Do local Birmingham trucking companies come to your CDL school’s campus for recruitment fairs or guest speaking?

Yes — national carriers with operations in the Birmingham area actively recruit directly on Truck Driver Institute’s Oxford, AL campus, and many students field job offers before their CDL training is even complete.

For someone entering the trucking industry for the first time, one of the most reassuring things a CDL school can offer is direct, on-campus access to the companies that are hiring. It removes the uncertainty of graduating and then figuring out job applications from scratch. At TDI’s Oxford campus, that kind of access is built into the program.

How Carrier Recruitment Works at TDI

Several nationwide carriers actively recruit on Truck Driver Institute campuses. These aren’t cold calls to a hiring portal — they’re carriers who know TDI’s training standards and return repeatedly because graduates perform well on the job. The recruiting relationship is mutual: TDI vets which carriers offer competitive pay and benefits, and those carriers get early access to a pool of newly certified, work-ready drivers.

Students at Truck Driver Institute’s Oxford campus don’t wait until graduation day to start talking to employers. The job placement assistance process runs parallel to CDL training, so by the time a TDI student finishes their 3 weeks, they’ve already had substantive conversations with carrier representatives about routes, pay, home time, and benefits.

Why Carriers Keep Coming Back to TDI

The trucking companies that recruit at Truck Driver Institute do so because the program produces drivers worth hiring. Carriers like Werner Enterprises, Schneider National, U.S. Xpress, and others have built long-running relationships with TDI precisely because the school’s standards align with what those companies need from new drivers. That reputation, earned over more than 50 years, is what keeps carrier representatives showing up on campus rather than relying solely on job boards.

For students near Birmingham, this matters beyond just convenience. The carriers recruiting at the Oxford campus include companies with Southeast regional routes — meaning students can pursue driving positions that keep them closer to home while still working for well-established employers with strong compensation packages.

To learn more about the carriers currently recruiting at TDI, visit the Oxford, AL campus page or explore why students choose TDI over other CDL schools in the region. You can also reach a recruiter directly by calling 800-848-7364 or filling out a contact form online.

Industry data reinforces why this recruitment activity is so active right now. The International Road Transport Union projects the global truck driver shortage will double by 2028 — a trend that puts qualified, newly trained drivers in a strong position with carriers competing to fill seats.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do carriers physically come to TDI’s Oxford, AL campus to recruit?

Yes. Several national carriers actively recruit on TDI campuses, including the Oxford location. This is a core part of how TDI helps connect students with employment opportunities during their CDL training.

Can I receive a job offer before I finish my CDL training at TDI?

Yes. Many TDI students accept job offers from carriers before they graduate, thanks to the on-campus recruitment process and in-program job placement assistance.

Which carriers recruit at TDI’s Birmingham-area campus?

TDI works with multiple carrier partners, including Werner Enterprises, Schneider National, U.S. Xpress, TMC Transportation, Stevens Transport, and others. Specific recruiters on campus at any given time can vary — call 800-848-7364 for the most up-to-date information.

Is carrier recruitment at TDI limited to large OTR companies, or are regional carriers represented too?

Both. TDI’s carrier network includes national OTR carriers and regional operators, giving students near Birmingham the option to pursue driving positions that fit their preferred home time and route type.

Does TDI charge anything for its job placement assistance and carrier connections?

No. TDI’s job placement assistance — including on-campus carrier access and post-graduation support — are included as part of the CDL program at no additional cost to students. Learn more on the TDI job placement assistance page.