About us
Who We Are
We are locally owned, operate with a family-style approach, and provide the skills and expertise you need without the fluff—just real training for real drivers.
Our Story
OUR MISSION AND VALUES
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Safety First
We incorporate safety in every lesson. From day one, students learn the importance of doing things the right way – we don’t cut corners. The result: our graduates have exceptional safety records and confidence handling tough situations.
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Hands-On Learning
We believe people learn best by doing. That’s why our training is 90% practical. You won’t just sit in a classroom – you’ll be in the driver’s seat, practicing maneuvers, driving actual routes, and mastering the vehicle under expert guidance.
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Integrity and Respect
We do what’s right for our students. We’re transparent about costs and expectations, we treat everyone with respect, and we honor our commitments – whether it’s sticking to a schedule or providing extra help when needed. An environment of mutual respect (instructors-students and student-student) makes learning more effective.
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Student Success
Your goal becomes our goal. Need extra practice hours? We’ll arrange it. Nervous about the exam? We’ll do a mock test run with you. We celebrate our students – from the moment you ace the permit test to the day you land your first job, we’re with you all the way.
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Community
Trucking is more than a job, it’s a community. At RouteReady, you join a supportive family of instructors, staff, and alumni. We network with industry partners and foster camaraderie in each cohort (just ask any group of students – they form bonds for life). We also give back by participating in community safety events and helping raise awareness about trucking careers.
Our Leadership
Meet OUR Team
Our leadership team has over 50 years of combined experience in the CDL training industry. Also, experience in over the road trucking, oilfield services and general industry experience.
Bryan Anderson
School Director/President
Bryan spent 10 years as a driver and over 20 years running schools. He co-founded RouteReady to create “the school I wish I had when I was starting out.” Bryan oversees program development and instructor training. On any given day, you might find him in the yard giving a demo on how to set up an offset – he loves staying involved with students.
Jamison Talmadge
Director of Education
With years in driver education, oilfield and trucking expertise, Jamison makes sure we teach not just to pass the test, but to truly prepare for a career. He keeps our lesson plans up-to-date with industry changes and coordinates training across our campuses. Jamison’s passion is evident – he often says, “I’m not just teaching you to drive a truck, I’m teaching you to be a professional.”
OUR INSTRUCTORS
In addition to our leadership, we have a tight-knit team of instructors at each campus, all of whom are CDL experts (many are former long-haul drivers or trucking company trainers). What they share is a passion for teaching. They remember what it was like to be a beginner and they make learning fun, practical, and effective. Our instructor team boasts a combined 100+ years of experience behind the wheel, and more importantly, a track record of turning novices into competent drivers
Our Successes
- High Pass Rates: Thanks to our thorough training, our students excel. Typically, almost all RouteReady students pass their CDL Skills Test on the first try – well above state averages. We take pride in doing the job right the first time.
- Job Placement: We have strong connections in the industry. Major companies like Saia Transport, Stevens Transport, and regional carriers frequently hire our graduates (many visit during classes to recruit). Most of our graduates find driving jobs within a month of getting licensed – some even have offers lined up before they finish training. We offer job search support and celebrate every “I got hired!” update from our alumni.
- Student Satisfaction: Our graduates speak for us. RouteReady maintains a 4.9 out of 5 stars rating on Google Reviews, based on dozens of reviews from students. In post-training surveys, 100% of respondents in the last year said they would recommend RouteReady to a friend. We’ve also been praised for our friendly atmosphere and the confidence we instill in new drivers.
Looking Ahead
Contact Us / Join Us
If you’ve read this far, you probably have a pretty good sense of who we are. But we’d love to get to know you. The best way to learn more is to reach out or visit one of our campuses. Come see our training yard, meet our instructors, even sit in on a class if you’d like – we’re confident that you’ll find an environment where you can thrive.
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