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Speak to a FREE CDL Advisor today!
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If you want to become a truck driver in Pennsylvania, and make a lot of money, you need to get a Commercial Driver’s License.
CDL rules update frequently, so don’t risk it!
Our advisor will guide you through it all.
- CDL Process
- CDL Requirements
- Permit and ELDT
- Cost and Timeline
- Job Outlook
You Got Questions?
We Got Answers!
If you want to become a truck driver in Pennsylvania, and make a lot of money, you need to get a Commercial Driver’s License.
CDL rules update frequently, so don’t risk it!
Our advisor will guide you through it all.
- CDL Process
- CDL Requirements
- Permit and ELDT
- Cost and Timeline
- Job Outlook
Why Go To The Best CDL School In Louisiana?
By federal law, you can’t get a CDL on your own. Driving Academy is a fully certified truck driving school on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, and we know exactly how to fast-track your career.
Start Earning In 4-6 Weeks
Unlike college or apprenticeship taking years before you see a paycheck, go from 0 experience to a fully licensed CDL driver in a month or less!
Guaranteed CDL Programs
No fear of failing! We train you until you pass with unlimited attempts on the road test for free!
Lifetime Job Placement Assistance
We give you FREE lifetime job placement assistance until the day you die! If you need a job, we help you find one.
Train On Your Schedule
We're open 7 days a week with day and night classes so you can train when you want without missing work or family time
Why Choose Driving Academy in Baton Rouge, LA?
Get 100+ hours of CDL training with unlimited road test tries with our guaranteed courses.
Classes run 7 days a week to fit your schedule, with reasonable payment plans starting at just $500 down. Plus, enjoy lifetime job placement assistance.
Louisiana
School Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – Sunday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
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to walk you through the entire CDL process.
Steps to Get Your CDL:
The Checklist:
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Meet age requirements (18 for in-state, 21 for out-of-state),
- Provide proof of Citizenship/Visa/Green Card
- Background check. (For Endorsements)
The Health Standard: Visit a registered medical examiner to get a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC), proving you are healthy enough to operate a heavy vehicle.
The Knowledge Test:
Study the CDL manual and pass the written permit exams at your local DMV.
Don’t worry! Driving Academy students get online permit prep courses to get you ready to pass.
Classroom & Yard Training:
Complete a federally mandated ELDT training program from an FMCSA registered provider like Driving Academy. This covers both theory portions, and the actual behind-the-wheel instruction in the training yard and on the road.
Pass The Three-Part Exam:
The CDL road/skills test consists of three parts:
- Vehicle Inspection
- Basic Controls/Parking Maneuvers
- Road Test
Once passed, your local motor vehicle agency issues your official commercial driver’s license.
This process might look like a simple checklist, but there are a lot of ways to get stuck along the way.
A small mistake can set you back and cost you a lot of extra time and money.
Steps to Get
Your CDL:
The Checklist:
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Meet age requirements (18 for in-state, 21 for out-of-state),
- Provide proof of Citizenship/Visa/Green Card
- Background check. (For Endorsements)
The Health Standard: Visit a registered medical examiner to get a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC), proving you are healthy enough to operate a heavy vehicle.
The Knowledge Test:
Study the CDL manual and pass the written permit exams at your local DMV.
Don’t worry! Driving Academy students get online permit prep courses to get you ready to pass.
Classroom & Yard Training:
Complete a federally mandated ELDT training program from an FMCSA registered provider like Driving Academy. This covers both theory portions, and the actual behind-the-wheel instruction in the training yard and on the road.
Pass The Three-Part Exam:
The CDL road/skills test consists of three parts:
- Vehicle Inspection
- Basic Controls/Parking Maneuvers
- Road Test
Once passed, your local motor vehicle agency issues your official commercial driver’s license.
This process might look like a simple checklist, but there are a lot of ways to get stuck along the way.
A small mistake can set you back and cost you a lot of extra time and money.
WHY BECOME A TRUCKER?
Start Earning Fast
Start earning a paycheck as fast as next month. Compare 4 weeks of training for CDL to 4 years of college.
Average Completion Time
4 -
6 weeks
High Job Demand
Truck driving is one of today's fastest growing career jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 237,600 new jobs will be created each year for CDL holders.But there's a 60,000 driver shortage! That means there aren't enough new licensed CDL drivers to fill all those roles which will drive up pay rates even further.
Annual Job Openings
20
High Starting Salaries
Besides having a high starting salary as a CDL Truck Driver, you'll have job opportunities to earn an average well over $100K per year in New Jersey, based on data from Indeed.
Average Starting Salary In NJ
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20
WHY BECOME A TRUCKER?
Start Earning Fast
Start earning a paycheck as fast as next month. Compare 4 weeks of training for CDL to 4 years of college.
Average Completion Time
4 -
6 weeks
High Job Demand
Truck driving is one of today's fastest growing career jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 237,600 new jobs will be created each year for CDL holders.But there's a 60,000 driver shortage! That means there aren't enough new licensed CDL drivers to fill all those roles which will drive up pay rates even further.
Annual Job Openings
20
High Starting Salaries
Besides having a high starting salary as a CDL Truck Driver, you'll have job opportunities to earn an average well over $100K per year in New Jersey, based on data from Indeed.
Average Starting Salary In Louisiana
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Louisiana CDL Requirements
These are the very basic requirements to get a CDL license and become a certified truck driver:
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Be at least 18 years old (21 to drive across state lines)
- US citizen or Green Card/Work Visa
- Have a Social Security number
- Pass a DOT physical
Not Sure If You Qualify?
The rules have been changing! Our CDL advisors can help you understand what you need before you start.
We want to make sure you get your CDL License!
CDL Requirements
These are the very basic requirements to get a CDL license and become a certified truck driver:
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Be at least 18 years old (21 to drive across state lines)
- US citizen or Green Card/Work Visa
- Have a Social Security number
- Pass a DOT physical
Not Sure If You Qualify?
The rules have been changing!
Our CDL advisors can help you understand what you need before you start.
We want to make sure you get your CDL License!
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We've helped over 10,000 students get their CDL
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Help 1,000,000 People On Their ROAD TO FREEDOM
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Guaranteed CDL Programs
- 100% success rate
- 100+ hours behind the wheel training
- Includes CDL permit prep
- Unlimited road tests at no extra cost
Popular
Full CDL Courses
- 80+ hours yard and road training
- CDL permit prep course
- Multiple free road tests included
Half CDL Courses
- Limited to pre-trip & road test prep
- Quick completion
- 1 or 2 free road tests included
- No permit prep
What Makes Us The Best CDL School In Louisiana?
- Affordable Payment Plans - Start with Just $500 Down
- Pick Your Own Schedule - Nights & Weekend Training
- 100% Acceptance - All Students Welcome
- Free Lifetime Job Placement Assistance
- State-Of-The-Art Truck Driving Simulators
- Get Your CDL In As Little As 2-6 Weeks
- Guaranteed CDL Programs - 100% Walk Away With A CDL
- Class A, Class B, Passenger & School Bus Training
What Makes Us The Best CDL School In Louisiana?
- Affordable Payment Plans - Start with Just $500 Down
- Pick Your Own Schedule - Nights & Weekend Training
- 100% Acceptance - All Students Welcome
- Free Lifetime Job Placement Assistance
- State-Of-The-Art Truck Driving Simulators
- Get Your CDL In As Little As 2-6 Weeks
- Guaranteed CDL Programs - 100% Walk Away With A CDL
- Class A, Class B, Passenger & School Bus Training
Expert CDL Instructors Give You Personalized Help
Our tractor-trailer school is proud to have a team of 16 amazing instructors. Each of them have years of teaching and real-world semi truck driving experience. They come from different backgrounds and can teach in English, Spanish, and Creole.
Expert CDL Instructors Give You Personalized Help
Our tractor-trailer school is proud to have a team of 16 amazing instructors. Each of them have years of teaching and real-world semi truck driving experience. They come from different backgrounds and can teach in English, Spanish, and Creole.
CDL School Training Yard Designed To Prepare You To Pass
Our 1-acre training yard is not just spacious, but also fully paved, so you won’t have to deal with mud. Plus, the yard is fully lit, allowing us to offer CDL training at night.
Circuit-Style training, means no waiting, constant practice throughout the day.
CDL School Training Yard Designed To Prepare You To Pass
Our 1-acre training yard is not just spacious, but also fully paved, so you won’t have to deal with mud. Plus, the yard is fully lit, allowing us to offer CDL training at night.
Circuit-Style training, means no waiting, constant practice throughout the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can get started for just $500 down. Call us for a full breakdown based on your situation.
You must be at least 18 years old with a VALID Drivers License. You must be 21 or older if you want to travel outside of your home state for work.
You must get a DOT physical completed at a DOT Certified Doctor. Please contact us and we will point you to the right direction.
No you do not! We have many types of CDL courses available at Driving Academy. We have CDL half courses available for people who already have their permit. This course will get you ready to pass the CDL road test.
CDL eligibility depends on several factors, including your age, driving record, license status, medical qualifications, and the type of CDL you want to obtain. Because every situation is different, the easiest way to find out if you qualify is to speak with a CDL advisor.
The CDL road test can only be done in English. This means you will have to understand verbal directions in English to take the test. However, the written tests can be done in Spanish or English. Driving Academy has instructors that can speak Spanish and help you get ready for the CDL road test!
Yes, as long as your driver’s license is still valid you can get a CDL. When you sign up with our CDL school, we will even help you find a job with our lifetime Job Placement Program!
Yes, you can do a CDL road test in a truck that features an automatic transmission! However, you will have an automatic restriction on your CDL license if you do.
Driving Academy offers BOTH types of transmission options. Our students pick whether they want a truck with an automatic or manual transmission.
You Got Questions? We Got Answers!
Our CDL Experts Can Help You With The Following Questions:
- How To Get a CDL in LA
- CDL Requirements
- CDL Cost & Timeline
- Class A vs Class B
- Permit, ELDT, Road Test
- Truck Driver Pay
- Trucking Job Outlook
- How we help you move forward
You Got Questions?
We Got Answers!
Our CDL Experts Can Help You With
The Following Questions:
- How To Get a CDL in LA
- CDL Requirements
- CDL Cost & Timeline
- Class A vs Class B
- Permit, ELDT, Road Test
- Truck Driver Pay
- Trucking Job Outlook
- How We Help You Move Forward
