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HDS Truck Driving Institute

HDS Truck Driving Institute is a commercial truck driver training school in Tucson, Arizona, operating since 1991. It offers Class A and Class B CDL programs ranging from 80 to 730 clock hours, including a 26-week Professional Truck Driver program that is eligible for federal Title IV student aid. The school states it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and licensed by the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division.

Accreditation

  • Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

    institutional · Recognized by US Department of Education

    Accredited (as stated on the school's official site; school publishes ACCSC 2025 Annual Report completion/placement rates)
    Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site

State approval

  • AZ

    Arizona Department of Economic Security - ARIZONA@WORK / Arizona Job Connection (WIOA Eligible Training Provider List)

    Approved eligible training provider; four CDL programs listed with published costs
    Verify with state agency

Programs offered

ProgramCredentialLengthModalityTuitionTotal costCompletionPlacementLicensureSource
Truck Driving (CDL)Completion Certificate / Class A CDL with endorsements730 clock hours; 26 weeks full-time (6 months); part-time schedule offered over 9 months. Includes diesel maintenance training and a 240-hour externship.In person$12,650$12,99575%92%100%View
Truck Driving (CDL)Certificate / Class A CDL160 clock hours (40 classroom + 120 hands-on); 4 weeks full-time or 8 weeks part-timeIn person$4,660$4,99585%74%100%View
Truck Driving (CDL)Completion Certificate / Class A CDL with passenger endorsement310 clock hours; 8 weeks per state ETPL listing; school's ACCSC report lists a part-time schedule of 4 monthsIn person$5,060$5,495100%100%100%View
Truck Driving (CDL)Certificate / Class B CDL with passenger, hazmat, and tanker endorsements80 clock hours (40 classroom + 40 hands-on); 2 weeks full-time; part-time schedule offeredIn person$2,960$3,295100%89%100%View

Data sources

Frequently asked questions

Is HDS Truck Driving Institute accredited?
Yes — HDS Truck Driving Institute is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
Where is HDS Truck Driving Institute located?
HDS Truck Driving Institute's main campus is at 6251 S. Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ, 85756.
What programs does HDS Truck Driving Institute offer?
HDS Truck Driving Institute offers 4 programs including Truck Driving (CDL), Truck Driving (CDL), Truck Driving (CDL), Truck Driving (CDL).

Cost breakdown by program

Tuition, fees, and books/supplies as published by the school.

Truck Driving (CDL)

Cost breakdown

Tuition
$12,650
Fees
$315
Books & supplies
$30
Total program cost
$12,995

Truck Driving (CDL)

Cost breakdown

Tuition
$4,660
Fees
$305
Books & supplies
$30
Total program cost
$4,995

Truck Driving (CDL)

Cost breakdown

Tuition
$5,060
Fees
$405
Books & supplies
$30
Total program cost
$5,495

Truck Driving (CDL)

Cost breakdown

Tuition
$2,960
Fees
$305
Books & supplies
$30
Total program cost
$3,295

Questions to ask before enrolling

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Is the program institutionally accredited, or only state-approved?
These are different things. State approval lets the school operate; accreditation by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is what lets you use federal financial aid and is required for many professional licensure paths.
What is the total cost, including all fees, books, supplies, and exam fees?
Tuition is rarely the full price. Ask for a written total program cost disclosure that itemizes tuition, registration, technology, lab, and book/supply fees, plus any required certification or licensing exam fees.
How long is the program in clock hours, not just weeks?
Two programs both labeled "36 weeks" can deliver very different amounts of training. Ask for the total clock hours (or credit hours) and the weekly schedule (full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends).
What are the most recent completion and job placement rates?
Ask for the year, the methodology, and the underlying numbers — not just a percentage. A reputable school will share its annual performance fact sheet or gainful-employment disclosure.
Is there a licensure or certification exam? What is the most recent pass rate?
For healthcare, beauty, and many trades programs, a state or national exam is required to work in the field. Ask for the school's most recent first-time pass rate.
What is the refund policy if I withdraw?
Refund schedules vary widely. Ask to see the written enrollment agreement and the state-mandated cancellation/refund schedule before signing anything.

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  • School disclosures

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