Truck Driver Institute

Fantastic experience: Attending the Truck Driving Institute has been an enriching experience that I would highly recommend to anyone considering a career in trucking. From the moment I stepped through the doors, it was clear that this institution prioritizes its students' success, thanks in large part to its exceptional staff and instructors. One of the standout features of the Truck Driving Institute is its committed and knowledgeable instructors. Each one brings a wealth of experience to the classroom, ensuring that students receive not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills that are essential in the field. Their passion for teaching and mentoring was evident, and they fostered an encouraging environment where questions were welcomed and discussions flourished. I found their feedback incredibly valuable; it was tailored to help me improve without feeling overly critical. This positive reinforcement made the learning process enjoyable and effective. The staff at the institute also played a crucial role in my overall satisfaction. They were consistently available to assist with scheduling, provide resources, and address any concerns that might arise during the training. Their professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile were apparent and contributed to a supportive atmosphere that made me feel valued as a student. The administrative side of things was smooth and organized, allowing me to focus on my training without unnecessary distractions. In terms of curriculum, the Truck Driving Institute offers a well-rounded program that covers all aspects of truck driving—from safety regulations to hands-on driving practice. The balance of classroom learning and behind-the wheel training prepared me thoroughly for the challenges of being on the road. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on safety, which is paramount in the trucking industry. An additional benefit that enhanced my experience was the school's strong career support system. They not only prepare you to pass your driving tests but also equip you with the skills needed to land a job upon graduation. I felt confident that I would leave the program ready to step into the workforce with the competencies employers are seeking. Reflecting on my time at the Truck Driving Institute, I can confidently say it exceeded my expectations. The combination of outstanding faculty, a well-structured program, and a supportive environment made my learning journey both fulfilling and enjoyable. If you are considering a path in trucking or seeking quality training that prioritizes student success, I wholeheartedly recommend the Truck Driving Institute. It is a place where you not only learn to drive but also build a foundation for a successful career in the industry. Thank you TDI of Tennessee Steve Lind

Fantastic experience: I found TDI after l started looking at schools due to a family tragedy. From the start I was pleased with TDI. Mike from recruiting was very informative and worked with me to get a start date. All the front office staff were friendly and helpful with getting my paperwork completed. As an Army Combat Veteran, they helped me use my GI Bill for school. Once I started the school, the training staff was by far one of the most knowledgeable group of guys Ive met. From the director of training (Bryan) to each instructor (Don, Richard, Jon). The instructors worked with my group well and my week two my group was progressing very well and you could tell in our confidence. Having chose the manual route, it was stressful at first, but Richard is a great instructor and had us “catching gears” and making turns like veteran drivers. Overall I give it a 10/10, and if you’re looking to get your CDL automatic or manual, TDI is the school for you. I left TDI excited for a new career and with some new friendships.

Fantastic experience: Great school to go to if you're looking to earn your cdl-a. All the staff are friendly, and are very knowledgeable about trucking and what it takes to become a truck driver. The Instructors know their stuff, are great with students and will help you learn the things you need to know. I highly recommend tdi Christiana for anyone.

Fantastic experience: I had a lot of fun at this school. The instructors were very patient and very knowledgeable. I couldn't have chosen a better school for my training.

Fantastic experience: The TDI Institute has helped me grow in my career and personal developments. The instructors are very blunt and to the point which is very helpful for the high intensity mental challenges that you’ll face. They work with you on your tuition be it financing it completely or if you have it in full. If you’re thinking about getting your CDL A this is the school you want, don’t doubt yourself just take the leap.

Fantastic experience: Great school. Good instructors. Teaches well. Gives you plenty of road practice and backing practice. Highly recommend this school if you’re looking to get your cdl.

Fantastic experience: Does this class teach Class A CDL with automatic, manual, or both?

Fantastic experience: This was an overall great experience. The instructors are great at what they do and they go above and beyond to make sure you are ready to hit the road .

Fantastic experience: This was a great experience and even better place to get your CDL through, Kevin and Don the instructors really helped make it easy to get my CDL and also the advice they gave was very useful in the trucking industry.

Fantastic experience: Great school. If you’re thinking about getting your CDL’s TDI in Christiana, TN is the way to go. AMAZING hands-on staff that are there when you need them. Bryan, Don and Kevin strive to teach you as much as they can, in what little time they have you. My last day I didn’t even want to leave. They treat you like family. You will laugh, you will get frustrated and you may even cry but in the end everyone is very supportive to each other. Jokes will be made. Tough love is shown. The support these guys give you makes you believe in yourself even when you want to give up.

Fantastic experience: The instructors were very knowledgeable on all subjects . Whether it was the class work, driving practice, and questions about the industry. I especially learned a lot from the manual instructor Kevin about the industry and the safe operation of our truck . I would encourage anyone who wants to get there CDL to come to the school.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend TDI. Kevin and Don are more than teachers. they go out their way to make sure that you are fully trained on every aspect of learning about these trucks. One of the ways that they help me during my time at TDI was making sure if I had any questions they were explained thoroughly. It's literally impossible to fail at TDI if you just listen and do your part. Once again thanks TDI!!

Fantastic experience: Special thanks to the whole team. Don and Kevin are top notch trainers. I enjoyed my time learning from them and attaining all of their knowledge. I appreciate Bryan and the office staff for their dedication on making this place a great training facility. Melissa and Mike were also very helpful. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Loved the school, great teachers, very knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. The teachers broke it all down Barney style, as I like to say it, next thing you know, I’m backing an alley dock (truck backed at a 45) without much problems. Listen to the teachers, they will get you set.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience at TDI. All of the staff were great, especially Don, Kevin, and Bryan. I would 100% recommend TDI in Christiana, Tennessee.

Fantastic experience: The people are great! The business is a bit under-staffed. They are working their butts off. It was a great experience. I feel ready, confident and more knowledgeable than the average newbie. Thanks to Bryan, Don, Kevin, John, Mike, for your wisdom and patience.

Fantastic experience: Overall, going to TDI was a great experience from start to finish. I came in knowing nothing about a semi-tractor-trailer and left knowing everything about it including how to operate one! The teachers have a great process to help students learn quickly and prepare us for what it would be like driving and making maneuvers over the road. 12/10 recommend this institute to all upcoming CDL drivers. Special thanks to Dom, Bryan, Kevin, and the rest of the staff for making the process such a fun and smooth learning experience.

Fantastic experience: They have it together and very good instructors

Fantastic experience: Great instructors and very helpful front office!

Fantastic experience: I recently graduated from TDI. There are two great trainers that will help you get ready for your new career opportunities as a Commercial Driver!!!

Fantastic experience: Thanks to TDI and it's teachers their teaching has helped me to drive semi trucks and drive them safe I'm glad I chose TDI for my training

Fantastic experience: The instructors are awesome. I found out that for those of us who are “well informed” in our driving skills; be prepared to start over if you don’t have a lot of experience with trailers. However, from experience these instructors are more than patient. Listen to what they say. Don’t get upset at yourself. Be prepared for trial and error. You will then succeed!

Fantastic experience: Great school, lots of one on one time when learning backing maneuvers. The instructors are very knowledgeable, and show every person the concern and guidance needed. 10/10 in my opinion!

Fantastic experience: This was a great experience, three weeks and received my CDL Licenses, training was very professional from teachers that spent significant time in the trucking industry. Providing real world examples in addition to the instructional material. The real examples tied together the DOT material. Great instructor's Lisa and Bryan, thrilled to have exceeded my own expectations and now pursue my dream. Thank you TDI!

Fantastic experience: Went here 02/2004. Cost was $4500 cash. Well worth the investment. Still behind the wheel almost 20 years later.

Negative experience: My instructor failed me today I didn’t get to graduate. Supervisor and recruiter brought me in there office to tell me my instructor failed me on everything driving out of 10 days I drove three times for 30 minutes, failed me on the pre-trip, failed me on the maneuvers, my instructor taught me on 2 maneuvers she said I didn’t master the offset so she wasn’t comfortable with showing me the alley dock/90 degree. But I didn’t know the protocol of the program. My instructor stated that I had 2 hrs a day on the rage, the other instructor said I had 4 hrs for two days on the rage but he couldn’t tell me how I was doing. The road trip was a trip, she said stop riding on that white line ride on the mustard line, you going to fast, go faster. I told her you make me nervous she said I make her nervous and then she threatened to put me out the truck and make me walk home. As we were at the stop light she pulled the brakes and told one of the other students to get under the wheel. This whole 3 weeks was a nightmare.

Fantastic experience: My experience with TDI was 10 stars. Coming from a guy who spent the last 10yrs in healthcare to wanting to switch lanes. Didn’t have any prior experience with tractor trailers I applied myself and graduated at the top of my class and passed my CDL test on the first try. Lisa, Mike and Bryan are the best and I thank them for helping me achieve my goal. CDL schools teach you how to pass the CDL test but I left after 3 weeks confident to go to any company and strive. Thank you Melissa and TDI, money well spent!!

Fantastic experience: This is for anybody who is interested let me give y’all the real spill: A family member took their course a while ago & I recently decided it was time for a career change. For a guy who literally had zero truck driving experience/ knowledge a few weeks ago if someone needed a load delivered or parked I can do it no sweat haha. ALL the teachers here are great! Lisa was really thorough with her explanations of things. Bryan is the TRUTH all around 10/10 (I can’t toot his horn too much his head big enough LOL)!! No question left unanswered, and what I couldn’t get from one I was able to get from the other. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to work with Mark because of policy but we’ve rubbed shoulders in passing & if nothing else he is cool as a fan! If you’re interested in driving trucks this is your sign go ahead call them! I haven’t even taken my final test yet but pass or fail I don’t regret my decision & you wont either. Roll the dice bet on yourself!

Fantastic experience: The whole team from the recruiters to the instructors and examiners were outstanding, very informative and professional. I am extremely honored and grateful for the opportunity to have earned my Commercial driver's license in this school. I definitely recommend it if you're interested in earning your CDL. Keep up the good work and my best wishes go to the whole TDI team

Positive experience: Very informative Mike really tries to get you in school.

Negative experience: I only give one star because I needed third party testing and wasn’t told before I paid that I needed certain insurance paperwork or I wasn’t getting my money back. If I was told beforehand I would have gotten what I needed before I paid. I lost 200 dollars for nothing and I drove a total of 7 hours to and from their. Never again!!! I’ll stick with the dmv. But they were nice people I just wish I didn’t have too loose my money and time

Fantastic experience: I will miss this class! Thank you Jennifer for your help!!! I have enjoyed my time here and I give Ed, Denny and Harry the credit of teaching me the skills. It’s up to the students to study everyday and learn the rest. If you don’t practice “out loud” what you are learning, you will not pass. You have to say what you are doing to the tester and practice makes perfect. Be dedicated and determined. Pay attention to the instructions and be patient with yourself. Video the instructor while he does pretrip for studying. You can do it! I recommend this school and wish you the best of luck!

Fantastic experience: I just graduated school in Christiana. I would like to say that my experience was great! All of the instructors genuinely want you to succeed. They are all very knowledgeable, professional and really just overall good people. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone interesting in becoming a truck driver. Thank you to all the employees at TDI for my new career in truck driving.

Fantastic experience: Super nice people to do business with

Fantastic experience: It was excellent there some very nice people with lots of information you need know about the trucking business ..very cool people want your cdl license this is the place to be ...

Fantastic experience: Man, TDI was very good to me. I started my Journey on July 8, 2019. 2 days later, I failed my DOT physical. They stayed in my corner, kept encouraging me. They made sure that I was going to the Doctor, doing what I was supposed to. It took me 5 months to get my health straight. They entusiastically welcomed me back. Once getting my permit, it took me 4 days to learn how to back a truck up straight. Lol. Autry (range trainer) stayed on my butt, until I got that manuever down, then walked me through the next 2, until I had them down. This was my problem area. He drilled me and drilled me. I was tired of doing it and he drilled me some more. I thank you, Sir. I thank all of you at TDI. I graduated, the beginning of January, I have 3 weeks of training left with my New employer, then Im solo. Another New driver is having some difficulties. Our New trainer told him, You should have went to the school that George went to. That is the Truth.

Fantastic experience: The staff knows what there doing

Fantastic experience: GREAT INSTRUCTORS. Highly reccomend tdi. Go with a good attitude be like a sponge listen to what instructors are saying and teaching apply what they say ask for help if u need clarification and you will get your cdl. GREAT SHCOOL!!!!!! I made friends there truly a great experience.

Negative experience: 6/1/2019 This school is an absolute joke! They are out to steal your money. The instructors are a bunch of old washed up drivers who sole purpose is to collect a paycheck. They show no desire to help you an any type of way. You will find them b.s. with one another or on there phones all day, everyday. If you so dare ask for help you will be mocked an tolled they are not your training buddy's, to either continue to try on your own or get someone else in your class to help you. As if your an inconvenience to them. The recruiters are no better. They will pretend to care for the 1st week but once you've gotten your permit any other problems or questions you may have they will no longer feel the need to help you with I was told by my recruiter that after my 1st successful week they've gotten paid and now I am the driving instructors problem any all questions or concern need to be taken up with them. GOOD LUCK WITH THAT! If you have read this far I would strongly recommend that you not allow these people to steal your money! Take your loans and or your money elsewhere. I am speaking from personal experience. The only reason behind leaving this is one hopefully someone from their corporate office sees this and takes affirmative action and to it prevents any other students from going through the same struggles that I did with this program I amongst other students from my class all had the same thing to say about the teachers recruiters and a lack of training. I wish you the best luck. 6/1/2019

Fantastic experience: Great training, friendly staff, with personal involvement. They teach you a lot of materials in a three week period. I would recommend this school for anyone wanting to get a class A CDL.

Fantastic experience: TDI gave me the knowledge and confidence to pursue a career in the trucking industry. TDI has a knowledgeable staff that will guide you to a safe and successful career in the trucking industry.

Fantastic experience: TDI has a great learning environment along with knowledgeable instructors that will help you become successful with your new trucking carrer!

Fantastic experience: Great school, very cool instructors they always there for you to help you to prepare to get your cdl. I very recommend this school!!!

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience at TDI, my recruiter was wonderful the teachers are great and the driving instructor is awesome. I would recommend this school to anyone who wants to get their CDL'S

Fantastic experience: Great School. From day one they track and work with you on everything you need to know to become a excellent truck driver. I recommend this school to anybody. The dedication and time they put in to helping every student is wonderful. TDI is the school to go to l.

Fantastic experience: Had a wonderful time here. You will gain the knowledge if you are hungry for it. It was a fun and memorable experience.

Fantastic experience: Really enjoyed this school. The instructors are really helpful and go through everything thoroughly. They spend an adequate amount of time with each student and make sure every student understands.

Positive experience: Tdi Murfreesboro was awesome the staff was great and the instructors were very kind and knew they stuff well I love that place I would like to thank them for an awesome job and helping me start my new career thanks tdi

Fantastic experience: The instructors of TDI where extremely helpful and informative with over 50 years of combined experience. They where able to illustrate and demonstrate all required task required in the trucking industry. Helpful tips where also offered by all staff from the recruiters to the instructors. This institution would be a great fit for any novice trucker.

Fantastic experience: The best school in Christiana tn

Fantastic experience: T.D.I was a Great School for me..... Instructors are very knowledgeable & experienced former drivers..... They give you all the tools you need to succeed.... Front office is very helpful in getting you what u need & giving you plenty of applications for companies that are hiring.... A+ school.

Fantastic experience: Great trucking school. Very laid back atmosphere and stuff. If you want to learn how to drive a tractor trailer go to this school.

Fantastic experience: The instructors was very patient, and explained what to do at every moment even when you got confused. The school was very good I got my CDL took me a extra week and I felt like they started slacking on me cause there was a much larger class following me, so I was little annoyed by that, but i came back and got it the following week and moved forward. Over all very happy with the experience I had here and smooth process with all the paper work with the office staff.

Fantastic experience: This is and was one of the best learning experiences I have ever had! Very hands on and patience galore! Enviroment and staff were exceptional! I am starting a new career, late in life and received the encouragement needed on all levels of a classroom experience! Love these guys :)

Negative experience: Waste of money if it comes out of your pocket. I am sure the school is worth it if someone pays for you when you sign a contract. 5 thousand is not worth having someone read the manual for you. I had 7 hrs of on the road time with an instructor, Half of the day for 2 weeks is driving back n forth the rest of the day. Have to have 150 hrs to get their diploma. They tell you there is 18 acres to drive around on... when really it's 5 maybe 8. I did learn alot, but I didn't like be treated as if it was the military. You pay them, they don't pay you. I just wanted to get my cdl, not become a truck driver. They push you to be a truck driver. If that's what you want, great way to get a truck driving job. If you just want your cdl. Go somewhere else cheaper and more respectable. The teachers that help with the permit test are beyond great. Again 5 thousand for three weeks. 6 thousand if you have to take out a loan. Could go on about more negatives but just wasn't for me and what I wanted. In the end I did pass my driving test and got my cdl.

Fantastic experience: Because all the employees went out of the way making sure I understand everything along the way and still continue to keep in touch to make sure of safe traveling ....

Fantastic experience: Awsome school i never thought id get to start couse of financial problems but they helped me to pay and having zero knowledge i was worried i wouldnt pass but they spend time with you to gain the knowledge and skills to start your career the teachers are awsome and understand not evry one has driven before and as a first time driver with great guidence i believe i have the skills to move on and they help you find a job too i have five differnt companies wanting me to join i couldn't ask for a better school if your afraid just call them youll be surprised how easy it is for anybody to join

Fantastic experience: I love it

Negative experience: U I am an otr instructor and this school ( if it can be called that ) puts out the worst so called drivers I have ever seen. Thank God I went to murfreesboro to united truck driving school.