HDS Truck Driving Institute

CDL Training in Tucson, Arizona

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CDL training at HDS Truck Driving Institute

Tucson, Arizona

4.7

228 Reviews

$2,500

Est. Tuition

2 Wks

Duration

HDS Truck Driving Institute has proudly served Southern Arizona since 1991 as a nationally recognized, fully-accredited CDL training facility in Tucson. With over 30 years of experience and thousands of students trained, HDS offers flexible program schedules with day, evening, and weekend classes that can have students driving in as little as 4 weeks. The school features a strategic location on major freight corridors with a live trucking company (Swift) on-site, providing real-world learning opportunities and a 92% job placement rate for graduates.

Programs & Tuition

Class A

Class B

Hazmat

Tanker

Doubles/Triples

Passenger

$2,500

Est. Tuition

2 Weeks

Program Duration

Program Benefits (Pros)

Serving Southern Arizona since 1991
5.0 out of 5 stars rating
92% job placement rate
92% graduation rate
ACCSC accredited
Only accredited school in Tucson with live trucking company on-site
250 hours in the truck, 62 hours driving
1 instructor to 4 students ratio
Lifetime job placement assistance
Monthly in-person open house events
Ladies CDL career night events
Separate classroom for Spanish-only speaking students
Strategic Tucson location on major freight corridors

Key Features

Graduate in as little as 4 weeks
730 clock hours Professional Truck Driver Program
Day, evening, and weekend classes
Combination vehicle training
Trailer coupling practice
Weight distribution training
Pre-trip inspection practice
Hands-on training with modern trucks
FMCSA-aligned curriculum
All endorsements including Hazmat, Tankers, Doubles/Triples
Paid externship for those who qualify
Diesel maintenance training

School Performance

86.67%

Graduation

74%

Employment

Accreditations

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division

BBB Accredited

FMCSA ELDT

Arizona Department of Education approved

Commercial Vehicle Training Association

NAPFTDS

ATA

Quality Score

Score

Overall Quality

Score calculated based on FMCSA pass rates, equipment age, and verified student reviews.Score > 80 indicates industry excellence.

Officially Verified

Range

60-79

Rating

Good

Status

Verified

Financing Options

Federal Pell Grant
Federal Student Loans
Direct Stafford loans
Direct PLUS loans
GI Bill
VA benefits
Pre-hires with tuition reimbursement up to 100%
FAFSA
Military and Veteran Financial Assistance
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Credentialing Assistance Program
MyCAA
Arizona@Work
Arizona Department of Economic Security Rehabilitation Services
Private loans
Payment plans

Job Placement

91.33%Placement Rate

Additional Information

Big rig trucks
Range facilities
Manual transmission semi-trucks
Modern trucks
Industry-standard equipment
Vehicles with manual transmissions
Tractor trailers
Truck repair bays
Driver lounge
Showers/toilets
Driving range (black top)
Separate building/class room for Spanish only speaking students

18+ years (intrastate)
21+ years (interstate)
Valid driver's license
Pass DOT physical
Pass drug test
Clean driving record
High school diploma or GED
Social Security card
Proof of identity
Proof of residency

CDL Class A

CDL Class B

CDL Class C

Hazmat (H)

Passenger (P)

Tank Vehicle (N)

Doubles/Triples (T)

ELDT

Career counseling
Job application assistance
Resume assistance
Financial aid advising
Admissions advising
Open house every Saturday 10AM-1PM
Career fair events
Ladies' brunch & learn events
Interview opportunities with carriers
Facility tours
One-on-one Admission Advisor meetings
Free pre-trip observation
Net Price Calculator for cost estimation
Driver lounge
Showers/toilets
Safety and compliance services
Drug testing consortium
DOT Compliance services

10 Certified Instructors

Instructor Certifications:

Fire Instructor I-II-III
Haz-Mat Train the Trainer
CVTA Level 4 Senior Master Instructor
CVTA Level 4 Certified Safety Instructor
Class A CDL (endorsements T, P, X, S)
Competitive Government Partnership Training for Instructors Class D, G, A, B, C, and P
Competitive Government Partnership for CDL Examiners Class A, B, C, P, D, and G
AZ Department of Transportation training for 3rd party license training provider class D and G
Licensed AZ CDL Instructor
Licensed AZ CDL Examiner for Commercial Trucks and Buses
CVTA Trained and Certified
Certificate of Outstanding Teaching Skills
Accident Prevent Training Certification
Defensive Driving Certification
Smith System Certification
Emergency Procedures
Passenger Relations
Master Instructor CVTA
Certified 3rd party examiner with ADOT
Master CVTA Certification
Certified Instruction & Examiner Class A, B, D, G, & Class B Passenger Vehicles
CVTA Master Instructor
CVTA Certified Safety Professional
Class A CDL
Tankers (Hazmat) Passenger Endorsement
Tank Discharge Training
OSHA Training & ASHA Training for Mining Facilities
Homeland Security for Hazmat Training
Endorsements(Double, Triples, Tankers)
OSHA (36-Hour Course)
Rough Terrain Forklift
Loaders
Bulldozers
Safety Trainers

English

Spanish

Arizona

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Location

6251 S Wilmot Road

Tucson, Arizona 85756

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