Tired of dead-end jobs? Truck Driver Institute (TDI) empowers Tylertown, MS residents to secure a recession-proof career with our proven CDL training program. Located just 90 minutes away in Saucier, MS, our campus offers a fast-track, three-week course designed for your success—no prior experience needed.
At TDI, we don’t just teach you to drive a truck. We prepare you to thrive in an industry that keeps America moving. With personalized coaching, real-world driving practice, and job placement assistance, you’ll graduate ready to earn competitive pay, enjoy benefits, and explore the open road.
20214 Highway 49
Saucier, MS 39574
United States (US)
Phone: 1-800-848-7364
Quick Commute, Big Rewards:
Just a 1.5-hour drive from Tylertown, our Saucier campus combines convenience with top-tier training. Skip the long waits—our streamlined program gets you licensed and hired in weeks, not months.
What Makes TDI Different?
✅ Decades of Proven Success: Over 50 years of training drivers trusted by major carriers like Walmart and Schneider.
✅ Learn by Doing: Spend 80% of your training behind the wheel—no simulators, no filler.
✅ Your Career, Your Choice: Partner with 20+ carriers offering regional, local, or OTR routes.
✅ Zero Hidden Costs: Start for $225 with scholarships, military benefits, or carrier-funded tuition.
Skills That Pay the Bills
Our curriculum is built by drivers, for drivers:
- Master Vehicle Safety: Confidently inspect brakes, tires, and engines.
- Navigate Any Terrain: Practice tight turns, highway merges, and rural roads.
- Solve Real Challenges: Learn to handle breakdowns, weather, and tight deadlines.
Affordable Training, Lifelong ROI
We remove barriers:
- GI Bill® Approved: We accept GI Bill® benefits at all locations.
- Earn While You Learn: Many carriers reimburse tuition once you’re hired.
Flexible Payments: Custom plans for every budget.
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
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 Institute was the best choice for us. TDI allowed us to explore all carriers opportunities. The instructors were top notch, caring supportive and patient. We would recommend TDI to anyone interested in a career in the trucking industry.Truck Driver Institute was the best choice for us. TDI allowed us to explore all carriers opportunities. The instructors were top notch, caring supportive and patient. We would recommend TDI to anyone interested in a career in the trucking industry.Your Roadmap to the Saucier Campus
From Tylertown:
- Head south on MS-27 toward Columbia.
- Merge onto US-98 East toward Hattiesburg.
- Follow US-49 South to Saucier.
Scenic drive time: 90 minutes.
Discover Tylertown & Saucier
At Home in Tylertown:
- Tylertown Mardi Gras Festival: Celebrate local culture every spring.
- Tombigbee National Forest: Hike, camp, or fish in serene wilderness.
- Pea Ridge Farmers Market: Fresh produce and Southern hospitality.
During Training in Saucier:
- De Soto National Forest: Unwind after class with nature trails.
- Saucier Heritage Days: Experience community parades and live music.
- Gulfport’s Harbor Lights: Iconic waterfront dining and sunset views.
Your Journey Starts Now
Don’t let uncertainty park your potential. In three weeks, you could be earning more annually with health insurance, retirement plans, and paid vacation.
Call 1-800-848-7364 Today
Our admissions team is ready to help you enroll, secure funding, and rev up your future.
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 of Florida, 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 of Florida, 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 of Florida, Inc. PO Box 1599 Murfreesboro TN 37133 615-895-2070