About
South Louisiana Community College's CDL Training is offered through the Gulf Area Campus in Abbeville, Louisiana. The program trains students in commercial vehicle operation, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules, pre-trip inspections, backing maneuvers, and road skills for various trailers. It prepares students for the final skills test required to receive a state Class A commercial driver's license, administered by the college's state-approved examiners. Training combines classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel practice in a hands-on environment and is offered in weekday day and night formats lasting five or eight weeks. Admission requires a current driver's license without holds or suspensions, a Social Security card, a Department of Transportation physical, a Class A learner's permit with the required tanker endorsement, drug-screen results, and an age minimum of 18.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Next start: 7/27/2026
Organization
South Louisiana Community College - Gulf Area Campus
South Louisiana Community College, Gulf Area Campus, is a community college campus in Abbeville, Louisiana. Its occupational training includes Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, and Medical Assistant programs. The college also provides workforce training through career-training courses, maritime and safety offerings, corporate education, and continuing education. Its broader academic offerings include programs in advanced welding technology, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration, emergency medical technology and paramedic studies, welding, commercial diving, and general studies. South Louisiana Community College serves students through multiple campuses and provides academic advising, career services, financial aid, and transfer services as part of its student support structure.