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Sowela Technical Community: CDL training in Lake Charles, LA
SOWELA Technical Community College · 3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, Lake Charles, LA 70615 · (337) 421-6560 · Website
What this location is registered to teach
- Class A (tractor-trailer)theory, range, public road
- Road
- Class B (straight truck, bus)theory, range, public road
- Road
- Passenger endorsementtheory
- Theory
- School bus endorsementtheory
- Theory
- Hazmat endorsementtheory
- Theory
- Registry record updatedFMCSA Training Provider Registry
- 2025-09-26
- Median pay, heavy truck driversBLS OEWS May 2025, Louisiana
- $49,320
Since February 7, 2022, people getting a first Class A or B CDL, or a passenger, school bus or hazmat endorsement, must first complete entry-level driver training from a provider on this registry (49 CFR 380, subpart F).
Training at this location
Sowela Technical Community lists Class A training with public-road driving at 3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, and 5 classes and endorsements on the registry download dated October 8, 2026.
| Training | Theory | Range | Public road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A (tractor-trailer) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Class B (straight truck, bus) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger endorsement | Yes | No | No |
| School bus endorsement | Yes | No | No |
| Hazmat endorsement | Yes | n/a | n/a |
On the WIOA training list
| Listed program | Listed cost | Weeks | Employed, Q2 | Median earnings, Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDL Training Program | $5,950 | 7 | 75% | $10,551 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov program file (ETA-9171), programs on state lists as of June 30, 2025. Matched by name and address. How WIOA training funds work.
Other CDL schools near Lake Charles
- Coastal Truck Driving SchoolLake Charles, LA · 0.0 mi · Class A road
- Calcasieu Parish School BoardLake Charles, LA · 0.0 mi · Class B road
- Calcasieu Parish School BoardLake Charles, LA · 0.0 mi · Range or theory
- AGI Driving AcademyLake Charles, LA · 15.5 mi · Class A road
- Jefferson Davis Parish School BoardJennings, LA · 26.5 mi · Class B road
- Bayou CDLStarks, LA · 32.7 mi · Class A road
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