TDDS Truck Driving School

The Goal of TDDS is to be a leader in providing quality Diesel Technician and Professional Truck Driver Training that will exceed our students' and the Transportation Industry's expectations.

TDDS offers a variety of truck driver programs with flexible class schedules. All classes of commercial drivers license training programs are designed for the driver with some driving experience and are available to individuals or companies seeking to upgrade driver's skills. For more details about TDDS Training options, click on the links below.

Training Topics
Hands-On Training Topics
Additional CDL Training

Maneuverability /Skills Training
Custom Designed & Corporate Training
Reference List

Classroom Training Topics

* CDL General Knowledge
* Combination Vehicle
* D.O.T. Hazardous Materials
* D.O.T. Hours of Service
* Map Reading
* Cargo Handling
* Air Brake Systems
* Tanker
* Pre Trip Inspection

* D.O.T. Log book
* Trip Planning
* Accident Reporting
* Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations
* National Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course for Professional Drivers

Hands-on Training Topics

* Proper Mirror Usage
* Proper Braking
* Proper Shifting
* Up Shifting
* Speed to Gear
* Proper Road Position
* Gear Patterns
* Defensive Driving
* Down Shifting
* Distance Judgment

Additional CDL Training

TDDS excels in Class A Commercial Driver License Training, but training is also available for the CDL Class Types and Equipment listed below:
# Class A Pintle Hook
# Class B - Straight Truck/Bus/Dump
# Class B w/passenger Endorsement
# Tanker Endorsement

* Pre Trip Inspection
* Measured Right Turns
* Parallel Parking
* Reading Trailer Drift
* Proper Set-ups
* Straight Line Backing
* Short Alley docking
* Serpentine maneuver
* Coupling & Uncoupling

Custom Designed & Corporate Training

These TDDS programs are designed to upgrade the skills of drivers with some experience. Most custom designed training requires a Driver Evaluation. The following are available:

* Class A & B CDL Refresher Courses
* Expert Witness Service for Legal Needs
* D.O.T. Required Breath Alcohol Testing Service
* Employee & Supervisor Controlled Substance Recognition Training
* Logbook Training
* Hazardous Materials Training
* Docking Maneuvers Skill Training
* Continuing Education Classes

Reference List

* CSX Transportation/Operation Lifesaver - Lordstown, Ohio
* Community Medical/Mammovan - Boardman, Ohio
* VonRoll Ohio /WTI - E. Liverpool, Ohio
* WCI Steel ICD Program - Warren, Ohio
* R.L. Lipton - Youngstown, Ohio
* LTV STeel ICD Program
* A.V.I., Inc. - Warren, Ohio
* Lyons Medical - Boardman, Ohio
* Delphi Packard Electric - Warren, Ohio
* Miller Transfer & Rigging - Edinburg, Ohio
* Pennzoil Product - Oil City, Pennsylvania
* Schwebel Baking Company - Youngstown, Ohio

1688 North Pricetown Road, SR 534
P.O. Box 506
Lake Milton, OH 44429
(330) 538-2216 (800) 475-8337