


Abundance of Trainers
Unfortunately, most truck driving courses don't employ enough teachers, which means you don't receive the hands-on training you need. We never let our classes become overly crowded, so you get the best training possible.



Multiple Locations
Multiple locations to serve you. Our community focused, local campuses are located in Tucson, Phoenix, and North Las Vegas, each campus has expert training staff and the top grade industry equipment.



State Certified Training
All of Southwest Truck Driver Training's campus locations are approved Entry-Level Driver Training Providers as listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Training Provider Registry.
Southwest Truck Driver Training is licensed by the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division and Nevada Department for Motor Vehicles for Class A, B, C, and Bus Training, and employ 3rd Party Testers for on-site CDL testing.



Our Beginning
In 1999, Gary P. Williams unlocked the doors to Southwest Truck Driver Training for the very first time, with just a handful of family members and friends to help in getting the school rolling. Since then, Southwest has built a good reputation throughout Arizona, Nevada and the local community - as well as with employers. Southwest Truck Driver Training has CDL training school locations in Tucson, Phoenix, and N. Las Vegas, with plans of expanding into other areas.
Now with more than 20 years in business, Southwest Truck Driver Training continues to improve and modify our curriculum and programs in order to meet current industry needs. Through things we learn in our daily operations, as well as both student and staff feedback, we continue to make improvements on a regular basis. Southwest's Road and Range Training is conducted in modern equipment using multiple transmissions, as well as empty and loaded dry van and flatbed trailers. All range training and CDL testing is done on site and in the surrounding area, making Southwest Truck Driver Training a true school-to-work truck driver training facility. We are approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation as an Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) provider.
Awards and Recognition
We support employees in the Guard and Reserve.
- Statement of support for the Guard and Reserve
- Office of the U.S. Secretary of Defense – Patriotic Employer designation
We support veterans in our community through U.S. Vets.
- Southwest Truck Driver Training has been nominated for the U.S. Vets Local Business/Organization Hero Award.
- Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition (NV-3 and NV-4)
- U.S. Senate Certificate of Commendation (Sen. Harry Reid and Sen. Dean Heller)
We promote road safety.
- Certificate of Appreciation for support of KUNV’s Anti-Texting & Driving Campaign



Meet Our Staff



Adriana Negrete
Receptionist / Career Services



Alina Garcia
Instructor



Brady Kolenovsky
Instructor



David Acevedo
Instructor



Eddie Atwood
Instructor



Elizabeth Enos
Instructor



Eric Alway
Instructor



Gayla Anne
Instructor / Examiner



Greg Flynn
Instructor / Examiner



Jahnessa Graham
Instructor



Joey Morrissette
Instructor



John Figueroa
Admissions



Judy Masters
Instructor / Examiner



Ken Lacasse
Student Services Coordinator



Kristen Turgeon
Training Department Manager



Mark Henley
Director



Matthew Merritt
Instructor



Adam Chambliss
Assistant Training Department Manager



Alexis Ullery
Student Services Assistant



Brad States
Admissions Representative



Charles Olsen
Instructor



Darlene Weisenburger
Training Department Manager



David Staudenmier
Instructor / Examiner



Denise Henson
Instructor



Dina Hoehn
Student Service Coordinator



Doug Parker
Instructor / Examiner



Elizabeth Bua
Career Service Coordinator



Erik Engdahl
Admissions Representative



James Hancock
Instructor



John Deluca
Instructor



Jorge Mejia
Instructor



Justin Bamba
Instructor



Ken Barton
Instructor / Examiner



Kevin Glass
Instructor



Mike Fowler
Instructor



Orin Barber
Instructor



Ray Shively
Instructor / Examiner






Roy De La Cerda
Instructor



Steve Strong
Director



Bob Johnson
Retired – we thank Bob for a great 13 years of service with SWTDT!



Alfred Collins
Instructor



Antonio Kincaid
Instructor / Examiner



Daisy Rodriguez
Admissions Representative



David Sandoval
Instructor / Examiner



Dwayne Walker
Instructor / Examiner



Joey Pou
Instructor



Joseph Brinegar
Instructor



Mario Grave De Peralta
Instructor



Matthew Doucette
Instructor



Michel Kekerovic
Training Department Manager



Robbie Hartley
Campus Director



Ryanne Leota
Receptionist



Silvia Emilan
Student Services