Ready to leave behind ordinary jobs for extraordinary opportunities? Hurley residents are discovering a life-changing path to professional trucking at Truck Driver Institute’s Saucier campus! Our accelerated 15-day program transforms beginners into licensed commercial drivers ready for immediate employment.
Trade rural Mississippi views for nationwide horizons while securing your financial future! A straightforward one-hour drive connects you to training that opens doors to America’s essential transportation industry. Our focused curriculum delivers exactly what you need to pass your CDL exam and secure positions with leading national carriers.
What makes TDI the superior choice? We prioritize authentic learning experiences using full-sized commercial vehicles—never relying on simulation technology. Our graduates enter the industry with genuine road experience in the same equipment they’ll operate professionally, ensuring confidence when facing challenging situations anywhere in the country.
20214 Highway 49
Saucier, MS 39574
United States (US)
Phone: 1-800-848-7364
Professional Training Environment:
Just an hour’s drive from Hurley, our Saucier facility includes:
✓ Dedicated commercial driving range for skill development
✓ Industry-standard fleet vehicles for authentic training
✓ Purpose-built instruction spaces optimized for adult learners
✓ Convenient on-campus CDL testing for seamless certification
Partner With the Best. A Few of Our Carrier Partners:
Why Hurley Residents Trust TDI Saucier
Career Opportunities That Deliver Results
- Impressive 80%+ graduate placement success
- Connect with numerous top-tier carriers before graduation
- Complete independence in selecting your employer
- Continuous career support throughout your professional journey
Authentic Training with Professional Equipment
- Learn on actual commercial vehicles—never simulators
- Master both manual and automatic transmission operations
- Experience diverse driving conditions, including interstate, city, and rural settings
- Learn from instructors with authentic industry backgrounds
Training Options That Work With Your Budget
- ✔ Begin your journey with only $225 initial investment
- ✔ Veterans welcome to utilize GI Bill® benefits
- ✔ Multiple financial assistance programs available
- ✔ Potential employer tuition reimbursement programs
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

Best CDL Training Indiana Has to Offer
Open yourself up to a world of employment opportunities with the kind of CDL Training Indiana job-seekers shouldn’t miss out on. Our training is some of the most in-depth, and our instructors are well-versed and experienced in the field. CDL training is a vital resource for any upcoming big truck driver and luckily, the best options for CDL training are right here in Indiana at the Truck Driving Institute. CDL training is vital to being licensed to drive and handle different types of freight and gaining the experience needed. CDL training offers you many avenues, meaning you will have more choices for your future! Although CDL training may take quite a bit of effort and a boatload of time, truck drivers everywhere can reap the benefits of this rewarding commercial license and carve out a great future for themselves. It can be daunting to make the decision to pursue formal training for your CDL license, but the process is wholly beneficial and a practical expense that keeps on giving. Benefits can include more choice of what you would like to drive and get rid of any possible limitations based on only obtaining one type of CDL–more pay based on experience and licensure, more access to other employers that TDI works with, and more. If you’re still on the fence about getting your CDL training from TDI, take a look at some of the awesome advantages below that our premiere driving school offers.
Your 15-Day Journey to Professional Driving
First Week: Essential Knowledge Foundation
- Understand commercial vehicle systems and operation
- Master comprehensive vehicle inspection protocols
- Learn critical safety regulations and compliance requirements
Second Week: Skill Development Phase
- Daily behind-the-wheel practice with expert guidance
- Perfect essential maneuvering techniques in controlled environments
- Build confidence handling commercial vehicles in various scenarios
Final Week: Professional Preparation
- Experience supervised highway and road driving
- Finalize test preparation with practice examinations
- Connect with carrier recruiters for employment opportunities
- Complete your training ready for immediate employment!
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 |
Truck Driver, TDI, and the Future You
Truck driving has always been a recession-proof career regardless of the day, month, year, or decade. One of the critical indicators of a recession is when personal consumption expenditure increases for the national average. This means that the more people buy goods or treat themselves to something, the more likely a recession will be. But which industry benefits from more economic consumption and expenditure? The transportation and truck driving industry! The more money spent, the more goods transferred nationwide–meaning truck driving jobs will always be safe during a recession.
Want a convenient place to take your CDL exam?
Truck Driver Institute offers outside CDL testing at this location for all students, regardless of their affiliation with TDI.
Easy Route from Hurley to TDI
Follow this simple path to your new career:
- Take MS-614 West from Hurley toward Pascagoula
- Continue to MS-63 South
- Enter I-10 West toward Biloxi/Gulfport
- Take the Highway 49 North exit toward Hattiesburg
- Continue to 20214 Highway 49 in Saucier
The scenic one-hour drive from Hurley provides perfect preparation for your training day. Many students organize carpools, creating an opportunity for professional connections before classes even begin.
So you can get a better idea for how things work around here, here’s a quick breakdown of our 3 week training program:
Week 1
The first week involves the majority of your classroom time, and it’s centered around getting your CDL permit. The CDL permit is a necessary piece of documentation for your behind-the-wheel training later on.
In addition, this first week acts like a primer for all the required non-driving skills you need as a truck driver. Our students learn the ins-and-outs of trip planning, cargo claims, maintenance basics, writing driver’s logs, map inspection, weight scales, Smith systems, and more.
The first week of truck driving school is also when you’re introduced to our placement experts. Depending on your career goals, your regional preferences, and benefits you’re looking for, the placement expert works with you to craft a plan for employment after you get your CDL at TDI.
Week 2
The second week is when you get your behind-the-wheel training. Over the course of the second week, our students work closely with our driving instructors who have years and years of on-the-road experience.
The majority of your driving training takes place on our private, multi acre range. It’s separated from the main roads, and it’s a great place for new drivers to get comfortable behind the wheel before hitting the streets.
After some time on the private courses, our instructors take our students out for some low-traffic driving sessions during the day.
Week 3
The third and final week is where you apply everything you’ve learned in the classroom and on our private course. Our instructors walk you through high-traffic, night driving, and other complex road conditions until you’re comfortable and confident in the driver’s seat.
After that, all that’s left to do is take your final exam. This involves a mixture of highway driving and on-site drills. After you pass, you receive your professional CDL that certifies you to operate a full sized 18 wheeler.
As you may have noticed, we begin the job placement process long before you even set foot in a truck. TDI is a results-driven school, and we do the best we can to make sure you’re paired with a new job after you’ve left our truck driving schools in Indiana. Some students are selected before they graduate!
Discover Mississippi’s Gulf Region During Training
Hurley Area Highlights:
- Enjoy outdoor recreation at the beautiful Escatawpa River
- Experience the charm of rural Mississippi heritage and hospitality
- Visit local festivals showcasing the region’s rich cultural traditions
Saucier Region Exploration:
- Venture into the natural beauty of Mississippi’s pine forests
- Take a short drive to coastal attractions in Gulfport and Biloxi
- Experience southern cuisine at local restaurants between training sessions
Budget-Friendly Training Program
Your commercial driving career is financially accessible:
- Start with minimal $225 initial payment
- Custom financial arrangements available
- Special scholarship opportunities
- Industry partnerships for tuition assistance
- Full access to GI Bill® programs for eligible veterans
Begin Your Driving Journey from Hurley Today
A rewarding career awaits at TDI’s Saucier campus. Call 1-800-848-7364 or Submit Your Application Online Now. Exchange ordinary employment for the freedom and stability of professional commercial driving!
20214 Highway 49
Saucier, MS 39574
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