SAGE Truck Driving Schools - CDL Training in San Antonio at St. Philip's College

Fantastic experience: Got say this experience was a real learning experience! I came and bumped into some really good people. They helped me to learn and helped me after everything was finished! Don’t go anywhere else come here and learn the right way! Thanks to Candi and all the instructors here!

Fantastic experience: Sage is a good school to attend. Everyone was very helpful and made sure I had everything I needed to be successful.

Positive experience: Pros: -Instructors make this school. Crash, Frank, and Russell are great instructors with many years of experience. Clarence is a foul mouthed, cranky old man with no patience. -Plenty of time behind the wheel to practice and pass the DPS exam. -One on one driving sessions (mostly) Every now and then two students might need to be paired up due to low number of trucks. -Sage makes sure you are fully ready to pass the DPS exam. -Job recruiters will visit school and most students will walk away with at least several pre-employment offers. -DPS test is done on site and provided by the school. Cons: -Way too overpriced. There are several schools in the San Antonio area, and Sage is definitely one of the most expensive. Scholarships are available but you have to meet their criteria. -Student cohorts, which begin about every two weeks, are overfilled which leads to scheduling conflicts. SAGE likes to fill the cohorts with as many students as possible, with a limited amount of trucks and instructors so be ready to wait to graduate from anywhere to 3-4 months. CDL course is NOT 8 weeks as they claim. -Trucks are old and would not reasonably pass most DOT inspections. Overall, SAGE is not a bad place to acquire your CDL. The instructors are great and they will make sure you are ready for the DPS test and a career in trucking. The cost however is very high and there are many options in the San Antonio area which are more reasonably priced, but perhaps with less time behind the wheel. Ask plenty of questions and make the best decision to your needs. If you are in a hurry to get your CDL, then SAGE is not for you. For a quality experience, SAGE is the right place for you.

Fantastic experience: Nice, calm, quiet environment. Everyone there is nice and welcoming.

Fantastic experience: So far very nice! I'll update after completing the course.

Fantastic experience: First Day of class and "Crash" made it a smooth ride through... Thank you again @Sage Trucking

Fantastic experience: I got my CDL on January 29th 2023! Huge thank you to Mr Noel Smith, Candi, Russ, Clarence , Jesse, Crash, and Kevin. All of these fine individuals helped train me to be the best I can be. I truly appreciate all of the constructive feedback and also the praise that I received while training. If you are considering going to school here , DO IT. I highly recommend to leave your pride at home. Listen to every word your instructor tells you. The real work is done at home studying flash cards and etc. All of the instructors teach real world applications when driving. Ask plenty of questions if you do not understand something. The school also has a job board that they update weekly to help new drivers find employment. They also allow you to choose between a manual or automatic transmission. So don’t worry about anything! I pray that the San Antonio location will continue to see success and prosperity for many years to come. Thank you Sage, Micah Ball

Fantastic experience: Outstanding Program! I can only speak to my personal experience, but the SAGE SCHOOL (San Antonio Branch) was very professional and courteous from the moment I requested information about enrollment! Mrs. Candi was helpful, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that all my questions regarding registration to graduation of the program were answered. Mr. Rudy ensured that when Mrs. Candi was out, I did not “Lull” in care or assistance. (And he always had a smile on his face.) Mrs. Candi and Mr. Rudy are huge assets to the SAGE SCHOOL (San Antonio Branch). As far as the instructors, they are very knowledgeable and very professional. I had the privilege to have Mr. Smith (school director) teach my in-class portion and he brought many, many years of experience to the class. His experience and wisdom is invaluable to the company. Mr. Russell, Mr. Clarence, Mr. Kevin, Mr. Cash, and Mr. Joey provided over 110 years of experience that only enhanced and enabled the SAGE SCHOOL experience! They may not have the most up to date building or equipment (and don’t worry, Mr. Smith is working on it) but they are the epitome of “Make Do With What You Have” and Professionalism! Thank You everyone for what you do and God Bless you all!

Fantastic experience: Great school that cares about your learning!

Fantastic experience: best experience ever . instructors are cool and never had a problem with anything . learned everything i needed to know within a 6week spand

Fantastic experience: This is the best school hands down, they push you too your goals. The instructors are amazing President of the school is so funny he will actually keep you going . So listen up if you wanna get your CDL Sage is where you wanna be at don't waste your money on other school call Sage.

Fantastic experience: Everyone is Great an amazing I love my school they care especially Robert Hernandez man he really takes it seriously an don't play you will learn with that guy. He's awesome.

Fantastic experience: Great school that provides all the necessary tool to learn and HELP YOU to get your CDL. Mr Noel Smith great teacher with a great sense of humor help you through the process step by step.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful school great instructors I had Carlos and Robert they we amazing

Fantastic experience: BIG UPS to SAGE Truck Driving School. What a pleasurable experience I’ve had and was blessed to witness. If there’s anyone wishing to acquire their CDL this is the place I recommend. Not only are they professional and patient. It’s a very knowledgeable facility that strives in helping their students obtain the required skills at becoming a top tier truck driver and excelling to have a successful career. Giving a sincere thanks to Mr.Noel Smith and the generous team assembled only falls short of gratitude when saying you are highly appreciated. Thanks and keep up the good work.

Fantastic experience: Great school with great staff. As a student, the trainers and staff went above and beyond to insure I was ready for my career in commercial driving. I would recommend SAGE truck driving school to all who are serious about obtaining a CDL.

Fantastic experience: I'm thinking of joining this school. There are friends of mine whose lives changed for the better after they got their driver's license. It's tiring work, but it's worth it.

Fantastic experience: Great group of staff members!!! Loved every minute of my time there at the school!!! Mr Clarence was the best !!!

Positive experience: This is a good school to get your CDL license. Candi, will go out of her way to help and get anything you to need succeed in your journey.

Fantastic experience: I really enjoyed my time at Sage. All of my drives were one on one with an instructor and I was able to really learn a lot in a short amount of time. Clarence Brown was a really great instructor! They also gave me many leads and I was able to find a job within a few weeks of getting my CDL. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: This has been my place of growth since 2006, became a teacher , and humbly honored to be there to help provide a service to change someone's life....

Positive experience: Working with them now....ill post my review AFTER i take the course UPDATE: started the course ...im going to make this short and to the point...You know that parent that doesn't encouraged their kids to do the impossible or to follow their dreams no matter how tough the road may be? the parent that instantly discourages their own kids out of spite or maybe even a little envy ? the parent that doesn't instill hope in their kids ? yeah thats the Director of this program. He is utterly disrespectful BTS. Honestly just go in and get what you need and get out. Overall, I haven't had any extreme bad experiences only with the director. Everything is convenient to learn and pretty smooth sailing. Director just gives me entitled vibes.

Negative experience: Poor customer service

Fantastic experience: I love this school all staff amazing full of knowledge I’m sure going to recommend this school than the other schools

Fantastic experience: Nice place to get you’re CDL the people from this place is really profesional Carlos the Instructions help me a lot 100% recomend this place

Fantastic experience: Great school and Noel the director is very kind and informative.

Fantastic experience: Sage is a great place to get your CDL. The instructors are all very knowledgable, encouraging, offer a wealth of experience and they work really hard at helping you succeed. If you pay attention, ask questions when you don't understand, and show initiative, you will succeed here. The only thing that would have improved my learning was if there was less variability between some of the instructor's methods for backing maneuvers. While they all were all fantastic teachers, this made it a bit harder for me than it would have been otherwise. That being said, I still gave them 5 stars because I'm confident I walked away not just with my CDL, but a solid foundation to start my career in trucking. I learned what I needed to get me started and it was clear how much they care about their student's becoming safe and professional drivers and not just churning out licenses. I would recommend them to anyone wanting to get their CDL. Whatever you put into getting it here they will give back in equal measure in helping you meet your goal.

Fantastic experience: Best CDL school in San Antonio

Negative experience: The Trainers make this school run, Victor, Robert, Carlos and Crash. Noel, and Russell ( Russell who is a great guy) are 10- 15 years out of touch with reality and hearing. Noel thinks he knows everything doesn't listen and assumes he's always right even when he's wrong. Horrible Director. I have no respect for him. NONE. I can't help but ponder if he knows so much. Why can't he go out there and fix the outdated equipment that just sits, since he watches the petty cash he holds so dearly. It's understandable to have two or three outdated trucks. But a fleet of them GTFOH. The late great Ms. Delaughter has transitioned on and can not be replaced. That is painstakingly obvious. I miss her spirit and so does the school. Overpriced, it cost less in 2013 and you kept your CDL books. Now they charge more and have you use run down books that were used by covid students prior to you. Go figure. For the asking price they should be teaching ELD's(Electronic Logging Devices) Covid possibility super high. I wish them the very best in turning the atmosphere around to a more efficiently ran environment signed, Shifu Tha Student class of 2013 and 2021. Shoutout to Mr. Landeros. I speak no faults only an enthusiasm for this CDL Life most of us live. #PayTheTrainersMore

Negative experience: Bad equipment, incompetent trainers, gross establishment. Dont waste your money, go with roadmasters or any other school you will have a much better time

Fantastic experience: It's a good school and one thing why I picked Sage over road master is they all so have manual trucks which I will not have a restriction on my CDL for only automatic trucks I will be able to drive both manual and automatic trucks with road master you will have a automatic restriction which you will only be able to drive automatic trucks also the instructors are awsome and the big plus is its 1/2 the price of road masters

Fantastic experience: It's a awesome environment and great place to get your CDL.

Fantastic experience: A great school to get your career off to a good start.. The instructors where outstanding.. So glad i made the right choice to enroll at Sage truck driving school...

Fantastic experience: It's a great school and one thing, I pick Sage over any other truck driving school is the customer service. Candy walked me through step by step on all the administrative items and Noel is one of the best directors ever. He made everything look so easy. They have manual trucks which I will not have a restriction on my CDL for only automatic trucks. The student to instructor ratio behind the wheel is 1 on 1. I cannot say enough good things about this place.

Fantastic experience: Great School, great people. My instructor was Carlos, very knowledgable and taught me what I needed to know. Worth every dime.

Fantastic experience: Great group of people. Easy to talk to and on top of their game. Gave me all the information I needed. Thank you Candy!

Fantastic experience: Wow! How greatly i regretted for having spent my precious time looking up other trucking schools. But Gratefully to God, i landed just at the right school for my trucking career with Interactive and super experienced staff. So amazing instructors. My one month with SAGE was more than enough to master the pre-trip and all my maneuvers. So I DO NOT suggest but i Strongly Recommend SAGE at Saint Phillip's College for your trucking career. I think it should be for quality lovers and difference makers. This school deserves more than 5 stars. I can't over stress it. Go experience for yourself.

Fantastic experience: Great school! It is a family environment. Everyone is very helpful. You will have wonderful teachers with great experience. They are very thoughtful and helpful.

Fantastic experience: Started and finished in the month promised using my veteran benefits. Whole experience from the start to finish was more than pleasant. All the instructors brought different elements of specific skill sets and really seemed to enjoy teaching. Class moves quickly, you get what you put into it. I came in with ZERO experience and left with a CDL license and most importantly the comfort of knowing I’ll be equipped with the knowledge to begin my career. One on one driving training is perfect! What else could I ask for? Hats off to Candi in the office for always showing up with a smile and accommodating schedules.

Fantastic experience: Great place to learn with good instructors I really enjoyed the time spend there

Fantastic experience: Excellent class environment

Fantastic experience: Amazing training and education program. Trucks are a bit older but you feel confident after training to be a safe driver

Fantastic experience: I went to this school 7 1/2 years ago, the location is different but the teaching is the same. Good people to learn from to get a start on your new life. Don't hesitate getting your CDL join today and see what your new life could become. Driven over a million miles and I can say Sage Truck Driving School helped me accomplish my goals.

Negative experience: Called to ask about payment options and didn’t get a very informative answer or help. I guess they don’t have financing or work commitment options.

Fantastic experience: Very good school to get your CDL, 1 on 1 training , the instructors are great people and teach you alot, don't waste your time with other schools

Fantastic experience: I graduated here on 22- nd of March 2015. They trained and treated me great,the instructors and specially Mr. Smith the Director. Came back 19 month later for refresh and they gave me them free(the practise in the yard). Great hours behind the steer! One on one! Flexible schedule! Assisstance! Highly reccomended to everyone!

Fantastic experience: I should have posted this a while ago but better late than never. This school is by far worth every penny and every bit of time you can put in. The instructors were personable, knowledgeable and great. Having no experience with big rigs of any type i was intimidated initially going in. But by the end of my time there I not only passed with my first attempt, I felt comfortable and familiar behind the wheel. Highly, highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: A recent grad from here 8/30/18 . Coming from someone who has NEVER DROVE STICK to learning how to drive MANUAL transmission and obtaining a CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENCE (CDL)This school has taught me to achieve my LIFE CAREER AND GOAL . This school is amazing and legit , the instructors there know what teaching they come from YEARS n YEARS of truck driving . I would recommend this place to anyone trying to obtain a cdl . Thank you Sage !!!

Fantastic experience: SAGE is a great place to get you CDL. The instructors & staff are very knowledgeable & friendly. The classes are straight forward, and best of all, the drives are one-on-one! Noel Smith, the school director, is so helpful & flexible, and an absolute pleasure to work with! Want to get you CDL and learn the necessary skills to be a professional and SAFE driver? Then SAGE is the place for you!

Fantastic experience: This school was great. The staff and instructors are easy going and humorous. They make the boring class hours fun and interesting. I was worried about the 44 hours of drive time not being enough time to fully grasp the backing maneuvers, but lo and behold, I ended up doing better than I thought I would. The instructors are patient when it comes to the backing. They will teach you the tips and tricks to make it happen. They work 1 on 1 when it comes to driving. No group slip seating. If you're considering a trucking school then this is the place to be. I graduated with my Class A license and I couldn't be happier.

Fantastic experience: I got to go to Sage via St. Philip's college in San Antonio, and they have a very solid teaching staff and curriculum. I just got my CDL license from the Texas DPS today, and that was due to their instruction and mentorship. I highly recommend them.

Fantastic experience: Great instructors

Fantastic experience: Just graduated (CDL in hand) from SAGE and wouldn't have chosen another school for the job. This was a well thought out investment for my future to attend this school. From Mr. Smith and Monica to the instructors (Daniel, Leroy, Karl, and David), I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to assist and teach me what it takes to become a truck driver today and pass the CDL skills test. Great school, I highly recommend to anyone getting started in trucking! Thank you, SAGE of San Antonio!

Fantastic experience: Sage is amazing! They literally just helped me make a miracle happen! I am a contractor, and the company I contract with gave me 3 weeks to get a CDL. I started at a different school, but they weren't teaching me much in an 8 hour day. I called Sage with 2.5 weeks left and they said they could help me and give me one-on-one training in the truck. Today, 2.5 weeks later, I took the test at DPS and I passed. You can't go wrong with Sage, and the one-on-one training in the truck is priceless. If you want your CDL, and your willing to put the time in to learn everything you need to know, you'll get it with Sage. It was worth every dollar i spent. Thank you Sage! I mean, really, it was Monica that set everything up at the school and DPS, Noel that taught me how to drive, and Daniel that taught me how to shift and fine tuned my driving. I owe you guys! I can't say Thank You enough!

Fantastic experience: Great school , la mejor escuela en San Antonio

Fantastic experience: From knowing nothing and feeling intimidated about driving a rig to feeling good about driving one and knowing that I can do it. One of the best decisions that I ever made.

Fantastic experience: Great School!!! I graduated Jan 21st 2016 rite after passing my DPS Driving Test. The secretary Monica will get you in regardless of how much of a struggle you make for her, if she sees that you truly want to attend SAGE she will make sure you have a secure spot within the classroom. I say that because she had to push my start date back about 4 times in order for me to attend due to delayed records and DOT tests on my part, but when I finally got everything situated she made sure I was ready to start that following Monday. Throughout each class day you learn something different, and sometimes recruiters from major companies show up to speak and tell you about their company and how they love to hire SAGE's students. The bosses name at SAGE is Noel, he owns all of the trucks you'll be driving within their perimeters and on the road so he makes sure their kept in running condition, once you meet him he'll be like an uncle to you. All of their instructors as well as Noel have over a million miles under their belt so they know the roads and road rules. Each instructor is friendly and courteous to your needs so you can tell they want you to succeed and not just throw you to the streets without the proper know how. They help you find a job by sending applications to one or more of the companies of your choosing or the ones they provide you, I put in 3 applications and got a call back from each company. Once you've graduated it is highly likely you will have a job if not you will already be in whats like a Job Placement program where they continue trying to find you jobs till your behind a wheel. My experience at SAGE was great, I met plenty of good friends and ate a few big meals thanks to those friends, if your in the San Antonio area and would like the proper training to receive your CDL's I highly recommend SAGE's Truck Driving school.

Fantastic experience: It's a great school!!

Fantastic experience: If you want to learn how to drive an 18 wheeler AND for sure pass your CDL road test, then look no further. Almost half the cost of the big name guys that start with 'R' and end in master; you get one on one training with some great, experienced instructors. Just do exactly as you are told and you will pass. I got my CDL in less than 3 weeks with SAGE in San Antonio, TX!