Coastal Truck Driving School

Fantastic experience: I just finished CDL school, and honestly this was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. When I first started, I was nervous and unsure if I’d be able to get through it, but the instructors never let me give up on myself. They pushed me, encouraged me, and reminded me why I was there every single day. It wasn’t always easy, but they made sure we understood the lessons and had the confidence to get behind the wheel. They cared about us as people, not just students. That’s what really stuck with me. Walking away from this program, I feel proud of myself and ready for what’s next. If you’re thinking about getting your CDL, I promise this school will give you the support, guidance, and motivation you need to make it happen. Shoutout To All The Instructors

Fantastic experience: I attended class here in February of 2025. Jeremey Brewster was my instructor and he was an awesome instructor! I came in with zero big truck driving experience and left with my Class A CDL in 4 weeks. Jeremey did a great job instructing our class and the other instructors were great filling in on the driving and pre trip work.

Fantastic experience: Just want to thank Jeremy Stacy and Gena great teachers plenty of patience and understanding couldn’t have done it without you guys also want to thank Chrissy for her faith in me and encouragement great people great school.

Fantastic experience: Great school to go to I will recommend anyone to go their!

Negative experience: I got my CDL from this school in January of 2023, and I’ve meant to make a review for a long time but never came around to it. The school can be good depending on circumstances and instructors. I had the black guy, Cleveland I think? Some people say he’s a good instructor, but in my case he did a horrible job. My group had 3 people. 1 was this girl who was so bad she never learned to properly straight back before flunking out. I’m not sure If it was racial bias or if Cleveland just really liked this girl, but he spent ALL what little time we had teaching this girl, who just couldn’t get it… You have like a week and a half to learn the 3 maneuvers and how to drive manual, and you have very little time each day that’s split between your group. Well Cleveland spent so much time flirting and playing with this girl that neither me or the other guy learned the ninety. When test day came I only did the ninety once in practice. You only get 3 chances to pass the test, then you fail the school. Well me and the other guy in our group failed the ninety twice. We both kept telling the staff we didn’t practice enough, and that most of the time was taken by the girl who at this point flunked out, but it was passed off like we just couldn’t get it. After failing the test the second time the other guy told Cleveland that we weren’t taught the ninety, and that he wanted a refund if they were gonna fail us on something we were poorly taught. (We both paid out of pocket) He made a smug remark that we already paid the school and we weren’t getting a refund so it didn’t matter if we learned it or not they already have our money. It took another instructor telling me a trick that I hail Marry’d and crossed my fingers to pass the ninety on the third attempt. I thankfully got my CDL. I drove for a year and a half box truck and flatbed and I’ve done thousands of ninety’s. I can do a ninety blindfolded, so I wasn’t the problem. His half ass effort was the problem, and the organization didn’t have my back. I acknowledge the trainers are knowledgeable and you can learn a lot from them, and I acknowledge that most people get through the school without issue, but there is cracks that if you fall in you’re on your own. Best advice is to raise hell if you’re not being taught properly, because by the time it’s test day coastal has already deposited your money and their focus and energy is on the next class.

Fantastic experience: Ms. JaNet Watson is the best teacher you should have if you decide to go to Coastal Truck Driving School. She break everything down to a simplified form for the people that don’t know NOTHING about a 18 wheeler…highly recommended!!!!! (Alexandria instructor but in Calhoun filling in for now)

Fantastic experience: Ms. Jannet Watson from Alexandria, has been an amazing teacher. I was doubting that I would be able to comprehend the maneuvers, and struggled with processing it all. I prayed about this and I thank God for Ms. Jannet Watson, who has brought me peace through her gift of teaching. And She SHOWED US HER HAIR!

Fantastic experience: Thanks to everyone that makes the team out there,it was great to be at the school Mr, Harrell keep being Mr Harrell,New Orleans??? Keep up the great work, you need a raise thanks again

Fantastic experience: I attended the night classes and Jeremy Brewster and Miss Chrissy are the best even after the class if I had a question or problem they was there. Give them a raise great employees are not found like that anymore.

Fantastic experience: Best place ever to get your CDL they walk you through everything from step 1 to graduation and give you all the tools to succeed as well as helping you with job placement shout out to the best instructor ever and a true mentor to all who need it Jeremy Brewster definitely learn all you can from this man.

Fantastic experience: My husband took this ELDT course, and this is what he had to say about it: I was once a Class A CDL holder but quit driving trucks and trailers. Now I have to drive them again, and due to the new DMV requirements to obtain a CDL again, I chose this ELDT Behind the Wheel course. I feel like I received accurate training from this course. The three-day class was very educational. It also seemed like the staff was there to help and answer any questions I had. When I took my pre-assessment BTW test, Harold Varner was super helpful with that and extremely friendly. Because of Harold's help, I feel more confident in passing the BTW test. Ms. Heather and Ms. Kristy were very accommodating and always went above and beyond for me. I am very thankful that I chose Coastal Truck Driving School for my ELDT.

Fantastic experience: I just received my Class A CDL license from here. I can tell you this school is one of the BEST to attend. My night class instructor Jeremy "IS THE BEST TEACHER" at the school, my opinion. He's hands-on, helps you learn at your i he own pace, give you helpful tips, and give any and everyone the inspiration to want to do better in and out of school. My best advice is to attend the night class, ask about Jeremy's Class . It's an eight week program, 4:30p - 9:30p Monday through Friday.

Fantastic experience: I started the night class January 30, 2023. I did not know how to do anything(driving, backing etc.) The night instructor Jeremy Brewster was so patient with me thanks to him I passed my test yesterday April 16, 2023 if you decide to take the night class you will not be disappointed Jeremy is an awesome instructor if I had to do this all over again I would❤️ all the other staff were very helpful as well.

Fantastic experience: Coastal is the place for CDL training. All the instructors/trainers are awesome and very patient. My recruiter was very professional . I received my CDL CLASS A 07/26/2019

Fantastic experience: Do they require a high school diploma or GED?

Fantastic experience: Wonderful place to get a CDL

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience at Coastal! Highly recommended with top notch instructors. It’s definitely the place to go. 5 stars all the way!

Fantastic experience: I love them with all my heart they changed my life thank yall sooo much

Positive experience: If you have patience that is key to passing this program. Learn and listen.

Positive experience: Awesome school. I am a student.

Fantastic experience: Alsome$$!!!!$$$!!!!!

Negative experience: They dont even like to answer questions over the phone had me fill out the application just to tell me ill have to drive there just for them to answer questions about cost and housing and they are rude and unorganized won't be attending

Fantastic experience: I went here over 16 years ago, and my experience was very well back then. I remember anytime I had questions, they were answered. They prepared me with the knowledge I needed for all types of driving conditions, and to this day I still use them