About Us

About Us

Founders Michelle and Gregory Christianson moved from Iowa to Idaho in 2001. Greg has been involved in the trucking industry as a driver and Business Representative for the Teamsters Union since 1976. Upon moving to Idaho in 2001, Greg embarked on truck driver training for 2 CDL schools in Twin Falls. After several months of teaching for these CDL schools, Greg grew frustrated at the lack of proper curriculum that these 2 schools offered. Hence the founding of Top Gun Truck Driving Academy in 2004. Top Gun has been going strong since its opening, we have trained thousands of students with a 96% job placement record.

Greg always tells our students "If you have your CDL you will always have a good-paying job no matter where you live in the United States. Don't ever feel or think you are God's gift to the highway because you aren't. You will be learning new things every week for the rest of your driving career."

MEET OUR STAFF

Here at Top Gun Truck Driving Academy, we have some of the best instructors and staff from the Magic Valley area.

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JESUS DIAZ JR.

Jesus "Jesse" Diaz Jr. is another of our amazing instructors! He has had his CDL for 6 years and has been a great part of our Top Gun team for 3 years. Jesse has his Motorcycle, Tankers, Doubles & Triples. He says, "I've been an amputee for about 7 years and have been driving trucks for 25 years, and still don't know everything." One thing he would like to say to future students is "the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt

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RICHARD CHAPMAN

Richard has had his CDL and been driving professionally for 30 years and has been a great asset to our staff for the last year. He has his Doubles & Triples, Passengers, and School Bus endorsements. He is very excited to teach new students and help you reach your CDL and Driving goals! He wants to remind everyone that you can always learn new things!

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JASON RIOS

Jason is an amazing drive instructor here at Top Gun, he has had his CDL for 20 years and has worked for Top Gun on and off for 11 years starting in 2008. He has his Tankers, Doubles & Triples, Motorcycle, and HazMat Endorsements. One thing he would like to tell future students is "Always keep your eyes open and never let your guard down. You will never stop learning when it comes to trucking. When you think you're the best is when you learn that you have a lot to learn."

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