If you’re in Winter Park and ready to trade Central Florida’s busy streets for the open road, Truck Driver Institute (TDI) is your partner in success. Our Sanford, FL campus—just a 20-minute drive from Winter Park—offers a streamlined 3-week CDL training program designed to prepare you for a stable, high-paying career in trucking. With hands-on training, personalized instruction, and job placement support, TDI Sanford is where Winter Park residents turn their goals into reality.
3700 St Johns Pkwy
Sanford, FL 32771
United States (US)
Phone: 1-800-848-7364
Why Winter Park Chooses TDI Sanford
Proven Results
- 80% job placement rate for graduates
- Multiple job offers from carriers like Walmart and Amazon Freight
- Lifetime support from our career services team
Real-World Training
- Learn on late-model trucks (no simulators)
- Practice on a 10-acre training range with urban, rural, and highway scenarios
- Small classes capped at 12 students for individual attention
Affordable & Flexible
- Start with $225 out of pocket
- Scholarships and payment plans available
- Military benefits accepted (GI Bill®)
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 |
From Winter Park:
- Take I-4 West toward Sanford
- Exit at 101 C (FL-46)
- Arrive in 20 minutes—easy commute, no overnight stays
Campus Features:
✔ Secure student parking
✔ Lounge area with free Wi-Fi
✔ On-site CDL testing
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 3-Week Journey to a CDL
Week 1: Build Your Foundation
- Study federal safety regulations and vehicle systems
- Master pre-trip inspections in our hands-on workshop
- Pass your CDL permit test by day 5
Week 2: Hands-On Skills
- Practice backing, shifting, and city driving
- Navigate Central Florida roads with instructor guidance
Week 3: Road Readiness
- Tackle highway merges and night driving (weather permitting)
- Mock CDL exams with personalized feedback
- Interview with hiring carriers before graduation
Explore Winter Park & Sanford
In Winter Park:
- Stroll through Mead Botanical Garden
- Discover boutique shops on Park Avenue
- Enjoy lakeside dining at The Ravenous Pig
Near Sanford:
- Walk the Sanford Riverwalk along Lake Monroe
- Visit the Central Florida Zoo
- Try local brews at Sanford Brewing Company
Affordable Training, Lifelong Rewards
We make starting your career stress-free:
- Low upfront costs with flexible payment plans
- Scholarships for single parents and career changers
- Many carriers offer tuition reimbursement after hiring
Start Your CDL Training Today
Call 1-800-848-7364 or apply online now. Your new career begins just 20 minutes from Winter Park!
3700 St Johns Pkwy
Sanford, FL 32771
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