In the days prior to the Texas flooding from Hurricane Harvey and the trail of destruction that Hurricane Irma deposited across Florida and adjoining states, there were unsung heroes at work delivering not only necessities for survival but also seeds of hope. The people I speak of are the truck...

The highways are never more beautiful than autumn when mother-nature decorates the roadsides with bursts of color. The roadways scream for you to come take a drive and enjoy the view. This is also a great time to fall into a new career in which you can enjoy all four seasons a a commercial truck...

In order to drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), you must first fulfill the DOT physical requirements and obtain a medical card. While this exam is similar to other physical exams you've had in the past, there are certain portions that must meet DOT guidelines. The Medical Examiner's role is to...

Starting a new career as an adult is a big decision. You might ask yourself why you want to make a life change. Is it the desire for more money, stability, or perhaps a retirement plan? No matter your age, if you feel like you are stuck in a low paying job with little to no opportunity for...

Every week we have amazing people graduate from twelve TDI campuses across eight states. We're so proud of those who walk through our door and find success by working hard and keeping their eye on the prize of getting their CDL licenses and a new career.

At Truck Driver Institute, we're helping fill vacant truck driver seats with women, 'empty nesters', retired persons, military veterans, preachers, teachers, doctors, nurses, college graduates - the list goes on. Why? It only takes 3 weeks to train and graduate with your CDL license, as well as...

As you read this, nearly 50,000 truck driving jobs are sitting empty at any given time.

This number is projected to increase this year and climb even higher in the forseeable future. It's a staggering number attributed to basic economics - the demand for Class A CDL truck drivers is greater than...

If you're an 'empty nester' who has an itch to travel, then why not consider becoming a Team Driver with your significant other? 

Truck driver pay is higher than in many other professions and features full benefits and bonuses. Plus, over the road trucking is the best way to see 48 states and...

U.S. XPRESS HAS A NEW APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM FOR VETERANS!

We love our carrier partners and all they do to ensure our CDL students have the best opportunities. This week, U.S. Xpress let us know about their exciting new program for veterans. Check it out!

Our roots run deep when it comes to supporting US veterans here at TDI. Truck Driver institute, (TDI), was founded in 1973 by U.S. Army veteran, Thomas Gast. Since that time, TDI has grown to twelve campuses, and over the past 44 years the school has partnered with 20+ trucking companies to help...