Academy of Truck Driving

I have given Academy of Truck Driving 5 stars because they deserve it!!! As a female commercial driver I did my research and this is the trucking school I chose and I’m so happy I did, My instructor was Todd and he was awesome!!! They made me feel comfortable as a female and I had no problem working with all the guys as a female. I now have a great job as a bus driver for a major transportation company making great money! If your looking for a great truck driving school Academy of truck driving is your school!!! This school is certified thru the EDD office as one of their top training program for the WIA participants if you qualify for free training.

The truth is the bay area is not a mecca for Truck driving. There are few schools to choose from. The Academy is one of the few choices. I did fine initially with Jerry teaching. Then you move on to AJ. AJ is the most impatient, boisterous poor excuse for a teacher I could imagine. He gets into yelling matches regularly with students. Many students drop out because of him. He disappears regularly when he should be training us. I was taken on very few drives on the street. Especially before my tests at DMV.
You never know for sure when youre going to test until a day or two prior. AJ is the advanced instructor there. He has never had real world experience in truck driving. He was a friend of the family who needed a job and so they trained him. AJ is always playing games. He never takes time to explain things patiently and seems only how to know how to scream and yell. If thats what you want more power to you. For you others there are much better schools in LA and some in San Jose. AJ’s priority is to get you to pass the test and get you out of his hair. Whether or not it includes enough knowledge to be a truck driver is something else. I saw many students fail. Those that pass are on their own. AJ told me and I’ve heard him say several times «I don’t care
if you pass». I promise you he really does not. Never does he take the time or concern to teach you as a mentor. He really doesnt care about his students and clearly would rather be doing something else. Some of these posters are happy little puppies about getting their licenses.
Some people pass in despite AJ. Thats fine. If youre serious about getting a class A find an instructor that cares. It wont be AJ.

These guys are the best! You’ll learn everything you need to know about driving a commercial vehicle and earning your CDL. You’ll learn in the classroom and behind the wheel. You’ll be well prepared on exactly what going to happen on your drive test. Classes are small, so you get individual training as well as learn from other experienced students. AND they also assist with job placement. I trained under AJ, he’s the best!

The hubby recently completed his Class B at ATD and we highly recommend them. Although there were some bumps in the road (no pun intended) they came through in the end. According to the hubby A.J. and Lavel are the best and they seem to really work with the students to find out what their strengths and weaknesses are. Would defiantly recommend ATD to anyone seeking to get their CDL!

What a life saver for me! 24 years at a job that I thought was secure, well, it went belly up. Decided to take on CDL Class A. Got all that I could learn in a short time and got my Class A. Had to apply myself. But I had great instructors, not one, but three. Three with all different angles of getting to learn in different ways. Pick and choose which one works for you. All you got to do is to listen and watch and apply! All the tools are put in front of you, what to do and what not to do! You having a hard time in getting it, they will get you though it, as long as you will listen. Belive me, I have been there, I want to thankyou all my instructors, A.J. Jeffrey, Jimmy Stephens, and Jay Henry, and also to Johnny Johnson, who is the job adviser on site. Johnny will get you where you need to be with your carrer. Thankyou again!

Great truck driving school i got my Class A w/​hazmat endorsement in less than two weeks about 8 days total. the instrustors A.J., Jimmy, and Lavelle (sorry man if i misspelled your name) really know there stuff and are the real deal. you are in the truck from Day 1, alot of hands on training. i would recommend this school to any and everyone who wants to obtain their class A, B, or passengers license. they are small classes so there is alot more 1 on 1 training. they have 4 trucks and 1 bus for you to train in. THEY TEACH YOU TO DOUBLE CLUTCH and shift the right way. THIS IS THE BEST TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL IN THE BAY AREA…

Great school if you’re looking to get behind the wheel of a Big rig. The instructors, A.J., Oscar & Jay, really know there stuff & will work w/​you until you get it right. Let’s face it it’s not rocket science but, it’s not for everyone either. They have 3 trucks & a full size bus for you to train in+a HUGE lot located at the port of Oakland for you to practice in. They put you behind the wheel on your 1^st day! Also they offer a shuttle to & from BART everyday (important for me since I don’t own a car) I highly recommend A.T.D. If you’re serious about your Class A or B license. Ya can’t go wrong!