Training Truck Drivers for Over 50 Years
Diesel Driving Academy® has been providing CDL training in Louisiana since 1972. Our campuses in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and Monroe offer hands-on Class A CDL training that prepares students for careers in trucking.
For over 50 years, Diesel Driving Academy has built a reputation for hands-on training delivered by instructors who know the industry firsthand. Students gain the knowledge, driving time, and preparation needed to pass the CDL exam and begin a career in trucking.
What to Expect
- Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel Training. You’ll learn the basics of trucking in the classroom, then spend time behind the wheel. Training includes pre-trip inspections, safety procedures, and real driving time in a tractor-trailer. You’ll learn everything you need to know for truck driving jobs.
- A Team That Supports You. Staff and instructors take time to get to know you and your goals. From the first day of training through graduation, they help you stay on track and reach the goal of earning your CDL.
- Connections to Trucking Employers. Many national carriers trust the training provided by Diesel Driving Academy and hire our graduates. Employer partners include Stevens Transport, Werner Enterprises, TMC Transportation, and Schneider.
What Graduates Say
“Diesel Driving Academy is the place to come to if you want to start your trucking career! The instructors were very hands-on and made sure I got the best training. Thanks y’all for working with me to ensure I got my Class A.” — Rodney H.
“1992 graduate. What a great career — and this is where it all started for me! Almost 32 years and nearly 4 million miles of professional driving. Thanks, DDA, for getting me started.”
— Paul C.
“They really want you to succeed. This is an excellent team.”
— Claudine C.
Why Choose Diesel Driving Academy®?
- Experienced CDL Instructors. Instructors have real truck driving experience and teach the same skills drivers use every day on the road.
- Legacy of Truck Driver Training. Diesel Driving Academy has trained truck drivers in Louisiana for more than 50 years.
- Industry-Standard Equipment. Students train on late-model tractors and trailers similar to the equipment used by many trucking companies.
- ELDT-Compliant Class A CDL Training. The program meets all federal Entry-Level Driver Training requirements for earning a Class A CDL.