For Employers
We're Your Training Department.
Send your employees to us. We train them to CDL standards and hand them back — certified, road-ready, and prepared to work.
The Business Case for Investing in Your Drivers
Waiting for experienced CDL drivers to apply is a losing strategy. The driver shortage is structural, not cyclical. The companies winning the driver retention game are the ones investing in their own people.
A driver who trained at a professional school arrives ready — with the skills and credentials that can be less consistent with open-market hires.
Standing up an in-house training program means instructors, curriculum, DOL coordination, range time, equipment maintenance, and ongoing compliance with FMCSA and Washington DOL standards. We already run all of that — and we do it for a living. Partnering with us means you get certified drivers without building a training department from scratch.
Training costs paid by an employer for an employee's job-related education are generally deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense under IRS Section 162 — consult your tax advisor to confirm applicability to your situation.
Employers who invest in professional driver training may qualify for commercial auto insurance discounts — check with your carrier for applicable programs.
- Training costs may be deductible — consult your tax advisor
- Higher retention vs. open-market hires
- Drivers trained to CDL standards in 4–6 weeks
- We handle curriculum, instructors, and DOL testing
Advertise Your Open Role on Our Job Board
Have a CDL position to fill? Let us know and we'll share it with our graduating students. registration@taylormadetds.com
What We Offer Employers
Employee Sponsorship Training
Send your employees — current or new hires — to us for CDL training. We handle everything from theory instruction to coordinating your DOL skills test. You get a certified driver back in 4 weeks (weekday) or 8 weekends.
Custom Equipment Training
Most students train in our equipment. For employers who want drivers trained on their specific trucks and routes, we offer custom training quotes. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
Custom Courses for Your Needs
Every operation is different. We design training programs around your specific requirements — whether that’s particular skills, compliance needs, or safety culture alignment.
Defensive Driving & Safety Refreshers
Annual or semi-annual safety training for both CDL and non-CDL drivers. Reduce incidents, keep your team sharp. Suitable for groups up to 30.
Graduate Hiring Pipeline
Not ready to sponsor training yet? We also connect employers with our graduating class. Our graduates are pre-screened, certified, and actively seeking employment.
Speak to Our Students
Present to our class. Tell students what it's like to work for you, share open CDL positions, and introduce your company to job-ready graduates.
Why Trust Us
Industry Experience Behind Every Program.
Taylor Made Truck Driving School is led by experienced trucking industry professionals who understand what employers actually need — because they've worked in the industry for decades.
Rosanne Wiesen started her career as a heavy truck engineer at PACCAR and has held leadership roles across trucking, manufacturing, and education. Eric Wiesen brings decades of hands-on commercial driving and fleet operations experience.
Jeanne Jensen brings nearly 30 years of experience across the truck driving industry and holds advanced degrees in accounting and mathematics — the organizational backbone that keeps Taylor Made running smoothly for every student.
When you partner with Taylor Made Truck Driving School, you're working with people who understand what it takes to put a qualified, reliable driver behind the wheel.
— Eric & Rosanne Wiesen, Owners, Taylor Made Truck Driving School
A full list of instructors, credentials, and student-to-instructor ratios is published in our course catalog — available upon request at admin@taylormadetds.com.
Our Graduates Drive For These Companies
These employers trust us to deliver certified, job-ready CDL drivers. And many more local, regional, and national employers hire our graduates every year.
- Wilbur-Ellis — job opportunities
- Birch Equipment — job opportunities
- Puget Sound Energy — job opportunities
- Port of Skagit — job opportunities
- City of Marysville — job opportunities
- Lynden Door — job opportunities
- City of Snohomish — job opportunities
- Jet City Equipment — job opportunities
- CWallA — job opportunities
Logos shown represent employers who have hired Taylor Made TDS graduates and/or sponsored them for training. Display of a logo does not imply endorsement of our school, a guarantee of employment, or an ongoing business relationship.
Would you like your company’s name here? Contact us.
Partner With Us
Taylor Made TDS is open to partnering with employers, sponsors, and educational institutions to deliver certified CDL training that meets federal and Washington State standards. Whether you're looking to train a cohort of new drivers, fulfill a workforce development contract, or explore articulation opportunities, we work with you to build a program that fits your timeline, your equipment, or ours.
Detailed curriculum, instructor credentials, and program outcomes are available upon request for potential partners.
Contact Jeanne Jensen, Program Manager, to start the conversation: admin@taylormadetds.com or (360) 746-0806.
Ready to Talk?
Call us to discuss your workforce needs and get a personalized quote. We're flexible — if our standard schedule doesn't work, we can work with you to find a schedule that fits your operation.
Grants may be available
Employer-paid training grants may help offset the cost of training your drivers. Eligibility varies — give us a call and we'll help you find out what you may qualify for.
Office Hours: Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun By Appointment