HMTI Moves Main Campus from Big Cabin to Pryor

Heavy Metal Training Institute (HMTI) is pleased to announce that the school has relocated its main campus from Big Cabin, Oklahoma to the MidAmerica Industrial Park in Pryor, Oklahoma. The main campus is open and training sessions began on Monday, August 21^st.

The new campus includes a 2,800 square foot building and a seven-acre lot located behind Google Data Center. The large lot offers adequate space for students to operate commercial trucks before they drive on the road in real-world conditions. The new building offers more classroom space, improved student spaces, and upgraded administrative offices. The relocation also brings the school closer to Tulsa, Muskogee, Claremore, and Tahlequah, shortening the drive for the many students come from those areas.

“We are excited to welcome HMTI to MidAmerica Industrial Park. Truck driving is the backbone of our country’s transportation network and is a critical resource to our companies. We see the growing need for new drivers every day. They already provide CDL training services to a few of our companies and more will take advantage of them being right here in our backyard. HMTI will be a great asset to our area.” says David Stewart, Chief Administrator and Trustee of MidAmerica Industrial Park/Oklahoma Ordinance Works Authority.

HMTI offers federally approved Entry-Level-Driver-Training (ELDT) for Class A and Class B Commercial Drivers Licenses. The CDL course is four to five weeks of classroom and behind-the-wheel training. This class includes a DOT physical and drug test, ELDT Theory courses, a Pre-Trip Inspection class, backing maneuvers, basic road skills, coupling, defensive driving, and commercial driver lifestyle. Other courses include Hazmat Theory, School Bus/Passenger endorsements, and a CDL refresher course for experienced drivers. Custom company training is also available.

In 2019, Wolf started HMTI out of a small office in Vinita, Oklahoma, providing Commercial Driver’s License training to rural communities and Native American Tribes. The school quickly outgrew its space. In 2020 HMTI relocated its main campus to Big Cabin, Oklahoma, in the former Franks & Sons Trucking facility owned by Lisa Helm. For three years, HMTI grew its fleet of trucks and a long list of CDL graduates. When the opportunity presented itself, Wolf knew it was time to move again.

“The move to Pryor demonstrates our ongoing commitment to solving the driver shortage and to provide meaningful career opportunities for qualified CDL candidates,” said Bobbie Wolf, owner and CEO of HMTI.

HMTI is a learning institution licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools (OBPVS). HMTI is a full-service truck driving school. Founded in 2019, the school is a market leader in its innovative and educational approach in helping individuals obtain a commercial driver’s license and endorsements. Its headquarters is located at 2966 West 530 Road in Pryor, Oklahoma. For more information visit www.hmtinstitute.com. Join the conversation online at www.facebook.com/hmtinsitute.