COASTAL COLLEGE TRUCK DRIVING-LAFAYETTE

Coastal College Truck Driving – Lafayette is a commercial driver training institution located in Opelousas, Louisiana, serving students in the Acadiana region. As part of the Coastal College truck driving school network, this campus prepares students for commercial driver's license (CDL) examinations and careers in the trucking industry.

Detailed program data is not available in current IPEDS records; however, Coastal College truck driving programs typically cover Class A CDL preparation, including vehicle inspection procedures, DOT compliance, backing maneuvers, and over-the-road driving skills training.

Opelousas is the parish seat of St. Landry Parish in south-central Louisiana, within the greater Lafayette metro area. The region's position along major freight corridors connecting the Gulf Coast with interior Louisiana and Texas creates steady employment opportunities for licensed commercial drivers. Coastal College serves students in this rural and semi-urban corridor seeking entry into transportation careers.