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Johnny Meads, the TDI recruiter at the Milton FL campus, is well known for his NFL career as a linebacker for the Houston Oilers from 1984 – 1992 and the Washington Redskins in 1993.  After his football career he became a traveling scout for the Green Bay Packers and later for the Tennessee Titans.  What […]

If you’re considering getting a commercial driver’s license (CDL), you’ve probably thought, “Is truck driving hard?” Like any job, truck driving has its challenges, but if it’s a good fit and you’re a skilled driver, the career can be extremely rewarding. Truck Driving Expands Your Opportunities Truck Drivers Get to See the Country While your […]

If you’re thinking about becoming a truck driver, you may wonder, “Do truck driving schools drug test?” The answer is yes. All prospective drivers must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) pre-employment drug test before operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Truck Driving Schools’ Drug Test Requirements Before you can get behind the wheel of […]

Can I Get My CDL Without Going to School? If you’re thinking about getting a commercial driver’s license, you’ve probably wondered how to get a CDL without going to driving school. The answer is it’s possible to get your CDL, but it will be extremely difficult to get a job without a certificate of completion […]

CDL Training and Jobs for U.S. Veterans Our roots run deep when it comes to supporting US veterans here at TDI. Truck Driver institute, (TDI), was founded in 1973 by U.S. Army veteran, Thomas Gast. Since that time, TDI has grown to eleven campuses, and over the past 44 years the school has partnered with [...]

If you’re interested in working with children and schools, you’ve probably thought about becoming a school bus driver and wondered, “Do you need a CDL to drive a school bus?” The answer is yes. It is one of the few, but essential requirements when applying for jobs as a school bus driver. Not all commercial […]