
Tampa Truck Driving School

Information about Tampa Truck Driving School
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8h-18h
- tuesday: 8h-18h
- wednesday: 8h-18h
- thursday: 8h-18h
- friday: 8h-17h
- saturday: (closed)
Tampa Truck Driving School offers a Class A CDL program designed for students seeking fast entry into the trucking industry. Their program boasts a 100% job placement rate, allowing graduates to leverage their new skills into professional careers.
Tampa Truck Driving School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Josh said pass the background check and drug test and I promise you if you work hard you’ll be a Truck Driver! Well here I am ready to hit to roads! The instructors push you pass your limits and will NOT let you fail! It’s simply not an option at this school. I’ve had 2 brothers before me come to the same school and are on the road now as well! Angelo pushed me hard asf last 3 days I wanted to kill him I stg lol like seriously beat his ass like if he say practice one more time lol but it got me through my test and I’m forever grateful for it! “The magic won’t happen unless you make it happen!” - Instructor Nick SOMEONE TELL NICK I MADE THE MAGIC HAPPEN!!!!
Fantastic experience: Boy howdy what a great experience. The director here Josh runs an incredible school that I will be forever grateful for. My recruiter started off my experience with great communication and transparency and my instructors drove it home with a grand slam. I am brand new to this and now absolutely LOVE it and cannot wait to start the career they lined up for me. I start next week and could not be more excited. Thank you Josh, Pedro, Nick, Stephanie, Chris, John, Erik, Tony and everyone else that makes this school and opportunity possible!!! I will absolutely be forever grateful.
Fantastic experience: I officially passed today!!! I want to really give a special thank you to every single individual that help me get to where I am today. Miss Sheri. She’s in phase one. I have to thank her for being inspiring. She is definitely tough love in the best way possible. She wants every single person to pass in her class, she gives you all the information you need in order to get your permit if you haven’t received it yet. This isn’t the place to goof around. Remember why you’re there. As long as you’re willing to study your butt off. YOU ARE GOLDEN. Next is phase two. Nick, Angelo, John. These three made driving the truck so much fun. Wonderful instructors and they all have wonderful strengths to help you learn in anyway that works best for you. But you got to be attentive and always take note. Also a side note. They truly make being in the truck a comfortable experience. Because I can’t lie at all I was scared senseless of these trucks. They make it super fun and enjoyable but also stress the importance of being safe!! Phase three. Which is the final week. The hardest one in my opinion. Our instructors were John, Eric and Chris. This was the week that we got to actually drive the truck learn how to do manual and parallel parking. Listen. I can not lie to you. This week was so difficult. But as long as you have the passion and the drive and remember the goal you can do anything. John. Once again was an incredible instructor when you’re actually driving in the truck and trying to shift your gears when I tell you, I was beyond nervous, scared even. John made it so simple and walked you through every gear every step of the way and made sure at the end of it you were always calm and you know your stuff. Eric help me on my maneuvers. He is very patient. He takes his time with you and make sure that you try to see your stuff. And he’s also a joy to be around. Now this is an extremely special thank you to Chris. When I tell you that this man has helped me tremendously in so many ways. Number one he taught me how to get out of my own head and to stop doubting myself and help me learn my maneuver and installed conference within myself. He always was tough on me, but the main reason why was because he wanted me to learn how to fix and correct my own mistakes. He won’t give you any answers at first but it’s to simply help you to learn how to answer your own questions. and I will forever be thankful for him. I’m so happy with my experience here. And I can’t WAIT to see what the next chapter is. Thank you to everyone
Congratulations on officially passing! Your journey and determination are truly inspiring, and we are so proud to have been a part of your success. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we’re thrilled that each phase of your training left such a positive impression. Miss Sheri, Nick, Angelo, John, Eric, and Chris will be delighted to hear how much their guidance and support helped you along the way. Your recognition of their unique strengths and dedication is a testament to the hard work and care they put into what they do. It’s especially rewarding to hear how our team helped you build confidence, face challenges, and develop the skills you needed to succeed. You showed tremendous perseverance, and your success is well-deserved. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you achieve in this next chapter! Thank you for sharing your experience, and remember—you’ll always have a cheering section here.
Fantastic experience: When I first decided that I wanted to get my CDL license I contacted Tampa Trucking and was connected with Angelic, whom was super nice and very informative so that made me instantly want to choose TT because great customer service goes a long way with me. Now, let’s start with Phase 1 ( it’s 3 phases before you graduate) my instructor was Mrs.Sherie and let me tell you something that lady is very passionate and knowledgeable about what she teaches as long as you listen to what she’s says phase 1 will be a breeze for you TRUST me. Phase 2 I was with Uncle Nick and vote for Pedro ( my nickname for them) lol and babyy they’re the icing to the cake and I say that because they are strict but def won’t set you up for failure they’ll make sure 100% that you’re ready for phase 3. Any questions you have they’ll work with you again just LISTEN Phase 3 I was with Erik, Chris, Tony and Steph who just came onboard. Neither of them will let you fail no matter how hard you try and TRUST they def know what they’re talking about so again just LISTEN and be open to learn how their teaching you and you’ll be fine. They’ll answer your same question 50 times if need be. Remedial phase (you don’t want this phase but it’s a only to make you better) I was with Angelo and he was on my butt like the child’s support office to make sure I passed what I struggled with and I diddddd. Me personally I enjoyed being with Angelo once I accepted it because it allowed me to have more practice. Josh the Director was awesome it’s very rare that you always see the Director because usually they’re hiding behind emails but not my Josh. Manny made sure the bathrooms smelled like faboloso 24/8 and I can appreciate that. My only complaint is the mosquitoes in phase 2 but we can’t control that, and those trucks were a little beat up. Thank you, so much TT
Wow, thank you so much for sharing your journey and such detailed feedback! Congratulations on earning your CDL—what an incredible accomplishment! We’re thrilled that your experience with Tampa Trucking left such a positive impression, and we’re honored to have been part of your success. Your shoutouts to Angelic, Mrs. Sherie, Uncle Nick, Pedro, Erik, Chris, Tony, Steph, Angelo, Josh, and even Manny (we agree—clean bathrooms are a must!) truly highlight the dedication of our team. Each one of them will be so happy to hear how they impacted your journey. We especially love hearing how they supported you through the challenging moments and made sure you were set up for success at every step. Once again, congratulations on this milestone! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish with your CDL. You’ll always have a home here at Tampa Truck Driving School—keep in touch, and best of luck on your journey ahead!
Fantastic experience: I truly enjoyed my experience at Tampa Truck Driving School I love the quick and easy process I love the support of all the staff‼️ Special shoutout to (Nick ,Pedro ,Chris & Josh oh & Ms Erica )they are extremely patient and helpful…. Not to mention going through 2 hurricanes & dealing with there own personal lives they still showed up and showed out for us & I appreciate that (class of 9-23-24 i love yall you all have truly became my trucking fam I believe we had one of the most genuine/supportive groups)
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at Tampa Truck Driving School and felt supported throughout the process. It’s our mission to create an environment where every student feels valued and prepared, and your feedback shows us we’re on the right track. A big shoutout to Nick, Pedro, Chris, Josh, and Ms. Erica—they’ll be so happy to hear how much their patience and dedication meant to you. Facing two hurricanes while still showing up and giving their all speaks volumes about their commitment, and we’re glad it made a difference for you. Congratulations to the Class of 9-23-24! It’s amazing to hear how close and supportive your group was—truly a trucking family! We can’t wait to see where your new skills take you and hope you’ll stay in touch. Wishing you all the best as you hit the road!
Fantastic experience: was amazing all the instructor was very professional, pluss i enjoyed driving bes trucks
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad to hear you had an amazing experience with us. Our instructors work hard to ensure a professional and supportive learning environment, and it’s wonderful to know you enjoyed their guidance. We’re especially happy to hear you had fun driving the trucks—it’s such an exciting part of the journey! Congratulations on your accomplishment, and we’re thrilled to have been part of your success. Wishing you safe travels and great adventures ahead!
Negative experience: I personally can't recommend this place. I attended earlier this year. There wasn't a truck on that lot that could pass a pretrip (including the road trucks). Don't wear anything (clothes, shoes) that you don't want absolutely destroyed, I don't think the inside of the trucks have been cleaned since before I was born. The truck i took my road test in couldn't go over a certain mph or it would literally start bouncing all over the road. If it wasn't for my peers/classmates I don't think I would have learned the things that I needed to learn in order to get my CDL. The student:instructor ratio and the student:truck ration made it impossible to get 1:1 training. And then the disorganization with the school (starting us on a holiday week, their doctors not being able to sign into the system) put a few of our classmates late getting to phase 2 so the instructors had to catch them up and we were pretty much left teaching ourselves. The first 2 days of my class's phase 3 we had 1 truck. I think there was 22 or 23 of us something like that. Mr. Nick, Mr.Travis, and Mr.Chris are wonderful teachers but they're not really given proper tools or time to be able to sufficiently teach the classes. The drama going on with the staff made it an incredibly weird experience. They were actually talking smack about each other to the students and also asking students if they had heard "x-y-z" talking about them. They (admin staff) placed most of the blame on one specific staff member, but it was SEVERAL of them out there acting like that. The person who enrolled me in this school told me that I would test on manual equipment so I wouldn't have the manual restriction, she also said I'd be training on "top-of-the line" equipment.... both of those statements were lies. I did half of my test on a manual truck but not all of the test, now they want me to pay $6500 for a license with a restriction on it that wasn't supposed to be on it. Lol... .. .. You can go to your local community college and get a grant to get your cdl, and then go to work for the same mega carriers that this school sends you to. They don't just hire people from TTDS, they'll hire you from any accredited school. Even if you can't get a grant, it's still thousands of dollars cheaper to go to your local community college or trade school.
At Tampa Truck Driving School, we’re committed to providing top-quality service and training and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience, however your response is not factual of our program, equipment, and trainers. There has never been a time where there was only 1 truck for 22 to 25 people. We know you are upset and you are looking for a way not to pay for your training, but this is simply not true. We have 4 to 5 trucks in phase 2 of our training and 6 to 8 trucks in our phase 3 training. This has always been the case. Weekly inspections and cleaning are conducted by our staff. Our 4:1 instructor-to-student ratio, as required by state compliance, allows us to focus closely on each student’s progress, and we’re always open to providing 1:1 instruction if requested. Regarding job placement, our Career Specialists work with all incoming students to get them a job in the industry for when they graduate and can go right to work. All team members work with phone calls and emails to give students a clear understanding of what to expect when they start with the company they choose. Your company that you received a pre-hire letter from, Stevens Transport, provides new Peterbilt trucks to drivers after they complete their training and Over-the-Road (OTR) requirements. Unfortunately, as you did not complete the OTR phase, Stevens Transport could not issue you this truck. If you would have completed your training at Stevens, you would have had a great job making $1000 to $1500 a week on top of Stevens paying for most of your tuition. But you did not complete it. We at Tampa Truck Driving School trained you, got you your CDL. We financed all the tuition with no money out of pocket. We placed you with one of the best trucking companies in America for a new student. We did everything we said we would do. But you did not. You did not stick with your company and now you want to point fingers at us and try to get out of paying you bill? We are still here to help and we can still get you placed with a great company where you can make great money and help pay down your tuition. So give us a call and we will be glad to help. 813-405-0055
Fantastic experience: Good instructors, classroom preparation and hands on driving experience. I am working now for Stevens Transport and enjoy every day I’m out on the road with a new view in my windshield and career in the Transportation Industry.
Fantastic experience: I have nothing but great things to say about this school. Everyone here is great at what they do. The Instructors and staff are very friendly make sure they explain everything in great details to make sure you know what you’re doing. I couldn’t have asked for a better school to go to get my CDL.
Fantastic experience: Excellent school, I definitely recommend it to everyone! Special thanks to the instructors Ms.Shari for their support and ability to convey the necessary information Thanks to Nick and Pedro for invaluable experience in maneuvers and knowledge of pre-trip) Thanks also to instructor Eric for the experience directly on the road (practice) Thanks to examiner Tony (advice to students, prepare thoroughly) And also to all the other instructors who supported me in one way or another throughout the training, Angelo, Eric Be sure to wear sunglasses and caps!!! And of course, good health to everyone (Eric, get well soon )
Fantastic experience: I want to say thank you to all my instructors who trained me to get my CDL. First thank you Ms. Shari for all your help believing in me and your support, keep doing all that you’re doing! Nick and Pedro thank you for all the advice and great training and motivation to help me be better everyday I am now a CDL holder and I feel DAM GOOD!!!!
Fantastic experience: Thank you for the opportunity provided to everyone who participated in the event good school good people best school to go to
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Negative experience: Just found out loan payments taken out of my paychecks went 'missing' & were never applied to the tuition loan whatsoever, make sure to recheck every single one of your $75 paycheck deduction payments taken out of your work paychecks (recorded on your paystubs) against Tampa Truck Driving School's loan payment summary (request the summary from Tampa Truck Driving School and add up all their payment numbers), especially if they ever try debt collection - Wow. (also will go up in price with interest every day you don't pay it off). *In response to their reply trying to minimize it, Had I not done all the math MYSELF after paying off their false loan summary remaining balance which they say is 'human error', my money simply would've disappeared. I still don't have all my overpaid loan payment money back including the extra interest I paid for the loan payments not being deducted from the loan exactly when they were supposed to be, which they still can't figure out. Good thing I have a paystub record for every single loan payment I ever made.
On Friday, September 13, 2024, Robert Diaz visited Tampa Truck Driving School to pay his remaining balance and inquired about the interest on his loan. On Monday, September 16, 2024, Robert returned, highlighting a discrepancy in his account. He provided documentation showing that two payments made via his check from Total Transportation were not reflected on his Statement of Account. We assured him that we would review the payment remits from the carrier to reconcile them with his account. The following day, our team examined the remits alongside the Statement of Account and discovered a payment of $75.00 from Total Transportation dated July 26, 2024, which was not recorded. We updated the driver's account accordingly and reversed the interest for that payment. Accounts Payable subsequently issued a refund via Check #3419, sent on September 19, 2024, totaling $77.25 for the missing payment plus interest and mailed to his address on file. Over the next 13 days, our team attempted to reach Robert M. Diaz to inform him of our findings and corrections, but we were unable to connect through phone calls and text messages. On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Andrea, our manager, spoke with Robert over the phone and explained the discovery of the missing payment. Robert indicated that there was still another payment unaccounted for on his Statement of Account. He mentioned that his paystub from Total Transportation indicated a deduction of $2,175 for tuition payments via payroll deduction. We requested that he provide updated information to facilitate a resolution with the carrier. Robert followed up via email, sharing a copy of his paystub confirming the $2,175 deduction for tuition payments. Our team then contacted the payroll department at Total Transportation on Robert's behalf, submitting his paystub and requesting an investigation into the missing payment, as our records showed only $2,100 received. We also asked for a refund to be issued to Robert since this payment was never forwarded to Tampa Truck Driving School. On Monday, October 7, 2024, Andrea followed up with Total Payroll regarding the missing payment, reiterating the request for the funds to be returned to Robert, as he no longer owed this amount on his student account.
Fantastic experience: This school is fantastic they really care about their students!!! I can’t say enough great things about the instructors!!!
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that you had such a positive experience with our instructors. We appreciate your kind words and wish you all the best in your trucking career!
Fantastic experience: Tennessee truck school is great place they do take care of you there
Thank you for the great feedback! We're happy to hear you felt well taken care of. Best of luck in your trucking career!
Fantastic experience: TTDS is a great school. Phase 1 is the classroom which can get a little dull but it prepares you 100% to get the permit. Phase 2 is where the grind kicks in. Nick and Pedro gonna push you hard! Those guys give great advice, tips, and knowledge so you can learn how to think while driving. Phase 3 is where you continue to hone your skills and drive over the road. Both Erics, Angelo, Chris and Tony gave me great advice to correct my mistakes to prepare for the exam. I can’t express how thankful I am for all the wonderful people at Tampa Truck Driving School that help me achieve my goal of becoming a professional driver. Keep up the good work guys and thank you once again
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear how our team supported you throughout the process. It’s great to know that their guidance helped you reach your goal. Wishing you all the best in your new career, and thanks again for choosing TTDS!
Fantastic experience: Tampa Truck Driving School , Is The TOP CDL School In Florida . Their 3 Week Training Program Is Amazing , From The Classroom To The Instructors . For The Ones That Are New In The Trucking Industry , This Is The School For You . I Want To Give the Director Josh , State Examiner Tony and My Favorite Instructor Chris A Special Shoutout Chris Provided Me With Such A Great Training , I Almost Thought This Was Not For Me . The School Mentors Will Walk You Through The Process & Motivate You Not To Give Up . This School Is Stress Free, Soon As You Graduate They Will Have You Already Pre - Hired To Get To Working . One Team , One Dream
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that our program and team made such a positive impact on your journey. It’s wonderful to know that Chris, Josh, and Tony were able to provide the support and motivation you needed. Best of luck in your new career, and thank you for choosing Tampa Truck Driving School!
Fantastic experience: Thanks to Tampa truck driving school I have my cdl and I want to give a special shout out to a few instructors that really helped me gain most knowledge of the system and how things work but they all are great instructors no cap, Nick is my guy man I love that dude he's the all around player like kobe in the yard lol, Pedro showed me new tricks he had up his sleeve and is very professionally interactive with all his students if you need extra help he's that guy fr, and my guy Eric G. We'll he's that guy that makes you laugh while teaching you and learning from him made me n my wife feel very comfortable (not anxious) safe otr, taught us both alot quick but extremely easy to understand when behind that wheel, he's a awesome guy very patient with you and very helpful and gives you intensive driving time if needed, he assured me that I would pass with the knowledge and skills I've gained Tampa trucking schools need to keep those 3 guys for sure and need more like them all. Nick, Pedro and Eric G. Thanks again but shout out to all the instructors and in the office big dawg Josh shows he care for his students I know first hand with the help I gotten from the top dog at the school he puts all his students first with all situations you may encounter with anyone thanks Josh but I would recommend anyone to go to tampa truck driving school don't let yourself down being a clown, this place is the best trucking school around especially in town lol and i know i miss some people but thanks to all of tampa truck driving school
Thank you for the awesome feedback! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your experience and the support from Nick, Pedro, Eric G., and Josh. It’s great to know they made a positive impact on your CDL journey. Wishing you and your wife all the best on the road, and thanks again for recommending us!
Fantastic experience: Hands down the best three weeks. Tony, Travis, and erik was legit the best trainers ever. If your considering getting into trucking and been thinking about what school to choose I can not recommend this school enough. Thank you from me and my family Tampa truck driving school on setting me in the right direction and giving me nothing less but the best training.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear Tony, Travis, and Erik made your experience the best. Wishing you and your family all the best in your trucking career, and thanks for choosing Tampa Truck Driving School!
Fantastic experience: I recently completed my training at Tampa Truck Driving School and I cannot recommend it enough. Eric G is extremely knowledgeable and patient, and the hands-on training was top-notch. I felt well-prepared for my CDL test and now feel confident in my abilities as a truck driver. The school also helped me secure a job immediately after I graduated. Overall, I had a great experience at Tampa Truck Driving School and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to start a career in trucking.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear that Eric G's expertise and the hands-on training prepared you well for your CDL test and your new career. Congratulations on securing a job so quickly after graduation. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in your trucking career!
Fantastic experience: I gotta hand it to the team of instructors at tampa trucking school. They do everything it takes to support you in successfully completing and gaining a CDL licence. They are some of the most patient instructors I've ever worked with, having experience this first hand, in my previous career. I must make special note of ERIC GARCIA, one of the instructors there. He also happened to be one of my instructors. He was very patient with us, as a class and would always make us feel welcomed and comfortable in ourselves, to be able to go through the entire course. There were definitely other instructors who also stood out but he was definitely my pick. Thank you tampa trucking school
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that our team of instructors, especially Eric Garcia, provided you with the support and patience needed to succeed. It's wonderful to know you felt welcomed and comfortable throughout the course. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best with your CDL license and future endeavors!
Fantastic experience: Outstanding Instruction from Eric G at Tampa Truck Driving School. I recently completed my training at Tampa Truck Driving School, and I can't say enough good things about my experience, especially under the guidance of Eric G. From the very first day, it was clear that Eric is not just an instructor, but a dedicated mentor who genuinely cares about the success of his students. Eric's depth of knowledge and hands-on experience in the trucking industry are truly impressive. He has an exceptional ability to break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons, ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, can grasp the material. His teaching style is engaging and interactive, making even the most challenging topics accessible. What sets Eric apart is his patience and personalized approach. He takes the time to understand each student's strengths and areas for improvement, offering tailored advice and support. During driving practice, Eric provides calm, constructive feedback, which builds confidence and skills simultaneously. His emphasis on safety and best practices instills a sense of responsibility and professionalism that is crucial for a successful career in truck driving. Eric's dedication goes beyond the classroom. He is always willing to stay late to answer questions, provide additional practice, or offer career advice. His encouragement and support have been instrumental in helping me and my classmates achieve our goals. Thanks to Eric G's exceptional instruction, I feel well-prepared and confident as I embark on my trucking career. I highly recommend Tampa Truck Driving School, and especially Eric G, to anyone looking to enter the industry. His passion for teaching and commitment to student success make all the difference.
Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Eric G. His dedication and teaching style truly make a difference. Best of luck in your trucking career!
Fantastic experience: Eric G. was an exceptional instructor who truly elevated the learning experience during the final phase. He managed to strike the perfect balance between providing comprehensive information and keeping the atmosphere engaging and enjoyable. His teaching style was far from the typical bootcamp approach; instead, he fostered a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone felt comfortable asking questions and contributing to discussions. Eric's passion for the subject matter was contagious, and his ability to break down complex concepts into easily digestible pieces made the learning process both effective and rewarding. The entire team of instructors, including Nick and Pedro, were equally amazing, contributing to a positive and supportive learning environment. While the yard manager runs the yard like a BOOTCAMP, and the trucks are horrendous with tons of mosquitoes, the company is working on getting new trucks. Despite these minor drawbacks, thanks to the amazing instructors, the final phase was not only informative but also a genuinely fun and memorable experience.
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with Eric G., Nick, and Pedro. It's great to know their teaching made your learning process enjoyable and effective. We appreciate your understanding as we work on improving our trucks. Best wishes in your trucking career!
Fantastic experience: I have had an excellent experience at Tampa Truck Driving School. Knowledgeable instructors and friendly staff that care about their students and ensure you are able to acquire your CDL. I highly recommend this school. Thanks again.
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you had an excellent experience with our knowledgeable instructors and friendly staff. Best of luck with your CDL and future endeavors!
Fantastic experience: Tampa Bay Truck Driving School needs to keep Eric G for as long as they can that man is the GOAT he's so professional and at the same time he has a laid back vibe that still manages to make sure we UNDERSTAND everything we need to learn and that right there was an amazing comfortable learning experience and environment major shoutout to how he does things for us students I appreciate you and everyone else who's helped me along this journey.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Eric's teaching style made your learning experience both professional and comfortable. We truly appreciate your kind words and are grateful to have dedicated instructors like Eric on our team. Best of luck on your journey!
Fantastic experience: Eric Garcia the instructor top notch!! And all the other instructors are then best cdl training coaches!!
Thank you so much for your kind, review! Eric is definitely an incredible instructor, and we are so glad your time with us was pleasant. Good luck on the open road!
Fantastic experience: I really appreciate the training and the patience at Tampa Truck Driving School! Shootout to Eric & Pedro For Being Great Instructors To My Entire Class!
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a positive experience with us. A special thanks for recognizing Eric and Pedro - they'll be delighted to hear your shoutout! Safe travels on the road!
Fantastic experience: I Would Like To Thank Tampa Truck Driving School For Helping Me Obtain My CDL! My Best Instructor For Sure Is Eric On Phase 2! I Appreciate His Versatile Approach To Teaching The Game A Great Mentor & Person!
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you obtained your CDL with us. Eric will be thrilled to know his versatile teaching made such a positive impact. Wishing you all the best on your trucking journey!
Fantastic experience: Eric in phase 2 was the best instructed throughout my whole process there he made sure I learned the things I needed to learn and also helped the entire time. He showed me everything I needed to know about a semi really appreciate him.
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear Eric in phase 2 made such a positive impact on your learning experience. Your appreciation means a lot to us. Wishing you safe and successful journeys ahead!
Fantastic experience: I attended this school in January of 2024, and I’ve been extremely pleased by how much their teaching is actually used in the industry. Very good teachers/instructers, very knowledgeable, and very good at correcting bad habits before they become bad habits! I cannot recommend them enough!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that our teaching has been valuable to you in the industry and that our instructors made a positive impact. Your high recommendation means a lot to us! Safe travels on the road!
Fantastic experience: Tampa trucking school, was a great experience, I definitely learned a lot in Tampa school. Now I’m at Steven’s transportation. Thank you Tampa for giving the opportunity.
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you had a great experience and learned a lot with us. Best of luck at Steven's Transportation, and safe travels on the road!
Fantastic experience: This school was very good on preparation for otr truck driving. Even down to the poor quality of the trucks that people complain about. You come to appreciate those trucks because if you can master those, driving a brand new truck is a walk in the park. The process was quick (3 weeks) and I passed my test with flying colors. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to get their CDL quickly and efficiently. Going to this school changed my life in less than 2 months. So if you want the same make sure you stop by Tampa Truck Driving School.
Thank you for your detailed review! We're glad our preparation helped you succeed, and it's great to hear that your experience with us, and had such a positive impact. Your recommendation means a lot to us! Safe travels on the road!
Fantastic experience: I PASSED!!! THANK YOU Tampa truck driving school!! All my trainers were awesome Eric, Erik, Steve, Adam and pedro. They were extremely helpful and polite the entire time. Treated me like family. Come test day I was more then prepared. Highly recommend
Congratulations on passing! We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with our team. Thank you for the recommendation, and we wish you all the best in your trucking career!
Positive experience: This school gives you a lot of chances to get it right after failing. The best instructors are Pedro, Tony and Chris. They really take their time with you and help you to understand your mistakes and work with you closely on correcting them and understanding. As for me it took me a while to get it down as other students caught on quicker. My best advice is when you get in phase two, really pay attention because they show you one time and throw you out to the wolves. If you don’t get it or understand, Ask questions if you have too, I failed to do that so when I got in phase three I was lost. Overall it’s a pretty good school.
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that Pedro, Tony, and Chris made a positive impact on your learning experience. Your advice is valuable, and we're happy to know you found the school helpful overall. Best of luck on your trucking journey!
Fantastic experience: Tampa truck driving school is the best school you can go to and obtain your CDL its wasn't easy but with the help of all of the trainers and determination you cannot fail . Every last single trainer was amazing but the one who stuck out the most was thomas . When i tell you any problem i had or any help i needed i only had to ask thomas once and he was there to guide me through and gave me the tools to succeed he is an amazing driver and made it fun to learn driving on the road 10/10 i recommend ☺️
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience at Tampa Truck Driving School and that our trainers, especially Thomas, made a significant impact on your journey. Your recommendation and kind words mean a lot to us. Safe driving and all the best in your trucking career!
Fantastic experience: My experience at this school was beyond exceptional. I didn’t know where this would take me but I needed to provide for my family. The owner, instructors, and employees here gave me a chance at life and I don’t know where I would be without them. I was immediately employed and I can now say that I am in a place in my life I never expected and it is all thanks to this program.
We are deeply grateful for your heartfelt review. It's incredibly rewarding to hear that our program has made such a positive difference in your life and has provided you with the opportunity to support your family. Thank you for acknowledging our team, and we are thrilled to know about your immediate employment and success. We wish you continued prosperity and fulfillment in your trucking career. Thank you for trusting us with your education and for being a part of our community!
Positive experience: Staff was actually full of people who knew exactly what they were instructing. Shout out Eric Adam Erik Pedro and Thomas…only downside was the truck we trained on weren’t in good shape, which I expected being we are learning on them, but the road truck should be in alignment if y’all are gonna let new students try to learn on the road with people. Other than that it was a good experience even down to the break room which was always clean
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our school. It’s great to hear that our instructors, including Eric, Adam, Erik, Pedro, and Thomas, made a positive impact on your training. We appreciate your feedback regarding the condition of the trucks; it's crucial for us as we strive to improve our facilities and equipment. Ensuring our road trucks are in top condition for student safety and learning is a priority, and your comments are invaluable in helping us enhance this area. We're glad that overall you had a good experience and enjoyed our facilities. Looking forward to seeing you on the road!
Fantastic experience: I attended TTDS this year, and i had an amazing experience! I had no prior knowledge or experience in the trucking lifestyle when i arrived here but i learned so much in the three weeks of attending. This school. All my instructors were awesome and cared about making sure their students succeeded. I recommend trying this school if you are interested in a gaining your CDL! TTDS also goes above and beyond to make sure before you even arrive to the school you have a job lined up after you graduate!
Thank you for your kind words about your experience at our school! We're delighted to hear that our program and instructors met your expectations and provided you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the trucking industry. It's great to know that our efforts to secure employment opportunities for our graduates before they even start are making a difference. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in your trucking career!
Positive experience: •Pros: fast schooling, experienced and fun instructors(Thomas and Eric) •Cons: they say they can get you another job before your 6 months is up. I was told today by the conductor “I didn’t say that”. So whatever company you sign with, you’re stuck with until your 6 months are up. Unless you have $1500 to pay out of pocket to your company if you found a job without using Tampa trucking to do it. •other than that the school was good to me
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your experience. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the fast-paced nature of our program and found our instructors, Thomas and Eric, to be both knowledgeable and engaging. We appreciate your insights regarding the job placement aspect and understand the importance of clear and accurate communication. We're always looking to improve our services and your feedback is invaluable in helping us do so. Thank you for your kind remarks about the school overall. We wish you the best in your trucking career and are here to support you in any way we can!
Fantastic experience: This an excellent experience I enjoyed my 3 weeks at this facility and I would most definitely refer anybody trying to get there CDL’s to give these folk a call very professional and family oriented staff. Mike, Eric, Tony, Adam, Pedro, Vanessa, Terry, Tony, Erick, and the rest of the behind the scene staff Great Job love you guys and I really appreciate all the help and the support.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Marcus! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and found our team supportive. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming your friends into our family at Tampa Truck Driving School!
Fantastic experience: Had a really great experience at Tampa Truck Driving School and their CDL program. I want to thank all the instructors and staff there and would especially like to thank Thomas and Eric from phase 2 who were both very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining everything to me. Can't thank them enough! I would highly recommend this school for anyone wanting to earn their CDL and starting a career in trucking.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Tampa Truck Driving School and found our CDL program beneficial. It's fantastic to know that Thomas and Eric from phase 2 were so helpful and knowledgeable. We'll be sure to pass along your appreciation to them. We truly appreciate your recommendation, and we're here to support you as you start your career in trucking. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to reach out. Safe travels, and best of luck in your future endeavors!
Fantastic experience: Tampa Truck Driving School gave me something that I will carry with me forever..a wonderful learning experience.The entire Tampa Truck era team was great at teach me in such a short period of time thanks guys
Thanks for your wonderful review! We're delighted you valued your training with us. It's our goal to provide comprehensive training efficiently, and we're glad our team made a positive impact. Best of luck on the road!
Fantastic experience: Great school biggest challenge of my life it's a life accomplishment the trainers are excellent will do anything in there power to help you graduate it's so surreal once you finish the trucks are iffy but will pass if you learn the equipment our road Instructor Thomas is awesome always keeps a good laugh to make you feel comfortable!!
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience and that you found the training challenging yet rewarding. Congratulations on your achievement! We appreciate your kind words about our trainers and Thomas. Here’s to many safe and successful miles ahead!
Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of going to this school I must admit my first and second day I was terrified I wasn’t going to make it trust Adam he may move fast at the beginning but by the first Thursday you will understand him 100 percent now Eric man he’s a perfect teacher from start believe anything he says when it comes to Driving those trucks I mean anything I can close my eyes and listen to him and trust I’m doing exactly right I saw somebody else say it so I’m going to say it Eric is phenomenal that guy is a GOD with these trucks Mike has the BEST pep talks if you listen to your instructors I promise you’ll be great I’m not even done with school and I’m more then sure I’ll be done on time from listening to my instructors Eric helped me build confidence in myself cause I was so scared to drive the truck now I take what he gave me about confidence in my day to day life even Vanessa is straight forward you can be 1000 percent honest and real with the instructors and they will respect that more then any lie you can tell cause this school is 90% you 10 percent them however you I feel the instructors gave me 100 percent as well thank you all I will leave another review next week when I graduate
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and heartfelt review! We're glad to hear that Adam, Eric, Mike, and Vanessa have made such a positive impact on your training experience. It’s fantastic to know that our instructors' guidance has not only helped you gain skills in truck driving but also confidence in everyday life. We look forward to celebrating your graduation soon and are excited to see all that you accomplish. Keep up the great work, and see you at graduation!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this school, Every instructor is there to help and assist you with anything you need, Adam in week 1 was very informative and was dead set to help everyone get their cdl permit. In week 2, I was with Eric and he Knew all the little tips and tricks there was to teach the yard maneuvers. In week 3, Pedro taught an additional maneuver and sharpend our skills on the maneuvers learned in week 2. Also in week 3, I had Erik the road instructor, he taught us how to double clutch a manual (for those taking the manual test) and how to safely drive a tractor trailer on the road. This school is designed for the people that have little to no experience with trailers. All you have to do is put in the study time, pay attention, and keep practicing. What you put into the school is what you get.
So glad to hear you had such a positive experience! It sounds like you had fantastic instructors guiding you through each phase of the program. We're thrilled to have been a part of your journey to getting your CDL. Keep up the great work and safe travels ahead!
Fantastic experience: Hello everyone I would like to share my excellent experience with Tampa Truck Driving School, when I started there about one month ago I did not know anything about trucks but three weeks later I felt like I was a professional truck driver they taught me how to do a pre-trip inspection, tractor-trailer, maneuvers, straight/backing, coupling/ uncoupling, they show and explained to me every part on the truck and how it works, over the road training, rules of the road, they put all the hard work and effort plus time to make sure that I will be a safe driver on the road they even secure me a great driving job before I have even get my CDL. A special thanks to all my instructors Eric, for the off-set and straight-backing. Anglo, for the Alley Dock, off-set and straight-backing, and Pedro, for Alley Dock, Thomas for over-the-road training, Tony for rules of the road and testing, Eric for over-the-road training and testing. Thanks for the office tame Kiara, Vanessa, and Terry, you guys did such a great job. A special thanks to Mr. Mick the one who running the show thank you so much, sir. To anyone looking for a good career, and a great opportunity I highly recommend Tampa Truck Driving School
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to have been a part of your journey to becoming a professional truck driver. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're glad our training program and dedicated team helped you succeed. Congratulations on your achievements, and we wish you all the best in your new career!
Fantastic experience: My boy eric on second faze solid great teacher great person always try too make you laugh but serious when its time too get too that work learn have fun bring him some food cuban sandwiches or chorizo taco ohh and don’t forget pupusas lol nahh he solid he might get you some food too solid person
It's fantastic to hear about your positive experience with Eric during the second phase! We're glad he's not only a great teacher but also brings joy to the learning environment. Thanks for sharing your appreciation for his sense of humor and dedication. Your mention of Cuban sandwiches, chorizo tacos, and pupusas brought a smile to our faces! We'll make sure Eric gets the recognition he deserves. If you ever need anything else, just let us know. Safe travels, and enjoy your CDL journey!
Fantastic experience: Had a really great experience training here. Favorite instructors to learn under and feel comfortable are Eric and Thomas. Very good guys that know their stuff about maneuvering the tractor and trailer.
Thanks for sharing your positive experience! Eric and Thomas are excellent instructors, and we're glad you felt comfortable learning from them. Safe travels, and best wishes on your journey!
Fantastic experience: The best way I can describe my experience at Tampa Truck Driving School, it was a roller-coaster of emotions, and I mean that in the best way possible. From the first Day Mike gave us the expectation of the staff being there for you but they are not going to hold your hand. You have to want it to succeed, First week was basic to get our learners permit but week 2 was when things started to get real. The instructors in our second week of training were great, but I won't lie I struggled a lot when I first touched that steering wheel and I questioned if truck driving was for me, but thanks to Eric in phase 2, who was not about to let me give up, he gave me the confidence to keep going forward and get better. Then in week 3, Pedro took his time to help me more with fine tuning my short comings to prepare me for my CDL test which is very challenging but possible if you allow the instructors to guide you and put in the work! Especially with on the road training, Thomas and Erik really gave me the confidence to drive a semi on the main road! Tampa Truck Driving School was an amazing experience, even the housing was great and allowed to meet so many great people! I highly recommend this school because they are not in it for the money, they are honest, real and made me feel like they want us all to succeed, which I'm happy to say I did! Another big Thanks to Mike also for those great speeches every week, and he was right "everytime you touch that steering wheel, the better driver you become!"
Sounds like an incredible journey! It's fantastic to hear how the our team supported and encouraged you every step of the way. Thanks for sharing your positive experience and congratulations on your success
Fantastic experience: Eric the instructor in phase 2 was phenomenal to have as a teacher. He made the learning process very fun and always had the group in great spirits. Was very hands on and knew what he is talking about. Made sure you understood anything you didn’t fully feel understanding about. Eddie, Glen, Thomas, and Pedro also very good instructors and are very professional drivers who have a bunch of knowledge about the industry. Very smooth process with this school and them getting you paired with a job. A plus is in 6months after you graduate, they’ll let you go back for free and test in manual. So I’ll be back in 6months to get those restrictions off. Great school highly recommend TTDS and especially Eric as your phase 2 trainer.
It's wonderful to hear about the positive impact he had on your learning experience. Thanks for recommending TTDS and sharing your success story. Best of luck with getting those restrictions off!
Fantastic experience: Tampa truck driving school is the place to be they changed my life for the better Eric is the best instructor on the yard he definitely going to have you on point he the RICO SUAVE looking MF out there
Sounds like Eric made quite an impression! It's awesome to hear how our school positively impacted your life. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Fantastic experience: "All of the instructors at Tampa Truck Driving school were extremely helpful and really care a lot about my success as a student driver. Erik, Thomas, And Pedro.. Did a really good job explaining And teaching a skill that I was not familiar with.. also Erika went above and beyond to answer any questions I had.. that show the commitment the staff has for the students..
Appreciate your feedback! It's fantastic to hear how our instructors, like Erik, Thomas, Pedro, and Erika, are committed to helping students succeed. Thanks for sharing your positive experience with our school
Fantastic experience: This school made sure I got the knowledge I needed. They don’t just pass u just to pass u , they make sure u know what u are talking about before u step in the trucking world and the teachers there show a sense of caring when it come to teaching. I would recommend anyone to attend this school. Mike the head director does not sugar coat anything or sell u a dream he is straightforward and keeps it 1000 percent genuine to make sure u get the best out of the training. Big shout outs to Mike, Ms.T, Eric, Thomas, Eddie, Glenn, and Pedro u guys are the reason I was so focus and determined . I also make some good friends during this time that I will caring on with me in the trucking business.
Thanks for the shoutout! We're glad you felt well-prepared and supported at our school. Appreciate the recommendation and best wishes in your trucking career
Negative experience: School is terrible the classes are about 20-25 people split between 4 trucks of practice time for 2 weeks and everyone just hogs the trucks and seat time and you barely get any practice because the instructors show favoritism and doesn’t give everyone enough time to practice. Find a better school where there’s smaller classes and more seat time.
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Negative experience: I graduated from this school about a week ago and the experience wasn’t very pleasant. For starters this place is literally infested with yellow jackets and mosquitos that constantly get in the trucks while you train. The amount of wasp/hornets here are absolutely ridiculous and definitely impedes on the learning experience. Secondly , 90% of the 3 weeks you will spend at this school takes place outside but yet they don’t have any water fountains and charge you for water bottles. Lastly, the trucks are extremely old and run down so bad to the point where even the instructors where complaining about the lack of effort from the school. The upside is you will get your CDL in 3 weeks but that’s at the cost of waking up every single morning at 6am for 5 days straight 3 weeks in a row and your class will not end until 6pm at night. (Class starts 6am ends 6pm Monday through Friday) That’s 12 hours a day for 15 days straight and most of that time is spent outside surrounded by wasp and mosquitos and no water is provided at all.
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Fantastic experience: I’ve always heard that Tampa Truck Driving school is really a great trucking school and with my own experience I can attest that this statement is nothing but the truth . Starting with the staff, Eric from week 2 teaching and letting you learn from your own mistake. Thomas from week 3 who shows you how to stay focus and to notice everything while driving the truck/trailer on the road. Pedro from week 3 teaching 90 degree angle back. Glen from week 3 who takes his time and patience to show you different perspectives on how to move this heavy vehicle. Thank you to every other staff Mike, Coach, Ms.T, Angelo, Adam, Erica,Troy and thank you to The Mechanics.
It's great to hear that our school lived up to its reputation! Sounds like you had an excellent experience with Eric, Thomas, Pedro, Glen, and the rest of the staff. Thanks for sharing your positive feedback
Fantastic experience: This school was nothing but amazing.Dont think you gonna walk in and not put in the work they throw so much at you in 3 weeks time. Ms T was amazing she will help you out anyway she can I thought after the 2nd week this is not for me I felt overwhelmed and wanted to quit,But I knew what the mission was for me .Adam was a true professional and definitely needs to be at the top he's highly qualified and did an amazing job training. Tony you was also amazing couldn't ask for a better school to attend..I highly recommend this school if you want fast results, listen to the instructors and the outcome will be good .
Sounds like you had an incredible experience at our school! We're thrilled to hear that Ms. T, Adam, Tony, and the rest of the team provided such valuable support. Thanks for recommending us and for your dedication to the mission. We're here to help you achieve your goals every step of the way
Fantastic experience: My experience here at Tampa Truck Driving School was an amazing experience! I came Into this school with no knowledge of anything pertaining to trucks; but by the end of my second week I was a pro at everything. I give great thanks to Eric, Pedro, Adam, Mrs. T, Eddie, D’angelo, Mike, Tony etc. they were all amazing! My Instructor’s Eric, Pedro, Adam, and D’angelo were very thorough In making sure I understood everything from start to finish and If I didn’t, they’d push me past my nervousness and discouragement. I felt like I was at home here, It really did feel like a big family. I love you all and although I graduated, I miss every week I’ve spent there. The energy as well as my experience here was great!!!! I highly recommend Tampa Truck Driving School! - Love, Tresarus!!!
Your journey at our school sounds truly remarkable! It's fantastic to hear how Eric, Pedro, Adam, D'angelo, Mrs. T, Eddie, Mike, Tony, and the rest of the team provided such thorough support and made you feel like part of a big family. Thanks for recommending our school, and we're glad you had such a positive experience. Wishing you all the best in your trucking career, Tresarus!
Fantastic experience: It was a great experience, every instructor and Mr Mike made it easier to be there..it was a fast 3weeks..all you have to do is listen and you will get everything..I’m thankful for Tampa trucking now I’m an official cdl holder
Thank you! Let us know if you need anything. We are always here for you!
Fantastic experience: Recommend 100% , the instructors are amazing patient and very helpful . You will get the training and learn all the skills that you need to succeed at the end , it can be overwhelmed at time but the support is truly genuine and real and will help you stay motivate to get to the finish line positively .
Fantastic experience: Tampa truck driving school was a great experience. With their help and knowledge and patience I was able to do things quickly that I thought might not be possible. Classroom instructor Mrs t was amazing very helpful and driving instructors Adam Thomas and Pedro we're a huge help in my success if you're thinking about Tampa truck driving school stop thinking and go
Fantastic experience: This was a good time here. Did my first week with Ms.T she was great and funny. Did my 2nd week with Adam, cool guy and patient with students. Did my 3rd week with Pedro for alley rock and Thomas for road driving. Pedro is a cool guy and cares about students. Thomas was my favorite instructor though, I’ll drink a beer with this guy anyday. Super cool guy and super good road instructor. Glenn was the one who performed my CDL test and was a great guy from what I could see in the short time I spent with him. Put your time in and get your reps in. It’s worth it when you graduate and off to the company you signed with. 10/10 recommend
Fantastic experience: I dont ever leave a review for anything. I was very skeptical at first. But then you realize why you learn in the equipment that you do. Adam was my phase one trainer. Very laid back and good at explaining. Ms. T was out classroom instruction and permit prep for those that didn't recieve before arrival. Pedro probably the easiest to teaching the maneuver and always happy to help. Thomas was third week. This guy was an excellent on road instructor. He had patience and explained everything to each student each time they touched the wheel. He broke down how to turn and avoid the curb or grass. Showed how to widen your turn if you cut a little to close. He was easy to drive for when he was teaching. No tension and he wasn't nervous or he was and didn't dhow which makes it 10 times easier if you have never drove a big rig. So. Cudos to everyone but Thomas needs a raise
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive learning experience with Adam, Ms. T, Pedro, and Thomas. Your shout-out to Thomas is much appreciated—we'll make sure to pass along your kind words and suggestion. Looking forward to seeing you on the road!
Fantastic experience: Tampa Truck Driving School was a great experience, from the office staff to all the trainers. If you put in the work, you’ll be successful! I feel like I have a life time recruiter by my side, as I begin a new career!
Positive experience: Tampa truck driving school is fun and informative with plenty of information of how to get your cdl and the steps it takes to be successfully. Mrs T and Pedro are the best teachers on the yard and I highly recommend them to get a bonus for how well they teach. To be successful here just listen and try new methods it’s ok to have mistakes just keep looking foward.
Fantastic experience: I did some considerable research on different CDL schools before choosing this one. Both time and cost were important, but since time is money this school made the most sense for me. After completing the program, I realized their 3 week intensive course helps focus students on the material needed to pass the CDL test, and improves retention of information. I was also impressed with the staff and their knowledge of the trucking industry, as well as their sincere interest in helping those students truly who want to learn. My biggest take away from this school was the comradery I developed with other students. Truck driving covers all ages and backgrounds, and the people you meet as you go through this training become your allies that will support you through this journey. I highly recommend this school for anyone interested in getting their CDL!
Thank you, Michael. You are exactly right! Your classmates definitely become a wonderful support system once you go out on your own. Most students keep in touch for years after graduating our program. We hope that all of you will come back and visit with your trucks and first hand knowledge of what it's like becoming a truck driver to share with the upcoming graduates. Please let us know if you ever need anything!
Fantastic experience: I was directed to this school by my Steven's recruiter, and let me tell you it was a great experience! The staff is super helpful and really good at working with you to learn to drive a CMV. To everyone on the staff thanks for the help and wonderful experience. Thomas and Dewayne many good laughs I appreciate it
Thank you! Good luck at Stevens and let us know if you ever need anything!
Positive experience: I got my CDL, however the trucks are a little out-dated (No AC) that’s the only negative thing i can say. I learned a lot and the instructors are very nice and helpful none the less. It’s not easy but it was definitely an experience. I’m satisfied with the turn around time (3 weeks). Glen, shelton, pedro, dave, dwayne and Ms. T are impeccable!! I would recommend this school to anyone. Will come back if i want to upgrade to manual
Thank you! Let us know if you ever need anything. We would be happy to assist you with the manual upgrade in the future!
Fantastic experience: Tampa truck Driving school is # 1 of the top schools in the state of Florida. I can’t thank them enough, it is a safe and friendly school. Each and everyone at the school are awesome, from the great staff to the instructors, they welcome you with open arms. It is pretty amazing what this school has to offer they will stick by you through it all and in fact 100 percent guaranteed job placement school. I will recommend this school to anyone that is determined and open minded to a great experience. My name is Zachary Scott and my results are amazing
Thank you for the kind words, Zachary. Don't forget that we are still here for you even after you grad and go to work. If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Fantastic experience: I would first like to say that Ms.T , Dewayne, Thomas are literally the BEST instructors I have ever met ! They treat everyone equal and fair . This school was great, it was fast paced but also very engaging. I learned so much even tho I had already had my permit coming into the school I still learned things I didn’t even know. I would highly recommend this school to anyone wanting to change their life and prosper in life.
Thank you! This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to make a change. Let us know if you ever need anything!
Fantastic experience: Hello, to anyone that is looking to start trucking school. Let’s just say I went into this school not knowing anything dealing with a semi truck. From day 1 the class instructor Ms. T was amazing. She makes you feel very welcome and shares as much knowledge with you as she can within one week, and is even open to answer any other questions you may have after your weeks time is up with her. I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. Second phase I was introduced to Mr. Dwayne, and Thomas, this is the part we all look forward to ……driving the trucks where all of the fun begins they both taught me how to back a semi and how to control my trailer and made it so much fun! Pay close attention in phase 2 guys, this will make the rest of your school process a breeze. Thank me later! I will never forget Mr. Dwayne or Thomas . Thank you both so much! Phase three I was introduced to Mr. Shelton and Mr. Nick they both shared and taught me to alley dock and was always patient w/me and are very knowledgeable. I had Mr. Rick whenever I went over the road this man has been driving for years and shared so much knowledge with me my time with him, I am grateful to have had him! Nevertheless, this is a three weeks program so there is a lot of information thrown at you within a three weeks time. But, it’s attainable if you apply yourself. The instructors are there to help you but most of the work is coming from you. And let’s just say how you apply yourself shows! What you put in is definitely what you are going to get out! SIMPLE! Don’t go in just thinking they are going to hand you your CDL’s because you will be working for it, and it feels amazing to hear those semi air horns being blown at you after passing your state exam on your testing day!. It’s a life changing experience and I am still very proud of making it through this process and attaining my cdl’s!!! I stayed in the student housing, with three other roommates we all got along well and made the three weeks process a smooth process by working together! The apartments were newly built and is in a gated community was seven minutes from the school and just minutes from a gas station and restaurants now that’s luxury and the apartments were nice and comfortable. I hope this helps and thanks TAMPA TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL! Its because of you that I am able to properly inspect my truck from under the hood, to my in cab, and so forth, and feel very comfortable for the next portion of my trucking career !!!! Great school, I strongly recommend!!!!
Thank you for such a thorough and kind review! Our instructors truly care about each student's success in the program and it really shows. We wish you all the best in your new career but remember we are always here for you. Please reach out if you ever need anything!
Fantastic experience: I just passed my CDL test. You guys have no idea how amazing and happy I am. First and foremost: thank you all. The instructors, the director, everyone for being positive, wonderful people. When I first came into this school, I had doubts. During my second week, I got extremely sick with the flu so bad that I had to miss a full day of practice. By the beginning of the third week, my mind went into a very dark place. But thanks to my class and the good people here, I came out from it and succeeded. Now then, to the school, the people and experience. Be prepared to put in the work to pass the permit test and then the cdl. They are not just going to hand you your cdl. You need to make sure you are ready to do 3 weeks without a paycheck. They give you the tools needed to make sure you understand how to operate the truck and trailer, what is expected on the cdl test and finally for when you start working as a truck driver. Everyone is very respectful. It doesn't matter what your race, gender, etc is. They will treat you like you are one of their own. As a woman, I never once felt out of place here. They treated me as a friend or family would. Ms. T. I remember when you walked near me while I was sitting there. "wassup Cynthia" in your cheerful, wonderful voice. I was overthinking about the cdl test. And you told me I got this. Yes, I did. Thanks to you and what you taught me and the rest of the class in phase one. She is a wonderful instructor. Please make sure to listen to her, she knows what she is talking about. Phase two: Dwanye and Thomas. You guys are amazing. You made sure to explain to us whatever mistakes we were making and that we were performing the moves correctly and of course safely. I thought I was going to have a bad time outside in the hot sun along with not getting anything. But no, you guys made sure that we understood the steps and provided one on one when needed it. I'm going to miss you guys a lot. Phase three: Nick, you are one awesome driver. You explanation about the Alley Dock was so spot on, in fact it was the reason why I passed. Because I understood what you meant when you were teaching us how to do it. You made sure that we were prepared for the cdl test but also made sure that we were not nervous about it. I was stressing so bad about it but you kept telling us to just remember the steps, to not stress and to take our time. Thank you. So much for those speeches. Glen (I am so sorry if I spelled your name wrong) but I remember your words. They were the reason why I worked hard up until the test. "Work harder, it pays off." And it did. Thank you for the wisdom you provided while being my on the road instructor. Don't ever change, I will never forget that. Overall: hard but well worth it. If you have any questions for them, ask. They WILL help you. They WANT you to succeed. My ONLY, ONE complaint: the. Trucks. When the school can afford it, try to either work on the trucks or get some more. That's it. I'll visit after 6 plus months. Ms T - I still need to draw that Optimus Prime drawing for you. I will do it soon. :) - Cynthia Castillo
Thank you Cynthia! We are so proud of you and all the progress you made while you were here. We wish you all the best and if you ever need anything, please reach out! We are always here for you!
Fantastic experience: Shelton is the best yard instructor they have, he's very helpful and adept at teaching beginners truck maneuvers. Dave is a great road instructor would not have passed manual testing without him. The CDL test can give you the "worry warts" but it's a breeze if you have these guys as teachers.
Thank you for the review! We will let Shelton and Dave know you gave them a shout out! Let us know if you need anything at all in the future and make sure you come back and see us!
Fantastic experience: School is great!!! Staff is awesome from Ms.T, Shelton, Glen, Dave, Dwayne, Thomas, and can’t forget about Nick with his insane explanations but somehow always makes sense. I will never forget my time here. Only thing they can work on is better trucks to practice on
Thanks Tyrie! We appreciate your review and wish you all the best out there! Make sure you come back and see us!
Fantastic experience: I had a good experience at TTDs. It can get intense at times but with hard work & dedication you can make it. You’re going to have a lot of support and many people rooting for you. Don't give up no matter what!! I had two of the best instructors on my side; Dawayne and Thomas not only not only great instructors but good people in general. They genuinely care about you and they will get you to where you need be!!
Thank you, Jack! I will make sure to let Dewayne and Thomas know how much you appreciate them! Please come back and see us with your new truck!
Fantastic experience: Amazing staff member, dedicated their time to do what they are there for. If you looking to be a otr driver. Call Tampa trucking school. No contract. You can get pre hire. Then get your cost paid. The best and the great in trucking school industry. Shelton is the greatest and excellent trainer. Rainy day or sunny day. He's by your side to train u right. Pedro is the best trainer with Shelton together. Excellent. No mistake. If a student passed in Shelton and Pedro class. You got to be a better driver. Rick is the road trainer, amazing person and personality. Great road trainer. Respect for Shelton and Pedro...... Shelton and Pedro should be phase 3 trainer. Too much love and passion for they love to do.
Thank you for the kind words! We will make sure Shelton and Pedro know you gave them a shout out. Please let us know if you need anything and make sure you come back and see us with your new truck!
Fantastic experience: This school is great!!! The instructors here are very informational and very approachable. They are super nice and friendly. Ms. Tonia and Dwayne really made learning fun and exciting. They both made learning the material and driving skills very easy. In this three weeks course you have about two months of information throned at you and they made it easy to grasped the information and skills to pass the course. I would recommend this school to anyone who is looking for adventures and change of pace in life. Thank you Tampa Trucking School.
We are so proud of you Leroy! Please come back and see us with your new truck!
Fantastic experience: To anybody out there looking forward to get their CDL license, I highly Recommend this school to YOU! Best instructors, it’s like a family atmosphere. Ms T, Dewayne, Tommy, Rick, Sheldon, Glenn, and last but not least my brother NICK! Thank you guys for believing in me, even though I had times when I just wanted to just give up. BUT it’s not about the failure, but it’s HOW YOU react to your failures.. YOU bounce back at your failures. Your biggest enemy is yourself! Don’t let negativity bring you down Believe and you will succeed in life and as a Trucker Thank you guys so much team TTDS ☝️ God bless all staff members.
Thank you, Jesse! We are so happy to be part of your journey. Let us know if you ever need anything and make sure you come back and see us!
Fantastic experience: Just finished school within 3 weeks I left with my cdl everyone there was great Ms T, Pedro, Dave, Shelton, nick, is who worked with me they are great instructors. Mello was great as well y’all need to give them instructors a raise they do everything they can to make sure you pass. And the cost of the school couldn’t beat the price especially for it being only 3 weeks
Thank you, Mike! Let us know if you ever need anything!
Fantastic experience: Best Truck driving school in tampa. The instructors are very knowledgeable, experienced and patient. Special thank you to Ms.T, Dewayne, Thomas, Rick for all there help and assistance on getting me prepared for my CDL road test. Money well spent ! Im off to Mississippi.
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Fantastic experience: Best school in Florida with the best instructor! I would like thank Thomas , Ms. Toya , Rick , Dwanye, Nick, Shelton & the rest of the staff! Thank you Tampa truck driving school.
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Fantastic experience: Dewayne, Thomas, Mike, and Ms.T. went above and beyond to ensure that their curriculum and the way it was presented was easy to digest and execute. Thank you all for you effort and patience and doing whatever it took to make everyone that walks through their doors the best Driver and person they can possibly be.
Thank you for the review! We wish you all the best in your new career. Please let us know if you need anything!
Fantastic experience: Tampa TD school is the one I highly recommend. The facilities are top notch, especially the number of units available to new drivers is unrivaled from conversations I had had with experienced drivers. From classroom (Ms. T) to the yard (DeWayne & Thomas)- instructors are top notch. Knowledge, patience, experience are but a few of the words that comes to mind. If you chose this career, there is no better place to start. Thank you all.
Thank you! We hope you are doing well! Make sure you come back and see us!
Fantastic experience: I have nothing but good things to say about this school. All the teachers and instructors are fantastic; they're all knowledgeable, patient, and ready to help you if you're struggling. Not to mention that everyone likes to have a good time because there's no reason that leaning how to back a truck should be boring. It's 3 weeks of long days but I can say that after passing a few days ago, I didn't want to leave. Some other people have mentioned the fact that the trucks are a little old but to me I don't mind it. At the worst, you'll be used to an old truck that doesn't work well when you start driving for real, but at best, starting your career in a nice truck will feel like a 5 star hotel compared to it, so it didn't bother me too much. If you're on the fence on what school you want to go to, go to this one.
Thank you Brandon! We really appreciate the review and hope that you are doing well. Please let us know if you ever need anything!
Fantastic experience: Tampa truck driving school is where it’s at. Hands down 5 star. I could not thank all my instructors enough. Dwayne.., Ms. T…, Rick…, Thomas.., Nick.., all of them is great. And special thanks to Melo for recruiting me!!
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Fantastic experience: One of the best truck driving school in the bay area some of the best instructors love Dwayne he is the so patient and straight to the point cool as ice also Glen,Tony,Rick,Thomas,Padro,Mike some of the best instructors in Tampa Bay area will tell all new truck driving to come here and give them a try
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Fantastic experience: First off I would like to congratulate all of my instructors, Mrs. Tee, Dwayne, and Tom. They played a major role in me learning how to maneuver a 53 foot truck. Whenever I had any problems they were always present. Everyone has a great sense of humor, and it’s very family oriented. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to get there CDL License.
Thank you! It is definitely a family atmosphere around here and we hope that each and every student that comes through feels that.
Fantastic experience: Great school they will get you to where you want to be in truck driving they will never give up on you. Dwayne and tom is an instructor they are great teachers and good people they help me out a lot and never gave up on me. Tony. Is a really good teacher as will he help for me to where I need to be
Fantastic experience: This is a GREAT school my favorite people that I will always remember is Ms.T she was sooo amazing and very knowledgeable. Dewayne and Thomas Omg I love them so much they are very nice people who has a lot of patience also Sheldon is amazing they all take their time with you and make SURE you get the maneuvers down pack before leaving the school . I would recommend to ANYONE wanting to go to school for trucking
Fantastic experience: First let me just say I chose this school based off the google reviews, and proximity to my home. I had noooo idea that this would be one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. The instructors are by far the best group of people!! They’re all very passionate about seeing each and every person who come through succeed. They go above and beyond and have soooo much patience. In no particular order, Ms T aka Tanya class room teacher Dwayne, Yard instructor- Thank you for the countless bottles of water, that I drank from your cooler Thomas, Yard instructor Glen, Yard instructor/ Road Driver teacher Nick, Yard instructor Shelton, Yard instructor Angelo, Yard instructor All these people are amazing and played a very important part in my success at Tampa Truck driving school!! I could not have done it without each and everyone of these people. I will forever be grateful for them and Thank God for placing them in my path and to assist me on this Journey! Much much love to you all Shamika 2023
Thank you Shamika! Please let us know if you ever need anything!
Fantastic experience: Great staff. Great experience. Special shout out to Stage 1 instructor Ms T, Stage 2 instructors Dewayne and Thomas and Stage 3 instructors Nick and Shelton. Couldn't have done this without their patience and help every step of the way. The entire staff is very supportive and friendly and willing to go the extra mile to give you whatever help or special attention you may need. I could not be happier with my decision to go there. The lifetime job placement is just the cherry on top. You guys and ladies ALL rock!
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Positive experience: Great school. Great staff. Dewayne and Thomas are excellent instructors. They’re very patient and very helpful. They will make sure you understand the maneuvers very well and they will do everything they can to help you out and get you to phase three. The only thing I didn’t like about the school was the equipment. Doors on trucks don’t open or close properly and they’re very old. Sometimes the clutch is very hard to put in gear and the yard is not properly paved. Other than that this is a great school! Very short course but the instructors will make sure you know everything you need to know and they will do everything they can to help you succeed.
Thank you, Jazzmyn! Our instructors are amazing and truly care about our students. The next two things we are working on getting accomplished is newer equipment and asphalt. We appreciate your honesty and promise that we are working on it! Please let us know if you need anything and make sure you come back and see us!
Fantastic experience: I am currently a student in this school and I cannot express enough how much ALL these trainers help you. Mrs T was my phase 1 instructor and she is so down to earth and easy going! Dwayne was my teacher in 2nd phase and he really knows his stuff. The patience that he has is unexplainable. The one on one that he provides in a professional way speaks volumes. I would not be where I am at without him! The weekend, staff, Thomas, you are awesome! And last, but not least Mike, I cannot forget you I love your pep talks in the a.m., and all the encouragement you give us… I am very grateful for the whole staff and I would recommend the school to anybody. Sincerely, thank you! GO TAMPA TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL!!!
Thank you, Lisa! We are so happy that you chose us to assist you in obtaining your Class A CDL license. The staff here truly cares about every student and I'm so happy that you have enjoyed your experience so far. Welcome to the Tampa Truck Driving School family! We will always be here for you if you ever need anything!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Tampa Truck Driving to anyone wanting to obtain a Class A Cdl. Dewayne, Pedro, Dave, Nick, Mike, and Shelton, all go above and beyond for all their student's and really work hard to push the students to strive and do their best. Ms T, is the first week instructor and she is the absolute best, she gives the classroom a fun vibe with lots of unique things to help remember the material for the permit test. By far this is the best school and I couldn’t be happier with my decision.
We are so happy you chose us, Seth! Please let us know if you ever need anything!
Fantastic experience: If you’re looking to get your cdl for the best cost with the best trainers in Fl, then this is the place u want to be. They partner with some of the highest paying companies and hook you up with job placement. Job placement also lowers the cost bc they offer multiple payment options from $1500 down to $0 down. The training itself is great too. The yard is full of trucks so u get plenty of practice behind the wheel, and the instructors are patient and knowledgeable. Miss T. , D’wayne , and Pedro are real MVPs
Thank you for the kind words, Chris. We are happy to hear that one of our finance options worked for you! Please let us know if you ever need anything in the future.
Fantastic experience: Applying for Tampa trucking school was one of the best thing I could have done in my life. From start to finish! From the most generous staff, starting with the people from the office and the teachers. There’s nothing missing, lacking or broken. When it comes to this EXTREMELY amazing staff. I must point out Dwayne first! Working with Dwayne is the most humbling experience ever in my lifetime. This wonderful guy is a life seen. He cares so much about each and every individual. SUPER KIND! Super polite at all times. When I tell you very professional and a master of his craft! He nailed it percent! I wish Mr. DeWayne all the best and success at Tampa Trucking school. If anyone read this review and thinking about applying for the school. Please go talk this guy. I promise you he’s going to help you out so much because he is so knowledgeable in his craft! And I would like to piggyback, the same message to Ms .T OMG! This woman that teaches the first phase of it all. My God she is the BEST OF THE BEST! She is going to teach you so much knowledge so please be prepared for one of the best teachers at Tampa Trucking School. Love you all. Harvey Bivins.
Thanks for the kind words, Harvey! We really care about our students and our instructors do a phenomenal job proving that while you are are in the school for 3 weeks. We are so happy you chose to join the Tampa Truck Driving School family!
Fantastic experience: My story starts back a couple years. I had the best year financially in 2020. February 1 2021, the COVID shutdowns caught up to me. I lost almost everything, my business, my house, I was rear-ended and totalled my car. January of 2022, I had COVID and almost died from not being able to breathe, I was in the hospital for 4 days and then on the road to recovery. I had to do something, all I had was my Faith in God and my wife and kids. I started my CDL class 3/20/23. Ms. T was my first instructor and is amazing! Her teaching was of course incredible, but even more, was her passion, love and care for her students, I'll explain later. My second week was with Glenn. Glenn has the same incredible teaching, but his passion, love and care for his students nothing short of awesome!!! My third week was with Nick. Nick also has a unique style of teaching that works incredibly! Again more important is his passion, love and care for his students! All three of these instructors went out of their way for me personally. On my final exam day, I started out feeling great and ready to go...then all of a sudden I let myself think about where I was and what is riding on this...well let's just say, I completely freaked out! Ms. T saw me and quickly started talking to me helping me relax, she called Mike the school manager over and him and Nick came over as well. All three of them went so far out of their way to help me calm down and keep believing in what I've learned and in myself. Well, I did calm down and took my test, which my maneuvers were the best I had done the whole time! All this to say...thank you to Ms. T, Glenn, Nick, and Mike for not just being instructors, but proving when they say this is family...they mean it! I will never forget my time here and definitely won't forget these instructors! They helped me change my family's life! I now understand the "brotherhood/sisterhood" of truckers! I've been witness first hand. One last thing to all future students...trust their process and trust them, it's a lot to learn in a short time! But I'm living proof it works...and it's because of them! Thank you all!!!
Brian, your story is incredible and it is exactly why we started this business. We are so happy that we were able to help you get on the road to a new career. You are forever a part of the Tampa Truck Driving School family which means we will be here if you ever need anything. Good luck at Stevens Transport and make sure you come back and see us!
Fantastic experience: Mrs Latonya is a great teacher who cuts no corners honest and trustworthy she is one of the best teachers ever… Mr Dwayne is one of the best teachers in here very hands-on lot of integrity. If you’re looking to change your life, Tampa trucking is the way to go.
Fantastic experience: This school is definitely the real deal, from the front office all the way to the trainer’s & examiners, & the classroom, they are patient with their students & willing to do whatever it takes to get them to that next level in your career. I have to recognize Ryan, Mike, Melo, Erika, Dewayne, Paul, Nick, Angelo, Tony, Erik, Dave & Ms T. If it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t be able to say proudly that I have maintained my Class A CDL & it was because of them!
Thank you for the review! We hope you are doing well and hope that you will come back and see us soon!
Fantastic experience: I graduated yesterday and I must say everyone at this school is so incredible. I failed Alley Dock the first time while testing and wanted to give up but Mr. Mike came up to me and said "You Will Be A Trucker" to the point he came out hisself on the yard with Angelo to help me. Nick omg I use to look for Nick everyday I came to school lol Nick will make sure you get it no matter how much junk he talks he will definitely go out his way to help you. Angelo is the laid back instructor that really will push you and help you understand where you're going wrong at. Again every instructor at Tampa Trucking is amazing and I will truly miss everyone being that they wasn't just my instructors I grew a different bond with each instructor. I recommend this school to anyone who's looking to become a Truck Driver. Thanks again to all the staff members at Tampa Trucking!
We really appreciate the kind words! Good luck out there and please come back and see us in your new truck!
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