
The CDL School - Albany

Information about The CDL School - Albany
12204, Watervliet
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8:30-16:30
- tuesday: 8:30-16:30
- wednesday: 8:30-16:30
- thursday: 8:30-16:30
- friday: 8:30-16:30
- saturday: (closed)
The CDL School is a professional truck driver training school, providing Class A and B training for over 60 years nationwide. We offer FMCSA approved Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) and endorsement courses at each of our campuses or online. For members of the military community, we offer Troops Into Transportation, a national SkillBridge program first launched in 2012.
Every graduate of The CDL School receives lifetime job placement support in trucking careers.
The CDL School - Albany: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Very thorough and knowledgeable instructors who teach you everything to pass the cdl road test. Passed my first time and thanks to them now have future goals and aspirations to succeed in this field.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that our instructors provided the thorough and knowledgeable guidance you needed to succeed on your CDL road test. Passing on the first try is an incredible achievement—congratulations! It’s inspiring to hear that your experience with us has helped you set future goals and aspirations in the field. We’re confident you’ll do great things, and we’re honored to have been a part of your journey. Best of luck as you move forward in your career, and remember, we’re here for you if you ever need support in the future!
Fantastic experience: This was a terrific school with a very helpful office and amazing instructors. I’m incredibly grateful I went this route, Calling the office was always a pleasant experience always going the extra mile for you. The instructors were absolutely phenomenal and giving information to the point and direct. Coming to the course with no knowledge at all, I felt very confident on the test day and I was able to pass no problem. Thank you for everything!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! It truly means a lot to us to hear that you had such a positive experience with our team. We're so glad that our office staff and instructors could support you every step of the way—your kind words about their dedication and teaching are greatly appreciated. Knowing that you felt confident and well-prepared on test day is exactly what we strive for, and we're so proud of your success. Congratulations on passing, and thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey, and we wish you all the best in your career ahead!
Negative experience: Oh where to begin. This school feeds off veterans education benefits. I attended the school for about 3 days and was so displeased with the operation that I walked away and got my benefits back. Instructors were on their phones, smoking vapes and having story times while a number of us students were struggling. I got no guidance on how to correct my mistakes and for 3 days striaght continued to mess up over and over again with no instructors telling me ever in doing wrong. The trucks at the training facility were garbage. There were about 20 students and only 3 functional trucks to practice with. The lot is very small. The only thing that I got out of this school is how to properly do my pre trip inspections. However, it was not the instructors who helped me excel at learning the pre trips it was a fellow student who was nice enough to help me out and teach me how method. I would not recommend this school at all to someone who has no experience backing up trailers because you won't get an guidance. If you do have the experience and just need your cdl then yeah you'll get what you need. Good luck and hopefully the school figures things out.
Thank you for your feedback, Robert. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with us didn’t meet your expectations. While you expressed concerns during your first two days, it’s unfortunate that you chose not to continue training, as we would have welcomed the opportunity to address your concerns and improve your experience. Since your time with us, we’ve taken steps to ensure our instructional team is better aligned with the needs of our students. We remain committed to providing high-quality training and support to help all our students succeed. If you’d like to share more about your experience or discuss this further, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the best in your future endeavors.
Fantastic experience: I couldnt be happier with my experience at the CDL School. Everybody was awesome; Phil, Ligan, Rosanna, Jim, Steve.. they were all great. The school was extraordinarily flexible with my schedule and needs to ensure I was licensed just weeks after enrolling. Nico and Matthew were also incredible on the administrative side of things making sure the process was seamless from beginning to end. I highly recommend to anyone thinking about it.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience at our CDL School. It's great to know that our team, including Phil, Ligan, Rosanna, Jim, Steve, Nico, and Matthew, were able to contribute to your success and make the process smooth and flexible for you. We're especially glad that we could accommodate your schedule and help you achieve your goals in just a few weeks. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we wish you all the best in your new career! If you ever need anything in the future, we’re here for you.
Fantastic experience: The cdl school in menands is the place to go and get your cdl..your gonna get the basic knowledge and learn the skills for you to obtain your license
Fantastic experience: I just wanna start by saying the staff and instructors were absolutely amazing it was a pleasure doing this course with everyone. Although I was hesitant at first this is something I really wanted for myself and I felt very motivated and encouraged along this whole journey I want to thank Nico, Mathew, and all the trainers for the incredible support and guidance. Highly Recommended for whoever is looking to get there Cdl! Trust the process!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for trusting us with your CDL training! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our staff and instructors. It means a lot to us that you felt motivated and encouraged throughout your journey—this is exactly the type of environment we strive to create for our students. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Nico, Mathew, and the rest of the team. Congratulations on achieving this goal, and we’re excited for what’s ahead for you. If you ever need anything in the future, we’re here for you. Best of luck on the road, and thanks again for the recommendation!
Fantastic experience: I learned everything i needed to in order to pass my CDL Class A driving test from this school, all "and I mean all " of the staff and teachers were top notch !!!!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you felt well-prepared for your CDL Class A test and had such a positive experience with all of our staff and instructors. We take pride in providing top-notch training, and it's great to know it made a difference for you. Best of luck in your driving career, and feel free to reach out if you ever need anything!
Fantastic experience: Awesome instructors and the office staff is extremely helpful. They actually care that you gain enough knowledge to pass your skills test (which I did). Absolutely rec9mend them to anybody looking to obtain their cdl.
Stephen, Congratulations on completing and passing your road test! We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled that you could see how much we care. Wishing you all the best in your new career!
Fantastic experience: After failing my road portion of the cdl road test. I called the CdL school up and they were Caring and acknowledging of how stressful that could have felt to make it all the way to the end and not finish. They quickly got me the closest road test date possible and checked in with me every step of the way. I dont normally expect such hospitality for such an exam. Worth the money !!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We understand how challenging the CDL road test can be, and we're thrilled to hear that our team was able to provide the support you needed during this time. Your kind words about our hospitality and dedication mean a lot to us. We're glad we could help you get back on the road quickly, and we truly appreciate your trust in us. If you ever need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Safe travels and best of luck in your CDL journey!
Fantastic experience: Believe it or not, no less a shock to me, I now have my CDL license in hand. Mega kudos to those at the Albany school, office staff, instructors, especially Examiner Bill, who, although strictly adhering to a solemn duty always to do the right thing, gave me loads of advice that made it possible for me to finally get the job done. Thanks to all. You guys are the best. Sincerely, Howard Allen.
Howard, congratulations on earning your CDL! Your determination and resilience are truly inspiring, and we're so proud to have been part of your journey. It’s a testament to your hard work that you never gave up. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Bill and the entire Albany team. Wishing you all the best in your new career, and remember, we’re always here if you need us.
Fantastic experience: I don't know much about the school but I was allowed to pay for a road test and practice the staff here are nothing short of professional....oh and I passed on my 1st try!!!
Congratulations on passing your road test on the first try! We're so glad to hear you had a positive experience with our professional staff. Wishing you all the best as you move forward in your driving career!
Fantastic experience: Great knowledgeable Instructors! Thank you Staff for setting all up, especial Thanks to Nico assisting in all the process!
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience with our instructors and staff. We’ll be sure to pass along your special thanks to Nico! Wishing you the best in your career ahead!
Fantastic experience: The CDL Was helpful and patient with me I appreciate the school for giving me the knowledge of how to drive to track the trailer the school is very helpful Through my struggles with shifting gears with the school being patient assisting me I now have my CDL license thank you to the CDL school Crew
Congratulations on earning your CDL! We're so glad to hear our team was able to support you through the challenges, especially with shifting gears. Your persistence and hard work paid off! Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your journey, and we wish you all the best in your future driving career!
Fantastic experience: Instructors and most all of the staff in the officer especially Nico were all awesome and helpful and went above and beyond through the whole process. Everyone was super real and went out of their way to help you understand. By the end I was more than ready for the test. The on road was a little shaky given we can only get on the road so much over the course but coming from never been behind the wheel of a semi-truck and little to no experience with manual I came out of the course and passed my test on the 10 speed and am feeling confident with it. The course though is really what you make of it you gotta use the time you’re given to really practice and communicate where you need more help and ask the questions you need. Overall, I can say I had a great experience during the course and can definitely recommend choosing this one to go for your CDL.
Logan, Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Nico and the rest of the staff were able to support you every step of the way. It’s great to see your hard work and dedication pay off, especially with mastering the 10-speed! We completely agree—the course is what you make of it, and your proactive approach clearly made a difference. Congratulations on earning your CDL, and we wish you the best in your new career!
Fantastic experience: The CDL School in Menands NY is the place to go if you're looking get ahead. The instructors and staff are all highly knowledgeable and professional. I got my CDL Class A December 26th 2023 and just four months later I'm no longer riding a bike and catching the bus. I'm now driving a 2024 truck all thanks to The CDL School. This place is the real deal. Ron Brace, Albany NY
Ron, we are proud of you, you put in the work to make it happen . I am so happy we could be alongside of you the whole way to lead you to success. Congratulations and thank you for the kind review!
Fantastic experience: Going to the CDL school is one of the best decision I’ve ever made. Top tier trainers an I would recommend anyone to go to this school.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that attending our CDL school was such a positive experience for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are proud of our top-tier trainers. Wishing you continued success in your driving career!
Fantastic experience: Great school. Delivers on what they say. Great communication and staff willing to work with you on all aspects of your journey. Highly recommend
Hi Zac, we are glad to hear that our communication was on point! Thank you for the review and congratulations on obtaining your CDL. If you ever need help with employment don't hesitate to reach out!
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend this school.. The service quality was truly exceptional. The team is extremely knowledgeable and helpful..
Hi Angel, thank you for the kind words, we are happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience. Best of luck in your new career, let us know where you are working or even swing on through with your truck so we can feature you in a student success story!
Fantastic experience: What an awesome experience. Pat and Rosie are great instructors and have the answers to any and all of your questions. Stephanie was also very helpful answering questions and addressing any concerns you may have. An awesome environment to learn in.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that Pat, Rosie, and Stephanie were so helpful and that you enjoyed the learning environment. Your positive feedback means a lot to us. Best of luck in your driving career!
Fantastic experience: They prepare you to pass the state CDL test. I passed first try on ten speed manual tractor trailer. Equipment can be really bad but the instructors are helpful and each have unique insights. You learn a lot through experience, trial and error, and what works for fellow students. The office staff is great! Expensive school but basically the only option in the region if you want to get your CDL without signing a contract to a trucking company. I wish they taught alley docking (not on the CDL test) but besides that and trucks with problems I recommend the school if you are looking to get your CDL.
Andrew, congratulations on obtaining your CDL and thank you for the review!
Negative experience: Not organized at all. Trucks breaking down left and right. Had 6 guys sharing one truck because the other truck was being driven on the streets. You learn more from the other student in your class than from instructors. Me and another guy both had our road test rescheduled to the following week because they double booked us. (Out of 5 student taking manual they managed to double book 2 of us). Shouldn’t be sitting around every morning for an hour waiting for them to get situated. Such as removing the trucks out of the lot that they just park there for the night and theres also an hvac company who parks 2 of there vehicles in there who don’t leave until around 9 so one of the trucks cant be used for parking maneuvers. For the amount of money you are spending it’s ridiculous.
Negative experience: Do not go to this school they will take your money barely train you and tell you figure it out if fail and take your money
Fantastic experience: This place is good!! The staff are amazing people. I got my license Class-B first shot on the stick shift for the highway deptment I was hired for. I took my theory portion at an online place before I discovered here. But did the rest of everything here. For the future with upgrade to a Class-A I'll definitely take here.. A+ guys and thank you!!!
Positive experience: My experience is not a good one. My first day training was Sept 6th 2023, and it was a very HOT day. By mid day I was heat exhausted, by mid afternoon I had severe heat stroke and heading to ER. Ihad hydrated alot but still not enough. I do blame the school 50%, because they did NOT have anywhere for students to wait except in the baking sun for the next truck. No tents, no cool spaces except for the main building, but then you miss out on your chance to drive a truck. I had gotten some driving experience in the AM and once more in the early afternoon, but then had to go inside to cool down, next time I went outside was on a stretcher. Now do not count this school out, my experience was a bad one, I plan to go back when the temps are milder. This is a very good school, the instructors Know Their stuff. Rose is very knowledgeable and gave me pointers on my first road test. Lingon gave us a great way to go through the pre trip inspection. So overall, it is a good school, but changes do need to be made to safeguard the students. Tents to shelter the students, be it sun,rain,snow,etc. That would be a start. Second, would be more instructors to keep the students on track and keep the driving time down to 15-20 mins. So.e students took a truck and drove in it the whole day. So instead of 5, now you have 3, because of two arrogant and selfish students .
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your understanding despite the challenges you faced. I’m truly sorry to hear about your heat exhaustion and the issues you experienced. Your safety and comfort are very important to us, and we will definitely take your suggestions into account to improve our facilities and scheduling. It’s great to hear that you found our instructors knowledgeable, and we appreciate your willingness to return when conditions are better. If you have any more concerns or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out. Thank you again for your valuable input.
Fantastic experience: The CDL school Albany is great, Manager and class instructor are all great people
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with our team and found everyone helpful. We appreciate your feedback.
Fantastic experience: My experience this time with them was excellent. Jaimie was exceptional, she's attentive to students and details oriented.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that your experience with us was excellent this time around. Jamie is indeed an exceptional part of our team, and we’re glad her attentiveness and attention to detail made a positive impact on your experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to continuing to support you. If there’s anything else we can assist you with, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Fantastic experience: Everyone here at the CDL school has been wonderful, I've been mostly in contact with Stephanie very friendly and full of information and very helpful from start to finish. Also like to give shay the same credit.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Stephanie and Shay were so helpful and made your experience enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. Wishing you all the best in your driving career!
Fantastic experience: Great school, the instructors all were great, helped you to prepare for the test, and Passed it on my first try, highly recommend
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you passed your test on the first try and found our instructors helpful. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Congratulations again and best of luck in your driving career!
Fantastic experience: Very helpful and was always quick to respond. If I had any questions, I would recommend this program to anybody looking to get their CDL.
Positive experience: I enjoyed the schooling. Instructors worked hard individually until you felt like you had it. They would go over the pre trip with you repetitively. I’d like to thank all the instructors and give them a high five for their time they spent one on one with each student. One thing I would like to suggest is it would be nice for the students to have a little tent or canopy to be under for shade or rain on the extremely hot and sunny days. Also for the students that are from out of area room and board should be included in with the tuition. With that said it was an expense I thought was included which was not. I spent a good $2,000 for a hotel room for the duration of the time there which was 14 nites. But all in all it was an excellent school and I passed and received my class A cdl first shot…. And a special thanks to Nico helping out getting the process of it all going and as fast as he did it was amazing.
Fantastic experience: The instructions at the Cdl school are AMAZING, they know what they’re doing and they are very passionate about doing it! I appreciate Phil and all of the instructors there lots of love and respect to all of them. Hands down good energy, good vibes and lots of compassion! From having no trucking experience day one to passing my test on the FIRST TRY! They are AMAZING at what they do! I want to say thanks a lot for EVERYTHING, the cdl school holds a special place in my heart ❤️!
Thank you, Tiffany this made our day! We work hard to have a great energy in our process from the first time we speak all the way through passing your road test and finding employment. We are grateful you picked up on it and most of all incredibly happy for you in passing your road test yesterday! We can't wait to hear where you start off your new career. We would love to feature you as a success story, stop by with your truck once you start working so we can take a picture and you can tell us all about how the new career is going!
Fantastic experience: GREAT TEAM AND GREAT STAFF #AyethangDistinguished
Thank you Donnell, congratulations on passing your skills test!
Fantastic experience: Nico, is an amazing guy that goes above and beyond to make sure every client is not only satisfied, but also more informed, then I ever thought possible. I would without any reservations recommend him to family and friends.
Fantastic experience: Shout out to Nico, was more than helpful, figured out a time sensitive problem for me in minutes. Delt with me directly and made it a breeze. Thanks again
Fantastic experience: good school. im a recent passer of the cdl test (yesterday). YOU have to go into this school with a open mind/clear minded. and be able put time and all your effort into the time you have before the test. office workERS are are good from SHAY TO the receptionist & nico. instructor will show you what you need to know. gotta really focus n be willing to make sure you understand that your paying for it and be able to use the knowledge and put it into action. BIG UPS TO PHIL good stories and OVERAL WITH alot of trail and error. MADE IT A GOOD EXPERIENCE. YKTVs
We are so happy for you. You earned it, great work! Stop back in with your truck once you are working! As always, please reach out if you would like any assistance with finding a job.
Fantastic experience: I would definitely recommend this school for starters my recruiter Nico was awsome he really motivated me & basically made me realize just how much I wanted this as my career I always wanted to drive trucks & with Nico help & words of encouragement I did just that so thanks Nico you are the best!!! The school is great the instructors are A1 they really care about you & they go above & beyond to make sure you get it even if you need extra help I’m so happy I choose this school & so should you!!
Thank you for the kind words! We are glad we could be here to support you during the challenging decision of a career change. Best of luck to you on your new path, you will do great things! Keep in touch.
Fantastic experience: Training a Chef to be a truck driver is not easy but thanks to the CDL School Albany it finally came a reality! Many thanks to Nico, Shay & Carol for continuing my struggle with grace and a big shout out to Phil, Ligon, Rosie, Jim, Pat, & Steve for your patience and coaching. Phil, you saved my blank today about the left turn advise. Thank you for accommodating a day before road test drive with Ligon and sending a truck down to take road test solo. Steve got to take a nap in the sun and gave me a last-minute word-boost please pass today!!! Five Star Service for sure Kudos to you All. Believe it or not I really do look forward to driving A Truck with confidence and being safe. Thanks Again God Bless! Chef Edward V Messina
We love to provide 5 star service, and to hear positive words. Thank you, and a big congratulations to you!!! Best of luck out there, do not hesitate to reach out if you need any job placement assistance!
Positive experience: School and the instructors were great. They worked with me until I had everything down. Only downfall in my experience would be could if used more road practice time than what was given being new to driving a manual. Everything else was great and very very helpful
Thank you for your response James! Best of luck with your CDL!
Fantastic experience: I recently went went through the training process with the cdl school and had a terrific experience. I took the class A basic course and passed first try on my road test. The course works just trust the process. The staff is also by far the best! Great people dedicated to helping you succeed and achieve your goals for success!
We are so happy we could be here to help guide you though the process and get you into your new career! Congratulations on obtaining your CDL! Thank you for the kind words.
Fantastic experience: Great staff, excellent instructors, older trucks, ruff training range = great learning environment for any beginner. You get what you put into this training program. The instructors give you the tools and the proper training to help enter the industry of commercial driving
Joe, thank you for the 5 stars review! Happy we could provide you the tools to succeed!
Fantastic experience: Though they’re kind of short of staff on the range , but are highly dedicated in making sure every student have a fair share of adequate training to pass their skill test. Yes , the range is rugged ,bumpy and not paved , but I believe it’s the best place to train uncomfortably and after all the rigors you will be able to pass with ease during your test in a well paved and comfortable range. My thanks goes to all the staff for making my success possible with their concerted efforts.
Padmore, congratulations on getting your A, you were a pleasure to have on campus. We wish you the best in your new career! You are very welcome and thank you for the positive review! We are certainly dedicated and don’t let the space we are working with stand in the way! The range was just regraded and filled last weekend, but as with any non-paved space potholes are bound to return only to be filled again.
Fantastic experience: My experience with the CDL School was amazing. They went above and beyond when I needed extra help passing my CDL Road Test. Thank you so much. I would recommend this school to anyone.
Yay Eric, we are so happy for you! Thank you for the review, I am glad we could help with the extra push you needed.
Fantastic experience: Great school. Very helpful and insightful. I took my class b CDL training there and aced everything in one sweep. Excellent school with excellent staff
Thank you, Marc! Congratulations on the class B. If you ever need the A, you know where to find us :)
Fantastic experience: Instructors were knowledgeable and when approached with questions work with you to correct any issues. The office employees were very helpful and worked with me through a tough schedule to get me into the school with an additional scholarship.
Sam congrats on obtaining your CDL! Thank you for the review, we are happy to hear about your positive experience with all of our team members here! We wish you the best in your new career and please don’t hesitate to reach out down the road if you every need help with employment!
Negative experience: I would not recommend this place, I always wanted my cdl and was very excited to go to this place as it’s the only place around Albany…well sadly there was a lady named Stephanie that I dealt with when I first called to inquire about the process, she was very unpleasant to deal with an completely turned me off from moving forward, I could only imagine how things would of went after I gave close to 9k of my money… First impressions are everything and I will be looking to another school by rome ny or Kingston ny that’s not only cheaper but way more polite a friendly and treats there students the way they should be….
Hi Jay - we have no record of you by this name in our records - can you email [email protected] with your contact information so we can further assist you? We believe this to be a mistake and would like the chance to speak.
Fantastic experience: Very helpful and informative instructors. They prepared me for the skills test in a short time. I would recommend the CDL school to anyone interested in a professional driving career. Thanks to Ligon,Phil,and Dennis.
Hi Curt, thank you for the positive feedback and congrats on passing your test!
Fantastic experience: I just recently completed my CDL B program by a very professional and experienced staff. Everybody from my first call to the school, Nico my advisor , trainers Ligon, Rosie & Dennis and Manager Phil were excellent. I would recommend this school to anyone who is looking to get into the driving industry.
Thank you for the kind word Dan. Congrats and best of luck with the new career, let us know if you need help with employment!
Fantastic experience: If your serious about getting your CDL come check this school out!!! Hands down best investment I’ve made. I was dealing with a school in queens NY. Waste of money!!! Listen to me. LISTENNNN TO ME!!! In order to get this down packed and pass the road test one shot, you need to consistently train!! The girls in the office that take care of all paper work are on point!! Thank you Jamie!! The driving instructors phil, Taylor, and of course Big country, these man know what they talking about. I’m very technical and these guys knew and understood where I was coming from. There technics to drive and perform maneuvers are literally impeccable. They all have many years of experience and believe me, I could tell!! Want a career change ( like me) and want to drive big boy trucks come check em out. You won’t regret it!! I’m glad I took a shot with them!! Passed the road test with no problems!! Keep up the great work ladies and gentlemen!!
Eric, thank you for the kind words. I am glad you found us!! Congratulations!
Fantastic experience: After completing the course, my son received his CDL on his first DMV test. The instructors were very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Administrative staff was always informative and helpful.
Hi Liza, thank you for the review and Congratulations to your son! If he needs help with find a job let us know!
Fantastic experience: Thanks to the whole company, they helped me a lot and they work as a team. I recommend this School a lot. Thank you to Estefani she helped me a lot.
Congratulations! Thank you, glad to hear Stephanie was a big help thought your time with us. Good luck in your new career, stop back and see us with your truck!
Fantastic experience: I had a very good experience at the CDL school. Instructors were very helpful. They give you plenty of time to practice. I felt supposed during the whole process. I highly recommend this school.
Thank you for the review Francisco, we love getting feeback! Best of luck on your new career!
Fantastic experience: During my time here, I have learned many things that will help me during the rest of my career. The combined knowledge and experience of the instructors here is unmatched and they are definitely here to make sure you succeed one way or another. When my first road test was canceled due to a truck failure, they gave me at least a full days worth of practice before my next test to make sure I was prepared, and I did end up getting through it! I appreciate the work the staff upstairs and the instructors on the range did for myself and my peers as we worked together through training. I can say it is worth it!
Congratulations on passing your test! It can be disappointing in the rare occurrence of a vehicle malfunction; we appreciate your understanding. As you experienced, we always do our best to put student success as our top priority! Thank you for the 5 star review, stop back a see us with your truck once you are working!
Fantastic experience: Great instructors & school, Real good opportunity to take!
Congratulations Charles!
Fantastic experience: Trust the process guy’s that’s the first best thing I can say. And don't get frustrated the trainer’s are the very best. I just got my cdl today I wanna say thank you to Nico and Phil. And shay
Congratulations!!! Thank you for the review! Please reach out to Shay if you need any assistance with finding a job. Best of luck in your new career!
Fantastic experience: Good school depends how quick can you pick And the instructors are nice !
Thank you, congrats on passing your test!
Fantastic experience: It was nice to meet everyone I want though a lot
Glen, it was great to hear from you today. Glad you are doing well. It did take longer than expected for you to get the CDL and hit the road but you never gave up and you did it! We are all very happy for you and look forward to you stopping by with your truck!
Fantastic experience: I entered the school after being in health care for more than 35 years. I needed a change. Everyone from the management staff to the instructors were very helpful and encouraging. I progressed well through the class but when it came time for my road test I choked. The staff encouraged and helped me to get through my test. I can't say enough about how they have helped me and changed my life. Nothing but positive things to say about the school.
Thomas we are thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience with our team here, thank you! Way to preserver and peruse a new career, very impressive! As always please reach out and let us know if you need any assistance with employment, wishing you the best of luck in your new career!
Fantastic experience: Really enjoyed my experience at the school you learn a lot in a short amount of time. I wanna thank my class manager Nico and my driving instructors Dennis, Liggon, Jim, and Rose for teaching me and hope to go back for my class A in a couple years.
Thank you Alec, Congrats!
Fantastic experience: Great instructors and Admission Staff. I had a full time job before starting school , Nico worked with me through the process of leaving my job and starting school when I was ready. After week one I was about ready to quit. learning pre trip, then Manuevers , and driving a 10 speed truck with no experience on manual transmissions was overwhelming . Rose, Josh and Ligon kept my head in the game. "Trust the Process". Sounds like b.s at first but if you're willing to put the time in and learn they will get you to where you need to be so you can pass your road test. I would recommend anyone looking to get trucking to go and learn @ Cdl school Albany!
Andrew! Congrats on the CDL and the new job! Thank you for the excellent review and trusting in our process!
Fantastic experience: Nico helped me navigate everything and get me the exact information I needed to get going. He was so helpful, I feel so much more comfortable moving forward. Couldn’t ask for better service!
Hi Dylan, We are happy to hear that Nico did a great job with getting you the info you needed. Thank you for the review and don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything!
Fantastic experience: Very good school, worth every penny, one of the instructors denny was a great help, would recommend this school anyone
Donald thank you for the review, and congratulations on passing you road test!
Fantastic experience: I started on Monday October 3rd and graduated on Monday October 17th. When I first started I remember wondering how I would remember everything that they were teaching me and wondering how the hell would I parallel park a tractor trailer. I was told to trust the process and if I paid attention and listen to everything they were telling me I would be able to do it. When I took the test with DMV, I passed the first time. The process works. The program is great. Trust in what the instructors are teaching you. The experience and knowledgeable that they have works. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend anyone to the school. I had doubted myself; I was told not to give up and believe in myself. I am very thankful for this program. I finally am able to pursue my dreams. This is something that I have always wanted to do and with completing this program; I am now able to.
Joseph, we knew you could do it, congratulations! Be sure to reach out to your class manager and tell her what company you are working for!
Positive experience: My experience at this school was a little off because most of the trainers was sitting down not helping us the students to do the pre trip are anything they just left us on or own to figure things out I must say Danny and Shea was really helpful and the manger was really nice
Hi Rojay, thank you for the constructive feedback. We are incredibly happy that you experienced good customer service with several team members. We will share this review with our training team. Congratulations on passing your road test the first time!
Fantastic experience: My experience at the school was great! The teachers are incredible Phil, Bill and Josh especially are incredible. Take their word as law and you will pass guaranteed. Nico in the office did a great job of helping me with everything I needed, as much as he could. Definitely recommend going here
Thank you Cody, we appreciate the review. Congrats on the CDL!
Fantastic experience: Really great place, everyone is super friendly and helpful. I would recommend this to others.
Thank you for the kind words!
Fantastic experience: The best place to learn and practice for your CDL. The whole staff is amazing and if you have the drive...pun intended..and the desire, with their expert instruction you WILL pass your tests. Don't look anywhere else for your training. I first went and got my Class B and when the time came to go for Class A it wasn't even a question I went back to The CDL School in Menands, Ny. Don't pay attention to negative reviews those people I'm sure put zero effort in because if you follow what they say and actually put in the work and listen they make it easy.
Dustan, we are so happy for you, congrats on getting the class A! We are glad you thought of us again when you needed the class A. Best of luck with your new job!!
Negative experience: I came in this evening to pick up a refund check for my husband because Jammie has not been responsive or attentive to helping him achieve his CDL licensing goals. While I waited over 10 minutes for her to greet me I overhear her on a personal call at work trying to get her car repaired and watch her answering her personal phone holding a conversation. Crazy. But What’s sad about it to me is that I can now see what was going on between her and my husband and why she wasn’t responding to her emails from him during the process. However, I will not recommend this training school if you have to work with her. But best of luck to whoever decides that CDL school is something that they would like to consider.
Nicole thanks for taking the time to speak with me about this today. As you now know we were creating and loading the refund card while you were waiting, I do apologize that is wasn't ready before you arrived! It is uncharacteristic of our team not to have great customer service and not return phone calls in a timely manner. Our team did go over the importance to of returning calls today, and I do sincerely apologize if we missed returning your call.
Fantastic experience: The CDL School is a wealth of knowledge and experience. If you have questions or need guidance, just ask the instructors! Gather all the perspectives available. They are there for you, and at the same time great about not micromanaging (in the best way). Put in the effort and take it seriously. Don’t quit. Make sure you understand and follow all the range rules! Help others when you can, but keep your head on your shoulders and remember that you are a student. Be ready to learn from the thoroughly experienced instructors, and treat them all with respect. They’re excellent at explaining things and providing information, but if you still have a question or need help just ask. Top notch experience. Thank you!
Thank you for the 5-star review! Yes, always ask us questions so we can best help. From first phone call to graduation and even after you graduate with job placement assistance! We are happy to hear you had a stellar experience. If you know anyone who needs a CDL or a new career you know when to send them.placement assiatance!
Fantastic experience: Of COURSE another 5 star review! I will first start by saying how easy Nico and Shay made the admissions process. They walked me through every step of the way, constantly encouraging me to finish what I started! It’s actually conveniently located right off the highway (route 7) , So it’s easy to find. Yes, the instructors: very approachable…. I would like to add names to the unknown faces of these instructors. Phil, Josh, Tyler and the entire team and staff was always helpful to answer any dumb & repetitive questions, and stayed on our backs when we needed heat under the seat! It’s a very well-rounded program, And whoever selected the staff knew exactly what the process takes to get it done! I DEFINITELY recommend! Change your life and sign up TODAY!
Congratulations on getting your life changing skill, and thank you for the review! Be sure to keep in touch, and let us know how we can help you with employment!
Fantastic experience: This school was A1, from the class managers to the instructors. This school prepares you for everyday life of driving a semi-truck and as well preparing you for your road test. Nico, is a great class manager and he’ll go above and beyond to make sure that your needs are met. The instructors are great as well : Roseann, Bill, Josh, Jim, Tyler and Manager Phil. Phil who is the manager will not only instruct you on how to successfully maneuver these vehicles, but also he shares the experiences of being on the road as a semi truck driver. The valuable information that he gives you is beyond any amount of money that you could pay for information of being a professional truck driver. I would recommend anyone to go to The CDL truck driving school who’s looking forward to advancing their career in the semi trucking industry.
We are happy to her about your positive experience with us and wish you the best in your new career! Thank you and don’t hesitate to reach out if you would like help with job placement!
Fantastic experience: I am taking this opportunity to thank the several instructors that are responsible for my successfull completion of the class A master license training the staff both office and instructors were professional and I'm proud to have met them. In closing thank you I plan to use my license to improve mine and my family's life situation Sincerely Robert Hyde
Thanks Robert, and congrats! Let us know where you go to work!
Fantastic experience: Everyone at the school was very helpful. Big thank you to shay for the exta emails and work she had to do. Thank you all for the help everyone puts in to get everyone to pass the road test. Robert Primett
Robert, thank you for the review! It is always a team effort here with the end goal of students passing the road test and securing employment! Congratulations!
Fantastic experience: Hey am so glad I went to this driving school every one is so nice I would recommend u to go because every one is like family the take care of u so u can start driving and makeing money
Thank you for the kind words, we strive to show that we genuinely care about the success of each and every student! Congratulations on your new career!
Fantastic experience: I enjoyed the whole experience there! Instructors and office staff were great and informative, and helped me pass my cdl A road test. Highly recommend this school!
Fantastic experience: Best program for anyone wanting to get into trucking. Knowledgeable and experienced instructors get you ready to make money on the road. Support staff is amazing, Nico went out of his way to ensure I was taken care of even though I wasn't part of his area of responsibility. They have also partnered with Indeed to have the costs covered for Veterans, how great is that! Highly recommend anyone wanting to get into trucking and especially any Veterans looking for an opportunity when you get out.
Fantastic experience: Phil, Bill, Rozy, Josh, other instructors and office stuff were amazing. They gonna teach you what you need to pass the tests. Listen them and trust the process, you gonna succeed.
Fantastic experience: The CDL school program is good and quick and informative, was able to complete all my ELDT training and had good help from Stephanie.
Thank you for the review, glad we could be of help to you! Best of luck with your new career!
Fantastic experience: I am living proof that when you start anything new in life & new information begins to make you frustrated or overwhelmed you keep your chin up foot down & NEVER GIVE UP STUDY STUDY STUDY inside & outside of school even if it's 1 hour a day every minute studying counts. Bill just know The amount of faith you had in me was a blessing everytime I highly appreciate you & the other instructors. I Passed the road test first try With the highest confidence possible & students Once you realize the SUSPENSION,BRAKES&TIRES is a reflection your brain will feel more relaxed & not overwhelmed compared to the very first day to process the information given. "YOU CONTROL THE VEHICLE DO NOT LET IT CONTROL YOU".
We are so happy for you!!! Great job, and thank you for the excellent review. Let us know if you need any help with finding a Job!
Fantastic experience: Nico did a great job with getting me signed up. I felt like getting information from the class manager could have been relayed a lot better. I had to seek out anything I wanted to know and use Nico a few times and the range instructors. Once I was on the range the trainers were very knowledgeable and friendly. They helped make sure I knew the pre-trip and static test completely. They also made me feel comfortable when driving on the road. I thank them for helping get my license.
Kevin, thank you for the review and congratulations on obtaining your CDL! We will look into any delays you may have experienced with communication. Be sure to let us know if you need assistance with employment!
Fantastic experience: I just completed this school and passed my driving test to get my class B license. Everyone was very nice at the school and I learned a lot from the instructors. I would have never passed the skills test if it wasn’t for the instructors that taught me the things to know and give me the confidence to pass the skills test. This is a must take course and this is the school to take it at if you want to get your CDL license. Now I can start my second career driving truck. Thank you to everyone at the CDL school.
Congratulations on the CDL and a new career. Thank you for the kind words. Let us know if you need help finding a job!
Fantastic experience: The CDL School -Albany is a great school for anyone in the area looking to obtain their commercial driver’s license. I personally dealt with Tyler as my instructor, Tyler has a great way of teaching the commercial driving. He comes from a background that allows him to give the students inside knowledge as well as real world examples of things that have happened to him while over the road. I highly recommend the school for any of you commercial driving needs, Request Tyler as the instructor you will be guaranteed to pass your road test exam.
Thank you for the review Wallace, and congrats on getting your CDL!!! We are grateful to have such a great team of instructors.
Fantastic experience: Never have I drove a tractor and trailer and already I'm impressed with the progression I'm making thanks to Tyler and Josh definitely would refer people to the cdl school
Thanks Jason, We are happy to hear that your training has been going well and you are on track to ace you road test! Stay in touch after you graduate if you need help with finding a job.
Fantastic experience: Nico Gonzalez was extremely helpful and friendly when it came to determining the best way to obtain my Class A certifications. He provided me with a surplus of information that was hard to find elsewhere. Thank you!
Hi Chase, thank you for the review! I am happy we were able to provide you with the information you were looking for. Our team has YEARS of industry knowledge to share. Don’t hesitate to reach back out if we could be of any assistance!
Fantastic experience: I wasn't sure what to expect before arriving at the school. But the office staff really worked with me to walk me through the process and help me. Once there my expectations were surpassed. The instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful with decades of experience. They will work with you to make sure you learn and master all your weak points. It was also a place where I made some life long friends. I highly recommend the school.
Congratulations on getting your CDL and the new job! We are thrilled to hear you had a excellent experience with us and made new friends. We tend to get some pretty awesome humans coming through our school! If you are ever near by with your truck, be sure to swing through to say Hi.
Fantastic experience: Without the knowledgeable and professional instructors at the CDL School I would have never passed the road test to get my Class A CDL. Their program is designed to help you learn all the skills needed to begin a career in the trucking industry and they are supportive every step of the way. Many thanks to all who contributed to my success!
Vance, Congratulations!!! You were a pleasure to have here on campus, I am happy to hear you had a great experience. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need any help with employment!
Fantastic experience: My experience was nervous at first due to I have no experience with trucks or driving a manual vehicle but my instructors helped and gave me confidence in what I was doing and it helped along with my classmates.
JaQuar, you are not alone my friend, many students start off feeling the same way! I am so happy you were able to trust the process and succeed! Don't forget we have life time job placement, reach out if you ever need help. Best of luck!
Fantastic experience: If I Could give more than 5 stars to this school I will. Because This school deserves get more than 5 stars ,it’s the best school in all the capital region… Thank you so much to my class manager Shay, so nice and very friendly she always help me out what I needed..,Also without forgetting Nicole,jammie,Karla all the administrators staff...and so grateful to the king of the best instructors in all the capital region Phil, he always nice to everyone, and he wants make sure everybody get learned before their roads test. thanks to my grandpa bill one of the instructors I played with most like my grandpa lol so friendly, very cool, and gentle always giving me good advice for my roads test.., Josh, Roseline, tom, Tyler thank you so much guys for contribute your efforts to help me get my CDL…. I recommend everyone who want get his CdL to come to this school, All the instructors is the best , thanks again Cdl school menands I’m gonna be miss all the staff and instructors
Mamadou, congratulations! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your training here. Thank you for the review!
Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism, communication, Quality and values Troops into Transportation is a place to get your CDL License, highly recommend this school. My journey started 10 months ago with Nicolas Gonzalez; he was very thoroughgoing every step of the way, supportive and understanding on my career changing decisions. Nicolas worked with every step of the way and boosted my confidence, now I have my Class A and an endorsement. Thank you, Nico. I can’t say enough of all good things about these instructors: Phil, Bill, Chuck, Rose and Josh are remarkable! These instructors are patient, helpful and have shown an interest in ensuring every student was learning in our specific instructive need during in the course, and genuinely want you to succeed. Today, I am thrilled to inform that I got my new license and an endorsement as well. THANK YOU.
YAY, Congratulations Lilly! We are thrilled to hear about your stellar experience with our caring team. Thank you for the review! Best of luck in your new career, don’t forget to reach out if you find yourself needing assistance with employment.
Fantastic experience: I'll let you know after I pass my test
Fantastic experience: This is a great school to come and earn your cdl.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely a great experience. My instructors were all great. Special thanks to Phil, Bill and Josh. My career counselor Nico was also fantastic. Highly recommend the CDL School if you are looking to become a Commercial Driver, or upgrade your license. They will do whatever it takes to get your there!
John, congratulations on earning your CDL A! Thank you for the kind words!
Fantastic experience: Very good experience with the Albany crew. Office staff was very helpful and always there to answer all of my questions. Went above and beyond to resolve any issues that came up so I could take the road test on my scheduled date. The driving instructors were patient and always there to help with backing maneuvers if I needed it. Very good driving instructors for out on the road. Thanks to everyone who helped me get this license.
Greg, I am happy to hear that our team was able to exceed your expectations! Congratulations and thank you for the review!
Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful experience at the CDL school from the office staff Shay ,Nico Jamie Stephanie and carol were friendly and professional i appreciated Shay helping me out with my schedule Nico for getting me enrolled and started the instructors where good they took there time to teach me how to do everything from day 1 I have appreciated there outgoing efforts to help me get my CDL I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL FOR EVERYONE
Khalil, thank you for the kind words! Best of luck in your new career, be sure to reach out if you need any assistance with employment!
Fantastic experience: Bill, Phil, Rose, & Tom are great instructors and accommodating when it comes to training. They listen to you & work with you to make sure you are ready to pass your road test. If you have any questions you must asked them & they can help anyway possible. They are good people & the office staff are good to. I had a lot of fun during the training. I had no problem passing the road test on my first try all because of them. Thank you for everything
Fantastic experience: Office employees go above and beyond what is expected and made my experience so much better than I imagined!!!
Thanks Adam, we really appreciate the kind review! Let us know if you ever need help with employment and congratulations on obtaining your CDL, best of luck in your new career!
Fantastic experience: Hey good evening guys I want to give a shout out too nico he is the man he is very intelligent and a very kind hearted person if u have any questions and concerns about the school he have the best advice I pass my cdl permit it took me many times but I really liked the night time online class my teacher Dylan and Kaylee was very cool I wish was able to train for 2 weeks get my cdl license right I live the 5 boroughs the commute to much if u need help with anything speak to nico u be great much love and respect to everyone
Congratulations on passing the permit, and best of luck passing the road test. We are happy to hear you had such a great experience with our advisor and virtual training team! If anything changes and you want to come upstate for the driving portion you know where to find us!
Fantastic experience: Nico the recruiter was great we had some difficulties and he found solutions he didnt give up on us and got us into the program. The program itself is tough especially doing it at night but the instructors are very helpful they are there with you all the time and they love to help and teach you things dont be afraid to ask questions they will answer them . Have faith in the process coming from a guy who knew nothing about trucks and did it in a 10speed manual truck as well no experience whatsoever and those guys were patient and teached me very good ,ive never shifted or drove manual in my life either. Listen to the instructors they have great guys there like josh , roxanne phil they are great instructors and great people and very experienced . Thank you guys!
Fantastic experience: The staff is excellent from the office to the instructors. Everyone had a different style but what they have in common is a willingness to help. I strongly recommend this school to anyone who is interested in obtaining a CDL license.
Fantastic experience: Great people, great time learning something new!
Thank you, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. Be sure to let us know if you ever need help with employment!
Fantastic experience: Wasn’t sure what to expect arrive to a mud yard with some trucks my initial thought was “this is a waste of money” I was unsure if 2 weeks was enough to learn it all. But the instructors are awesome thank you to Bill, Josh, Rosann and Phil you guys are awesome. All you have to do is trust the process it really works, got my CDL A today.
Kevin, thank you for your review! The range is getting redone this weekend, I wish you got to practice in a freshly graded range, but I am so glad to hear that you had a great experience. Let us know if you need help with employment!
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