Lake Area Technical College
Lake Area Technical College is a public CDL training location in Watertown, SD, registered with FMCSA for Class A, Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat training and offers behind-the-wheel training on public roads.
| Address | 200 9th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201 Codington County |
|---|---|
| Phone | 605-882-5284 ext. 309 |
| Website | lakeareatech.edu |
| Registry status | Active on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. Record last updated 2025-12-15. |
| Enrollment | Open to the public (not limited to a single employer's own drivers) |
Training this location is registered to teach
| Program | Theory | Behind-the-wheel (range) | Behind-the-wheel (public road) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A CDL | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Class B CDL | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Passenger (P) endorsement | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| School bus (S) endorsement | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Hazmat (H) endorsement | ✔ Yes | n/a | n/a |
Theory means classroom or online instruction, with an 80% minimum score. Range means backing and maneuvering practice off public roads. Public road means supervised driving in traffic.
Contact the school directly for tuition and start dates. School listing claims are coming soon.
Other CDL schools near Watertown
- Hunkes Transfer South Dakota, Watertown (~2 mi) Class A Class B Hazmat
- S&W Construction INC, Brookings (~44 mi) Class A
- Bowes Construction, Brookings (~47 mi) Class A Class B
- Groton Area School District, Groton (~62 mi) Class B Passenger School bus
- A-Z CDL Training, Aberdeen (~78 mi) Class A Class B Hazmat
- Extra Mile CDL Academy, Sioux Falls (~93 mi) Class A Class B Passenger School bus Hazmat
Source: FMCSA Training Provider Registry public download, data as of 11/3/2026. Registration means the provider certified to FMCSA that it meets ELDT requirements. It is not an endorsement or a quality rating, and FMCSA can remove providers.