How TDI Students Can Get CDL Lodging During Training

You can qualify for CDL training with lodging at Truck Driver Institute if you do not live within 50 miles of the nearest TDI school. 

TDI has CDL training schools all over the country, so there is a very high chance that there is a TDI location near you. If not, rest assured that we’ll help cover your CDL lodging expenses so our training is affordable to you, even away from home.

Want to learn more or register for our truck driving school? Call us at (800) 848-7364 during business hours or fill out our contact form today to get started with our 15-day CDL training program.

How TDI’s CDL Lodging Works

Our CDL lodging process is designed to be as straightforward and simple as possible. But we understand that you want to know everything about what your time training with us will look like, which is why we’re completely transparent from the very start.

Getting Approved for CDL Lodging

When you apply to our CDL training program, you include your home address. We simply check to see if you’re located 50 miles away from campus or more. If you are, you’re approved for our CDL lodging. Our recruiters will mark down on your application that lodging is needed so you don’t need to do a thing!

The Cost Breakdown for CDL Lodging

There are two options available to you for CDL training with lodging at TDI:

1. Single Occupancy: This means choosing to stay in a hotel room by yourself. If you request a single occupancy room, you’ll need to pay $600 for your three-week stay (the equivalent of just $40 per night). TDI covers the rest of the cost for your room!
2. Double Occupancy: This means choosing to stay in a hotel room with one other student. If you request a double occupancy room, you’ll need to pay $300 for your three-week stay (the equivalent of just $20 per night). TDI covers the rest of the cost of your room!

When You’ll Have Your Lodging

You’ll be able to check in on Monday and check out on Friday during the three weeks you’re training with TDI. During the weekends, you’re welcome to go home and enjoy a well-deserved break!

Where You’ll Stay During Training

The exact hotel where you’ll stay depends on which school of ours you’re training at. We’ve developed relationships with nearby hotels at every TDI campus so you can get the best rate on a room and convenient access to our campus.

Plus, most of these hotels provide breakfast every morning, which means one less meal you’ll have to pay for—adding up to quite the savings over 15 days! Many of these hotel rooms have mini fridges and microwaves as well, making it easier for you to cook some meals or save leftovers to keep your meal costs low during training.

Expenses of Truck Driving School

The costs of CDL training vary from program to program. However, what many schools don’t acknowledge outright is that there are other expenses that you will pay for throughout your training and after you get your CDL. 

For example, if you live far away from campus, you’ll have to of course pay for your travel expenses to and from school. You’ll also have to pay for your own food throughout the course of the program. If you are in our truck driving school lodging program, you can save money by buying groceries and preparing your meals at your hotel each day or taking advantage of complimentary breakfast at participating hotels, rather than eating out at restaurants. 

We work hard to get every TDI graduate placed at the trucking carrier of their choice. However, we can’t guarantee job placement, and graduates should prepare for the possibility of days or weeks after earning their CDL without seeing their first paycheck. This can be a daunting time when you are in between jobs and don’t have a steady stream of income. Make sure to work with the TDI job placement assistance program to identify any issues that would present hurdles in your ability to gain employment. Many times, TDI students will get job offers while they’re still training, which greatly reduces the stress of finding your next gig.