Why Choose TDI Indianapolis?
Indiana’s Transportation Hub
- The state boasts over 100,000 transportation jobs
- Indiana is the #1 producer of truck trailers
- Home to the most pass-through highways in the region
- Centrally located with multiple interstate connections (I-65, I-64, I-74)
- Average driver salary in Indiana: $67,000 per year
The TDI Advantage
- Newly expanded 18-acre training facility with modern equipment
- On-site CDL testing for both permits and final licensing
- Comprehensive 3-week program blending classroom and hands-on training
- No carrier contracts—freedom to choose from 20+ major employers
- Over 80% job placement rate with top carriers across the country
- Financial assistance options including military benefits*
Three-Week Program Breakdown
Week 1: Classroom Training
Master the technical foundations with instruction on:
- Trip planning and map reading
- Driver logs and documentation
- Pre-trip inspection procedures
- Smith systems and weight regulations
- Basic mechanics and cargo claims
On-site CDL permit testing concludes your first week.
Week 2: Hands-On Training
Apply your knowledge with practical training:
- Begin on our private, off-road driving range
- Practice backing maneuvers with a full-sized 18-wheeler
- Learn shifting techniques and vehicle control
- Progress to low-traffic road training
- Safety-focused instruction from experienced drivers
Week 3: Advanced Skills & Testing
Perfect your abilities and earn your license:
- High-traffic and night driving environments
- Complex maneuvering scenarios
- Highway/street testing preparation
- On-site CDL Skills Test Examination
- Job placement assistance throughout the process
Career Planning from Day One
From your first day at TDI Indianapolis, you’ll be paired with a staff member dedicated to your career success:
- We identify carriers matching your regional preferences
- Most students receive job offers before graduation
- Our graduates earn between $700-$1000 per week starting salary
- Free, lifetime career placement assistance for all graduates
- Choose from 20+ major carriers offering benefits packages
Some of our carrier partners include Werner Enterprises, Schneider National, TMC Transportation, Stevens Transport, and Dot Transportation—each offering competitive tuition reimbursement programs.
I have to say this was the best move for me right after COVID-19 PANDEMIC hit. I being a welder/fabric/toolmaker for 23 years got laid-off. I had the dream of being a 18 wheel Big Rig Trucker for a long time so this was the push to make the move and I did. Best thing I ever did and I have to say trucking for me is not a job. It’s a lifestyle and I love it! So I like to thank Truck Driver Institute for giving me the tool to be a Cryogenic Bulk Delivery Driver that makes over six figures a year delivery oxygen to hospitals. It’s humbling to me thanks again and God Bless 🙏🤜🤛✌️