length
2 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
71
a year, estimated
$36,200
price
$2,995
Class BIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Training Class B
Cross Road CDL Academy LLC, Harvey
No diploma needed
Cross Road CDL Academy LLC, Harvey · Class B · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$26,500
Price if you pay yourself$3,000
Program website, CDL Training Class B at Cross Road CDL Academy LLC
More details about CDL Training Class B at Cross Road CDL Academy LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$6,636
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$335
Students counted
17
a year, estimated
$26,500
price
$3,000
Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed
Commercial Driving/(Class B) w/Air Brake, Passenger and School Bus Endorsements
Southern Security School, New Orleans
No diploma needed
Southern Security School, New Orleans · Bus and passenger · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$23,800
Price if you pay yourself$2,650
Program website, Commercial Driving/(Class B) w/Air Brake, Passenger and School Bus Endorsements at Southern Security School
More details about Commercial Driving/(Class B) w/Air Brake, Passenger and School Bus Endorsements at Southern Security School
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$5,949
Length
12 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$265
Students counted
12
a year, estimated
$23,800
price
$2,650
CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Commercial Driver's License Training Program
Delgado Community College, New Orleans
No diploma needed
Delgado Community College, New Orleans · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,700
School website, Commercial Driver's License Training Program at Delgado Community College
More details about Commercial Driver's License Training Program at Delgado Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
5 weeks, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
14
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,700
Class BIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Class B Training Course
Cooper's CDL Defensive Driving School, New Orleans
No diploma needed
Cooper's CDL Defensive Driving School, New Orleans · Class B · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,800
Program website, CDL Class B Training Course at Cooper's CDL Defensive Driving School
More details about CDL Class B Training Course at Cooper's CDL Defensive Driving School
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
3 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,800
Class BIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Class B
Safe Road Trucking Driving School, LLC, New Orleans
No diploma needed
Safe Road Trucking Driving School, LLC, New Orleans · Class B · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,450
Program website, CDL Class B at Safe Road Trucking Driving School, LLC
More details about CDL Class B at Safe Road Trucking Driving School, LLC
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
$550
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,450
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Commercial Truck Driving (Class A) Automatic Training Air Brake and Combination
Southern Security School, New Orleans
No diploma needed
Southern Security School, New Orleans · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,000
School website, Commercial Truck Driving (Class A) Automatic Training Air Brake and Combination at Southern Security School
More details about Commercial Truck Driving (Class A) Automatic Training Air Brake and Combination at Southern Security School
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,000
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Truck Driver Training Class A
Nunez Community College, Chalmette
No diploma needed
Nunez Community College, Chalmette · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,495
Program website, Truck Driver Training Class A at Nunez Community College
More details about Truck Driver Training Class A at Nunez Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,495
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Training Class A PT TIME 600Hrs
Cross Road CDL Academy LLC, Harvey
No diploma needed
Cross Road CDL Academy LLC, Harvey · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,000
Program website, CDL Training Class A PT TIME 600Hrs at Cross Road CDL Academy LLC
More details about CDL Training Class A PT TIME 600Hrs at Cross Road CDL Academy LLC
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
$335
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$10,000

How to pay for CDL training in New Orleans

Workforce funding can pay for CDL training in New Orleans

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.²People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.³

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).⁴

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.⁵⁶

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.⁷

GI Bill for CDL training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

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

Where the New Orleans truck driving program numbers come from

Which New Orleans truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the New Orleans-Metairie area that are approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list 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 New Orleans truck driving program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some truck driving programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

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".⁹ 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%.

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CDL training in New Orleans

How much does CDL training cost in New Orleans?

Is there free CDL training in New Orleans?

All 13 CDL training programs in New Orleans approved for funding

Truck Driver Training Class A

CDL Training Class A

CDL Class A

Class B CDL Course Entry-Level School Bus Driver Training

Truck Driver Training Class B

CDL Training Class B

Commercial Driving/(Class B) w/Air Brake, Passenger and School Bus Endorsements

Commercial Driver's License Training Program

CDL Class B Training Course

CDL Class B

Commercial Truck Driving (Class A) Automatic Training Air Brake and Combination