
America Truck Driving School

Information about America Truck Driving School
92706, Santa Ana
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-18h
- tuesday: 9h-18h
- wednesday: 9h-18h
- thursday: 9h-18h
- friday: 9h-18h
- saturday: (closed)
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9-6
Saturday by Appointment
Call for Training Hours
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about America Truck Driving School:
America Truck Driving School is widely recognized as one of the best places to obtain your CDL license in California. Many students have shared positive experiences, highlighting the understanding and supportive instructors who are dedicated to teaching the essential material that ensures success in passing the CDL tests.
The school offers a comprehensive approach to training, with instructors praised for their patience and ability to explain complex concepts clearly. Many students reported passing their tests on their first attempt due to the effective teaching methods employed at the school. Instructors like Mario, Omar, and Cinthia are often recognized for their expertise and encouragement throughout the learning process.
America Truck Driving School is also known for its friendly and professional staff, who make every effort to assist students from the initial paperwork to behind-the-wheel training and job placement support. The scheduling flexibility and tailored teaching styles accommodate a diverse range of students, making everyone feel welcomed and supported.
While a few reviews mention concerns about communication and scheduling, the overwhelming majority emphasize the positive learning environment and the commitment of the instructors to see each student succeed. For those looking to start a career in trucking, America Truck Driving School is a highly recommended option that provides all the necessary tools for success.
America Truck Driving School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Best place to go to for a Truck Driving School. Instructors are understanding and very helpful in teaching the material needed to pass the CDL license.
Fantastic experience: I got my CDL Class B last Friday on my first try! I highly recommend America Truck Driving School — it’s truly the best school in all of California! The instructors are incredibly patient and explain everything very clearly. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming. I’m very grateful for the experience I had here. Wishing everyone the best of luck on your CDL journey!
Fantastic experience: It was awesome to finally get the confidence in truck driving. The hard work and dedication each individual showed help a long way
Fantastic experience: If you ever think about going to a great truck driving school America Truck Driving School is the one!!! From the teaching and experience to the right way to learn is everything!! I want to personally thank Omar ,Santiago and Guillermo the way they helped me get through the class was totally a life lesson. They are today my brothers and Im still in contact with them. Honestly trust America Truck Driving School!!!
Fantastic experience: America Truck Driving School staff really do their best to teach and give you their resources to get your knowledge and skills needed to obtain your CDL. They work with you if you need any more information or help in something that relates to your class The instructors do really care about your learning process especially Paulino who really didn’t give up on me especially when I had a hard time learning. He explains it simply and easily demonstrates to my understanding but in general the instructors are passionate and willing to correct you so you can master the skills to obtain your CDL license. I’d definitely recommend this school. Thank You America Truck Driving School for having me as a student. You guys been a blessing.
Fantastic experience: America Trucking school really holds your hand in the process to get your license. From paperwork to scheduling to behind the wheel to finding a job. They help you every step of the way. The instructors are professional and know how to teach. Shout out to instructors Mario, Severando, Evel and Armando for the tips and tricks for behind the wheele
Fantastic experience: Very courteous and professional staff. Great instructors as well as clerical staff. Thanks for your help.
Fantastic experience: My experience with the office staff and training staff was positive from the first day I walked into the office and yard. The school worked with my schedule and the training staff was professional, courteous, reassuring and supportive. They have training staff with different teaching styles and backgrounds to accommodate students appropriately. I highly recommend America Truck Driving School (Riverside). Thank you.
Fantastic experience: Great School! Dmv teat went very smooth. If you ase looking to get your CDL LOOK THIS PLACE UP!
Fantastic experience: My experience at America Truck Driving School was great. The administration staff are friendly and helpful and help out with any paperwork questions. The instructors are easily approachable and very thorough explaining the inspections, driving, and maneuverability skills. They want to see you succeed in passing the tests at the DMV. I passed all of the CDL tests at the DMV on my first try, thanks to this school. I highly recommend it!
Negative experience: Son vivos Te dicen 4000$ por la clase en cash.( incluye todo permiso del DMV y driving class) Si tienes un voucher el precio cambia.( ya no es 4000$ es más vivasos). Si tienes el permiso del DMV !!! Te contestan que el precio de 4000$ es por la clase de manejo) ( vivasos ) y solo es dos horas al día de clase …. No están en Santa Ana , no están en Orange county , me mandan hasta riverside
Fantastic experience: My name is Terrence I completed the training at America truck driving school at the Compton location and it was a great experience they gave me the proper tool I needed to pass my dmv inspection and driving test and I passed on my first try I would recommend everyone to go through this school great instructors
Fantastic experience: Great school great service work with you at your best make you feel welcomed & comfortable thank you América trucking school for my CDL!!
Fantastic experience: America Truck Driving is the school to go to if it’s what you want to achieve. The instructors and staff made it so easy for me that there was no way I could have failed. They give you plenty of time to learn the inspections inside and out as well as in the road. Whatever you have trouble with they will focus on it and make sure you mastered it or enough to pass it at the DMV.
Fantastic experience: Had a great experience at American Trucking, the instructors and the women in the front office always treat you well and are willing to help with everything they can. I really wanna thank Synthia for helping me with my schedule, and I wanna thank Omar and Mario for their knowledge and patience on the road. Best truck driving school in Riverside county, thank you for the experience.
Fantastic experience: The school is awesome took me about a month going 5 days a week. The instructors are all very knowledgeable. I passed my first try at the DMV and am now carrying my CDL A commercial license.
Fantastic experience: Writing this under my wife's account. Would definitely recommend this school. They give you all the tools necessary to pass and as long as you do your part and study your inspection, you will pass. It's up to you to put in the effort but the instructors give you the knowledge and answer all your questions. In fact, they encourage you to ask questions. My favorite instructor was Mario. I was having issue with the clutch on manual truck and he spent an hour practicing with me until I got it down. Gave me pointers that made it click for me. All in all though, every instructor gave me tips that helped me be prepared me for the test. Passed on my first try. The ladies in the offices are all super nice as well. Big ups to them. If you're looking for a school to have you prepared, you can't go wrong with america truck driving. Thanks ATD for helping me get my CDL! And don't forget. Inspection, inspection, inspection. Good luck Jose L Martinez
Negative experience: Signed with them worse school ever didn’t notify changes of anything on the test failed because they did not provide the right information for testing and also they just throw u in a truck and hopefully u know what ur doing
Hi Rigoberto,
We searched our files and were not able to find you as a past student. Is it possible you are using a different name, or you went to a different school?
If it is us, please reach out as we would like to know more specifically what the issue was.
Thank you.
Fantastic experience: America truck driving school gave me all the tools I needed to succeed. I earned my CDL because of America Truck Driving School. They were with me from the beginning till the end. Forever grateful to them. Emilia, Guillermo, Cesar, Omar, Servando, Ricardo, Dante, Evel, thank you for all your help and support!!!
Fantastic experience: Great experience, nice training and very systematic approach.. definitely recommend
Fantastic experience: 5/5 would recommend. Passed on my first try, good instructors and office people
Fantastic experience: I recently graduated from this school. The instructors were great and gave me the skills I needed to pass my CDL test at the DMV on the first attempt. Like I said, I recently graduated, have all of the endorsements and no restrictions (manual transmission) on my CDL and I can thank everyone at America Truck Driving School. You get out of this school exactly what you put in. Show up, listen to the instructors, and practice what they tell you. You will have your license within 6 weeks.
Fantastic experience: Great school
Fantastic experience: It was a very good experience learning how to operate a commercial truck/trailer combination vehicle with American Truck Driving School i was able to obtain my CDL at the first try with the help of experienced instructors thank you all.
Fantastic experience: I really enjoyed The America Truck Driving School Experience. Everyone from the administration department, to the instructors were very kind and approachable. I was even called to start school a week earlier due to an immediate opening, which provided me the opportunity to get my Commercial License even faster. I definitely recommend America Truck Driving School for anyone and everyone who is interested in obtaining there Class A or B License. They have everything you need to get trained and pass your D.M.V. pre-trip and over ther road inspections. They will also help and aid you in finding a job as well. Thank you America Truck Driving School for Everything.
Fantastic experience: Great school, support group and team of instructors. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Life changing hands down! Great people to learn from as long as you keep focused & read. Inspection! Inspection! Inspection!
Fantastic experience: Trucking corporations send their new hires here and I see why now. I Loved how organized and efficient everything was. The office staff listens to your goals and did a wonderful job setting the course for me responsibly. Cinthia was amazing in guiding me through the process and all the instructors are legit. They take pride in their brand.
Fantastic experience: Thanks to the entire instructor crew, I passed my DMV test, in one shot. Inspection, inspection, inspection, followed the script to the letter, til I knew forwards and backwards, no days off and it payed off. Got questions, they have answers. Each instructor have their on unique style, which I took something from each one and everyone should do the same cause it's a true recipe for success. The front office communication with me was top notch, had to move some things around and we made it work. I read some negative reviews before attending and in my experience I got non of that, I came in and did what u had to do and the entire staff did what they said and are suppose to do and all worked out beautifully and I'm a Licensed Class A driver . Thank you to everyone and I mean everyone, if there us anything I could do for you guys let me know, thanks again, YA DIGG!!!
Fantastic experience: Great school, and the instructors are awesome. They get along with you but you need to put your part as well and get everything done if you really want your license. Got my license last week and feel great! I would recommend this school to get your CDL.
Fantastic experience: America Truck Driving School was a great experience the instructors care a lot about everyone, they are patient with everybody, they want to see you do great and all very personable.They really embed everything you want and need to know into you. I would highly recommend hands down. I drove from north county San Diego, but it was worth the drive. From yard, inspection and road they really do care about you nailing every aspect of the truck. Thank you to Everyone at America Truck Driving School from the office to the instructors you all are great and I appreciate the time I spent there. If you need a class A go to America Truck Driving School they will help you accomplish that goal every step of the way.
Fantastic experience: Great school! Passed my DMV test on first try. All of the instructors know their sh*t. And the office staff is really nice and helpful, especially Cinthia!!
Fantastic experience: Very good driving school, Very professional team.
Fantastic experience: Thank you América truck driving school for helping me get through this cdl class . If it wasn’t for you guys I wouldn’t have had my class A . I appreciate everyone in the office and the instructors that pushed me threw. I’m really appreciated and love you guys
Fantastic experience: This is a really good school to go to . I just got my Class A today . I wanted to thank everyone at America Truck Driving School for helping me get my CDl . When I started I didn't even know how to drive stick but they helped me learn. It took me sometime because of my work schedule but long story short we got it done GO Team . Hope this help . Hope you have a good day .
Fantastic experience: I just got my CDL, thanks to America truck driving school.The teachers are very knowledgeable about driving and show you everything you need to know to start a truck driving career
Fantastic experience: Congratulations, America truck driving school; another winner, this winner made it through a passing grade on the first time attempt. Thank you and the legendary team of instructors for walking me through the world of trucking with over 100 years of accumulated experience combined. I never felt uncomfortable with any of the team members. They went above and beyond to support me, instilled that I could "Do It," and had it in me to get it done correctly. In Addition, the office personnel was terrific and very professional, supporting my schedule to fit into my class schedule. When you're ready to go to the DMV, the school sets everything up accordingly via communication notification with the test date and time and a list of items to bring. Once at the DMV, the instructor walks you through the process and checks that your truck is ready, you are prepared to take t, and you can get it done confidently. Perseverance does reward those who challenge themselves and believe. Maybe, someday down the road, I can pay it forward and offer my services as an instructor to the next generation of commercial drivers. America Driving School, thank you, I appreciate everything taught, and thank you for being patient with me. - Respectfully, Eric Perez
Fantastic experience: (RIVERSIDE) Great learning experience, Hats off to the staff very encouraging and concerned. The two Ladies in the Office were tremendous. Always available and willing to assist. Both were patient, confident, and competent. America Trucking School is Lucky to have Emilia and Alex as their first line of Contact.
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with this school. Instructors were very nice and helped me when I need help. Cinthia Villa in the Santa Ana office was very helpful. I am so happy to have my license now and go out in this new adventure :) definitely recommend the school.
Positive experience: Excellent customer service from front desk Cynthia Villa, the Riverside training facility, and the instructors! I'm so grateful for all their help. I got my CDL on July 8th, 2022 and I highly recommend them!
Negative experience: Don’t waste your money at this school! Several instructors and instructions!!!
Hi Mohammed,
I see that you are leaving literally the same review as you did down below. It's seems you got upset at my very reasonable response. I will be reporting it to Google. Thank you.
Negative experience: West of money terrible course, they only want your money. There is a lot of bad business out there like it doesn’t mean the are good.
Joseph,
We don't have you listed as a student of our school based on this name. You may have the wrong school.
But if you were a student, we are not here to just take anyone's money. We have been around for 22 years. That doesn't happen by accident. If there is something you didn't like we are always more than willing to help our customers.
Negative experience: I waste my money and time!:( Just 1 hour allowed me for Alley Dock during 20 hours class. Also several instructor and several instruction for a movement!! I wish at least they return part of my money
Mohammed,
You elected a 20 hour course which for many people is sufficient but for some people not enough. You took a while mastering the other maneuvers we were training you on so you had limited time left on the alley dock. You are able to add on a few hours of training at a small additional cost and you refused. We are here to help everyone pass but we cannot train for free, especially when you mislead us on having previous experience. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to help you.
Fantastic experience: Recently obtained my class A license and I would love to recommend America truck driving school. They have amazing instructors and lots of one on one time every class.
Fantastic experience: Had a great experience with America truck driving school, I’d recommend it to anyone wanting a thorough experience. Good and knowledgeable teachers; looking forward to what the future holds. Thank you ATD
Fantastic experience: Good experience and coaching was on point. Servanto was by far best coach for me. Helped me understand how the trailer moves and how to maneuver to get it where I need it to go.
Fantastic experience: Esta escuela la recomiendo me ha dado la oportunidad de sacar mi licencia y ahora tengo un trabajo que gano 2000 ala semana y doy muy buena recomendación ala escuela y 5 estrellas
Fantastic experience: If you are reading this chances are you are looking for a place to get your CDL. Well you need to look no further then America Truck Driving School. Cynthia and her friendly staff will get you rolling, Literally! Their firm but fair instructors will show you the techniques you will need to pass you CDL. If you apply yourself and as Cynthia says "trust the process " you will achieve your goal in becoming a commercial driver. Thanks to Mike, Cesar, Servando, Jesus and Dante for sharing your knowledge in this industry.
Negative experience: I completed my classes and paid nearly $3000 for this training only to find out the dmv was shut down due to Covid until further notice. I was never even followed up with to set up a new date for testing at the dmv. I ended up getting my Cdl through CR England in less than 2 weeks because they are able to test you on their own yard, which costed me another $5000. I called to see if there was any type of reimbursement or accommodations but nothing they would do to make it fair. With that scenario I would say half a star.
Mike,
I'm sorry you felt this wasn't fair, but we trained you completely as promised. Yes the DMV shut down but we offered an option to test in Arizona which you declined. We also offered you some brush up training once the CA DMV opened back up which you declined. We helped hundreds of students training during and through the pandemic with great success. I understand maybe you didn't want to wait. But we feel we did our job. These were difficult circumstance for everyone. Good luck in your driving future.
Fantastic experience: I had a very good experience here at America Truck Driving School, from the quality of the training to the excellent communication from the ladies in the office. They helped me obtain my CDL and I couldn’t be anymore thankful to them. They also work very hard to get you DMV appointments especially during this pandemic, I highly recommend contacting them and getting signed up so that you too can enter an in demand industry and new way of life
Negative experience: This is the worst trucking school. Do Not spend your money and time on this place. Bunch of rude, unprofessional kids as instructors there to teach you something they can’t perform themselves. I strongly recommend NOT going to this school.
Christina,
I'm sorry things didn't go well for you. Our intention is for everyone to have a good experience and pass. We would have liked to know which instructor you had an issue with during your training so we could address it immediately. Please reach out if there is anything we can do for you.
Negative experience: To start off I passed my test and I’m real happy about it but that’s where the happiness ends. If you are completely new to driving I would not recommend this school once so ever. They expect you to already have an idea on what you’re doing the second you hop in a truck the first time. You get a different instructor pretty much every class you go to and they all have a different way of teaching or want you to do it their way instead of what you already learned. You pay a little north of $2000 for this school which I paid for out of pocket and you only get 20 hours of total instruction time. About 8 hours of that is spent studying a piece of paper which you could do on your own time and only 4 hours is spent on driving and less than 8 hours is spent on learning maneuvers which are crucial to pass the DMV test. I wish I had done more research before going gun-ho and selecting a school to learn all of this at because to pass my test I had to practice with my own truck and most people won’t have that luxury.
Brennan,
I'm glad you passed. I'm sorry it wasn't to your liking.
We do have other programs that come with more training hours which we could have switched to if you felt you needed more training. Good luck in your future as a driver.
Fantastic experience: Passed my Dmv Test First Try! They gave good instructions, just follow what they say and remember it! Simple. Good hands on learning, would recommend
Negative experience: I was referred to Santa Ana Location by A Career Advisor. First time I went I got the run around about a program they posted in there newsletters. After 6 weeks and hard work I am at the last step to getting aPell Grant to use this school. The school make a lot of money of this. I went down to talk to someone to make sure they qualify.(Remind you, they informed me of the spell Grant) The women in Santa Ana, is flat out rude. I had system questions for the women. Yes I was the only person in the building but her, but she was to busy to even answer a question. I will never use they bussiness. Flat out a joke and both time I called they were rude and in person it is worse. Take your money elsewhere.
Hi Mathew,
You cussed out the woman in the office for no reason. Your temper scared her to the point she felt she needed to call the police. Please do not return, and seek help.
Fantastic experience: I just passed my cdl last Thursday on my first try. The instructors were great and Cynthia was awesome from the start. Thanks for my new career!!!
Negative experience: I wouldn’t recommend this school.
Hi Octavio,
What seemed to be the issue? I don't have you registered as a student.
Fantastic experience: Got my license today amazing school amazing teachers friendly staff highly recommend
Fantastic experience: I just passed my CDL exam at the DMV yesterday. American truck driving school is the best. Great staff. They teach you everything you need to know to pass your CDL exam at the DMV: pre trip inspection, backing skills, and road test. Listen to what they say, and study, study, study!!! Highly recommend this truck driving school.
Fantastic experience: Great school, easy scheduling, best price!! After a few short months at my own pace, I’m now a Class A driver!
Negative experience: I had very bad experience from this school I hate it just their to take the money that's it I have the instructor sleepin pictures, ,before you want to pay for the class go and check their school then pay
HI Ramuddin,
I'm sorry you feel this way after everything we did. You passed and received your Class A and your EDD counselor was thrilled with the outcome. We also have many job leads which you have yet to come in for. If their is anything I can do to help, please let me know.
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