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November 2023 by Matthew Grant
Initially I left a good review after leaving and before receiving all my paperwork. I want to state that the instructors are great but that’s the only good thing to say. The owners force them to cut hours and take off. There was multiple days during my second week that we didn’t have an instructor and was forced to just practice on the range with no instruction. Owners seem to only care about money. The equipment was sub par mostly. The company won’t spend money to fix problems. Had to get paperwork fixed after leaving because they were using an outdated form that my job wouldn’t accept. I wouldn’t recommend unless major things change.
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November 2023 by Rodney Sharp Jr
At the end of the day they give u the info and ability to get your license but there to few of them to be were they need to be and able to teach the way should be. the students are having to show or teach the classes after them because the instructors are sped thin and the students are there more hours a week than teachers some times just one teacher with 3 classes to watch over and one that's on the road with a few students. the staff is a good bunch of people but spread to thin
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November 2023 by Julisa Whitaker
Loved TDI. Great instructors. Both Jeffs , Ms, Karen, Larry. Everyone is so helpful with making sure you succeed with getting your CDL long as you take the initiative & put in the work to actually learn what you need to. Highly recommend!
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November 2023 by Praetorian Kennels
I was shocked on lack of instructors. They are forced to take off. Took my complaint to the director. We had a good talk but it was obviously not in his control on who he could put on the schedule. We had one instructor for 2 classes for a week. One point for a few hours it was one for 3 classes. While the instructors are their they have a passion for teaching and grateful for the short time they were there. I think i over paid and was under delivered. I was thanked by instructors for helping. What did i pay almost 8k for. I think the school is either about to close down or owners are money hungry. If i would have known it was going to be this bad i would have went to a different school. Many companies say they no longer higher from tdi due to the reputation they have accumulated in a short amount of time. Equipment... well they had one truck for the practice range majority of the time due to break downs. Most is outdated and breaking down. Three trucks went down while i was there. I took my test and Karen never showed to do my paperwork. She did not answer the directors calls nor text. She was supposed to over night my paperwork via FedEx. I still have yet to receive it. I had to call twice to get her to email me the information. This school does not offer the proper training for hazmat. I have to go to a different school or take online classes in order to obtain it. Most are happy they got their cdl and will say great place ect. I feel i got ripped off. They allow repeat/ recycle students into class which takes away from others and they are disruptive. Instructors are not allowed to handle the issues. You can see the frustration on all the staff members. It wouldnt surprise me if they all left and i wouldnt blame them. Beware this school will let you down. You get your cdl but you are not ready to be a driver when you leave here. Im glad we had great instruction for half a day by mr jb.. the rest of the week he wasnt allowed to work. If you have an opportunity for JB to teach you take it. Luckily he had me and a few others rocking it out. But our class was split from driving and range and they didnt get to work with him. Mr larry did all he could and was bouncing back and forth trying to help two classes. Its a shame the owners allow this to happen. I had Mr. Bobby as a driving instructor he is awesome and taught my group a lot. However he was forced as soon as we got our road time in to take off as well. Knowing now what i know i should have went to a different school. Please dont over look this review. Most are prompted by a text sent out by the school to rate it. Same as i however i have to be honest and not just write it was great. Only good thing that came from this school is i obtained by license. As much as i had to teach myself i think i need a refund. That will never happen. I would not recommend this school unless they made some changes like letting the director actually run the school the way it should be.
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November 2023 by Nick Bradley
Highly Recommend This School!!!!! My experience was great. Learned what I needed to learn, met some great people ppl and now I have my CDL. Thanks to Karen, Director Jeff & recruiter Jeff, Larry, Bobby, James, & ole JB for helping me and teaching me everything I need to know!!!I will be back when I start with a company and get my own semi to visit!!!!
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November 2023 by anthony harrison
I self withdrawn on day two of the program. Bellow is the reasons why.It was not explained during the tour, in email, or during day one of classes. That you would be solely responsible for teaching yourself during the in classroom portion of week 1. As well as preparing for your cdl permit.The school will only provide you with a study book. The instructor will give you answers for all the quizzes in the book given by the school. But none of the information was actually reviewed to make sure you have an understanding of the material. Giving you only two days to prepare on your own for you cdl permit after starting the program. You also have to pay for the permit exam out of pocket. As it is not included in your tuition.Most of the time on day one an instructor was not present in the classroom. Because he left to give students a road exam. When he was present in the classroom mostly personal stories were told.There is no syllabus for the class. So you will not have a clear understanding of the training curriculum outlined to refer to.When bringing up concerns the recruiter asked me to explain them so they can be addressed. However he became impatient with me. Cutting me off shortly without letting me fully explain the problems or concerns I had with the program. And was no longer receptive to my problems or being engaged in a two way conversation.The recruiter started becoming rude and condescending. He claimed when he walked into the class that the instructor was teaching. I replied that giving only the answers to a question is not teaching. It’s just giving you the answers to a question and expecting you to remember the answer. While not clarifying why that’s the proper answer. Or reviewing any of the material. About half the questions and answers the instructor gave were just read off as number one is A. Number two is C. Etc.He further went on to claim that I was sleeping for hours in class. Because they watch you on cameras. I stated I may have put my head down the last 2 hours of class due to a headache, but I was not asleep. The instructor was not in the class to actually teach any materials. And the chapters he wrote on the board which he left us to self review I had already finished.I can also be seen moving frequently so there is no amount of time they can accuse me of sleeping. That was just his way of trying to make me seem like I was in the wrong. After I brought up concerns with the program.I was then told to gather my belongings and to leave the school. The female recruiter Kelly is very friendly however.Call around and verify the curriculum and teaching methods of the school the you want to attend. They will answer how hands they are for cdl permit prep, how in class portion of the school is taught. Whether that portion is mainly self taught or the instructor will review the material. But only if those are questions you bring up. So be specific with your concerns so they may be answered. That is the best thing I learned from my short time at this school.
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October 2023 by Brandi Reedy
Awesome, down to earth people that do all they can to help you accomplish your goals! Amazing staff and instructors that help encourage you every step of the way. At TDI, you are able to learn as much as you allow yourself. If there are any issues, Karen is great when it comes to finding solutions, and she is always willing to help!
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October 2023 by Baby Genius
Great school , was able to get my Class A CDL License in less than a month! TDI is one of the few schools in South Carolina offering training in manual transmission trucks. The instructors: Larry, James, Jeff, Bobby and JB have over 100 years combined trucking experience… thank a TDI Richburg, SC!!!
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October 2023 by Korey Bethea
The guys at TDI were more than insightful and the knowledge I gained in those 3 weeks were by far the best I could've received at any other truck driving institute. With the tools and skills the instructors instilled in me I'm sure I'm well on my way to becoming a successful professional truck driver. If you're looking to pursuing a career in trucking, TDI is the school for you.
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July 2023 by Chandler Dickerson
I just recently came through this class, it was challenging at first but if your put in the hard work and listen to what the instructors got to offer you’ll be fine! Larry, jb and Jeff and including old man Bobby are the greatest people you’ll ever meet. If I could give 10/10 stars I would but 5 stars on google is just as good.
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July 2023 by Alfred Penn
Awesome staff and instructors, dedicated to the success of every student and very professional, I really enjoyed my time there. I never thought that I would be able to drive a semi truck, especially around tight corners in small crowded cities but the instructors gives you the right tools to make it happen. Thanks! “LET IT WALK”
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July 2023 by Teresa Giordano
Great place to get your CDL! The course is short, and very thorough. The instructors are all extremely seasoned and experienced. They really care about the students’ success. Administration is very organized. Every step of the way was smooth. Hubby, Rene, and I took this course together. We couldn’t be happier. Great job: ❤️Larry, JB, Bobby, James and all the admin staff!!❤️. You guys are awesome, and we love you.Definitely would recommend this school to get your CDL.
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July 2023 by Jeffrey Fink
If you do the work and put in the time on the range you'll get your CDL.
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May 2023 by Brandon Conklin
Thank you to the entire team for being apart of my journey. These guys truly care about each and every student who walks through their doors.
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April 2023 by Dank DieSeL
I had a great time here. Memorable learning experience with Good instructors. “Let it walk”!!
