Putting Americans Behind The Wheel at Our Truck Driving School Since 1973
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TDI’s dedicated job placement team connects graduates with top carrier partners. From your first day of truck driving school to your first day on the road, we’re with you every step of the way.
Whether you’re ready to enroll or just have questions, our team is standing by. Thanks to weekly enrollment, you could be starting your CDL license training as soon as next week. Fill out our contact form or call us directly.

TDI is registered as and compliant with the FMCSA’s Entry Level Driver Training requirements.
Since 1973, Truck Driver Institute (TDI) has been a family-owned CDL school dedicated to putting Americans behind the wheel of a career they can be proud of. Five-plus decades of truck driving school experience means our training is led by real instructors who are veterans and former professional drivers, not career educators who’ve never logged a mile on the road.
Here’s some of what sets TDI apart from every other trucking school in America:

Trucks move 72.7% of everything in America. In 2025, carriers are short up to 80,000 drivers and need to hire 1.2 million more over the next decade. The CDL you earn today puts you at the front of that line.
* Statistics sourced from the ATA American Trucking Trends 2025 and ATA Freight Transportation Forecast 2024-2025

Median truck driver pay hit $57,440 in 2024. The top 10% earn over $78,800, and that’s before bonuses, insurance, and retirement benefits from top carriers. A CDL is one of the best career investments you can make.
* Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2024.

You can start TDI’s CDL program for as little as $225 out of pocket. We accept GI Bill® and VA benefits, offer scholarships and student financing, and some carrier partners will optionally reimburse your tuition if you choose to drive for them – no obligation required. Our team walks you through every option when you enroll.
With eight campuses and a nationwide reach, our school caters to students all over the U.S. And if you live 50+ miles away from a location, our lodging program covers your hotel during training, so nothing stands between you and your CDL license. Our branches include: