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FAQ

Superior Drivers Institute Nashville is a top-rated CDL training school, offering truck driving classes and practice tests to Tennessee students. We are experts when it comes to CDL training. Our programs are designed to give you comprehensive knowledge about driving commercial trucks while ensuring you understand the safety protocols you must follow on the road. We will train you to become an expert driver.

What is a Class A CDL?

A Class A license is considered a universal license, as it allows you to drive multiple types of trucks and tractors. If you want a general license that will help you to get a job within the industry or if you want a broad-spectrum qualification, then a CDL A license is what you need. With our help and support, we’re confident that you’ll ace your training and become a confident and competent driver on the road.

The Benefits Of Enrolling In Our Trucking School

One of the best ways that someone can genuinely prepare themselves for the CDL test would be to enroll with a reputable driving school like ours. We will go over every single aspect of the written and road tests. So you will never be caught off-guard when the time comes for you to take your exam. Our instructors are experienced truck-driving professionals and are always available to assist or help you with any questions. 

 

We will teach you all about highway driving, how to maneuver your vehicle, how to back up, and how to ensure your truck is safe for a trip. It can be challenging to try and learn things like this on your own, and by us, you can ensure that you are more than adequately prepared to enter the industry and that you are the most confident, competent driver you can be. 

Our Offerings and Your Driver Education

Individual Support

Our teaching staff knows how important it is for you to get support. If there is an aspect of the course that you are struggling with, our team can help. We will always ensure you get the most out of every study session, exam, and module.

Job Placement

Did you know we can also help you with job placement before graduation? We will always support you from signing up for training to getting your first job.

  • Qualifications
    Prospective students must be at least 21 years of age and complete an interview with a student advisor in order to be accepted into the SDI course programs.
  • Cancellations
    Students may drop any course up to 3 days after it begins to receive a 100% tuition refund, less any nonrefundable enrollment costs. Students who have completed less than 25% of a course are eligible for a prorated tuition refund. Students withdrawing after completing more than 25% of a course are not eligible for a tuition refund.
  • Attendance
    Students are expected to attend all classroom and on-road training sessions. Students may miss up to one session per course for any reason. Any missed sessions must be made up at another time in order to achieve the required hours of instruction for graduation. Any student with two or more absences will automatically be considered as a course withdrawal and subject to our cancellation policy.
  • Payment
    Tuition payments can be made by major credit card, ACH, wire transfer, or personal check. Students receiving tuition assistance by third party student loan, scholarship, or workforce development grants must confirm funding prior to enrollment. Third parties must make payment directly to the Superior Drivers Institute. Tuition payment plans must be fully paid prior to graduation. Any late payment fees will accrue a 5% per month late charge. Late payment fees will not apply to third party tuition assistance programs.
  • Credit Transfers
    SDI does not recognize credits from any non-affiliated SDI driving school.
  • Career Services
    SDI diligently prepares students for a career in commercial driving. Each of our courses has designated course material specifically tailored towards career prep. SDI partners with multiple industry-leading companies who speak to our students about career options during and after their time in school. SDI cannot guarantee employment placement.
  • Grievances
    Students may file a confidential and/or anonymous complaints with the Director of Students by phone or email any time during or after their time at SDI. Director of Students: Bridget Koehn Contact Phone: (816) 412-4782 Contact Email: students@drivezeta.com
  • Dress Code
    Classroom: Business Casual (jeans, sneakers) On-Road: Driving Attire (closed toe boots, long pants) Events: Business Casual (unless otherwise stated)
  • Grade Appeal
    Faculty have the right and responsibility to assign grades based fair evaluations of student performance. A student may appeal a course grade under one or more of the following conditions: (i) An error was made in the numerical calculation of the final course grade, (ii) the student believes the final grade is not indicative of his/her performance, (iii) the instructor departed substantially from the grading rationale published in the original course syllabus/course requirements. Appeals can be submitted by email to office@sdicdl.com
  • Standards of Conduct
    Students are expected to respect both other students and instructors. A student will be asked to leave the class if there is verbal or physical abuse to any student or employee of the SDI. Additional grounds for student dismissal include operating a school vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, bringing any weapons onto the premises, or engaging in any activity which could harm fellow students or instructors. Students dismissed for violating the Standards of Conduct Policy will not be considered for reinstatement.
  • Sexual Misconduct
    Sexual misconduct - including harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, exploitation, and stalking - is prohibited, and SDI encourages anyone experiencing sexual misconduct to notify school faculty immediately to ensure proper follow up. If you wish to speak confidentially about an incident of sexual misconduct, please contact administration by email at office@sdicdl.com . SDI is legally obligated to investigate all reports of sexual misconduct and students are required to report incidents of sexual misconduct that come to their attention.
  • Privacy Policy
    In order to improve the content and usability of school websites and applications, we may automatically collect certain information from you, including: the type and version of your operating system and browser, the date, time, and duration of your visit, your clicks within the application. We also may request and collect information from you when you interact with our websites and applications, such as information you provide when creating an account, submitting an electronic form, participating in a survey, etc. We do not collect personally identifiable information for commercial or marketing purposes, and we do not sell the personally identifiable information we collect. The personally identifiable information we collect is stored in a secure environment. We use and may share the information we collect to make sure our systems are up-to-date and compatible with other systems, and to improve services offered through school applications and websites. We may also use it to fulfill our duties and for other educational purposes, including, but not limited to: Developing new application functionality; Providing notifications, alerts, or event updates; Providing technical notices, updates, security alerts, and administrative messages; Responding to user comments, questions, and requests for customer service; Monitoring and analyzing trends, usage and activities in connection with services; Personalizing and improving services; Complying with any allowable educational purpose, applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request; and Conducting statistical analyses for any of the above reasons. Certain laws and regulations govern our ability to share or otherwise disclose information about you that we collect. For example, disclosure and release of personally identifiable information of our current and former students is governed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and its implementing regulation. Other laws and regulations may apply, depending on the types of information at issue.
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