Quick Facts

• Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Address: 2105 Oak Villa Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
• School Type: Private CDL / Truck Driving School
• Programs Offered: Class A CDL, Class B CDL, Class B Passenger
• Training Style: Classroom, simulator, training-yard and road instruction
• Program Length: Comprehensive training includes 100+ hours
• Tuition Range: Contact school for current Baton Rouge pricing
• Payment Plans: Available; plans currently advertise starting with $500 down
• Online Programs Available: Online/theory resources available; driving instruction is hands-on
• Financial Aid: Ask the campus about currently available funding programs
• Class Options: Flexible weekday and weekend training
• ELDT: FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training provider
• Career Services: Lifetime job-placement assistance advertised
• Website: Official Baton Rouge campus website

Overview

Driving Academy’s Baton Rouge campus provides CDL preparation for students pursuing Class A, Class B and Class B Passenger commercial driver’s licenses.

The program combines classroom instruction with practical training in a 2-acre training yard, simulator instruction and road driving. Comprehensive programs provide approximately 100 or more hours of classroom and hands-on training. Driving Academy

The campus is located near Choctaw Drive, Airline Highway and Florida Boulevard, providing access to local roads for practical commercial-driving experience.

Programs Offered

Class A CDL

Class A training is designed for students preparing to operate combination commercial vehicles, including tractor-trailers.

Class B CDL

Class B training prepares drivers for heavier single-unit commercial vehicles such as straight trucks, box trucks and certain vocational vehicles.

Class B Passenger

The passenger option prepares students for Class B commercial vehicles designed to carry 16 or more passengers, subject to applicable licensing and endorsement requirements. Driving Academy

Training Options

Students can choose different levels of CDL preparation depending on their experience.

Comprehensive training includes permit preparation, yard instruction and road training.

Students who already hold their commercial learner’s permit can select a Half Course focused on:

• Vehicle inspection
• Essential vehicle-control skills
• Parking maneuvers
• On-road driving techniques Driving Academy

Simulator training is also incorporated into the Baton Rouge program.

Tuition & Financial Assistance

The Baton Rouge campus page does not publish a fixed total tuition amount.

Driving Academy currently advertises payment plans beginning with $500 down, but the down payment should not be confused with total tuition. Students should obtain the complete program price and fee schedule before enrollment. Driving Academy

Why Students Choose This School

• Class A CDL training
• Class B CDL training
• Passenger CDL option
• 100+ hours available through comprehensive training
• 2-acre training yard
• Simulator instruction
• Weekend availability
• Payment plans
• Lifetime job-placement assistance

Career Opportunities

Training can prepare students for CDL-dependent occupations such as:

• Tractor-Trailer Driver
• Regional Truck Driver
• Local Commercial Driver
• Delivery Driver
• Straight-Truck Driver
• Bus/Passenger Driver

Specific jobs may require endorsements, experience or additional employer qualifications.

Enrollment Tips

Applicants should determine whether they need Class A or Class B before choosing a training package. Students who already have a commercial learner’s permit may not need the same amount of classroom instruction as complete beginners.

Students should also confirm current tuition, licensing costs, DOT physical requirements and any endorsement expenses before enrollment.

Bottom Line

Driving Academy’s Baton Rouge campus offers Class A, Class B and passenger CDL preparation through classroom education, simulator instruction and hands-on practice in a 2-acre training yard and on public roads. Multiple training levels allow both beginners and permit holders to select training appropriate to their experience.