Hamrick School

1156 Medina Rd, 44256, Medina
Hamrick School
1156 Medina Rd
44256, Medina
+1330-239-2229

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 8:30-17:30
  • tuesday: 8:30-17:30
  • wednesday: 8:30-17:30
  • thursday: 8:30-17:30
  • friday: 8:30-17:30
  • saturday: (closed)

Nearly 3,600,000 working Americans drive a truck or bus for a living, according to the United States Census Bureau, and this sector is set to grow over the next decade. If you’re interested in making a good living driving trucks, you need proper training. At Hamrick School in Medina, OH, students will receive an accredited education from knowledgeable instructors who are dedicated to seeing you succeed.

With more than 30 years of experience and over 10,000 graduates, this trusted truck driving school has trained individuals across Akron, Cleveland, and the surrounding area since 1980.

Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Hamrick School:

Hamrick School is a well-regarded truck driving school in the United States that is dedicated to helping students achieve their Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Many past students have praised the school for its knowledgeable and supportive instructors, who are committed to providing a positive learning environment.

Key highlights include:

  • The instructors are thorough, caring, and have years of experience in the field, making the learning process engaging and informative.
  • Students appreciate the hands-on training provided, which ensures they feel prepared for their CDL tests.
  • The school maintains a strong focus on student success, assisting with job placement after graduation.
  • Many graduates report passing their tests on the first attempt and feeling confident in their driving abilities.

However, some reviews note areas for improvement, such as:

  • Concerns about the condition of some equipment and the need for more instructors to reduce student-to-instructor ratios.
  • A few past students reported experiences of disorganization and overcrowding in classes.
  • Critiques regarding the administrative management and classroom approach, suggesting a need for more structured learning experiences.

Despite these challenges, the overwhelming sentiment is positive, with many affirming that hard work and dedication are rewarded at Hamrick School. It's considered a solid choice for those looking to start a career in trucking.

Hamrick School: Reviews

4.3/5 (116 Reviews)
Ed Yatsko 9 months ago

Negative experience: Don’t go here

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Hi, Ed. We're sorry you feel that way. We acknowledge that there was an unfortunate outcome with your employment at Hamrick, but our focus remains on providing a positive and professional learning experience for all our students. Our team is dedicated to helping every student succeed in their trucking career through high-quality instruction and support. If you’d like to discuss your concerns further, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly.

Okera Kirk 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Helpful in every way, will give you the help you need with respect!

Nasir 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: It was a great school I learned a lot good training from all the instructors Thank you, Miss Hattie, I’ve been helping him thank you Pops for teaching me how to drive

danwell barber 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Best school ever great people there get your cdl the best way with Hamrick

Thomas 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I'm happy that I chose this school to train for my Class A CDLs. It was a fun experience the whole way through! Hattie, John, Rob (Pops), Brad, and Jason (Pumpkin), were all great instructors that helped me get through the process. I'll miss them forever!!!

Marcel Anderson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: From the class room, to the yard; all great instructors! Mrs. Judy , Ms. Hattie , Ms. Courtney and Ed as well as the office people and anyone that helped me on my journey, I sincerely thank you all. Highly recommend. Appreciate each and everyone of you

dontez robinson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I’m here at school at this moment I love it here I really love pops man he’s the best instructor that is here if you wanna know how to learn how to drive a truck pops is the best teacher Hamrick got he has more experience than the other teachers I love Hamrick I recommend this school ❤️‍

Jeremiah Patterson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Im currently still in school right now at Hamrick completing the 600 hr program and I will say I am getting a good experience from all staff from front office to the yard instructors , maintenance and yard mechanics, Ms Hattie Ms Judy Poppa C , Courtney and ed are all very helpful and patient with students throughout this course they push you to work hard and will go above to make sure you understand what you are doing and comfortable behind the wheel. I hope I can get a chance to get out on the road a few more times with poppa c before I graduate to make sure I’m doing everything correctly from up shifting and down shifting I totally recommend this school to obtain your CDL.

Jennifer Harper 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great school awesome instructors , miss Hatti and miss Judy made me feel comfortable with everything .

Bryan Taylor 1 year ago

Positive experience: The entire staff is welcoming and down to earth. The instructors are able to give not only the knowledge to be successful in school, but also to be successful once we are on the road. Highly recommended!

Gauge Furry 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The staff is amazing, really good instructors helped me out a lot felt like I was with family all day long and made it really easy for me to learn from the classroom all the way to the road training

Reshard Yates 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great school. My experience may vary from others because of how I look at life. I take adversity head first and went during a time when the cdl requirements transitioned. School was more than willing to provide extra help even after my classes ended in order to ensure test was passed. If you are a motivated student anyone in this facility will go above and beyond to help you out. If you are not motivated they will still encourage you to learn. The equipment is not brand new. But it works well and clearly works good enough to train on to get your license. They have manual and automatic trucks to train on. If I could change anything about the school I wouldn’t. Is it perfect ? No. Is life perfect? No. Hamrick was great to me and if anyone is thinking of giving it a try I would say do it . This is just an honest review. I took the 600hr course so I was able to see a lot during my time. I’m more than happy with my choice

Ryan Tennebar 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: First and foremost, I am not the type of person to post a review, but Hamrick School rightfully deserves one. When the logistic bottleneck happened in 2020-2022, my Corporate employer wanted me to acquire my CDL to assist if necessary. Therefore, I enrolled at Hamrick School with absolutely zero experience. I completed their two-month CDL fast track night program in 2022. Moreover, I easily passed the State of Ohio Skills Testing requirements, and acquired my CDL Class-A CDL without any issues. The CDL test with the State of Ohio was very easy from the knowledge that I had received from Hamrick School. I would like to thank Mindy, Hattie and Papa C. Everyone was very professional and organized. Most importantly, I enjoyed Papa C's style of teaching. I can now double shift with a splitter without any hesitation. I enjoyed my ride along with him. Hattie gave great individual instruction so you could comprehend the tractor and trailer movements. Mindy in the office will help you get a career (if needed), and follow-up with you to make certain your employed. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with everyone there, and look forward to seeing everyone in the future. Thank you Hamrick-I couldn't have done it without you.

kahne clayton 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful school, great instructors I would recommend this school to anybody.

shawn davis 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: School is great poppa c will get at you to ensure you take things seriously. Hattie is the greatest she goes above and beyond the call of duty I had a great experience

casey challan 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was in the day class,all the staff were very professional,especially Hattie,give her a raise

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you so much, Casey!

Vlad Bykov 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructors. cheap price!

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you so much, Vlad!

jon adolphson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good teaching and instructors.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you so much, Jon!

James Woodson 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Recent grad, Hattie (Yard instructor) was the most patient teacher I have ever had she is one of the main reasons this school hasn't fell of the map yet. She is the only reason I am giving a 5 stars my class will vouch for this saying there is Hamrick ain't Hamrick without Hattie!

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you so much, James!

Rakesh Chand 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have very good experience.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you so much!

dmitri korneitchenko 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I'm glad to have picked this school. My experience at Hamrick school was great! The management staff helped me thru all process since day 1 until I graduated. The instructors really helped out. You learn everything you have to know and more to pass your state exam. Thank you guys so much I will miss you all.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you so much, Dmitri!

Vince Nehlen 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is the place to go if you want your CDL. The instructors are very informative and helpful, and the lessons, either in class or in the truck, are extremely helpful. I would recommend this school to anyone considering this profession.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you so much, Vine!

RICH GINGRICH 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Attended Hamrick in 2000. Learned a lot, passed CDL test on first try,and have been driving truck ever since

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for the 5-star review... Hamrick School Staff

Nick Baise 3 years ago

Negative experience: A former student here. This place was a horrible experience personally for me. I was worried every day if they would get shut down by the state. The student instructor ratio is close to 12 to 1 on average (over double of what is supposed to be). I had to fight for my time on the truck and there will be days where I pre tripped for 8 hours day in and day out. Cost is entirely too much for the quality of education you receive. Equipment is a complete disaster and instructors are mostly not licensed. Keep in mind they train you in day cabs and driving tests are done in sleepers so when you go testing make sure you can do maneuvers in a sleeper truck. Bright spot are Hattie and Papa C.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Nick, we are sorry that you did not have a good experience at our school. We are happy that you passed your test and are going to be employed. Hamrick School Staff

Devon Cole 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The road instructor Robert is one of the best with teaching u how to operate a truck and shift it he don't start u off slow he takes u right into it to get the experience of what u need for your test and real life on the road. Thank you hamrick and thank you papa c you have changed my life.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for the 5-start review and I will let Robert know your comments. Hamrick School Staff

Luci Petroff 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am a graduate from Hamrick School. I enjoyed my time there and the instructors were all super helpful and knowledgable. I came to the school for one thing and one thing only and that was to receive my CDL. As I came across some of the reviews, I couldn't help but laugh at some of the false comments that people have written. People should really start to mind their own business. Besides, I'm pretty sure all of you that are bad mouthing the school have your CDLs.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Luci --Thank you for the 5-star review and your comments. We like to hear from graduates and are happy you are driving. Be Safe out there. Hamrick School

Thomas Gage 3 years ago

Negative experience: I am a former Hamrick student and graduate. I attended the 244 class and am very upset with how Hamrick was ran. The classroom part of the course was extremely unorganized and more goofing off was done than anything. There were only a few decent instructors who have left since. Many of them do not care about the students and are only there to make a paycheck. They let some of their best staff just walk away. All of the equipment is absolutely horrible. I would not be surprised if none of those trucks would pass a d.o.t. inspection. Years ago this school was the place to go for a CDL. Under the new ownership, this school is one big joke. To anybody looking to get a CDL, I highly recommend avoiding this place like its the plague. There are better schools than this around.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Tom -- We are sorry that you did not have a good experience at the school. Instructors often leave the school to go to other positions closer to their home, return to driving, and just decide not to work any longer since most are retired drivers. All of our trucks are inspected by the state and pass the DOT inspection or they would not be able to go on the road. Hamrick School Staff

James Walker 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am and have been a student here for quite sometime now. I’m in the master trucker program and I’ve had family issues in which took me a little more time to Graduate. The staff definitely have been understanding to my personal life situations and gave me more time then usual to graduate, I have learn a lot about being a trucker and this school they have treated me like family rather then a student they’ve been there for me and have given me a lot a courage to go out here and succeed in my chosen career. This is a great school to attend if you want to become a truck driver by far. Your going learn exactly what being a trucker is about it’s a lot of knowledgeable truck driver instructors and staff at hamrick I’ve loved my experience. This school is what you make it students complain about the wrong reasons your not there to count how much the school makes your there to learn how to drive a truck it’s funny that people complain but passed I mean if you’ve passed that sound like you got the training you needed lol that’s my opinion.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

James -- Thank you for the 5-star review. You are correct in all of your statements. We appreciate your comments and your drive to overcome obstacles and graduate and become a truck driver. Hamrick School Staff

Cee Jay 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I got my CDL from the first try. Placement person helped me a lot. I had a job lined up the moment I graduated. This is a great school! Would recommend to anyone!

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Cee Jay -- Thank you for the 5-star review and passing on your first try. Let us know who you are working for. Good luck and again we are happy you were satisfied with your training at our school. Have a good Easter. Hamrick School Staff

Trevon Bayless 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I recommend this school for all beginner drivers. Very informative and the instructors are very well versed in each field of training, especially Hattie!!

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Trevon -- Thank you for the 5-star review. We appreciate the comments about the instructors and will let them know. Good luck in your career choice. Hamrick School Staff

Roman Sharadovsky 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great staff! Great instructors! Everybody works as a team!

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Roman -- Thank you for the 5-star review. We try to work as a team. Thank you for your comment. Hamrick School Staff

Hamid Samim 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I enjoyed my time at Hamrick School. The instructors were kind and patient with the students. I was able to obtain my CDL A license thanks to the staff at Hamrick School. I would recommend Hamrick School to anyone interested in learning to drive a commercial motor vehicle.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Hamid -- Thank you for the 5-star review. I will let the instructors about your comment. Good luck on your new career and keep in touch. Hamrick School Staff

Colton Kemp 3 years ago

Negative experience: The only good thing here was some of the instructors. The trucks were always broke down, there are way too many students compared to instructors and instructors kept coming and going only had one yard instructor there that was there the whole time I was in school and even that instructor has now quit. Goes to show how it is there. The state says you can only have 4 people to 1 instructor and at most times we had almost 8 if not more people per instructor. You were also supposed to get at least 1 turn per hour and that was definitely not the case. At one point I didn’t even get a turn in the truck for a maneuver until after lunch. Which was about 5.5 hours! Also when it comes to the truck you test in it was older and not as nice as some of the yard trucks! And the yard trucks weren’t even road worthy so that tells you how the test truck was. They also let, probably the best administrator there, walk away because she had to do work of around 3-4 people. She was one of the nicest people there and whenever you needed help she would do everything on her power to help you and they just treated her unfairly. I may have gotten my CDL from here but the only good thing they got going here is the little shacks we had for heat in the winter time during maneuvers. Other than that it just seems like they just would take your money and not even put it to good use. My class combined paid almost $300,000 and you would NEVER be able to tell. I hate to say it but I would NOT recommend you go here for your CDL school unless of course you want to waste your money and barely get any actual training.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Colton -- I am sorry that you were not happy with your time at Hamrick School. Trucks are inspected and passed by Ohio Safety. Trucks are older, but are used by 20-30 students a day. I see that you did pass your test -- congratulations. Good luck on your new career. Hamrick School Staff

Kevin Drake 3 years ago

Negative experience: The classes where over crowded. I felt like I was rushed thru. The one person that really helped me get thru my course was Amy Atkinson ! She deserves a 20$ raise fasho ! She is hands on with the students and take her job seriously!

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for your comment, but you are not a student registered at our school. Please let us know if you are using a different name. We are sorry that you feel you were rushed through the school. Whatever program you were in are the hours that you are here. We do not send you on your way before your hours are completed. Hamrick School Staff

michelle taylor 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great school, very attentive, very understanding. Learned alot and still learning!! Of your looking for a cdl school, this is the one I promise!

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Michelle -- Thank you for the 5-star review and your referral to our school. Hamrick School Staff

justin lahaie 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Grate school grate teacher would definitely recommend to anyone

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you so much, Justin!

Nagl L 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Teachers are informative and will help you understand everything before they push you out into the driving world, hands down best Class A driving school

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Najl -- Thank you for the 5-star review and your comment about our school Hamrick School Staff

Bryan Geist 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Besides the distance from my home the school is awesome. I have never done anything with commercial vehicles but after working with the staff at Hamrick I am confident that I can succeed.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Bryan -- Thank you for the 5-star review and we hope you are successful in your new career. Hamrick School Staff

Rob Parrish 3 years ago

Negative experience: Run!!!! Equipment can’t even pass a pre trip inspection. There’s only one good teacher and the staff is like a revolving door. When doing maneuvers you’re lucky to get 15 minutes of seat time a day out of 8 hours. The school is way overbooked which causes so much back log. You won’t be taught in the classroom what you need to know. It all sounds great when you’re doing your tour and interview, in Reality you’re just another bank deposit for them. Poorly managed. Go look at the equipment for yourselves. It is not a safe place to learn.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Rob -- Sorry that after posting a 5-star review, you now feel that is a 1-star. If you have problems, please contact the training manager or the school director. All of our training follows the federal mandates and covers all material, maneuvers and hours that are required to train you. Hamrick School Staff

patrick Sweeney 3 years ago

Negative experience: I attended CDL-A school here and wish I went somewhere else. The owners only care about putting a buck in their pocket and will cut every corner with no thought about the equipment, instructors or students. The instructors are under-appreciated and under paid which hurts the students. I actually had an instructor fall asleep while out on the road. In the yard some instructors would be on their phones more than working with the students. And I learned more about driving a truck watching you tube than from some instructors. Now there are a few exceptions but I think the good instructors saw this school going down in flames and have since left. The equipment was also a major issue. At one point DOT came in and shut ALL the trucks down. Sometimes we had 2 road trucks out, sometimes we had 1 and a few times both were broke down and we didn't have any. That played a role in how long it took some to graduate too. When I week for my test I failed the pretrip because I ran out of time and was a few points short of passing. When I went back I had to rent the test sites truck because hamricks' test truck has been broke down for over 4 weeks. So everyone has to rent the truck. This was the school to go to back in the day, now it is the school to avoid at all costs.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Patrick -- We are sorry for the bad experience you had. Good luck in your new career. Not making excuses, but trucks will break down when 30-40 people are using them daily. Thank you for letting us know though. Hamrick Staff

Michael Dean 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awsome irene is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and I cant thank her enough

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Michael -- Thank you for your 5-star review. Hamrick Staff

Imani Gordon 3 years ago

Negative experience: This driving school is very unorganized. They don’t have enough instructors to allow people to get yard and driving time. We sat in the classroom for 2 weeks and the instructor read directly from the book. They do not do a good job of keeping track of everyone’s hours so they do not know how many hours you did driving or in the yard. Highly disappointed with this school.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Good Morning Imani. I looked in our system and you have never attended Hamrick School. Please give us a call 330-239-2229, or stop in the office and we would be happy to sit down and speak with you. -Hamrick School Staff

Kirsten 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Staff is great

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Kirsten, thank you for the 5-star review. Thank you for choosing Hamrick School for your training. Hamrick Staff

Ella Novik 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you to great staff and to knowledgeable and experienced instructors. Everyone works really hard to help students succeed.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Ella -- Thank you for the 5-star review. Hamrick School Staff

Natalie Cronk 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: It’s a great school, but they are in desperate need of instructors. In need help get the students out on the road at night.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you Natalie for the 5-star review. We thank you for getting the information about instructors. We are always looking for day and evening instructors. Hamrick School Staff

Ro Brown 4 years ago

Negative experience: Run down equipment. (Some trucks have no power steering). Most of the instructors are there to collect cash, doesn’t care if you succeed or not. I graduated, barely understanding maneuvers. They enroll too many students at a time, which means there’s 4 students in one truck with less time behind the wheel. I recommend taken the longer program if you have no trucking experience.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

We are sorry that you did not have a good experience at Hamrick School. Trucks usually do not have power steering when you are in training. We follow all of the state/federal rules on the number of students in a truck. Hamrick School

Krate 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: When you go to the test site to take your truck exam and pass, it'll be because of what you learned at Hamrick. They are, in fact, a truck school, and can teach you everything you need to know about operating a semi truck and inspecting it inside and out yourself.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for your review! - Hamrick School Staff

Eric Evans 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I went to school here in 2000. It was a great school then and is a great school now. I came back in 2015 to become an Instructor and have been a part time instructor many times for them since. I would Highly recommend that if you want a career with a solid future where you will always be in demand. Hamrick is the place you want to go to. They are the only Accredited truck driving school in north eastern Ohio. The Instructors are great and have years and years experience to pass on. There is another review on here from a former employee with a grudge. Do not let his anger fuel your decision. If you are interested is driving a truck come check this school out for yourself... you will not regret it.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you, Eric!!! - Hamrick School Staff

Adrian Purnell 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful school. You will always feel attended to. Small 3/4 person groups per instructor means an in depth hands on approach to learning the truck.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for your 5 star review! - Hamrick School Staff

Martin Boggs 4 years ago

Negative experience: Hamrick is out dated. Classroom is long and pointless. All good instructors have been chased out. Ones that are left only want to play games on there phone and sleep. The trucks are old run down. I worked there for years and watched the place start crumbling. Owners only care about money. Not the students and that is sad and why I left. If you want a cdl. Go elsewhere.

Katie Gonzalez 4 years ago

Negative experience: Most of the instructors are great to work with. However, state came in yesterday to do annual inspection and 6 of their trucks were red tagged and were deemed inoperable! They do NOT have good equipment/trucks here at all and show no interest at all in investing in newer trucks or even repairing what should have been repaired ages ago!

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Katie -- Trucks are red tagged for many reasons -- it can be as simple as a light bulb being out and until it is replaced the truck cannot be used that does not mean it is inoperable. The equipment is older and may seem bad, but when 20-30 students use a truck per day, equipment doesn't look new. Repairs are on ongoing job. We are sorry you did not have a good experience. Hamrick School Staff

Mark Minten 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice instructors

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Mark -- thank you for the 5-star review. Hamrick Staff

Chris Medvetz 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: The service was great, and the staff was very polite and helpful

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for the 5-star review. Hamrick Staff

Tracy Herrick 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: They offer longest training/school time to help ensure your safety and success.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for the 5-star review Tracy. Hamrick School

ethan bartoe 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Instructors are very knowledgeable and the material is easy to retain. You are not a number here, all instructors are very personable and easy to get along with

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Ethan -- thank you for the 5-star review. Hamrick Staff

Taneesha Saunders 4 years ago

Positive experience: I learned how to drive a truck. I enjoyed most of the instructors here they really want you to succeed when you leave here. It’s all about what you put into it that will make you good. If you are passionate about this industry they will go above and beyond for you. Only thing I believe they should work on is a little more organization.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for the 4-star review. Good luck and stay in touch. Hamrick School Staff

F K Bradley 4 years ago

Positive experience: They will prepare you to pass the state test.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for the 4-star review. That is our goal that you pass, learn to drive a truck and find a career that fits you. Hamrick Staff

Jeff kollar 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good school all around instructors are great and always willing to answer questions and help the only cons are the equipment but thats not a easy task for 1 mechanic

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Jeff -- thank you for the 5-star review. Hamrick Staff

James Pennell 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great school to attend. All the instructors are great at training. Thank you Danny and Judy and Greg by far my favorite there.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thanks James! You are one of our favorites too! :)

Herbert McKinney 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructors and staff.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for the 5-star review Herb. Hamrick Staff

Edwiin_ CODHP 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Judy, Tom, Danny and Greek are the best Intructors

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Edwin thank you for the 5-star review. Good luck and keep in touch with us once you graduate. Hamrick School

Brian Ferrell 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Sorry but we have a meeting with his tutor at 4:30. We have to do that for sure. School starts next week. Sorry

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for the five star review! Hamrick School

Luis Pedro 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to learn and obtain your CDL

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Luis -- Thank you for the 5-star review. Hamrick School

D J 5 years ago

Negative experience: If your an Black American you will be facing ethnic intimidation i.e. Confederate flags being visible by staff and students. Furthermore Igor Kutserman (Owner) is not only a racist but a liar. This school is a complete waste from staff to management. I filed several complaints against them, and if your a black male speaking up against RACISM they will call you BELLIGERENT lol but yet they allow a uncomfortable learning environment. I IMPLORE you to seek another truck driving school. YOU’VE been WARNED. Update 2022 This further proves my point on why if your a Black American you should avoid this school at ALL COST. This school lacks accountability, Igor knows exactly the situation and what happened how certain students were driving pick up trucks in the yard with confederate flags and even the teacher a skinny white guy I believe his name to be Martin was on Facebook (laptop attached to tv monitor) in the class his entire homepage full of confederate flags and swastika symbols. I reported this immediately to Igor and he did nothing nor did the school (what was I thinking). Ask yourself who makes this up? YOU,VE BEEN WARNED, AGAIN!!! PS I just received a bill in the mail from Partners Financial Services guess who the creditor is? Hamrick School but yet you have no record of me ever attending. The person who responded to my review is a complete idiot. Update 2022: If you scroll down to the lowest comments you’ll find not one but two of the instructors (Judy and Martin Boggs) that worked there while I attended left distasteful comments of their own. But here’s the kicker Martin is the the teacher I was complaining about, and he even decided to leave an unpleasant review. Check it out. Update 2023 This further proves my point once again. Hamrick school owner lacks accountability. Of course, you're not going to admit to your wrongdoings because that's to much like right. I STAND on what I said!! Black Americans "Enter at your own risk"! You've Been Warned. Update 2023

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Hi, DJ. Hamrick School is in good standing with all state board and accrediting authorities and have no active, or even pending cases, against us. We adhere strictly to our non-discriminatory policy and value every student and guest equally. We also have a strong history of graduates from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and walks of life. Furthermore, Hamrick School does not and has not displayed a confederate flag on our property. With that said, we do not have record of any incidences you’ve mentioned, nor can we find any record of you (DJ) attending our school. If you would like to discuss this further, please call us at (800) 362-0098.

Ahmed Hammad 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: It's very awesome costumes service the program the school have wonderful teach you all experience you need to be. Professional driver and the way the training process works give idea what you have to do in each situation simulation to the reality

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Ahmed, thank you for the 5-star review and we try to teach you to become the best professional driver that you can be. Hamrick School

Dakota Akers 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: In school from Jan-March 2020. Hamrick School taught me everything I needed to know to pass my CDL Class A exam. The instructors were great. The office staff is great. Everyone is there to help you succeed. Even if you're perfect with your pre-trip and maneuvers at the school you can still fail at the test site the first time if your nerves get the best of you (like me). Hamrick lets you come back and practice to insure you don't lose what you've learned. I was in the 244 hour class, I felt fully prepared for my exam and my money was well spent at this school. I started at Hamrick with zero experience and now I'm comfortable behind the wheel and passed my exam with only 1 point, I missed a sign on the road test. Special thanks to: Greg, Allen, Judy, Hattie, Mike, Don and Ellen. If you're looking to get your CDL GO HERE! You will have fun while you learn valuable skills. Previous people have posted about the equipment so let me clear the record. The equipment is just fine, it won't impact your learning or future abilities. If you can drive some of these yard only trucks you can drive anything. You will learn to shift gears, take turns, do maneuvers and be safe on the road without question at this school. When I took my test for the state the truck I used had a brand new transmission, Hamrick takes care of the trucks that matter. If you can't get your CDL after attending Hamrick it's your own fault.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for the 5 start review and we are happy that you enjoyed your time at Hamrick School. Good luck in your new career. If you are looking for work, don't forget to call us for new job postings. Hamrick School

Sherry Whalen McEntee 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am currently attending Hamrick Truck Driving school. I am in a Master program that they offer that is very thorough in what one needs to know to Test for a CDL (Commercial Drivers Liscensure. I am 300 hours into the program and have 300 more hours. I am so glad I chose to go with this Highly Informative educational school. I am supplied with knowledge such as ice driving skills, driver log book instruction, map reading, and route planning skills. And much more... Learning all the mechanics of the truck and how they function is so interesting and great for mechanicly inclined people. The instructors none above these instructors, they make it interesting! The maneuvers challenging YES, the instructors -each and every one of them(and they're alot of them, have their way of teaching them and are with you every step of the driving process. ) I highly recommend this school for men and women. The administration staff is awesome too. Give them a call. Well worth it!!!!!

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Sherry -- thank you for the 5 star review and comment. We try to a good job to prepare people for the career in the truck driving field. Staff Hamrick School

Lillian Nagle 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love love love this place!

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Lillian -- Thank you for the 5-star review. Staff @ Hamrick School

Chavone Burnett 5 years ago

Negative experience: If I could give 0 stars I would. DO NOT waste your time or money. School is over priced the instructors teach you nothing. You’re basically teaching yourself from a book. Staff is rude and the school will take your tax return and garnish your wages. Do not be fooled believe nothing they say. It’s a SCAM!!!

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Chavone -- I am sorry that you feel that the school is not worth the cost. It is comparable in cost to other truck driving schools offering the same classes. As of today, you are not one of our students or past graduates. And the school does NOT garnish wages or take tax returns. These moneys are connected with private and government student loans which can be reimbursed by many companies. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us 330-239-2229 and we will answer any and all of your questions. Hamrick Staff

Lavon Stamper 5 years ago

Negative experience: Don't ever go to this school $$$$$$ for nothing

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

We are sorry you were not happy with your time at Hamrick School. If there is anything we can do to assist you, please contact us. Hamrick School 330-239-2229 ext 229

Jennifer Leffel 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great training program

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thanks for the 5-star review Jennifer. Hamrick School

Larry Ransom 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I enjoyed my time and Hamrick Truck Driving School they taught me everything I need to know about how to operate a semi truck best wishes to the company staying open special thanks Hattie Don Judy Martin Greg old man Allen E

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Larry you are one in a million. Thanks for the 5-star review. Stop in when you are in town (if you ever get back to Akron lol). Stay safe on the road and enjoy life. Ellen @ Hamrick

John Matuska 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great school to attend.instructors and staff are understanding and willing to help.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

John Thank you for the 5-star review. We try to assist all students with the training in the field of truck driving. Ellen @ Hamrick School

Daniel Bennett 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: All of the instructors are very knowledgeable and care about their students education. The educational opportunities are top knotch and I would highly recommend the school to anyone wanting to get into the Trucking industry.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thanks for the 5-star review and comment. Hamrick School

Kuzy Royal 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I enjoy learning from all the driving instructor's here at hamrick school. They work with you every step of the way till you complete the program. They are very supportive and positive & if you want a better life & career I strongly recommend that hamrick school is a better route to take.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for your 5-star review. Have a good holiday season and drive safely. Hamrick School Staff

brent pound 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great school highly recommended taught me alot I am truly blessed for the knowledge that I was taught class of 2012

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for the 5-star review. We appreciate comments from our graduates. Keep letting us know how you are doing. Hamrick School Staff

Shalisa Garland 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Hamrick trucking is by far the best CDL Trucking school Ohio has to offer.. It not only has the best school the teacher's actually care if you make it and learn what they are teaching.. Im so glad they was there for me and went the extra mile yo help me get where i am today..

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for your 5-star review. We appreciate your comments and are glad you are doing well. We love to hear from our graduates. Send pictures while on the road. Ellen @ Hamrick School

Samuell Thomas 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great school

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Samuell -- thank you for the 5-star review. Enjoy your new career. Ellen @ Hamrick School

Pedro Castro 5 years ago

Negative experience: Over charged me for the class 10,000 and I had a government grant.they said the grant paid 3,300 Now I’m being garnished out my check with no notifications that they was taken my money 2019

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

We are sorry that you are disappointed in our school. All of the financial aid information was shared with you when you went to school here. Many companies will pay back your school loans. Did you advise them of that where you worked. If you have questions, please contact us directly. 330-239-2229 ask for Financial Aid Officer.

Jervon Baker 5 years ago

Negative experience: Great school but a rip off, they charging my brother 10,000 for that class. They said the government grant only pay 3300 in he’s got to pay the rest. He being garnished out his check now. 2019

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

We advised your brother to contact us with any questions he has regarding financial aid. Hamrick School

Andrew Dusenberry 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had the best experience at Hamrick learning how to drive Tractor Trailers. Their teaching staff is professional, courteous and very helpful Throughout the course. I highly recommend this school to anyone who is wanting the best training for their CDL test. Thanks Hamrick!!

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank for your 5-star review. Good luck in your new career.

Lawrence Evans 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great staff !!!! And a enjoyable environment,learned alot!!

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Lawrence -- Thank you for your 5-star review, and keep in touch with us and let us know where you are working. Ellen @ Hamrick School

John Norton 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lots of knowledge from all instructors. Learned a lot from each one

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

John, Thank you for your 5-star review. Ellen @ Hamrick School

johnathon cunningham 5 years ago

Positive experience: Good school knowledgeable instructors

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for the 4-star review. Our instructors appreciate the comments. Hamrick School

mike guzan 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Currently a student at Hamrick. I really like the small classroom size and the ratio of students to instructors in the yard. The staff cares that you truly grasp the material and the maneuvers you’re doing to ensure you’re going to succeed in the trucking industry.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Mike -- I agree the small class size also helps with instruction. Thank you for the 5-star review. Ellen @ Hamrick School

Nina Williams 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Irene I Have Now when Found the Truck Driving School And Learn That For School and I Love it. For More information about. Driving program Promotional Consideration. Paid for By Following Along.Complet.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Nina thank you for the 5-star review. Hamrick Staff

Lucus Streets 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: The instructors are great. They help with whatever needs worked on. And show the proper way to make a maneuver.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for your comments. I will let the instructors know how helpful they were. Ellen @ Hamrick School

clarenceg13 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I knew nothing on how to drive a truck. Great school Patient teachers, they will push you and help you accomplish your goal.. thanks Hamrick .. i feel ready to take my test and pass I'm doing g my review before I test because I believe I will pass and I will say Hamrick staff did that. Go to Hamrick and see you out in the road

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you for the 5 star review. Teachers will appreciate the comment. Good Luck on your test. Keep in touch and call and let us know where you are working. Ellen @ Hamrick School

Josh Miller 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I think the school is great an the instructors are great at what the do an help you in anyway they can to teach you the maneuvers an how to drive the truck

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Josh Thanks for the 5 star review. Keep in touch with us! Good Luck! Ellen @ Hamrick School

Josie Blue 6 years ago

Positive experience: Instructors are great, however how the administration office runs is terrible. Have test date coming up in a week and they decided it was a good idea to lay gravel during class hours preventing the students from being able to practice much need maneuvers before testing. So we spent the day sitting around doing a lot of nothing in most of the spots for the maneuvers. Also don’t let anyone talk you into a doing a program you don’t think is a best fit for you. If you think you can do a 244 class great but if you feel you need more time sign up for the 600 class.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Sometimes, we have to work around the delivery people. We are sorry for the inconvenience to our students. Hamrick School

Wendy Kay 6 years ago

Negative experience: So very very very dissatified with this place. Go to Great Lakes school or any other place. Incompetent they do not care about the students. It IS NOT worth it....... Stay away

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

I am sorry you feel that way, but according to our records we do not have a student by your name. Hamrick School

Mutakka Muhammad 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Overall a good trucking school! The staff is there to help you every step of the way. I really appreciated some of them. The CDL class has catapulted me into a higher standard of living and I now plan on owning my own business. Thanks Hamrick!

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Mutakika -- Thank you for the 5-star review. We try to assist all of our students and are glad you are successful. Let us know how you are doing. Ellen @ Hamrick School

Zipporah Alexander 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: My experience with Hamrick was amazing. It is negative things I can say about people's attitude however I am a woman and was surrounded by a lot of men so that made me not take things too personal or be sensitive. Now from first meeting with the lady who helped with the tuition I knew I was in the right place. Al was my in class instructor and he did a very excellent job. And the rest was up to me. Hamrick gave me the skills that prepared me to be confident in myself as a professional driver. I came thru the doors with no knowledge of truck driving. And I left with a Class A and passenger endorsement. And that was because of what they taught me. I honestly have nothing bad to say about this school. All the staff are there to assist you so if you put in the work come in when you are supposed to and learn to listen you will have knowledge of everything you need when it is time for you to test and start working. I recommend this school.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Zipporah -- Thank you for your 5-star review. Always glad to hear that women are successful in what used to be a men only career. Ellen @ Hamrick School

Andrew Novotny 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: “Vroom, vroom!” - literally every truck This place is pretty neat. They have a pretty good curriculum and pleasant staff.

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're thrilled that you had such a great experience!

Someone Somewhere 6 years ago

Negative experience: Just graduated here. The equipment will definitely get you prepared for the industry. Most of the yard trucks had no functioning clutch just grind it till it goes. Had a steering wheel center section fly off and hit me while doing manuevers. Soo when your done you should be able to drive anything. Evening classes are a pain being the lighting in the yard absolutely sucks. Try finding cones in the dark through a convex mirror. Received very little instruction through yard time. In their defense was told i was doing fine and didnt need it. Ok ill bite. The manager does a pretty good job juggling his duties and playground mediator since most of the other instructors would sit and gossip about their personal lives, insulting students, and doing a fantastic job of telling us what not to do after we do it but not so much what to do before. Primary goal is successfully applied, being the test. Pretrip was, for me learn from other students. Classroom time was an absolute joke. Teacher spent more time telling us we should be glad we were not on days, because how bad the daytime instructor was, than teaching. We would be given a map routing test and not given an idea as to what route to take. Would pick a route that we would prefer and was just told nope wrong route. Only in passing from another student asking her one on one but luck having good hearing did i get her route then 15 minutes before test was to be over did they give an idea. If you have a history with trucks and know your way around them, this is not a good resource. If you are totally ignorant and just want to pass the test and dont care about knowing anything itll get ya there. Administration did however do a great job. Just not great equipment and personally found a lack of tutelage

Hamrick School
Hamrick School

We are sorry for the bad experience you had when you come to school here. We take all comments that are made and try to correct them. We hope you are able to use the training you received and are working. Hamrick School

Rell Dumas 7 years ago

Negative experience: Terrible it’s like high school, so much gossip it’s ridiculous instructors talk about students and there colleagues to students this place is so unprofessional if you are ready to attend high school again come here!!!

James Prather 7 years ago

Positive experience: Great school to learn from

Chris Martin 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great training from seasoned professionals. I learned something different from each instructor. Each one was patient and didn't make you feel stupid for asking a question.

Carl W 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Everyone at this school goes far beyond their job to make sure you succeed in trucking. The instructors years of experience and knowledge was key to this new drivers success. THANKS HAMRICK!

Shawn Sindelar 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much for all the help!! I’ve learned so much from Hamrick. Instructors are all fantastic and very knowledgeable. Great career to get into. Fun environment to learn in. Two thumbs up. Couldn’t ask for more. THANK YOU!! It's been 6 months now since I got my CDL. I'm making great money and I'm very happy. Driving a truck takes a lot of work, but it's all worth it!! If you're willing to work hard, it will pay off. Wish I did this sooner. $$

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