The Goal of TDDS is to be a leader in providing quality Diesel Mechanic and Technician Training and Professional Truck Driver Training that will exceed our students' and the Transportation Industry's expectations. TDDS, located in beautiful Lake Milton, Ohio, has successfully trained thousands of diesel mechanics and truck drivers over the last 33 years. TDDS graduates are in demand for by local, regional and national companies for jobs as Diesel Mechanics and Truck Drivers.

Our Diesel Mechanic and Technician Training includes advanced training in Electronics and Computer Diagnostics (DieselTronics) on heavy duty trucks as well as related diesel equipment.

Our Truck Driver Training is known throughout the Transportation Industry as second to none. The Truck Driver Training programs span all types of Commercial Driver Training (CDL) including Tractor-Trailer Trucks (Class A), Straight Trucks (Class B), Passenger Bus, Pintle Hook Trucks and Dump Trucks.

New Program! Beginning in April of 2009, TDDS will be offering a new program, State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) which is approved by the Ohio Department of Health, State Approval Number 3651876. The first class for this program is scheduled for April 13, 2009, and classes will be held at the new TDDS School of Allied Health, 3795 Main Street, Mineral Ridge, Ohio 44440. Additional information can be obtained by calling (330) 349-0113.

Our State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) Program is a three week, 90 Contact Hour entry-level job training course for individuals interested in working in the Nurse Aide or Home Health Care field. This course meets the Federal Medicare requirements set forth by the Health Care Financing Administration. This course is designed to prepare the student to sit for the Ohio State Tested Nurse Aide examination. The following subject areas are included in the three week program:

Communication Skills, Taking, reading and recording vital signs, Infection control, Review of body systems and reporting and recording changes in body function, Recognizing emergencies, Physical, emotional, and developmental characteristics of client populations with special needs, Normal range of motion exercises, Positioning, transfer techniques and ambulation, Maintaining nutrition and fluid intake, assisting with elimination, Personal care skills:bed, bath, peri-care, oral hygiene, and skin care, Making an occupied and unoccupied bed, Caring for clients with special needs, Care of the person with HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis, and Protecting patients" rights.

Why Choose TDDS?

• Job Placement - The Primary Objective of TDDS is to place graduates into jobs in their training field
• Reputation - For over 33 years, TDDS Tech has produced thousands of professional Truck Drivers and highly skilled Diesel Technicians and Mechanics 
• Financial Aid - TDDS Tech is one of the few truck driving schools in the country eligible for Federal Student Financial Aid Assistance for all qualified applicants
• Accreditation - TDDS Tech is accredited by The Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges of Technology
• Great Location - The TDDS Tech Campus is located midway between Akron, Youngstown, Cleveland and Pittsburgh with easy access one (1) mile north of I-76 on State Route 534
• CDL Testing - TDDS offers on its premises testing for the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for Ohio Truck Driving Students. Pennsylvania and West Virginia students are provided with equipment for the initial Commercial Driver Test in the State of their residence.
• Student Housing - Conveniently located less than 5 minutes from campus
• Earn While You Learn - TDDS Tech assists Diesel Tech students in finding part-time work while enrolled.  TDDS Truck Driver Externship students receive paid hands on training with a trucking company.
• ASE Credit - In just 12 months, Diesel Tech graduates earn one (1) year towards the 2 year ASE Certification Requirement.
• Flexible Training Schedules - TDDS Tech offers Weekday and Weekend schedules
• On-Campus Job Recruiting - TDDS Tech schedules company recruiters on campus to discuss their company's job opportunities
• Experienced Instructors - TDDS Tech's State Licensed instructors offer over 300 years of experience
• Live Equipment - TDDS Tech has over 20 tractor-trailer training units used daily for our diesel tech and truck driving students to gain real hands-on experience

"Truckload carriers for months have been struggling to find and retain qualified drivers..."
Transport Topics, August 16, 2004

"Diesel Technician shortage worsens as new technology arrives"
Transport Topics, September 6, 2004