Southwest Truck Driver Training - Phoenix
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Southwest Truck Driver Training in Phoenix, Arizona is an independent, family-owned CDL school serving the Southwest region for over 25 years. With a 1:4 instructor-to-student ratio and certified on-site examiners, students receive personalized attention throughout their training. The school boasts a 94% success rate with graduates earning licenses and finding employment immediately after completion. As a Schneider National preferred training provider, SWTDT connects students directly with top carriers through lifetime career services.
Programs & Tuition
Program Benefits (Pros)
- 600+ 5-star reviews
- Family-owned and operated since 1999
- Independent school - not owned by a trucking company
- Yelp People Love Us! Award recipient
- 94% placement rate after training
- Preferred provider for Schneider, Roehl, and Eagle
- On-site third-party DMV testing
- Member of CVTA
Key Features
- 4-5 week comprehensive training program
- Behind-the-wheel training with modern equipment
- Classroom instruction on safety and regulations
- Pre-trip inspection practice
- Backing and maneuvering exercises on dedicated range
- Choice of manual or automatic transmission training
- One-on-one individualized instruction
- CDL test preparation
- Unlimited online CDL practice tests
- Day class structure: 2 weeks classroom, 2 weeks yard/BTW
School Performance
Accreditations
Quality Score
Score calculated based on FMCSA pass rates, equipment age, and verified student reviews.Score > 80 indicates industry excellence.
Financing Options
- Post 9/11 GI Bill
- VA Benefits
- WIOA Grants
- Payment Plans
- In-House Tuition Program
- State Grant Programs
- 529 Savings Plans
- Climb Credit Loans
- Third-Party Loans
- Military Tuition Assistance Program
- VEAP
- Chapter 35 Benefits
- Pell Grants
- $500 Military Veteran Discount
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Job Placement
Lifetime career services with direct carrier connections and up to six annual job fairs
Additional Information
- International Prostar 10 speed
- Truck Tractor
- Semi-trailer
- 53' trailer
- Passenger Bus
- Trucks
- Automatic transmission trucks
- Tractor trailers
- Modern trucks
- 53-foot trailers
- Tractor-Trailers
- Tanker Truck
- Dump Truck
- Transit Bus
- School Bus
- Low-mileage full sleeper vehicles with 53-foot trailers
- Trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions
- State-of-the-art Instructional Driving Range
- Industry-standard equipment
- Manual or automatic shifting trucks
- Training trucks and equipment used in Class A and Class B programs
- Modern equipment similar to what students will drive professionally
- Class A and Class B training vehicles
- New trucks
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Loaded and unloaded dry van and flatbed trailers
- Multiple transmissions
- Class A trailers
- Class B straight trucks
- Buses
- Custom-modified training vehicles
- Range facilities
- RV training vehicles
- Army wrapped Rig
- Yard for backing exercises (90 degree, serpentine, straight back, parallel park)
- Industry-leading training vehicles
- 18+ years (intrastate)
- 21+ years (interstate)
- Valid driver's license
- Pass DOT physical
- Pass drug test
- Clean driving record
- No DUI in 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Social Security card
- Proof of identity
- Proof of U.S. citizenship
- Lifetime career services assistance
- Annual Open House and Career Fair events
- Financial aid counseling
- Resume assistance
- On-site interviews with carriers
- Tour of training facilities
- Dedicated team for military students
- Prepaid one-year C/TPA membership
- Extra training time at no cost if needed
Instructor Certifications:
- Class A CDL
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Passenger Endorsement
- State-certified examiners
- Master instructors
- Military veterans on staff
- Professional driver experience
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Southwest Truck Driver Training - Phoenix
2323 South 51st Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85043
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