SAGE Truck Driving Schools - CDL Training in Plant City at HCC

Negative experience: My instructor Richard just sat there for 3 1/2 hours playing casino on his phone..When I need help to correct my reverse offset I had to ask a student for help.

Negative experience: Not customer oriented at all. Did not help me in any fashion after I contacted them several times and emailed them all of the documents and everything they required and then just radio silence. Had absolutely no interest in helping me whatsoever. Even after I was told they would contact me back three days ago they still have not contacted me back.

Positive experience: I was reluctant to signing up due to the disappointing reviews But with my level of optimism, I pushed through. I began class the week hurricane Helen hit on September 23, 2024, our class got pushed out for two weeks for clean up. Got the okay to come back and had to finish up with a different class. And then comes Milton that same week. So we lost another two weeks for clean up! Keep In mind, per my agreement my class should only run me 10 consecutive weeks. And my completion date should have been on December the 2nd. And since we basically lost those 4 weeks, it was no sweat for me. I just knew that should only prolong it by 2 to 3 more weeks. I actually made the necessary adjustments as far as work in order to open up my schedule and do double days at the training field or to come everyday if I had to in order for this not to drag out and get this done so that I can move on to my next goal. As anyone with common sense you would think an institution that is receiving federal funds would function in accordance. First in would be the first out! And delay enrollment until things are caught up with those that they have already been enrolled. I started out being scheduled 2 or 3 days per week some of my former classmates if I seen them at the field would say they were going to be there from 8am to 4pm basically doing a double. Anytime that I would try to communicate with the program director, Jennifer, about picking up more days. She was always with a student enrolling or in a “meeting “. Okay no sweat! I maintained my resilience, smiled through the bullshit and remained pleasant and took what she decided to give me. And before you knew it, I was ultimately dropped down to one day a week at the field. I began to see lots of new people, and it had been verified that these same people that I am now seeing, are out there a couple times a week. So, I reach out to who is over the program, Jennifer. Not to cry over spilled milk about how we are now going into February and I know for a fact that there are people who have tested out and are completed before me that started after me. I wanted to express that I am at the point of testing out the second week of February, and I would like for my last two days on the field to be consistent with my test date so that everything will be fresh and I can retain everything properly since things have been so spaced out for me at a reason not of my own except for a day missed for not feeling well. I expressed to her upon me looking in my file with my trainer, I have 3 more drive days left. She began to investigate and made me feel as if she was going to try to cheat me out of my days in which she has been accused of doing. I had open communication with her anytime that I may not have been able to make it that day so I should have always been able to make up that day. But to continue, as I expressed my learning style and the lack of consistency with scheduling and how it could contribute to my lack of success. In an ald Karen like fashion, she began to tell me 1: about her having 50 students and how she has to keep everyone happy2: how it was either she give me one day per week or I wouldn’t have driven for two weeks 3: how she tells people not to quit there jobs for the program (which you do need flexibility in order to complete this said course.) I have a family and work In the Medical field so I can create my own work schedule so walking away from my previous employer didn’t set me back. But it has been dragging out for moths now and I’m ready to regain some structure! Your turn over rate and who Jennifer is choosing to keep happy before others is none of my concern! First in, First out! That’s the correct fashion especially if someone has expressed that they have open availability which is not hindering them in the scheduling process. People are afraid to speak up upon their fear of retaliation. But, I am and will always stand up for what is right and what is wrong proudly. I will seek other avenues of counsel if things are not corrected.

Fantastic experience: I just passed my test today. Matt is an awesome teacher. Knowledgeable, patient and will prepare you for the test completely. I can't recommend him enough. If you practice and follow his instructions you should have no problem passing the CDL test. I'm glad I picked SAGE and I feel 100% prepared for my first job. Thank you Matt!

Fantastic experience: I’d give more than 5 stars if I could. Everyone I dealt with my highly knowledgeable and professional. Matt was a great instructor and the Sage team were all there 100%, not once did I get the feeling that anyone I dealt with was just there for a job. They all take pride in what they do and care about you as a student. They teach you how to be a truck driver, not just how to pass a test. The job placement with recruiters coming in to meet you is also a very beneficial aspect of going through Sage.