Truck Driver Institute, Milton FL

Perfect combination of industry experience between the instructors and trainers. I was able to take tips and wisdom from all of them. You have to apply yourself and show up with a positive attitude. Get in the truck and practice. I was blessed with cohesive classmates. It felt like I was back in Basic Training in the military from our camaraderie. Thank you to Johnny Meads, Mark, Chris, Frank, Lance, Gary, and the rest of the TDI, Milton family. A Prayerful Thank you to my Trucking Drill Sergeant (Steven Kelly Lodge) Rest in Peace

A milestone today was accomplished. I received my Class A CDL Professional Driver’s License, from the Truck Driving Institute. Thanks to all my instructors, Mark, Rick, Johnny, Gary, Frank, and Alex for everything that they have done. I’m excited for new opportunities ahead. If you are looking for a place to get your Class A License, this a great place to do it.

Great school, very knowledgeable instructors with great sense of humor. Marc and Chris very talented individuals will teach you how to maneuver 18 wheeler. Gary will teach you in classroom and get you ready for your learners permit. Kelly and Lance will have enough patience to drive with you in manual truck:)

So much to say about this institute. I had a wonderful experience. The instructors are tough, but understandably so. There is a lot involved with operating a CMV. So much more than the average person realizes. This facility has a strict 3 week program to obtain your CDL but if you come in, hustle, study, work hard and stay focused… you will get through it with no problems. These instructors put up with alot, and they have a tough job. Rain, cold, hot… they are there, for us! Marc, the range instructor, has a unique personality but it’s just what this place needs! He has a divine talent in teaching backing maneuvers and keeps the details simple. TDI, you really have an asset in this guy! Gary was the absolute best classroom instructor. He gave us real life stories, courtesy of his own experiences, to give us true perspective. & Kelly was tough and intimidating at first but he has to be. I have an appreciation for his callus and his toughness. I’m so grateful for this experience and this institute. The money you spend is worth it. And honestly, it’s necessary. This is a business and keeping these rigs running is a hefty expense in itself.

Website shows they have outside testing. Called in to schedule and get pricing, as I have a permit, my company has trucks, or I’m happy to use their trucks.

I was told there is no 3rd party testing at the Milton site, I asked if there was anywhere that would allow 3party testing, they said no…….

Good luck forking over the funds or asking a company to pay for you to go to a school as well as their tuition. Regardless if you can drive a truck or not. This will add to the list of things to do to become and owner operator as well.

FALSE ADVERTISING. MAJOR RIPOFF $7,000 YOU ARE BETTER OFF GOING TO A COMMUNITY COLLAGE OR TECH SCHOOL THAT OFFERS CHEAPER RATE OF $2,000 TO $3,000 OR GO TO A COMPANY THAT OFFERS COMPANY PAID TRAINING. T. D. I. YOU WILL NEVER GET A GOOD REVIEW FROM ME NOR ARE YOU GOING TO FORCE ME TO DO IT EITHER. ALSO NO ONE EVER TALKS ABOUT LODGING FOR PEOPLE THAT LIVE MORE THAN 50 MILES AWAY.

Brandon shearer just doesn’t know how to drive. The school is amazing. Trucking is not for everyone either you got it or you don’t. You don’t need 3 months to be good.

Awesome school and front office staff! Mark was not only an awesome trainer he helped me work through some personal issues by listening to me complain everyday on the range thnx guys!

Graduated in October, very clear on instruction, incredibly family staff and outstanding people here. From my first to my last day they treated me like family, pay attention and apply yourself and you could become a great asset to the trucking industry.

Truck Driver Institute is a fantastic facility with knowledgable recruiters and instructors. Thank you so much!

I had the best experience with TDI Milton! They did absolutely everything in their power to ensure that we were comfortable and confident behind the wheel of the tractor before they sent us out on our journey of a new career! Every instructor from the classroom to range and road driving did an awesome job! Can’t thank the instructors enough for everything that was taught and advice given! My recruiter did a real jam up job on his end also making sure I was ready for class and everything I needed! 10/10 recommend TDI Milton!

This was a great experience, great instructors & my recruiter Ms. Sherry did a wonderful job with processing my enrollment.

I was privilege to attend TDI, Milton and the instructors was very understanding and patient with all members of our group. I can say my personal experience was great will all instructors, likewise the recruiters and the general Admin staffs. They were all phenomenal. I personally will recommend others to attend this institution

I went to TDI to obtain my Class A CDL and it was a good experience. First week was spent in the classroom working on obtaining a permit. Second and third week were spent in the backing yard and on the road, driving.

Complete transparency here, it was an emotional 3 week course as far as making sure you’re ready to test and to be a safe and comfortable driver. The driving instructors are great men and I really enjoyed working with them. Felt like a very personal experience after working with them day in and out.

I felt as though I butted heads with the range instructor for most of the entire program trying to figure out these backing techniques and didn’t think he was very helpful at all during trying to get thru it. It took me a week to realize I was better off just trying to follow my own instinct on how I’d successfully do it.

There was a lack of trucks in the backing yard as well, by the last week of my training we were down to two operational trucks and about 20 people we had to share them with. So it was tough getting practice and you had to really make it count.

I still recommend the experience I had at tdi looking past the backing yard issues, cause all the great friends I made and what I learned really counts.

Pros: Great driving instructors, real honest men that try their best to give you quality instruction.

Good classroom teaching, nice location.

Cons: bad range instructor & no trucks

Also thanks to Johnny meads. Awesome recruiter!

I was attending TDI in Sanford Florida. Third week I failed pre trip inspection. Second test date I passed pretrip but failed Alley Dock. Third test I failed Alley Dock. I was feeling like a failure. My TDI recruiter called me Friday evening to give me and three other ladies an opportunity to attend their sister TDI school in Milton florida for four days. Day one Mr Kelley showed me their method of Alley Dock. Everytime I tried I got it in the dock. I passed my skills and road test to get my CDL license at TDI Milton Florida. It is a smaller school. Attention to details. One size doesn't fit all. We all learn differently and need closer attention. Thank you Sanford TDI for realizing this. A special thanks to your director who gave us this opportunity. To Milton TDI. Thank you for embracing us with open arms. Your range instructors are absolutely incredible. I hope you realize and give extra help to your current students that may be struggling, the way you did us four. I am forever grateful!

Anita Harris

Believe in the process, it might get frustrating at times, but the teach are all class A wonderful!

I really need the owner to contact me. I paid for the class, test, and everything in between cash. And now that the school and/or the examiner made a mistake, I was told I had to pay for the class all over again. I really need help on disputing this issue.