Stuck in a career rut? Perkinston area residents are discovering an exciting professional path just minutes away! Truck Driver Institute’s Saucier campus delivers world-class commercial driver training that transitions beginners into sought-after professionals in our efficient 15-day program.
Swap small-town limitations for nationwide possibilities while dramatically increasing your income potential! With our campus just 35 minutes from Perkinston, you’ll gain access to training that connects you directly with America’s transportation industry leaders. Our focused curriculum provides everything needed to secure your CDL license and attract immediate job offers from respected national carriers.
Why choose TDI for your training investment? Unlike competitors relying on simulated experiences, we provide authentic training on actual commercial vehicles. Our graduates enter the workforce having already operated the same equipment they’ll drive professionally, building genuine confidence for the challenges of life on the road.
20214 Highway 49
Saucier, MS 39574
United States (US)
Phone: 1-800-848-7364
State-of-the-Art Training Center:
A quick 35-minute drive from Perkinston brings you to our facility featuring:
✓ Expansive practice areas for developing crucial handling skills
✓ Current-model commercial trucks identical to industry standards
✓ Learning spaces optimized for adult career transitions
✓ Convenient testing facilities for streamlined certification
Partner With the Best. A Few of Our Carrier Partners:
Why Perkinston Residents Excel at TDI Saucier
Career Advancement Beyond Expectations
- Outstanding 80%+ job placement achievement
- Direct connections with numerous premium carriers before program completion
- Complete autonomy in selecting your career direction
- Lifetime employment assistance for ongoing career development
Practical Experience That Builds Confidence
- Training exclusively on commercial-grade equipment—never simulations
- Complete instruction on both transmission types used in the industry
- Practical driving experience across varied terrains and conditions
- Learning from instructors with proven commercial driving backgrounds
Training Investment Made Accessible
- Start your program with just $225 initial payment
- Qualified veterans are welcome to utilize GI Bill® benefits
- Various scholarship and assistance programs are available
- Many employers provide tuition reimbursement benefits
3-WEEK TRAINING. Over 80% JOB PLACEMENT.
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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 Transformation to Professional Driver
Phase One: Knowledge Acquisition (Days 1-5)
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of commercial vehicle systems
- Master the essential pre-trip inspection process
- Build foundational knowledge of transportation regulations and safety protocols
Phase Two: Skill Development (Days 6-10)
- Daily supervised practice sessions on our dedicated training range
- Progressive mastery of vehicle control, backing maneuvers, and shifting techniques
- Developing confidence through repeated successful practice scenarios
Phase Three: Professional Integration (Days 11-15)
- Apply skills in actual road environments with expert guidance
- Complete final preparation for your CDL examination
- Interview with carrier representatives for immediate employment
- Finalize your transformation from student to professional driver!
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.
Simple Commute from Perkinston to TDI
Your path to career advancement follows this route:
- Take MS-53 South from Perkinston
- Connect with US-49 South toward Gulfport
- Continue until reaching Saucier
- Find our campus at 20214 Highway 49
With just a 35-minute drive from Perkinston, you’ll arrive at our campus energized and ready to learn. Students often arrange shared transportation, building professional relationships that continue throughout their careers.
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!
Regional Discoveries During Your Training
Perkinston Area Attractions:
- Visit the historic Stone County Courthouse with its charming architecture
- Explore the Perkinston Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
- Enjoy local dining establishments serving authentic Southern cuisine
Saucier and Surrounding Areas:
- Discover the natural beauty of Mississippi’s coastal plains
- Take weekend excursions to nearby Gulf Coast beaches
- Experience the unique cultural blend of Mississippi’s coastal communities
Accessible Training Investment
Make your career transition financially manageable:
- Begin with minimal $225 upfront commitment
- Customized payment solutions
- Specialized scholarship programs
- Employer partnerships offering tuition benefits
- Full veteran benefit integration through GI Bill® programs
Launch Your Driving Career from Perkinston Today
Your professional transformation awaits at TDI’s Saucier campus. Call 1-800-848-7364 or Start Your Application Online Now. Step into the driver’s seat of a fulfilling career with nationwide opportunities and exceptional earning potential!
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