Louisiana CDL license requirements aren't much different than most other states, in that they require a clean driving record, you must pass a physical, and you must be at least 18 for intrastate routes. Requirements for Interstate routes over federal highways differ slightly.
In order to pass your driving skills tests, you will need to learn how to spot vehicle safety hazards, how to attach and detach trailers. Aside from the written test you will have to take, you will also need driving practice in the appropriate vehicle, be able to operate it under normal and hazardous conditions and know how to navigate it and park it.
There are 3 types of CDL certifications in Louisiana.
- Louisiana Class A CDL: For truck drivers operating vehicles with a combined GVWR of more than 26,001 pounds.
- Louisiana Class B CDL: For truck drivers operating a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more.
- Louisiana Class C CDL: For operators driving vehicles that don't meet the definition of Class A or Class B, but is either designed to transport 16 or more passengers. This certification also includes permissions for operating vehicles that transport hazardous materials.
You can find more information about getting a CDL certification in Louisiana, along with locations and hours of testing facilities here.
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