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CDL schools in Opelousas, Louisiana
4 schools in Opelousas are on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and take students from the public. Posted tuition at programs within 25 miles of Opelousas on Louisiana's approved training list runs $5,495 to $5,650, with a $5,573 median across 2 programs. Truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Southwest Louisiana earn a median $47,580 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Louisiana training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Opelousas; 3 teach theory, range and road.
Median posted tuition within 25 miles. We show no first-time total because Louisiana's permit and license fees are not both confirmed.
Opelousas training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Southwest Louisiana; 1,390 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Opelousas
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 1 active registrant in Opelousas: 1 ticks "open to the public" but is not a school that takes students: 1 employer or carrier training their own drivers.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J and L CDL Service LLC 842 Wisdom Rd | Theory · range · road | 2026-04-06 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 337-351-1563 |
| SLCC/Opelousas 332 E South St | Theory · range · road | 2025-12-16 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | 337-523-6123 |
| East End Driving and Placement Service LLC 128 National Rd | Part of Class A | 2025-11-05 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 832-618-7935 |
| Coastal Truck Driving School 2419 I-49 South Service Road | Theory · range · road | 2024-01-18 | $5,495 | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 337-662-7156 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Louisiana's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Opelousas
| School | City | Miles from Opelousas | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Instruction Driving Academy | Ville Platte, LA | 14 | 2026-06-01 | not posted |
| College/Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | 20 | 2025-12-16 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Opelousas's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Opelousas
2 programs nearest Opelousas posted tuition to Louisiana's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 2 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | City | Miles | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal College Truck Driving-Lafayette | Truck Driver Training Class A | Opelousas, LA | 0 | $5,495 | $250 | 93% | 72% |
| South Louisiana Community College | CDL Class A or B Training | Lafayette, LA | 22 | $5,650 | $0 | 100% | 78% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Louisiana's permit and license fees are not confirmed on its DMV pages, so none are shown.
Free and company-paid training near Opelousas
A Louisiana workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Louisiana sites. Louisiana terms · all carriers
Check a Opelousas school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 4 Opelousas providers from the registry, all of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 51 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 15,098 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Opelousas?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $5,495 to $5,650, median $5,573. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Opelousas?
4 locations are registered in Opelousas for Class A training, and 6 are within 25 miles of the city. 1 updated its registry record in 2026, and 1 has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Opelousas school with an old registry record still train me?
Yes if its status is Active: an old record only means the listing was not edited. Call the school and confirm the schedule and price.
CDL schools near Opelousas
No other city with a page is within 35 miles.
Also within 35 miles: Ville Platte, LA (1); Lafayette, LA (1); Crowley, LA (1). All Louisiana cities