LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - UPDATE: SOWELA says their April CDL class is full. But for those who are interested, SOWELA will be offering another class this summer. The trucking industry is experiencing ...

A handful of states are taking varied approaches to bolster the ranks of commercial truck drivers in the nation. U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) announced recently that four community colleges in ...

New federal requirements for a commercial drivers license (CDL) take hold Monday, and it could have a major impact on anything from hauling grain or livestock to picking up a piece of equipment that’s ...

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - The recent supply chain issues have put a spotlight on the nation’s shortage of truck drivers. This morning, SOWELA’s Workforce Solutions Director, Haley Stevens, joins us to ...