About

Your Route to a Secure Future

For more than 18 years, Southwest Truck Driver Training has been giving students the tools they need to pursue a long and successful career as over-the-road truck drivers with over-the-road and local opportunities available.
Now it’s your turn.
It’s your turn to get the training you need to pursue a career in an industry that offers all the benefits you’re looking for, from 401k retirement plans to tuition reimbursement programs. Trucking companies are looking for safe, professional drivers. They’re looking for our students. They’re looking for you.

What is ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) Approved?

As of February 7, 2022, anyone applying for a first-time CDL or endorsement must go through a training program that meets the ELDT rules. Among other things, these rules ensure that student receive comprehensive theory and behind-the-wheel training. The Training Provider Registry shows all schools that have curriculum that meets the new ELDT rules.

All three Southwest Truck Driver Training location provide an education that meets or exceeds what the ELDT rules have outlined. You can learn more about the Southwest Truck Driver Training’s response to the ELDT rules here.

Training Programs to Fit Your Goals

Don’t wait any longer to start your career than you have to!

At Southwest Truck Driver Training, we get you ready to work faster.
Our programs are designed to get you from classroom to the open road in as little as 4 to 5 weeks!

Choose the training that’s right for you:

Class A CDL Training

Class B CDL Training

Refresher Course

Three Locations to Choose From

You don’t have to go far to get far!

At Southwest Truck Driver Training, with three locations to choose from, we’re right where you need us. Don’t wait a moment more to get the training you need to pursue an over-the-road driving position.

Come see us in:

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Las Vegas, Nevada

The Right Training Makes All the Difference

Make a difference for your life by making the right training choice for your trucking career!

At Southwest Truck Driver Training, we work hard to make sure you get the resources you need for a long and successful over-the-road truck driving career. For lifetime job placement services, we’re here for you.

Count on Southwest Truck Driver Training for:

Training for In-Demand Trucking Careers

Lifetime Job Placement Services

Making a Difference

How to Pay for Your Driving Education

Financial freedom begins with the right financial aid for your driving education!

At Southwest Truck Driver Training, we understand that not everyone can pay cash outright to go to school. That’s why we offer several sources to assist with the cost of your driver education. We can help you evaluate which one will work best for your situation.

Contact one of our Financial Department to find out which of these is right for you:

State Grants

In-House Financing

Our Successes Speak for Themselves!

“Since leaving Southwest for my first trucking job numerous people have told me how impressed they are with my driving skills. I tell them all that Southwest prepared me to be the best.”

– Melina

“I currently work in the oil fields of North Dakota and making great money! This would never have happened for me if it wasn’t for Southwest’s amazing Job Placement Staff!”

– Kevin, US Army Veteran

“I looked at three different driving schools before walking into Southwest. I knew immediately, it was the place for me. Solid training and the respect you deserve.”

– Shelly, US Air Force Retired

“A CDL can open many doors, from driving an 18-wheeler to transporting passengers. A CDL says that I am a professional driver and will transport people and cargo professionally. Southwest Truck Driver Training prepared me to be a professional driver; starting day one”

– Alex