Are you from Ferry Pass, Florida, and ready to launch a stable, high-demand career? At Truck Driver Institute (TDI) in Milton, FL, you can earn your CDL in just 3 weeks and start driving for some of the nation’s top carriers — without the hassle of long-term contracts.
Just a short drive from Ferry Pass, our Milton campus offers hands-on training, on-site testing, and lifetime job placement assistance — everything you need to get on the road to success.
5750 E. Milton Road
Milton, FL 32583
United States (US)
Phone: 1-800-848-7364
Partner With the Best. A Few of Our Carrier Partners:
Why Choose TDI Milton for CDL Training Near Ferry Pass?
Accelerated, Hands-On CDL Program
- Graduate in just 3 weeks
- Learn on real trucks, not simulators
- Practice in a private 18-acre driving range and on public roads
Top Job Placement Rates
- Over 80% of students placed before graduation
- Partnerships with 20+ regional and national carriers
- Lifetime job placement assistance — we’re with you for the long haul
Flexible Financing & Scholarships
- Start with as little as $225 down
- Tuition reimbursement through select carriers
- Scholarships available for veterans, career changers, and single parents
3-WEEK TRAINING. Over 80% JOB PLACEMENT.
FILL OUT OUR FORM TO START THE JOURNEY TO BECOMING A TRUCK DRIVER AT ONE OF OUR 10 LOCATIONS.
Accelerate Your Future

How CDL Training Near Ferry Pass Sets You Up for Success
Our program is built for real-world success — no fluff, no wasted time.
Week 1: Classroom Training + CDL Permit Prep
- FMCSA rules & regulations
- Trip planning, hours-of-service compliance
- Prep for your CDL Permit test
Week 2: Behind-the-Wheel Driving Skills
- Shift, back, and turn like a pro
- Train on private roads for safety
- Low-traffic on-road driving
Week 3: Advanced Driving + CDL Exam
- Night driving, traffic navigation
- Mock CDL test with coaching
- On-site testing = No third-party delays
TDI vs. Vocational School
TDI | Vocational School | |
---|---|---|
ELDT training | ✓ | |
Ongoing job placement | ✓ | |
Comprehensive 3-week program | ✓ | |
Hands-on training (no simulators) | ✓ | |
On-site training and testing | ✓ | |
Established since 1973 | ✓ | |
80% job placement with thecarrier of your choice | ✓ | |
Freedom to choose your employer | ✓ | |
Contract requirements with carriers | X | |
Lower pay right out of graduation | X | |
Simulator training | X |
How to Get from Destin to CDL Training in Milton, FL
Getting from Destin to our Milton campus is simple:
- Take US-98 W through Fort Walton Beach
- Merge onto FL-87 N toward Milton
- Turn onto E. Milton Road
- Arrive at TDI: 5750 E. Milton Road, Milton, FL 32583
Drive Time: ~1 hour 20 minutes
Easily Commute from Ferry Pass to Our CDL School in Milton
Driving from Ferry Pass is quick and easy:
- Take FL-291 N and merge onto I-10 E
- Exit 31 for FL-87 N to Milton
- Turn onto E. Milton Road
- Drive time: ~30 minutes
Live in Ferry Pass? Train in Milton. Explore the Best of Both Worlds
While you’re training, you’re still close to home and all the perks of Ferry Pass:
Before Class:
- Grab breakfast at Scenic 90 Café or The Egg & I
After Class:
- Walk the UWF nature trails
- Eat, relax, and unwind near Escambia Bay
Ready to Get on the Road? CDL Training Near Ferry Pass is Your First Step
If you’re serious about getting your CDL and starting a trucking career that pays well and gives you freedom, Truck Driver Institute Milton Campus is your answer.
5750 E. Milton Road
Milton, FL 32583
United States (US)
Phone: 1-800-848-7364
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*For Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Ch 33) students and VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch 31) students, our tuition policy complies with 38 USC 3679(e) which means Post 9/11 and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment students will not be charged or otherwise penalized due to a delay in VA tuition and fee payments. For eligibility consideration, a Post 9/11 GI Bill® student must submit a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and a Vocational Rehabilitation Student must provide a VAF 28-1905 form. Students must provide school with a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) prior to beginning class, but not later than the first day of training. A print screen of Statement of Benefits page will be accepted in lieu of COE and verification of benefits will be required. Please see 38 USC 3679(e) for complete details. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Public Notice of Title VI Program Rights
The Truck Driver Institute, Inc. gives public notice of its’ policy to uphold and assure full compliance with the non-discrimination requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related Nondiscrimination authorities. Title VI and related Nondiscrimination authorities stipulate that no person in the United States of America shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, income level or Limited English Proficiency be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Any person who desires more information regarding Truck Driver Institute Inc.’s Title VI Program can contact its Title VI Coordinator – Mark Carey — at the address noted below. Any person who believes they have, individually or as a member of any specific class of persons, been subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, income level or Limited English Proficiency has the right to file a formal complaint. Any such complaint must be in writing and submitted within 180 days following the date of the alleged occurrence to: Title VI Program Coordinator Mark Carey / Truck Driver Institute Inc. PO Box 1599 Murfreesboro TN 37133 615-895-2070