SOWELA Technical Community College (Sowela Technical Community)
3.7 mi3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, Lake Charles, LA · FMCSA registry
- Class A
- theory + range + road
- Also teaches
- Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
- Phone
- (337) 421-6560
An in-person CDL training location in Lake Charles, Louisiana, open to the public and registered with FMCSA to teach Class A behind-the-wheel entry-level driver training.
| Training | Theory | Range | Public road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A (tractor-trailer) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Class B (straight truck, bus) | No | No | No |
| Passenger endorsement | No | No | No |
| School bus endorsement | No | No | No |
| Hazmat endorsement | No | n/a | n/a |
Theory is the classroom (or online) part of ELDT; range and public road are the two behind-the-wheel parts. A school can register different locations for different parts, so ask where each part happens.
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Source: FMCSA Training Provider Registry, "Download all Training Locations" file dated 2026-11-02. Location shown on the map is the geocoded street address (US Census geocoder). We list public, in-person, Active locations that teach Class A behind-the-wheel. Methodology.