
Metropolitan Trucking and Technical Institute CDL School

Information about Metropolitan Trucking and Technical Institute CDL School
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 7h-17:30
- tuesday: 7h-17:30
- wednesday: 7h-17:30
- thursday: 7h-17:30
- friday: 7h-17:30
- saturday: 7h-14h
Come in today and sign up for one of our affordable and professional classes and in just a few weeks you'll earn your Commercial Driver's License (CDL). We offer accelerated courses for Class A, Class B and Class C licenses.
CLASS A: Trucks or truck combinations weighing with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,001 lbs. or more, provided towed vehicle is more than 10,000 lbs.
CLASS B: Straight trucks weighing 26,001 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or more.
CLASS C: Vehicles transporting placardable amounts of hazardous materials, or vehicles designed to transport more than 15 persons including the driver with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of less than 26,001 lbs.
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Metropolitan Trucking and Technical Institute CDL School:
Metropolitan Trucking and Technical Institute CDL School faces a mix of opinions from its students. While some have expressed dissatisfaction regarding the organization and overall experience, others have praised the commitment and support of certain instructors.Positive Aspects:
- Many students highlight the helpfulness of staff, particularly instructors like Super Mario and Yanko, who provide guidance throughout the process of obtaining a CDL.
- Some students successfully completed their training and were able to pass their tests quickly, indicating that with dedication, one can achieve their goal efficiently.
- The school is noted for offering affordable rates compared to other CDL schools.
- Students appreciated the friendly atmosphere and the ability to receive assistance from the office staff.
Areas for Improvement:
- Numerous students reported long wait times for training sessions, often only getting minimal driving time each day.
- There is feedback indicating a language barrier, with some instructors not being fluent in English, which affected the learning experience.
- Concerns regarding the lack of structure and communication were frequently mentioned, with students suggesting that the administration needs to improve in these areas.
- Some students expressed frustration over the inability to obtain their certifications and dissatisfaction with customer service.
In summary, while there are challenges reported at Metropolitan Trucking and Technical Institute, many students have also found success and received valuable support from staff members, especially when they take the initiative in their learning. Alternative options may be better suited for those seeking a more organized and dedicated training process.
Metropolitan Trucking and Technical Institute CDL School: Reviews
Negative experience: That school is no good, they didn't even give me my certificate. Don't go to that school, because trucking companies will not hire you if they know you went to metropolitan.
Negative experience: Use your credit card!!! Dont pay cash!!!! It's a scam!!!!! Reported to the BBB today. I will be taking legal action and sitting out front in the meantime with a megaphone informing people it's a scam until I recvieve my pretrip certificate paper. Which is perfectly legal. I can't believe I have to go to these lengths. They refuse to give me my pretrip certificate that I need to get employed. I would wait 2 hours for 10 mins in a truck with minimal instruction. I signed up for a 15 day program. I was there 2 months! They said it was on how fast I learned. Making me sound stupid. I ended up going to *SUNSTATE CDL*(whch was worth the drive) for my other 2 tests and completed it in 10 days!!! Not 2 months!!!! Proving it was the school and not me. I did have to travel and pay hotel and take more time off work(which I will be asking for compensation for during trial). it was worth not sitting in metro for a whole year. Metro refused to give me my money back. I got lucky and used my credit card and disputed it and got my money back. I need my pre trip certificate to work. And can only get it from metro since I did it there. They could easily do the right thing and give me the paper but they won't. I would take this review down if they just give me my paper
Negative experience: So many reasons I would tell you to stay away from this school. No communication & knowbody training you except for the 20 minutes after waiting for hours. Nobody really tries to help you. They really do not care if you pass your CDL or not. You will need to pay again if you fail the first 2 test. After that you have to donate time at the school for 80 hours before you can start the training all over. They do not care if you pass or not. They were not mean spirited they just do not care if you pass! You could spend a year 2 years there chasing your license? They will just say it depends on you & how hard you try. They do not try to help at all. Not mad at the people there just trying to warn you. There are other schools that you spend a little more money but you get 1 on 1 training. You can have your license in a month or 2. Do not waste your money or time on this school. You will regret it!!!
Negative experience: DO NOT GO HERE THEY DONT CARE ABOUT THE CUSTOMERS JUST THE MONEY I came to this school in 2019 and picked to take my cdl A in manual transmission long story short I practiced all my skills test in Manual and came the day of the road test they didn’t have a Manual truck and THEY said it did not matter I could do it in automatic which is not what I signed up for and I have proof on paper but I did it anyways now 5 years later the law changed which is not my fault and they should honor that I paid already nope they basically are telling me it’s not the schools problem that I have to re take the whole license which I have no problem doing that but they should be able to work something out with the pay but nope I have to pay all over again they are scammers just read All the bad reviews and I went there for my cdl b as well and took that in manual and that’s also on file
Negative experience: This school is a scam and shouldn't be allowed in the USA. How come a school is in the USA yet there no English speaking instructors. All of them no english. They only help Spanish speakers or one Haitian instructors helps Haitians. If you speak English they will ignore you. More like pay more money and you will pass. Come from Cuba in two weeks , you will pass. No restrooms, no parking , rude cuban mafia. Ripping innocents workers money. Dont go there save your energy and time....worst school ever! I definitely report it to Internal bureau to investigate..
Negative experience: This is a scam don’t use them
Negative experience: I tried to dissuade my son from signing up here. I heard terrible things about this school from some Palm Beach residents I work with. "Instructors don't speak English, You won't get a lot of actual instruction or driving time, the place is a scam, and that they will accept bribes to pass you on the test". My son insisted on signing up anyway and was convinced he'd be able to pass his test in a month. Three months and $2700 later he was failing the test every time he took it. There was no set time for school, just show up and hope you'll get time in a truck that day. He came and went as he pleased. No actual instruction on skills or basics or general knowledge, they just put him in a truck on the first day. They told him to go online to watch videos about what's needed for the pre-inspection portion of the test. Definite language barrier. He also said the trucks were in bad shape. I cannot say for sure if they would indeed accept bribes because he never offered one, but I suspect if he had offered after continuously failing they probably would have accepted. He then signed up for a three month program at Sheridan Technical School, received books he had to study, got actual classroom instruction before ever being allowed to get in a truck, (and the trucks are new and in pristine shape) received adequate driving instruction on their campus and around the neighborhood, and 8 weeks later he just passed his test on the first try. And it was $400 cheaper than metropolitan. Not to mention the actual confidence and knowledge he picked up. I pass by Metropolitan every day to and from work and I can see there crappy little obstacle course parking lot with with the guys standing around waiting to drive their ancient trucks. I am so sorry he wasted three months and $2700 there, but lesson learned I guess. I at least hope to stop someone from making the same mistake he did.
Negative experience: What ever you do do not go to this school no over the road companies will hire you because this School has a very bad reputation they just want your money
Negative experience: Current student, paid up front, mistake? I’m Investing a lot of hours sitting waiting. Trying to learn and need a teacher to teach… in CLEAR English… Please. Repair/Maintain/Clean your trucks! Yuck! Some basic curriculum and learning process organization could go a long way to improving this place. The study material is not cohesive with the teaching ♂️
Fantastic experience: This is a great place to go if you want to obtain your cdl. Keep in mind that here is not a one and one school and so it is for other cdl school, as long as you want to learn you will. I went there and got my cdl in less than one month. Shoutout to SuperMario
Fantastic experience: SANTIAGO NEEDS TO GET FIRED HE'S DESTROYING THE SCHOOL
Fantastic experience: Five years ago I had my CDL A and now 650.000 safety miles no accidents . Thank you Metropolitan
Negative experience: I went to this CDL school for 2 weeks and to be honest it’s the worst school you can go to it’s a free for all every man for himself situation you wait for hours doing nothing then if the instructor shows up they only teach you for 15 minutes and you waited hours for them long story short avoid this school at any cost don’t be fooled by the great review you see I let them keep my 500 dollars deposit because I know they won’t refund me for that thank God I did not pay them in full.. ohhh I went to a different school and got my CDL license in just under 4 weeks they actually teach you how to drive a commercial vehicle..
Fantastic experience: This school made sure I got the knowledge I needed. They don’t just pass you just to pass , they make sure you know what you are talking about before you 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.The head director He’s a cool guy, he is straightforward and keeps it 1000 percent genuine to make sure you get the best out of the training. Big shout outs to Jordany Mardi, Pastor, Roberto Busot, OSIRIS BRITO, Luis Pagan, and Juan you guys are the reason I was so focus and determined . I also make some good friends during this. My name is Richardson PETIT FRERE
Fantastic experience: I cannot say this enough, what an excellent school with great instructors and employees. From the administration that work in the office, always willing to answer any questions you may have to the Instructor that work tirelessly and patiently to get you to understand everything about the vehicles you will use in the career you choose. I would like to thank Juan Bichara, Lazaro, Santiago, Juan Jose , Orelvis, Eduardo, Jordani, Mr. Luis, Roberto. I truly recommend this school for anyone trying to get your CDL license. Really Great School and low cost. Some other schools I called wanted to charge double and even triple the money. Thank you again Metropolitian Trucking, I am truly grateful. A Mercado
Fantastic experience: I’m Happy With My DCL Metropolitan is The Best… Mario Was Owesome when it comes to guide you about how everything works, need your CDL go to see Mario
Fantastic experience: This place was a great place!!!! Everyone there was a big help and gave you the time you needed. Want to thank Yanko,Mario & josiris they were great and always willing to help. YANKO YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!! Thank you
Negative experience: It is beyond me how this place is in business. I spent 2 months on a 15 day program here and ended up leaving. Youll wait well over an hour for only 10 mins in the truck for the day. They won't give a refund. I went to another school out west and got my cdl in less then 15 days. Don't waste your time here. It's worth the drive for a better school.
Fantastic experience: Good school. You can obtain your CDL at your own pace , no rush.
Fantastic experience: The school is awesome. All the instructors and the people in the office are here to help you out to make sure you pass your test. Thank you Metropolitan I can start my truck career thank you Joan thank you Mario!
Fantastic experience: Very friendly and dedicated staff,great monitors, they are very patient and professional,I traveled there from New York,I can say it was one the best experiences of my life.I'm proud that all my fellow drivers from NY and NJ that I shared the information with keep thanking me. The price is good for the quality of the trainig.
Fantastic experience: Best of all I recommend anyone to this school specially ms yanelys great skills of customer service/Eduardo / luis Mr examiner also/Jordany school teacher thanks to y’all I give you guys A++++++ great school ever!!!!!
Fantastic experience: Just completed CDL with this school, and I must admit they we're great!!!! The whole staff was great, awesome customer service, but most especially Yanelys, Luis, Jordani and Eduardo was extraordinary. They were friendly, kind, great customer service, answered every question I had, and went above and beyond to make sure that I understood everything well to pass. Thank you guys so much!!!
Negative experience: If you are able to make a long line and wait 3-4 hours to get your turn to learn how to drive a truck in 5-10 minutes go ahead, otherwise save your time and money!
Negative experience: If I could leave 0 stars for this school I would. I also will be reporting this school to the business bureau because there should be no reason why this school is even still open or even up & running. My boyfriend goes here & the lack of organization in this school is ridiculous. You don’t learn a thing in this school. They will literally have you on the truck for only 5-10 mins & your training is over. If you want a longer time, you have to give the INSTRUCTORS a little side money to be in there longer. Which is very fishy. He paid for the 1 month program to only be there going on 2 months. They keep rescheduling his exams. This school is a waste of time. Please don’t ever think about going to this school because it is USELESS & you won’t learn a thing at all. You literally have to try to get it on your own & go from there. This is super sad that he spent all his hardworking money just for this lousy school. Very frustrating.
Fantastic experience: I recommend this school, all staff are friendly. How long You will have a license depend on how fast You will learn, it took me 3 months to got my license on hand. Mario he's a nice guy, he gonna help you out . Thank you very much!
Fantastic experience: Second time going thru the school first CDL B now my A very reasonable considering the money that you can make! Great instructors and service! Go see Super Mario, and change your life it’s really a great school and phenomenal instructors who know how to teach the principals of maneuvers of big rigs!
Fantastic experience: Very happy with the service and all the help they provide me to archive my goal of getting my CDL A license. I really recommend this school for any Cdl service.
Negative experience: I didn’t even go here and the way they are replying to these reviews is just so unprofessional LOL. I’m glad I read the reviews because they sound HORRIBLE.
Fantastic experience: I recommend, very good school, Mario and Juan gives you a attention that you need. Congratulations
Negative experience: Still waiting for letter confirming the graduation of the program from mike or magdiel worst service ever
Letter of completions are complimentary, not part of the program. You get more with honey than.....
Fantastic experience: I recommend this school, excellent professionals, especially Mário, always being attentive from the beginning of classes, during exams, thank you very much Mário.
Thank You
Negative experience: Just horrible if you have any other option just go somewhere else I don’t know how this place has good reviews they have no order if you have an appointment to train it takes 2 -3 hours after the appointment time .most of the trainers are good people and are doing their best with the horrible admin they have to work with there is this guy that gives you the evaluations he is very rude and lazy he has no idea of costumer service he treats people very disrespectful and the admin don’t care at all they will just tell you to take it or leave .
Thank You for your feedback Mr. Fonseca. We value your opinion. While not excusing the behavior of our staff, they do strive to do their best in the oppresive heat, everyday. We try to train everyone equally, given the high enrollment rate we have this year. You should have your appointments for training, and we will help you get through the 3 Skills Tests necessary to obtain your CDL.
Fantastic experience: Finish School today Mario was good Help along the way anybody inquire about school ask for Mario
Thank you Mr. Bowles. let us know if you need help in your job search
Negative experience: My husband signed up with this school to get his CDL. Paid $4000 for a "fast class" he has to go there every day and stand in the heat outside to make a long line. They have too many students (about 100) and not enough trucks or instructors. He was told He would have his license in 4 weeks, that didn't happen. There is no way to speak with a manager to resolve anything.
Negative experience: I was supposed to start my exams july 7th. A day before I was told by metropolitan that my ELDT course wasn’t found in my records since I did it through “ The cdl school” so they made it seem that it was their mistake and hadn’t uploaded my information to the state system. I called the cdl school and they found and emailed me a copy of my records in the state system. Once I showed that to metropolitan then they started saying that the state is not “approving“ my ELDT course and that I should just do it with them that way there’s no more problems mind you their price is over $200 and on top of that the dmv had no issues with it and I currently have my cdl permit so I called back to the cdl school and explained the situation and they told me that’s not true because none of their students have a problem with the state and their ELDT course.. now here I am a month later and still haven’t heard from MIKE the SUPERVISOR at metropolitan to resolve my issue which the people from the office tell me they have been advised him to call me. I paid $3500 upfront to be out of here in 6 weeks max I started class back in june and yet here I am stuck with no license still now that you guys already took my momey you don’t care about taking care of whatever “issue” there is or at least explaining to me why the state is not “approving“ my ELDT course which is probably not even the case. How does it make sense that the STATE allows me to legally be on the road right now as long as a cdl holder is sitting next to me but won’t allow me to take my exams to get my own license?? It doesn’t make sense!
Negative experience: Don't go to this school. They don't care or even help you with anything. I waited an hour and a half just to get skipped. It's unorganized and some of the people at the window talk to you rude.
Negative experience: This is the worst school ever they teach you nothing they’re so far behind they have over 20 to 25 persons in one class waiting This is the worst experience of my life
Thank you for your review. Although our classes are in high demand, and we do have alot of students enrolled. Our classes are done by appointment only. If your name is not on the appointment book, for Insurance reasons, you cannot train. We have cut our classes down as well due to the rise in Covid Infections in Palm Beach County. We prepare you to pass the skills tests required to obtain your CDL. But you have to put in the majority of the work "Behind The Wheel" Thanks again for your feedback
Negative experience: Even that me and my wife have post a negative review about a month ago I can’t help myself to continue with my so called “experience “with this establishment…Called them this morning again and finally reached someone that spoke English only to find out that according to them my permit is expired and that is the reason they never put me on schedule….Just another lie,!!! Permit was issued 12-12-2021 and is valid for a year!!! After a heated conversation no way and no how they’re admitted to any wrong doing!!! Four long months have passed and I’m still waiting for my testing …. That place has cost me a deep depression,emotional pain and lack of hope… We are financially devastated because of the unprofessional behavior of the school…..STAY AWAY at any cost….Once they get your money you are on your own!!! Will seek a legal advice……..Dear mr.Owner… It will be my pleasure to proof to you that my Florida Driver’s License was NEVER at any time EXPIRED or SUSPENDED!!!! Just another lie!!!! Dear mr Owner… yesterday, may 25th i personally delivered two documents from two separate DMV offices to Juan stating that my license was never suspended or expired!!! No one has any idea where did you get the information from!!! For a half a year i’ve been waiting for the test schedule which never came!!! Your business is a scam and ruined my life and finances !!! Your Miami adresses listed on Sunbiz are FAKE !!!! You will be served court papers at WPB location….What a SCAM of a company…Dear mr Owner…As you have said in response to my wife’s review this is the Country of Law and then you don’t show up to Court to defend your sorry excuse of a business i would like to inform you that i have obtained a judgment against your Company in the amount that i asked for…Hopefully that will teach you to treat your clients differently and help some other people…Have a nice day
Mariusz dont forget to tell everyone, including your lawyer, that the reason we cant schedule your test is BECAUSE YOUR DRIVER KICENSE IS EXPIRED!!! We have tried to explain on our many phone calls but you dont hear us telling you that while you are verbally abusing my staff using every obscenity known to man. Renew your license, call back and speak like human being, we will be glad to help you.
Fantastic experience: The school is good right now the school facing a large amount of applicants the the instructors are at full capacity during the time in here I meet wander full people and my time in there was very pleasant from students to office people and instructors thank you to the office people , instructors Santiago , yanco , Lazaro , Juan Jose , you were very helpful , and the rest of the personnel that can’t remember they names also thank you to the examiners is a hard job but you guys are great over all I will recommend this school to who ever wants to become commercial driver license
Thank you John. Yes we are in high demand right now. We are enrolling now for August classes. By appointment only, and reduced size of classes due to Covid Outbreak in our area. Thanks for your feedback
Negative experience: There is one particular person there who always gives the students a hard time, yep, I’m talking about you LUIS PAGAN. watch out for him. He has a hot temper, while doing your test exams he tells you not to do things (THINGS YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO DO IN ORDER TO PASS) then fails you after. Come to find out a couple of students have had this experience, I would not recommend just because of this man.
Ms. MENDOZA Mr.Pagan is a State Licensed Third Party Tester for the HSMV CDL Program. He administers the 3 skills tests you are required to pass by law to obtain your CDL. Again, key word is Administers. Mr. Pagan doesnt fail you, the points you lose during the tests, or an action deemed by the State as qualifying for "Automatic Failure" is what fails you. From your comment I can tell you failed the in cab portion of your Vehicle Inspection. Come in and we will retrain you, so you can pass this mandatory portion of the test.
Negative experience: Here is my husband experience with this school:If there was an option to give them ZERO stars i would definitely do it…. Unfortunately one star is required….Before i signed up with the school (end of december last year) Juan informed me that should take 5-6 weeks to finish…I decided not to seek a job since i could financially survive… It’s the end of march,3 months later and i was never scheduled for any kind of test,not a phone call from the school…..I drove up numerous times asking Juan about any progress…Unfortunately looks like if you don’t speak Spanish don’t even bother with the place…Discrimination??? Last time i’ve checked West Palm Beach is in USA!!! My last conversation with Juan ended with him telling me to seek an attorney… Looks like it’s the best advice i’ve got from him so far… 3 months later i’m jobless,no way to pay my mortgage… Does anyone else have had similar experience with the place Will be looking for legal advice next week…Lost any hope in that school…STAY AWAY!!!!!!!
Maria, your husbands driver license is expired. We cannot process a test for the State DMV system as a Third Party Administrator, with an expired drivers license. Renew his license and we will train and test him Yes we do live in the USA. A country of laws.
Negative experience: AVOID THIS PLACE Called to ask about the offered programs, I was told they do not provide pricing over the phone (but they do have the pricing on the DMV site) so don’t let them take advantage of you, they force you to take the 3 tests even if you already passed one of the 3 which is pretty illegal and then when you get there they wanna hit you with 3k + for literally teaching you nothing
Mr Marc Z. The prices on the DMV site are for testing only. If you fail any of the 3 tests (Pre-trip Inspection/Basic Control Skills and Road) you have to pay again. For this reason we offer train and test packages with test retakes included in case you fail. We do ask that you do all 3 tests on our site, by our Examiners, and it is not illegal. We want to control the quality of the exam administered. We administer the tests according to the standards set forth by the FLHSMV.
Positive experience: Definitely not your typical CDL school, however, the instructors were well seasoned and you could tell they've been there done that, and very good. No doubt about it, I definitely had to put in the work to learn the trucks and the material, some trucks were automatic, most were manual. Easily the best thing about the Rush class were the instructors. (Lazaro, Exequiel (who's unfortunately no longer there), Juan Jose, and Santiago. And I will say this, because this training is so unconventional, it helped me a lot getting with fellow students and sharing input, because really in a sense, you're kinda on your own. Future students, the key to getting your CDL license here is to really put in the effort to learn, take good notes, and get your repetitions (Reps) in. And I must give a very very special thank you to Yanelys and Veronica P., they were always so nice to me. Those 2 are complete gems, absolutely A++.
Thank You for Your review.
Fantastic experience: Just signed up for school, Mario (Super Mario) was excellent. He explained everything to me, got me signed up for my CDL A class and I couldn’t be happier!!!
Thank You BH
Negative experience: I have no idea how this place has good reviews. Overcrowded, disorganized, and almost impossible to schedule driving time in an efficient manner. Most instructors are difficult to understand (unless you’re bilingual), Wilfred was the only instructor that could help me. (And he wasn’t always available) The worst experience I’ve had with any type of school whatsoever. Do not waste your money here. If you need an inexpensive CDL course, drive a bit father and go to Sun State CDL. Metropolitan & all the nearby schools in southeastern FL are terrible.
This is a Fake Review- Wilfred hasnt worked here since Covid Started. This guy probably works for Sun State CDL
Negative experience: This is the worst school you could attend in south Florida take your business elsewhere, they’re not organized they have nobody that knows how to speak English so the communication barrier is horrible and the wait list is unbelievable
Although English is not some of our instructors first language, they all speak English. Maybe you didn't understand because of their accent. Your comment has a racial undertone. We strive to help everyone who enrolls to achieve what they came here for, their CDL. Our classes are done by appointment only. As of June we are enrolling now for classes starting August. We are in very high demand and have excellent reviews from everyone else.
Negative experience: Don’t waste your money coming to this truck driving school. They don’t teach u how to do anything everything u have to do by your self. I only drove the truck 1 time before the otr test. Only thing they care about is the money that’s all. And when u get the CDL no job is going to hire you because they know this school don’t train they students. You won’t get no time behind the wheel I regret going to this school.
Negative experience: absolute worst experiance ever! been going since August still only completed my pre inspection test. they wont schedule me for my next test. they say they will call but never do. WARNING DO NOT GO TO THIS SCHOOL!!. THEY ARE A JOKE.
Fantastic experience: My experience with Metropolitan Trucking School West Palm Beach was nothing short but amazing! I booked fast course and for three weeks I was working every day with the helpful instructors and stuff at the school to learn how to operate the big truck. At the end of the course I was ready and passed all my 3 tests with one shot. Cannot begin to explain how grateful I am of the professionalism of everybody at this school. Especially, I want to trhak to the front desk lady Yaulys and my instructor Alex. Yaulys took care of me since day one all the way till the end. She made sure my schedule fits my needs and there were no any setbacks on my training. Alex was amazing, teaching me patiently how to operate the truck, making sure I am learning and progressing. I will recommend this school to everyone who whats to deal with true professionals.
Negative experience: They are over crowded to say the least. Very rude, unorganized and unprofessional. They lie and can’t even keep up with their own lies. You can’t even trust the supervisor. Was never told about different prices. There is no training!!!!!! They tell you the best thing is to watch YouTube videos. Instead of the normal 3-4 weeks it would take at a real school this place will drag you along for months literally. Plan minimum 6 months. Do NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!! Most days it’s an hour wait just to get through the front and into the back for your 20 minute “training” where they call it learning from other students. I can’t warn you enough!!!! This place needs to be shut down and I will be looking into exposing this corrupt company further.
Ms. LEWIS. If you are reviewing the West Palm Beach location, nothing could be further from the truth. Let me break it down for you: Overcrowded: Perhaps you watch the news and have seen there is a NATIONAL DRIVER SHORTAGE and lots of people like you are trying to get their CDL. That's why each student is given appointments. Training in each area on the driving range is limited to each appointment. 2) The amount you pay, determines how many appointments you receive. 3) There is a regular package and a VIP pkg. Depending on which you bought at time of enrollment, decides the amount amd frequency of your appointments. 4) Youtube= Students like your self need to train and then test 3 different times. A) Pretrip Inspection B) Basic Control Skill Test C) ROAD TEST. In the first instance (a). You have to memorize and learn to identify by name and expected condition of ALL the DOT safety sensitive items. For this reason: I. we teach the inspection class in person. II. We recorded our instructors giving the classes so you can in addition to in person learning, learn at your own pace and own home, between appointments. III. We allow you to stay after class if you are a VIP course and go around the vehicle to practice. Many times the thousands of students that have stayed amd passed, become friendly with each other and start to practice together after they have had in person learning. Lastly, we are a Third Party Administrator for the Florida Highway Safety Motor Vehicles Dept. SINCE 1996. And are under constant monitoring by the State. We are willing to work with you, although you have made some baseless accusations. The General Manager is Jesid, come and see him.
Negative experience: A terrible place for training. I'm only on week 2 and I hate it. The front office staff is rude, lazy, and incompetent. All students are not treated equal. Last week while working on my backing two guys walked up to the truck and gestured for me to get out with no explanation and my time wasn't even up yet. They are not flexible with your schedule. They intentionally over schedule the morning classes instead of having a healthy balance for both morning and afternoon. This place is janky to say the least.
Negative experience: Never come back to this School you spent all day to have five minute drive a truck because people pay more withe appointment you always stand by that mean you’re well wait at least six hours to Trading10 minutes and Super Mario big liar he let you pay 3000 and he put a standby PeoplePay 4000 always have the right to training first and he didn’t told you that in the beginning when you pay the money
Fantastic experience: My experience at Metropolitan has been nothing but straight forward, and most importantly affordable! Juan helped me from start to finish. He was able to create a class schedule that was organized around my work schedule, which made it possible for me to attend school. What I really like about Metropolitan is that there are experienced instructors/ examiners surrounding you, who are ready and willing to help. This a program where you get what you put in. Don’t just sit around, ask questions and pay close attention. Trust me when I say this if I can do it so can you. Before this, the biggest truck I ever drove was a F-150. Now I know how to maneuver a semi-truck through various obstacles. They gave me a great foundation to start my trucking career, and if I had to choose a CDL school again it would be metropolitan. Thank you
Fantastic experience: Great school Great people madio the Spanish dude help lot student he's very very good guy he care for people n he always take time to understand people lord gonna bless u more
Fantastic experience: I enrolled in Metropolitan to obtain my CDL B, and was very happy with the education they provided. Yanko was my instructor for the majority of my training. He was very helpful, always willing to answer any questions or review material, and has a good sense of humor as well! If you show up and pay attention, they will provide you with everything you need to pass the tests, I highly recommend them.
Fantastic experience: SUPER MARIO got me my CDL fast! Metropolitan is great school with great instructors. Mario in particular was incredible. Very easy to talk to you and to communicate with. If there was a problem, he took care of it immediately. People come from all over the place to go to Metropolitan. It is priced very well so don't expect five star equipment. But you can expect five star service. It would also help if you know some Spanish as well ;)
Fantastic experience: I got my Cdl here 6 years ago around Christmas time. I couldn’t straight line back or alley dock for nothing. And I choose the cheapest class. They help me out and gave me extra help at no additional charge. Added more hours. And did one and one to help out. Did the road test with a woman. Forgot her name but she was cool and understanding. Pass and got my Cdl. Got into local plumbing warehouse. Delivering pipes and fitting. Got my experience and went to a freight company. I’m on 6 years third job. With one of the best freight company working mon to fri. You don’t need over the road. Get in wit a local company. A lot of local company willing to train. Try beverage company best was to start. Thanks to this school I’m doing good. Working one of the best ltl company
Fantastic experience: Excellent trucking school. Great teachers; Abel was very well informed, and demostrated different ways of training which helps a lot! Very good instructor! Leah, one of the ladies in the office, was very helpful, always making sure everyone was on the right track! Will definately recommend it!!!
Fantastic experience: It is a really good School and Thanks to Liah and Abel for making sure I learned and prepared me for all the tests in order to pass the CDL. Also, making sure I was fine, Not just them but for everyone that works in that place.
Positive experience: The people here are really nice and down to earth. They have the best price for a CDL. I'm not sure about the prices for other class licenses. They even offer to pay in installments. They take their job seriously and have good instructors.
Negative experience: So you pay 2 grand for a 6 to 8 week class thinking it's gonna be you and am instructor the whole time. Spent first 2 weeks with about 8 people leaning the ins and outs of the truck, got the training video and learned more from that than the school. Passed the first test them waited to weeks for straightline driving which consisted of driving a truck 30 feet backwards and forwards I a strait line for 30 minutes. They were always off on the times so you get there at 11 pm time and don't get to drive until 1230 because they had to many people and not enough trucks. Their idea is teaching was matching up two blue pieces of tape when it came to turning, then turn the other way. The instructor could barely speak English. They had me on s class scheduled for Thanksgiving then called me the day before and said theyweren't open that day. I had to reschedule a month later. Passed that test then it was the roadtest. Drove in the roadone day with an instructor then took and failed the test the next day. Told the guy up front.he said l would have another practice day then another driving test. Practice day never came, i had to take the test again with not much practice. Luckily l passed. If this place is your last option go because l have my cdl. I learned after that when companies ask if l had experience which is a must for this job, if you mention this SORRY EXCUSE FOR A SCHOOL THEY DON'T WANT YOU. LIKE I SAID, LAST OPTION. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. I got my cdl 13 weeks after. I thought it was supposed to be from 6 to 8.
Rusty we explained the different course options to you. You decided on the cheapest. This program only gives you preparation to pass the CDL required 3 tests. Inspection, basic skills, and road test. That is what you got. Experience comes from an Industry Standard 120-184 hour course. Those programs are more expensive. I suggest you try local companies like beverage distributors (coca cola, pepsi, gold coast beverage) who are willing to train drivers with no experience.
Positive experience: A little crowded but you get to learn what's necessary to pass the test. In the real world you'll have to really know what all the parts do and how to keep them working. The instructors actually seem better than any youtube video out there. They keep the lessons organized so you can remember what's being taught.
Fantastic experience: Mario took really good care of everything made me feel comfortable with the process, everything went alright and we got that CDL on hands.. thanks mario, igor!!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended for anyone trying to get their CDL I was completely satisfied with the training/trainers the office was very easy going The testing officer was great and thorough thank you all !
Negative experience: Most instructors don't care to teach you anything and a bunch of big companies don't hire you if you are coming from this school like Werner unless you have experience.
Jose, sorry to hear you feel this way. However, our certificate course students do get job placement aid, and we do work with companies like Werner. You have to be a graduate of the 120 to 184 hour certificate course for them to take you. We offer both regular programs for those who just want to get their CDL, and Certificate programs which are much more in depth.
Fantastic experience: Contacted these guys and spoke with Juan. He organized everything and directly me through the entire process. Everything I️ needed to do learn at their centre was provided and delivered. Also all their staff were professional and welcoming. Any issues I️ encountered was always addressed. No stone was left unturned. If anyone is planning on doing their CDL Class A training here I️ would whole heartedly recommend it 100%. These guys will support you through the training. Thanks so much guys. Wish you all the best.
Fantastic experience: Great experience,,Highly recommend this school, should ask for Lia one of the recruiters,,such a good time with them, very friendly and organized ppl. Very good team working, nice & kind, professionals and dedicated staff, starting from the recruiters till the examiners. Very thankful for all your help guys, thanks a lot.
Fantastic experience: Excellent CDL school. Teachers are very knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks to Juan Becerra for his help with the whole process, and Jose, Bill and Abel, parking and road teachers. Everything they taught me had been very helpful and useful. Thank you guys.
Fantastic experience: This program isn't going to just hand you a CDL. There are mitigating factors involved in this process. I believe they have given me all the horsepower I need to complete my mission. Much of this journey is taking ones own initiative, and getting it done through the State & Local resources that are readily available. Resources I wouldn't know of, if not for this institute... Thanks guys... Juan is an awesome resource officer here. I recommend speaking to him. He won't sugar-coat anything for you. GIT-ER-DONE..... ...GRA...
Thank you for your rating Ray
Negative experience: This School is terrible!!! The Staff at this school will tell you any thing just to get your money, and once they have it, everything changes, and they don’t give refunds. I would be here forever going into detail about that bad experience, but instead I will tell you what to look out for. 1) Metropolitan Trucking does not give refunds, once they have your money that’s it. Never trust a company that will tell you on the first day no refunds, because that’s a sign that allot of people in the past must of ask for a refund because they weren’t happy with their services. 2) Most trucking companies will not hire people who attended Metropolitan trucking. While I was attending that school I tried calling different trucking companies to try and get employment. Some companies told me in a nice way that they only hire student drivers from schools they have contracts with, while other companies told me straight up, they don’t hire students Metropolitan Trucking. 3) The people in the front speak English, but the people who will be doing the training really don’t. Some will tell you they best way the can that their English is not so good. Most trucking companies list English as a requirement, because if your OTR most of the people you run into have English as the primary language. 4) The is no organization. It was every other day their staff would mess up the schedule, and people would drive all the way out to Pike road only to find out that their schedules were changed. To anybody who is even considering going to the school. beware you get what you pay for.
Thank you for your feedback Wes. When you signed up with us, in the back page of your contract you signed that we do not give refunds. The reasons are not what you listed, but I am ultimately sorry that you feel that way. All students are given their schedules ahead of time, when you sign up. I will however share this feedback with our staff.
Fantastic experience: I strongly recommend. You can have a CDL license with them in a short time. They do their job good.
Thank You Ridvan. Glad to see you past all tests. Hope the best for you.
Fantastic experience: Mario made it happen. Fast track program was well worth the money. Anytime i had a question it was answered. Anytime wanted to pratice i got to... all i had to do was go ask mario.
Thank You Conner, I will share your feedback with Super Mario.
Fantastic experience: Really good and fast service, Mario help me with schedules and make it super easy and Luis teach me how to be a better driver thanks for everything thanks to Luis Pegan for see my driving potential I will recommended thanks
Thank You Lazaro, we strive to help everyone of our students to obtain their CDL and begin their career as a Professional Truck Operator.
Fantastic experience: they really work with your schedule and they really make sure your learning ! if you go there ask for mario he'll make sure you leave not only with your cdl but the confidence to drive semis
Thank you for your feedback Jonathan. I will share with Mario.
Fantastic experience: If you want a good good very good school and to understand the classes ask for Mario excellent instructor bilingual and help you in a fun, professional way to understand all the necesary tools to past all your tests, I can tell you and guarantee you, you will not wasted your time neither your money.
Thank You Michael, glad to help!
Fantastic experience: Great experience! Knowledgeable instructors. Hands on training. Will recommend this school to anyone trying to get their CDL. Everyone was very helpful, specially Leah. Thanks a lot for a great training!
Fantastic experience: Excellent Knowledgeable instructors with years of experience, very patient, from start to finish in Alittle over 30-days... You pick the appointment times.. friendly office staff.. go see leaha she was very helpful with the whole process. A++
Fantastic experience: I just finished today with the last Road Test, and I passed it. Yesss!!! I recommend this school because their pricing is very competitive, & great people. I never drove a truck before & they took their time to show me, very patiently & skillfully so that I was able to overcome all fears, and wrap it up in just several classes. I got to know all instructors and staff by name. In fact, as I operate my trucking business down the road, I will always miss them, and be ever grateful. Thank You Metropolitan CDL School :-)
Negative experience: The worst costumer service !! I enrolled in the program with a 500 hundred dollars down payment. Never assisted at the school once.After multiple times trying to pass the test at the DMV ,I decided not to continue with the program. I return to ask for my 500 hundred dollars re found knowing about the 75 dollars fee for cancellation and until this day I still waiting for my money. Long story short , make sure you have everything on record because this people will steal your money. The next step for me was complaining with Public Consumer Affair, something that I didn’t want to do but this people are thieves. Juan Becerra the worst of all of them.
Fantastic experience: Super Mario is the man!!! He walked me through the entire process and made it very easy. Got me in with a very busy schedule. Made it all happen fast. Highly recommend to anyone looking to obtain their cdl of any type.
Thank You Mr. Dyer. Im Glad Mario was able to help you.
Negative experience: Worst conditions ever, you have to wait in line to get to train in a truck!! You will have only 3 times in a whole day . I lost a lot of nerves over there. So think before coming here
Since re-opening in March after the Covid-19 outbreak, we have trained everyone by appointment for one hour a day. You can train by appointment to participate in the one on one pre-trip inspection class for one hour, then by appointment also train on a truck. It all depends on the package you purchase. We explain this when you come to the window or call in. Regards.
Positive experience: I had a great experience with Metropolitan. The staff is knowledgeable and able to communicate how you should handle the maneuvers. Mario in the office handled all my concerns and made the entire process easier from day one. My only complaint, if you need to learn on an automatic transmission, call ahead to make sure they have a truck available for you. I also liked how they took extra precautions during the covid crisis. Before and after going in the truck, they were first sprayed down. I will be recommending Metropolitan to friends.
Thank You Michael, we were glad to help. We are looking to expand our fleet and add more automatic trucks as they have been high in demand, Thanks again- Remember to G.O.A.L- get out and look.....safe travels...mike
Negative experience: I versed $1000 US to attend the training but Two weeks after I cannot start the training because I moved to a new different careers. When I contacted Mr. Mario About the issues, he gave me an email to explain the situation. Since then no answers...this little confusing!!
Positive experience: I would appreciate talking to someone in fluent English to better understand what the school has to offer on getting my CDL again.
Negative experience: Called to inquire about the school. Cost , process , etc..... I was having a hard time communicating with one of the young ladies that answered the phone. So I asked her if I could speak with someone else. I told her that I'd feel more comfortable if I spoke with someone else. She hangs up the phone on me. Totally unprofessional. Definitely won't be spending my money with them. Tell the young lady thank you. How many others has she done this to ? Potential customers gone. Sad
Fantastic experience: This is a great school i attended the palm beach location. They make sure you know what you are doing and they want you to pass make sure you ask "SUPER MARIO" or just Mario if you dont want to call him that he will get you all the info you need and make sure you have all the accurate information. And the instructors are all great they teach in small groups and make sure everyone understands be for moving on 10 out of 10 I highly recommend this school for anyone looking into getting their CDL lic. I had a great experience at this location
Thank You Mike, we appreciate your review.
Fantastic experience: The teachers here are professionals and organized. They are very friendly. I really enjoyed coming to the school and say hi to the teachers and students, very safe environment. If you ever have any questions,TALK with Mario, amazing dude he will help you with what you need. I give this school a rating of five (5) star because my experience here was great, really loved coming here, to all the guys down at Metropolitan testing and training school. Thank you!
Thank You Johnny!
Fantastic experience: Thank You Metropolitan For Helping me to get my cdl class b, Im happy with everything. Thanks to Mario
Thank You Fegens. Safe Travels on your way to becoming a Professional Truck Operator
Negative experience: Metropolitan Trucking do not deserve a star. They are not professional. They rush you through the class that you are literally teaching yourself. They have one raggedy stick shift truck for testing only. They do not let you practice with the truck. They just want you to take the test. Poor service. Do not waste your money. Language barrier
Thank you for your feedback Ms.Jennings. I will share with the staff. We strive to give each student the time they need to learn the basic skills. Everyone is scheduled on the Basic Skills test prior to the Test Day, so you can practice on the range until you feel confident and ready to take the test. I am sorry you feel that way, we will continue to strive to work with each student individually, so they don't feel as you did.
Fantastic experience: Great place .. deserves the five star .. and if need help just ask super Mario .. and a fair price as well guarantee you’ll get your cdl
Thank you Brian
Fantastic experience: Very good experience,all the people are friendly and very professional.I will recomend this school to everybody because they prepared me well to hit the road. Leah ,Abel , Juan Jose ,Jhon, Felix , Mario, Jose Cruz ,Luis pina ,Yanko , Isael , Lisbeth . The examiners . Thans to everyone
Gracias Francisco
Fantastic experience: My experience at Metropolitan Trucking was great!The trainers were helpful the professional super Mario was very helpful getting me through this whole process scheduling test and training around my work schedule and getting it done in a timely manner thank you Metropolitan Trucking James Flowers
Thank you James. We wish you much sucess in your driving career!
Fantastic experience: Great school I recommend them to anyone the instructors were awesome the people inside the office were great.
Glad to hear Taneisha! We are here for you, should you need help finding work.
Negative experience: Well i went to Metropolitan in West palm Beach and was not able to get my CDL-A license.they told me i had time to get my CDL-A license when they knew i was only going on Saturdays. After that they wanted to charge me more money to do it. faster. everytime i tried to talk.to juan. He dint want to listen. Mario in the other hand i never met him then i went to Metropolitan in Miami and still i dont have my CDL-A license. I still have my CDL-A permit..and will be going to a school in Haines city ..they told me they will work with me till i have my license...very disappointed with Metropolitan....end of story....juan in west palm Beach dint help me at all like he told me..he would...it didn't happen...cesar
Positive experience: The school is kind of pay for what you get. A lot is self taught. They want give you your certificate when you graduate. Companies ask for how many hours you did or a certificate and you can’t tell them Because they don’t keep record of it. Time management is horrible never on time. They say you start at 11 and you’ll start driving at 1pm. The instructor are great I must say, they do teach you but it’s better to get in the cab with another driver to learn better. It’s hard to get a job with a company because they don’t take this school serious. Need at least 180 hours. But if you have a job an just need a CDL it’s good company Speaking Spanish is a plus, some people fill like there is favoritism. Going to class for pretrip inspection can kind of fill like a waste of time all I can say is (get in the front)
Fantastic experience: I came to Metropolitan CDL school and can tell you the experience has been great, the instructors are knowledgeable and very friendly and helpful. All of the staff has been great. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone looking to get there CDL.
Fantastic experience: Very very good school. I would recommend 100%. Guys I've just passed my last testing on the road. I had a rush program and as they promised from the begining it took me only 10 days to get prepared and to pass all 3 exams honestly from the very first attempt. And I'm not a genius or smth. I just listened and did what I was told. 2 times a day I went on PTI classes. And it took me just a week 2 times a day to learn everything you need for PTI test. And I had my practice 2 times a day for 30 mins each time. And that was enough for me and my friends who were studying with me. Believe these guys are professionals and they know what to do and how to teach. If they see you learn slowly they will pay more attention to you and maybe they'll let you practice more not like others. But I'm glad 10 days I studied were more than enough for me. I feel quite confident now and ready to work. By the way all the managers in the office here are professionals but I would recommend 100% Mario and a man who is sitting closer to the door with glasses. Never asked his name. But they would take a good care of you, trust me! Now some words for my russian comrades: Ребят, честно хорошая школа! Всему научили за 10 дней и сдал все экзамены с первого раза. Можно верить свои деньги вы не потеряете. Я ничего не знаю про обычную программу. Но я прошел Rush курс и я отвечаю опираясь на свой опыт. Если будете каждый день заниматься мин 2 раза в день PTI и мин 2 раза в день практикой по 30 мин. вам этих 10 дней хватит с головой. У нас все кто в этом режиме занимались успешно сдали. Менеджеры мои были Марио и мужик в очках, чье имя я не помню, но он прям у двери на ярд сидит. С любой ерундой можно их дергать они все вопросы решают. Не знаю как там филиал в Майами. Но вот этот конкретно в West Palm Beach я рекоммендую!
Fantastic experience: I want to thank the entire work team that is part of the West Palm Beach Metropolitan CDL school. All its members have the vocation and the desire to help students regardless of nationality and race. The special greeting is for everyone. May God continue to give you more blessings. Amen, thanks. Thanks thanks Efrem Gonzalez
Fantastic experience: I want to thank the Metropolitan Trucking School for all their help and assist in me obtaining my CDL A driver License! Everyone was so nice and courteous and very attentive to the students! I want to give a special thanks to Mario for always being nice and helping me and keeping me calm when coming to the school. I also want to give another special thank you to Jose (instructor); He really assisted me in driving the truck, he is always attentive and understands the needs for the students, specially in how to do the Alley Duck which I had some issues in the beginning. Also a noble mention to all the instructors, Luis, Andres, Wilfred, Steven, Israel, Abel, and so many more which I can’t remember! I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to get their CDL license. Thank you once again ALL at Metropolitan Trucking School!!!
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