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HDS Truck Driving Institute
Tucson, Arizona · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 6251 S. Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85756 · Phone: 52072158254219 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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HDS Truck Driving Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Tucson, Arizona, offering CDL and truck driving training, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
HDS Truck Driving Institute has an 82.6% completion rate, above the Arizona state average of 64.4%, and graduates earn a median of $40,059 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for HDS Truck Driving Institute; contact the school for current tuition. The school does participate in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 2.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $42,580 | $58,080 | $65,580 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arizona (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 30 | $38,093 | $30,305 | $7,706 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
HDS Truck Driving Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Tucson, Arizona. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and the school participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use federal aid such as FAFSA to help pay for enrollment. The campus focuses on a single program family, CDL and truck driving training, which awarded 30 completions among the roughly 200 students enrolled.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 82.6%, which is above the Arizona state average of 64.4%. Graduates of this program report median earnings of $40,059 ten years after entry. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, nor is the annual cost of attendance. About 2.6% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, a relatively low share compared to many career schools.
This campus is likely to suit students seeking a short, single-focus program in commercial driving rather than a multi-year associate degree path, since its program list centers entirely on CDL training. The fringe rural locale and single-program structure suggest a career-changer audience looking for a direct route into truck driving work, though program length itself is not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review the school's profile on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since tuition, program length, and debt figures are not fully reported in the data available for this listing.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
HDS Truck Driving Institute offers CDL and truck driving training as its sole program family, with 30 recent completions in that program.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid. About 2.6% of students at this campus currently receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 82.6%, which is above the Arizona state average of 64.4%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Graduates report median earnings of $40,059 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at its listed phone number or website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
HDS Truck Driving Institute is a private for-profit school, which typically means tuition and financial structures differ from public or non-profit institutions, so it is worth comparing costs and outcomes carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided for this campus. Contact the school directly to confirm CDL training schedules and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program focus on CDL training suggests a direct, short-path option for those pursuing a driving career, though specific program length and scheduling details are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
The data does not specify licensing requirements; students should confirm with the school whether a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam or state licensing is required upon completion.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach HDS Truck Driving Institute by phone at 520-721-5824 (extension 4219) or visit their website at https://www.hdstruckdrivinginstitute.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Direct comparison data with nearby CDL programs is not reported here; prospective students can use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates and earnings across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.