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Thomas Training & Development Center, Inc, serves and assist the community in providing entry-level drivers and will become qualified professional truck drivers who earn CDL certifications. Our trainees graduate with the highest quality of training available in the state of Louisiana. We ensure that the trainees learn quickly, efficiently, and completely to become outstanding, skillful & competent drivers.
Getting Your Louisiana CDL
To start you must first complete the following:
• Take your (DOT) CDL physical & drug screen
• Successfully complete & obtain CDL permit written testing from Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicle. (DMV)
• Complete the theory entry-level drivers training (ELDT)
• Next you will learn the components of the truck (pre-trip). While working on backing maneuvers.
• Then you are ready for Behind -the – Wheel training. (BTW)
• Upon completing the above criteria you’re now ready for your 3rd party examination.
*Thomas Training & Development Center, INC. are 3rd party examiners.
*Approved FMCSA ELDT training providers.