Katlaw Truck Driving School

Negative experience: I feel like if you can't display your tuition cost on your website then that means you're over charging students

Fantastic experience: Graduated from there back in 2016. I was the student that was always running every where. The corvette driver. Just wanted to say thank you for the training. I’m an owner op now and love it. Keep up the good work.

Fantastic experience: After graduating from this school years ago I was trained by Mr.Dan The training I learned from this school has grossed me over a million dollars in less than 10 years of driving. I was never smart enough to attend college & got into trouble growing up so the odds were stacked against me but Mr.Dan believed in me. I will never forget how Katlaw changed my life. Thank you sincerely Richard Canty.

Fantastic experience: very good training

Negative experience: Worst school ever. Don’t waste your money here.

Fantastic experience: Today I passed my CDL, I thank God, thank you all, the instructors helped me a lot, the best Katlaw Truck Driving School

Fantastic experience: I want to thanks every instructor for helping me get through this program. This school supplies the tools you need to succeed, it's up to you then. Study and commit yourself and you will succeed. Listen to the instructor and you will learn. Thnks katlaw for helping and given me the tools that I needed. Great school and a great experience.

Fantastic experience: Firstly, I want to say thank you to the office staff / instructors / peers for helping me to achieve my goal of getting a CDL license. The school in their doings is a little unconventional imo. But, it works I’m proof of this. The student to instructor ratio is a bit off. The yard equipment is well used. But, it works. I have nothing negative to say about the school. The negative comments you may read about it simply aren’t true. It’s 20% them 80% you. If driving a semi truck is something that you want to do. You can achieve part of that goal here. And, as a bonus this School is substantially cheaper than other schools with similar offerings and you will learn to drive a manual transmission therefore your CDL license will not have any restrictions on it, which is a plus for you.

Fantastic experience: If you’re looking for a Class B CDL, I definitely recommend Katlaw. Mrs Helen is a Great instructor and she’s very patient.

Fantastic experience: Great school! I got my CDL B training through them. The instructors were really helpful and patient.

Fantastic experience: Its a great school to go to i learn so much and the staff is amazing dont listen to the sad people that didnt pass its great pay attention and youll do fine

Positive experience: This is a good school to go to if you’re trying to get your CDL only. The cost is cheaper than any other school I was applying to at the time. The font office ladies were nice to me and communicated everything I needed to know through out the whole process. The guy that runs the place Brandon was transparent with me about everything and any questions had for him. The Instructors are great at what they do. They had different styles which helped me see different viewpoints on what I needed to do to correct myself when I was making a mistake. Shoutout to Jonny, Tate, Dexter, and Joe I wouldn’t have got my CDL without those guys. Also Fred even though he didn’t stay to the end of my class. I thought he was a good instructor when he was there. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because of the condition of the ground. The ground has some dips in the gravel which made my maneuvers a little difficult some days. But I hear they are going to fix it. So if your studying like you supposed to there shouldn’t be any reason not to get your CDL.

Negative experience: One star because Gabby was very professional, otherwise zero. This Brandon dude came in the classrom and told us he is a trained special forces and navy seal guy... huuh? why? nobody asked about it...? In addition the faint smell of old body odor in the room, the in-classroom vaping from Gwendolin and the overall disrespect made me cancel after a few days and started the whole process again with a better school. Black Sheep Automotive is much cheaper, better educated and friendly instructors and no one is yelling. they are in Rockmart and I highly recommend their services. Google them and call them today to take advantage of their specials.

Negative experience: You can learn nothing with those old and dusty Trucks..Stay away…Go to Black Sheep Automotive…Only $1500 .Get your licence in 2 weeks

Fantastic experience: I loved the professionalism of all my instructs, Fred and Johnson with the skills and road test. Overall excellent reception from Gabriella and Bri at the front office . Thank you all.

Fantastic experience: I just took my CDL from here. In the beginning you feel like you dont learn anything but its opposite actually. They are really good. Trucks are not in good condition but you have everything you need. So who cares about their condition if they do what they suppose to do? Btw i love you Bri ♥️ and thank you gabby.

Fantastic experience: I loved Katlaw! I enjoyed my time learning and met all the ladies in administration are amazing! When you train in the yard doing maneuvering and driving on the road all the trainers and instructors are excellent

Fantastic experience: I chose Katlaw Driving School after a detailed and painstaking research process. I decided to train here because they had the best reputation at the most reasonable price. I can tell you that I had an excellent CDL training experience . Katlaw not only prepared me to successfully pass the State of Georgia DDS CDL Class A License process but they also helped me get a job straight out of school. In fact, during your time at Katlaw they will put you in front of recruiters from various companies 1-2 times a week for the entire time you are enrolled. There are several people I would like to thank, but I must first give a HUGE thank you to Johnny W. Johnny is the first driving instructor that the new drivers work with their first week on the practice range. Johnny's demeanor and hands on teaching style goes a long way in helping to build confidence and competence in each individual new driver. He establishes a personal rapport with every new driver so he can teach and motivate them in a manner that they will be most responsive to. I must also give a special shout out to Gwen who leads the ELDT Classroom portion of training. She is also the person who coordinates the recruiting visits whch helped me to secure employment before I graduated. She also pulled me aside to motivate me and keep me focused. Brandon, who is charge of everything at Katlaw also deserves a major kudos. He took time out of his regular schedule to give me 1 on 1 tutoring on how to pass the DDS Pre-Trip portion of the CDL Testing. I also give thanks to the following driving instructors Mike, Dexter, Fred, CJ, Chris, Tay, and Helen. They all contributed to me getting my Class A license. Last but not least I have to thank Gabbi, Brie, and Hannah for making the adminstrative process of attending Katlaw easy and seamless, In closing , your Katlaw experience will be what you make it. If you seriously study and review your Katlaw training manual everyday, make the most of your time on the driving range by getting as many reps as possible in everyday, and studying pre-trip in between your driving reps you will successfully complete the course and walk away with your CDL in hand. Thanks Katlaw and good luck to everyone who decides to attend here in the future. Sincerely, John A. Saunders Jr. Katlaw Graduate May 7, 2024

Fantastic experience: My boyfriend went to this trucking school. He said he had a good experience going through the training, and the instructors Johnny, Dexter, Fred, and Tay were a huge part of the good experience and very helpful. CJ did really well preparing him through pre trip, and Mike did a great job great as well. He said he would highly recommend training here for your CDL. He passed his first time taking it, one and done (he got a nice certificate and a nice One and Done good quality T-shirt too). Overall, very pleased!

Fantastic experience: Everything is perfect

Fantastic experience: Phenomenal program. Great staff and instructors. Passed CDL B program today on the first attempt!

Fantastic experience: I am writing this review to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation for the exceptional training and experience I received at Katlaw Driving School. I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts and thank you for the incredible journey I had with your school. From the very beginning, I was impressed by the professionalism and dedication of the staff at Katlaw. The administrative team was always prompt and efficient in answering my inquiries and helping me navigate through the enrollment process. Their guidance and support made me feel welcome and confident in my decision to choose your school. Ms Helen and The instructors at Katlaw deserve special recognition for their outstanding commitment to teaching and mentoring their students. Their extensive knowledge of the trucking industry, combined with their patience and willingness to explain complex concepts, greatly contributed to my growth, knowledge and readiness that I needed to pass and feel confident to take my CDL class B test. The practical training sessions were invaluable, providing hands-on experience and preparing me for the challenges I would encounter on the road, in the pre trip and in my air test and parking skills. I am also grateful for the facilities and resources that were available to us as students. The well-maintained trucks and classroom equipment created a conducive learning environment. These resources, combined with the expertise of the instructors, ensured that I received a comprehensive education and felt confident in my abilities as a truck driver. Overall, my experience at Katlaw has been truly transformative. The knowledge and skills I acquired have not only prepared me for my professional journey but have also instilled in me a strong sense of confidence and responsibility. I am proud to have been a student of Katlaw driving school and will always cherish the memories and friendships I made during my time there. Once again, I want to express my deepest gratitude to Ms Helen and everyone at Katlaw who played a part in my education and training. Your dedication to excellence and commitment to the success of your students is truly commendable. I would highly recommend Katlaw driving school to anyone looking for a top-notch trucking education. Thank you once again for everything.

Fantastic experience: So far this has been the best experience in learning how to drive an 18 Wheeler. They will teach you the basics and allow you to make some mistakes so that you can learn how to fix them in a safe environment. You can't drive an 18 Wheeler without knowing how to fix your mistakes. It is a lot of information in a short amount of time. So if you really want to do this job you really have to pay attention and work to memorize and learn these trucks inside and out. We do have fun and joke. But at the end of the day. You get out of it what you put in it.

Fantastic experience: Taught me everything I needed to know to pass the test. Great staff!

Fantastic experience: The office staff is very friendly and always have warm smiles to great you. The trainers have patience and work with every person one on one.

Fantastic experience: I recently completed my commercial driver's license training at Katlaw Truck Driving School and had an exceptional experience. The office staff: Gabby, Bri, and Hannah, were always friendly, helpful, and patient. They made me feel welcome every time I came in. They were organized and accommodating, which made the administrative side of my training seamless and stress-free. The CDL instructors: Dexter, Brandon, Tae, Ken, Mike, and Helen, were all incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated to helping all of us succeed. Each instructor brought a unique perspective and valuable expertise to the CDL training program, ensuring that I received a well-rounded education in all aspects of truck driving. They were patient, supportive, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that I fully understood the material and felt confident behind the wheel. I highly recommend Katlaw Truck Driving School to anyone looking to pursue a career in truck driving. The combination of an excellent office staff and top-notch instructors makes for a truly outstanding learning environment. Signing Out (One and Done)

Fantastic experience: I loved Katlaw! I enjoyed my time learning and met a lot of really great people! Bri and all the ladies in administration are amazing! When you train in the yard doing maneuvering and driving on the road, Dexter, Tay, Fred and Mike are all excellent instructors!

Fantastic experience: Started weekend classes in October and just passed my test 12/19/23 1 & DONE! The staff and instructors are really helpful and will walk you through EVERY step, it is up to you to apply yourself and then apply the skills to your driving! I would definitely recommend this school to those who are seeking to get their Class A or B CDL. Big shout out to Andrew, Ciara, Joe and Briana! They played a big part in my training and showed me the ways of the road and truck! Gonna miss everyone there but will always be grateful for their knowledge and time!

Positive experience: I had the help of each one of those who work there, I would recommend it. Thank you

Fantastic experience: Thanks to the training at this school I managed to obtain my CDL today. I appreciate Fred the trainer and Tate, they are very good people who dedicate time to their work. I recommend this school.

Fantastic experience: I had a great 3 weeks here, plus the instructors were super awesome. Would recommend this school to anyone looking to get their cdl.

Fantastic experience: Instructors were great and the ladies in the office were wonderful. Thanks Ms Gwen, Tay, Fred, Ms Helen, Lee and Dexx

Fantastic experience: Just completed my class A CDL using all the training, knowledge, resources, and personal help from the staff at Katlaw. Special thanks to the instructors; Brandon, Tae, Dexter, Fred, and Lee. I’ll pick up my “One and Done” Katlaw shirt tomorrow. Message to the students*** If earning your CDL is what you have decided to do, invest in the program, invest in yourself, then put in the work. You can do it! Remember, it’s not about being perfect, it’s about learning, adapting, and correcting your mistakes. Keep Going. God Bless. Ragz.

Fantastic experience: First off I have to start off by saying that if you really want to pass at katlaw give it your all you going to pass. The staff is great and willing to help you with whatever you need from the front office wit Gabbie and Bri to some of their new employees Fred and Tate that helped me tremendously thank y’all more than words can express ‼️

Fantastic experience: I started my journey with Katlaw end of last year with in the classroom. Ms. Gwen is amazing, sweet, and straight to the point which is great! I started on the range (pre-trip, maneuvers, driving) at the beginning of the year. I was in the weekend class and had the opportunity to work with an amazing group of trainers. Tristan was my go to, to help with anything I needed. He helped boost my spirits when I felt defeated. Though he bounced around from different groups of students he always made me feel included and ensured he gave his time to get me through. He is truly an amazing asset to the company, great spirit, team player, and well rounded! Deanna was my girl when I needed help with the Ally dock. She broke it down in certain ways to understand. She was always there when I needed an extra push or just wasn't getting it. She is such a wonderful person! I had the opportunity to work with Joe the first day of driving and he was awesome! Though he was only helping periodically at the time he was really a cool guy and patient with me as I was forcing gears (lol). Lee was the man when it came to parallel! Though he got a little frustrated with me at times cuz I was struggling at first (lol) you can tell it's due to him truly caring about your success. The ladies in the office are fantastic and always quick to help. Very friendly and helped me when I needed it. A few days before I started driving I had to go in for a last minute surgery that put me out for 3 weeks. I was so thankful that the school worked with me and did not penalize me in anyway. If anything, they gave me 2 additional weeks of range work so I was not rusty before I started driving. As long as you put the work in and take it serious you will pass. It is nerve racking and intimidating like anything that is new, but by choosing this school you will be in good hands! I do not know if the instructors I mentioned are there anymore as it was months ago. However, I am sure they continue to hire great talent that wants to see their students succeed! So, take this as a sign to enroll with Katlaw and trust the process regardless of the ups and downs you may face along the way. You got this!!

Positive experience: The best CDL school in ga it's:(wealthy Life academy) at Albany ga trust me.

Fantastic experience: I don’t write reviews often, so when I do it’s because I feel genuinely compelled to give credit where credit is due. Katlaw was a great experience for me. From the men and women in the office to my instructors giving solid advice and techniques for not only learning to drive the trucks, but also giving solid advice about the trucking industry as a whole. I’d like to give a huge shoutout to two instructors specifically. Lorenzo and Lee. Lorenzo has been such a valuable person to me. Not only did the techniques he showed me in school give me the tools to succeed, he gave me incredible advice on where to take my career after training at Katlaw. I took his advice and went with the company he recommended would treat me great as an entry level driver. I’m working for that company now and I can honestly say it’s one of the best job experiences I’ve ever had in any industry. They treat their drivers great and have top of the line equipment. Even now as I’ve graduated from Katlaw 4 months ago, Lorenzo still answers my calls when I have questions or seek advice within this industry. Truly a great person who has done nothing but steer me right and been honest. Lee was one of the most thorough teachers I’ve ever had, regardless of the topic. You can tell he’s one of those people who sincerely cares about taking the knowledge he’s learned in his career, and teaching students the right way of doing things. I think he was the perfect balance of giving you 100% of his attention and information you needed, but also giving you the space and letting you figure it out for yourself once he taught you techniques. Both incredible guys and both true professionals, trucking and instructing! If you’re considering CDL school anywhere in the southeast, I would highly recommend Katlaw to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Great school to attend Just stay focused . I passed on my first try. Also, this was my first time driving a stick shift .

Fantastic experience: I attended Katlaw as a guy who never touched a manual vehicle. Started out rocky, but once I calmed my nerves and actually applied what the instructors were teaching, everything else just clicked. I would’ve been a “One-and-done” but choked on the pre-trip… again, my own nerves. 2nd time was a breeze. Obtained my license on a Wednesday, and had to turn down two job offers for wanting me to start too soon, the following Monday!!! Proud to say I obtained my Class A CDLs w/o restrictions from here, and will begin my flatbed career next week!

Fantastic experience: I got my CDL class A today thanks for the training at Katlaw! I highly recommend checking them out if you're interested in getting the best bang for your buck!

Fantastic experience: I went in to take my cdl class B training to get my test, before coming to katlaw, i failed 5 times (yes you read correctly) the pre trip, trying to do it by my own, and to save the price of the driving school, i decided to take the driving school on katlaw, the first class was knowledge test, the instructor was very good person and a good teacher, Then they rescheduled my pre-trip class and my test on the same week, i had another instructor and learned alot and even the parts i was missing and failing before, She tested us one by one to make sure we passed, Today i went to take my cdl class B test and i passed the pre-trip, parking and driving test, i completed a major goal, and thanks to katlaw and their crew, and for the price (depending if is class B or A) you cant find that anywhere, ive read the reviews of their trucks that are old, but yes they are but they are well maintained and road ready. thank you katlaw and their crew for helping me get my CDL, i give them 5 star rating and it was a quick and easy. training

Fantastic experience: I am One & Done I just want to thank this school for teaching me everything I need to get my class A, The instructors were really helpful in getting me to understand the concepts and showing me step by step how to do the test, I took the weekends and surprisingly learned very fast, If you wanna be a truck driver this is the place to learn hands down!

Fantastic experience: 我在上个月拿到我的CDL驾照，感谢我的卡车驾校。他们是全职学校，除了周末，你不能工作。但是同时因为训练很密集，你的进步将是显而易见的。关于指导员，似乎指导员更多是使用自己的语言来教导学员，换句话说：每个指导员的说法都有所不同。如果你听不懂，换一个指导员再问一遍。我个人推荐你问Lee和lorenzo（抱歉，我的拼写可能是错的）当然，其他指导员也是很棒的，这是我的个人经验，因为我是英语第二语言，所以更简练的说法对我更有帮助。第一周的教室课程你会看很多视频和选择题。相信我，你很可能考不过DDS的笔试，你需要自己找真题来背（网上有）。假如你之后打算找一份大公司的工作，你会在入职培训期间再看一次。你会感谢自己之前的付出，特别是对英语第二语言的人。表现的礼貌一些会对你的课程有帮助。记住一定要找那位巴士指导员来检验你的PTI（抱歉我不记得她的名字了）。试着用自己的语言把气刹车的程序写出来，会方便你的记忆）

Fantastic experience: I attended Katlaw they are very Professional & have a friendly staff. I love Ms.Gwen she's Awesome and Gabby..Thanks Ladies! And Katlaw for starting my new career.

Positive experience: Already teaching them to be lazy and park illegally.

Negative experience: Old dusty trucks, and overcrowded classes. The instructor manager is a always mad and the yell at you anything. I’m not saying it’s racist here but it’s very nearly that so yeah.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this school. The office personnel were always friendly and helpful and the classroom/driver instructors were nothing but friendly and helpful. They did everything to to help me succeed and it is much appreciated, thanks!

Fantastic experience: katlaw does not have the best trucks on yard lol, but if you stick with it and put the time in you will get your cdl license here. there cheap for a reason if you’re absolutely determined to get your license and on a budget come here. ps 20% them 80% (YOU)..GOODLUCK

Fantastic experience: Katlaw, I am so grateful to share part of my journey with yall into my new career, in truck driving. Beyond pleased with the different styles each Katlaw team member shared with me. I was not only ready to take the test but excited by the time I was scheduled for my pretrip, yard skills and driving test! If you put in the work and study you will be prepared for test day. Thank you Katlaw for helping me. Great team all around

Fantastic experience: Had a great experience with Katlaw the instructors explain everything simple so it’s easy to understand James one of the instructors is awesome he’ll stick with till you get

Fantastic experience: Beyond pleased with Katlaw! This school was a perfect fit for me and my schedule and I’m happy to say that I was able to obtain my license on the first try. I had a great experience with every single Katlaw employee that I came into contact with and really appreciated all of the different styles of teaching. I have to give a special shout out to instructor James because his style of teaching and his positive attitude really made things easy for me. I would highly recommend this school to anyone that is serious about obtaining their CDL License but remember you will get out what you put in so show up on time and STUDY THE PRE-TRIP not only at school but any spare time you may have at home.They will teach you everything you need to know if you’re willing to learn.

Fantastic experience: Traci (Powell) Brooks My experience.....I received detrimental news just days before starting yard skills....I was overwhelmed by that and condition of trucks didn't help...I was still given the proper skills to complete each task... Forget about the trucks... Learn your manuevers.. Tristan especially Kept me going, Lee was very supportive... Stay positive learn your pretrip .. Good luck to all current and future student's. #ONEandDONE

Fantastic experience: Katlaw Katlaw Katlaw! The only thing I can say is at the end of the day, be dedicated because katlaw is going to push you. Tristan! Brandon! Ms. Haylen! All I'm say is they care. It's really like a family. It took me 3 times to get it but I got it! If you want it bad enough they will see it and make sure u do.. thanks guys

Fantastic experience: Anyone that want to get the right training skills and help with driving go to Katlaw. The front office staff was great of setting up the process of getting me into the school even if you didn't have the whole amount to pay for your tuition they will work with you. Ms. Halen is a good lady she helped me with the pretrip even after school before I took the test to make sure I pass. Brandon helped me with giving me a extra week to train after he saw I wasn't ready to that the skills test. The staff will work with you if they see you are trying. After I failed the road test Brandon gave me a week to train without paying to train for the test. Ms. Diana showed her support after I passed the test, the school has several recruiters that comes to the school to recruit students. The price is right to get your license at the school.

Fantastic experience: Very positive experience . All my instructors were extremely helpful. I recommend this school to anyone looking to get there cdl .

Negative experience: DON'T GO TO THIS SCHOOL IT IS A SCAM!! My boyfriend paid $4,000 to go. Went to this school for three weeks and had to drive 2hrs everyday. then on test day he had to drive 2 hrs away and he missed one thing and they told him to come back in a couple of weeks. It was devastating since we are starting a family and he desparately needs to work right now. He studied night and day and they just laughed as if our livelyhood was not at stake! When does life get better if the road to get there is unjust. Please don't waste your time here.

Fantastic experience: Great people. Took weekend classes while I worked throughout the week. It was exhausting, but every instructor was understanding, and still professional. I learned a lot while I was there. Don't worry about driving, they will teach you. Study your pre-trip. That is the most important thing you can do. Study your pre-trip. Say it out loud, it helps. I know it's ridiculous, but it's the way dds wants it. I was one and done, because of the great guys, and girls who teach at Katlaw Driving School.

Fantastic experience: Let me begin with just saying thank you. I appreciated my encouraging instructors and extremely kind staff. Gabby and Mrs. Diane made sure I didn't miss a beat and were very professional at ALL times. This was exactly where I needed to be. I'm a single mother of 5 and had absolutely no experience in a truck but after completing this course I'm now confident to get in the driver seat of ANY truck. I can't believe the support and nonstop motivation I received from my instructors. Ms. Gwen had my back from day one. Kenny kept a smile on my face no matter what, while Brandon instilled reassurance when I felt uncertain, and Dex was so calm and demonstrated great patience with me. Mrs. Halen made sure I will remember pretrip for the rest of my life. And CJ voice is still in my head guiding me away from the curbs. I was happy to receive my certificate but so sad to leave. I found more than lessons on the yard and I can't thank them enough.

Fantastic experience: I passed my CDL test one and done two weeks ago at Katlaw, this school is not for the weak lol. You have to study at school and at home if your really trying to get your CDL. Sure the trucks are old but they still work good enough for you to practice and learn in. If you need help just ask one of the instructors out there, don’t blame them because they’re not holding your hand every second of the day. They give you all the information that you need to pass at DDS, it’s 20% the instructors and 80% on you. But over all it’s a good school for the price. Any new comers I can’t say it enough practice the PRETRIP every single day no matter if your at school, driving home, eating lunch, at home practice it.

Fantastic experience: If anyone asked “which school do I choose to get my CDL?” I would without hesitation send them to Katlaw. This is a straight forward, fast paced school. From the office, to the classroom, to the skills in the yard, the instructors are knowledgeable, friendly and straight to the point. If you are looking for a participation trophy or to get told that you are a perfect driver, this school is not for you. I came to this school with prior driving history and they were able to provide me with tips and knowledge that made me better than when I walked through the doors. All they ask is you come with an open mind and a good attitude. I am happy and sad that my time at Katlaw is over as I enjoyed showing up to class everyday. Although there is a little bit of a wait time to get into the school, as is anywhere you go right now, it is without a doubt, worth the wait. I felt prepared and excited for the test a DDS thanks to the staff at Katlaw. One and Done.

Negative experience: As a former instructor at this driving school I feel a duty to be honest and let you know that this is a terrible environment for students. I was fired after my 3rd week even though the students gave me great reviews and scored high on their evaluations and dds test. It's rare that you feel as though you’re fired for being too good at teaching but trucking in the south is tricky. Kenny the lead instructor is just a mean, old, hater who hated me from the day I got there and made sure I was "kept in line" and not allowed to apply myself. I guess he felt threatened. Same thing for "brandon" another short white guy who uses fear and intimidation to make students laugh at inappropriate and insensitive jokes. It's hard to keep up with all these folks faces but the WORST is the owner "Ed" who allows them to abuse their authority and make it difficult for alot of the minority students to have a successful experience because that's his idea of what's right. It's evil with a little e. Seriously this is a school to avoid not because it doesn't have facility or one on one instructing. The culture at Katlaw is decidedly stuck in the past and I'm sure in a few years the students will have smartened up and gone elsewhere with their hard earned money.

Negative experience: Don’t waste your time at this school just attend a technical college! They are all for the money not for helping you obtain your CDLS. I attended this school don’t worry about my name. Dirty old trucks equipment half works. They do not sanitize or clean equipment after using. Classes are so full you rarely get seat time. They are for the money go here at your own risks. The instructors talk about you to the other students and complain when you ask for help. I was warned before I attended wish I would have listened.

Fantastic experience: I just recently finished the school and obtained my CDL Class A. Here are some pros and cons of the school to help you decide if it is a good fit for you. + Cost. The school is at least half the price of others. This could be especially important if you won't be going to work for a company that offers a repayment benefit. + Pretrip and Backing Manuevers Practice. Trucks are always available to study or practice with from 7am until 5pm. Even students who struggled at first eventually got it after being given an extra 3-4 days. - Driving Time. I ended up with about 4 hours of driving forward before testing. I passed the first two sections but had to retest for the road on another day. I've met students who were taking the road test for the 4th time, and the cost can add up. I did get an hour before the day of my second test. Depending on where you test, there may be tricky turns (in my case, a narrow roundabout where you can't use the apron) you've not encountered before. - Equipment. The Katlaw yard trucks are pretty old. They keep three in good enough condition for the road and testing, but the others are showing their age. I'm a former educator (24 yrs), so I could nitpick pedagogy. Overall, the instructors balanced over/undercoaching with most leaning toward letting you independently figure it out. I found that it worked for me. In the end, I am happy with my choice. I got my license after all, which is the most important thing, and met some interesting people along the way. I'm giving them 5 stars for value to price. No bells and whistles, but the essentials are present.

Negative experience: This school is a fraud. Their truck are broken down and are not safe to be used for training purposes. They do not have professional instructors. They literally have you teaching yourself to drive. This school is not the school to go to for truck driving..They false advertise...

Fantastic experience: Trucking company working

Fantastic experience: Absolutely great school. Attended weekend classes to aline with my work schedule. The instructors were very informative, patient and helpful. Richard is a very talented instructor with a true passion for teaching. A big reason for my one and done passing. Great school recommend to everyone.

Fantastic experience: I enjoyed my experience. Everyone from the office to the instructors are always willing to help you with anything and they take pride in seeing you get your license.

Fantastic experience: Spoke with Bree on the phone today - very nice. Lighting Resources - Kennesaw, in actively hiring CDL drivers. Good pay home every night!

Negative experience: My name is giancarlos gonzalez I paid in full upfront went to 2 classes my mom passed away had to travel out the country went into a deep depression when I finally was ready to keep living I reached out to them and they said am sorry we can't honored the money you paid I asked for at least to give me credit for half and pay again the other half they said no it was heartbroken I know they have a system but is not like I was asking for free I paid this money and something extraordinary happened it is what it is I guess

Fantastic experience: Great instructors, very patient and the thorough, they give you enough freedom to figure things out on your own also.

Fantastic experience: Gabby was awesome very professional

Fantastic experience: During my tenure at Katlaw , I can confidently Say this is one of the best schools in Georgia, From the value of the 160-hour course ($3400) to The instructors who were great and always offered wise guidance you definitely get what you pay for and more! Everyone here wants to see you do great. A few of the key components for being successful here is to simply follow all of their instructions and to come into the school with the understanding that you have put forth your own effort and have proper self accountability because nobody is going to hold your hand. They give all the tools to be successful and pass your CDL test from the permit to Road . I’d highly recommend this school to anyone !

Fantastic experience: My experience at Katlaw was positive. Katlaw is both affordable and effective. The instructors were friendly and helpful. The skills I learned at Katlaw properly prepared me for my road test and I was able to pass with ease. I would recommend Katlaw to anyone looking to get into the truck driving industry.

Fantastic experience: My husband and I just graduated from Katlaw. Although neither of us were one and done we loved it there. All the instructor's have tons of knowledge to share and they helped us and never gave up on us. You have to put in the work 100 percent, but the knowledge and skills are there to be taught and learned. I would recommend this school to anyone wanting there CDL!

Positive experience: The instructors at this school were awesome. Mike, Dee, James, Helen, CJ, and Ken all gave me individual gems to help me pass my CDL test ONE and DONE! If u stay positive and listen and apply what they are saying??? U shouldn’t have any problems acquiring your CDL. Listen to Dee and go Pre Trip! Lol and I can hear James telling me to TURN toward my problem. U can ask Mike (the goat) any question... and CJ will keep it real with you no matter what. Helen got me right on my in cab and Air brakes. And Ken taught me some key adjustments on my Parallels. 4 stars only because the equipment could use an update. Other than that I give the instructor crew a cool 6 stars for preparing me to ace my test!

Fantastic experience: I just finished up at Katlaw and as the guys will tell you it’s 80% up to you and 20% on them. The guys on the yard are cool Mike ,James ,CJ ,Helen and a couple more of them, they will direct you on how to maneuver the trucks. Just listen to them while they teach you the skills that you will need. Have a positive mindset and a open mind to learn allot of new information and you will be ok. It’s a really short course and the time goes by really fast! So pre-trip pre-trip pre-trip! Be on time and use your time wisely.

Positive experience: Great school!

Fantastic experience: Excellent school with an excellent staff. I highly recommend this school for anyone who is interested in getting their CDL or is ready to make a career change.

Negative experience: I feel they have some good instructors but the one I am with, he have no patience and is very unprofessional. You what it means for your instructor to tell other students you don't know your left from your right and join them make fool of you. Diminishing yourself confident.

Fantastic experience: Love the school! Awesome people in office and the instructors are great! Definitely the best experience and I was using the WIOA program and other schools were more of a hassle and not as professional or nice.

Fantastic experience: After being in a training class with students from other schools near and far it was clear that Katlaw students were more knowledgeable and performed better. In a short period of time you learn a lot and the instructors really put forth an effort to help, train and coach you on individual skills. Ms Gwen is awesome and loves to see the students succeed. Gives it to you just like it is!! Overall great instructors. Dee was the best. He’s as patient as patient can be. You’ll love it!!

Fantastic experience: Awesome hands on instructors that will teach you everything you need to obtain your Class A CDL with zero restrictions. Yes you have to put in the work but they offer the guidance and know-how as long as you put in the effort. Great school and great staff!

Fantastic experience: Awesome place to train and get your CDL! Thanks to all the instructors and office staff . If you give more than 80% they will give way more than their 20% to help you train and learn. If you give 100% you will be one and done. God bless you all at Katlaw!

Fantastic experience: The whole team of Administrators to the Instructors are professionals, yet down to earth with hearts full of gold....you are OUTSTANDING! Thanks.

Negative experience: Understaffed , instructors are lazy and don't really teach anything ! Most people end up having to retest a few times or just don't get their cdl's due to the fact that they're soo unprepared ! It is one of the cheapest schools around , when you get there you see why tho ! I wouldn't advise ANYBODY attend this school !

Fantastic experience: KUDOS ALL STAFFS, CARING, LISTENING TO ALL STUDENTS NEEDS. EXCELLENCE INSTRUCTORS AS WELL AS GOOD COMMUNICATORS. GOT MY CDL-A IN 4 WEEKS. PROFESSIONAL IN EVERYTHING. JOIN THEM AND YOU WILL NOT REGRET. THANK YOU ALL.!

Fantastic experience: The school is great ,the instructors and office staff are amazing, always there to help no problem, I've heard people say they don't teach you but that's bull you have to come in with a good attitude and want to learn and study for yourself, you are a grown adults to come to the school they will help you as much as you need but they won't hold your hand, the only reason someone would fail is because they didn't try hard enough the school is great!!!!!

Fantastic experience: i would like to thank the whole team of instructors and staff in the office for being professional and dedicated to their job. For the students you have to play your part. listen to the instructors, follow the simple instructions , practice and read your script and lastly have a positive attitude. Special thanks to instructor JAMES , you are a blessing .KATLAW TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL is the place to get your PROFESSIONAL DRIVING LICENCE. keep shinning

Fantastic experience: Katlaw is an excellent choice for obtaining your CDL license. All of the instructors are experienced truckers who give back to the industry through teaching. In addition, I found both Archie and Ms. Gwen to be both knowledgeable and helpful. Archie successfully prepared us to pass the CDL permit test. Besides being an awesome instructor, Archie is a savvy business man who owned a trucking company and knows the ins and outs of safety and compliance in trucking. Consider yourself lucky if you get him as an instructor. Archie is a man’s man. A trucker’s trucker. A great storyteller. Compassionate. Funny and hilarious. He’s a good person, and a staunch supporter who wants you to win!

Fantastic experience: Thankyou everyone of Katlaw family for making me capable to get CDL.. You guys are the best.. !!

Fantastic experience: Edit: My name is Josh Lyle Just picked up my T-Shirt and my certificate for completing my CDL training. This school is amazing and the instructors are spot on! Big shout out to "John Stamos", "Aussie", and "Grampa"! They worked their butts off to make sure that we were skills ready and good to hit the testing facility and come out the other side shining. Ms. Gwen in the classroom and Archie give you all of the tools that you need to be successful, but it is 100% YOUR responsibility to study and make the best of your time on the yard, and on the road! I cannot stress it enough, the school can only lead you there. You have to complete the journey! One and Done Baby!

Fantastic experience: The Best Trucking School!

Fantastic experience: I just got my class A CDL thanks to all the great instructors and wonderful ladies in the office at Katlaw. Everyone really makes sure you have all the knowledge you need and plenty of time with the trucks to study. Believe me I saw these people work miracles with several students. Lol Great school, Great atmosphere. Only thing they could improve on is getting some pink One and Done T-shirts.

Positive experience: Clifford Smalls here, I really enjoyed my experience so far I'm just anxiously waiting to start my pretrip, hopefully that will be soon, great staff ,very helpful

Fantastic experience: I want to thank the staff at Katlaw Truck Driving School for their support during my experience there. From day one, the staff treated me with respect and made me feel I made the correct choice by selecting their school. The pre-trip and yard training initially was very challenging, however, the instructors knew their stuff and by the end of class, I was prepared for DDS testing. On behalf of me and my family, I want to thank Gabrielle, Bre, Gwen, Jason, Mike, Robert, Diane, and the rest of the Katlaw staff for your professionalism and training.

Fantastic experience: I passed my CDL Test on the 1st try! I enjoyed most of the staff greatly. Bree England in the office was very cool and down to earth. Jim (R.I.P) was an awesome instructor. I also really enjoyed Rob and Ms. Gwen. The bottom line is you'll get out what you put in. It's 80% on you and 20% on the instructors. If you take it very seriously, you'll do well. If you come here playing around or thinking that it will be simple, you'll fail. It's that simple...

Fantastic experience: Thanks to school Katlaw incredible team mike,Bobby,Robert,Jason,Brianna,and whole entire staff

Negative experience: bad school instructors (some) try but really aren't good teachers. mike was pretty good and one another new guy, One big teacher was acting like a tough guy with the students and even physically assaulted one guy. If your not doing well instructor will just stand around talking and joking about you. Very high failure rate during testing, i failed twice and they took 5 people with me to test both times everyone who went failed also. Then they wanted me to pay to test again , I had to end up going to a company school and was trained properly and actually learn how to drive there. Don't waste your money going here study heavy on your own and find other options. There were alot of upset student here

Fantastic experience: Katlaw staff was incredible, and very helpful every step of the way. They were always willing to help in every way possible. Had other students complain but honestly they were always the students that didn't want to put for the effort. If you are looking to obtain your CDL'S and are willing to put forth the work Katlaw is a great place to get them. Big thanks too all the staff in the office and the trainers in class and yard. Couldn't have done it with out you.

Negative experience: Very rude. Called in to inquire on information regarding the school and was given nothing but attitude from Bri England. She refused to listen to my questions. Maybe she only prefers to be kind to the male figures but as far as a woman I was only given attitude and poor professionism. Not a good place for females looking to make a difference in the truck driving industry.