Pine Bluff Truck Driving School

Positive experience: I chose this school because it is only 3 weeks long. And I successfully obtained my CDL in 2.5 weeks at this school. Praise God!! Another reason I chose the school: Everytime I called this school they were very polite over the phone answering all my questions. Did not cut me short. Didn't get that at the other schools I called. This is less of a review and more what to expect: The first 2.5 days you will be sitting in class going through the CDL book. The days are VERY long but they give you sufficient breaks making the day more comfortable. The teacher (James) is outstanding! He goes over EVERY topic fully. And if you don't understand it he will explain it to you 10 different ways if needed until you grasp it. And he will NOT move on to the next section until you/others understand it. Listen to what he says and not the phone apps say. People who use the apps vs what he passes out tend to fail the test. Most people who say they used the apps to pass the test; took the test 3-7 times. (Ask them) I seen it over and over as you will. Listen to Jim! After you pass the multiple choice test administered at/by the DMV you start driving immediately. The road instructors do a good job. They always answered my questions and helped me when asked. (Try to get Rooster or Ricky) low stress! They walk in the light! You will be driving a full week prepping yourself for your future driving test. After the week of driving you will go to the backing pad section. That is where you learn to back the 53' trailer straight, off-sets, and 90 degree turns. This is not something you will perfect on the first try. Don't let it anger you. You have plenty of time to get it perfected. There is a instructor there at times. I HIGHLY recommend you ask your driver instructor or Buddy to help you. After you pass the backing pad test you will go back on the road for your final test. You had the entire prior week to practice. Buddy will make sure you get a pre-test run. This is to get you re-acquainted with the truck you practiced with for the week. This is needed and a HUGE blessing! You have the option of temporary living on the school grounds. I highly recommend it! It's there to help you. Once you pass the written; class STARTS at 5 am! You will have your own room and share a bathroom with the person/room next to you. The room is fitting for the time of stay. Your room consists of 4 walls and a bed. No more! Nothing!! No tv/nothing!! So make sure your bring what makes you comfortable. The school has a LARGE common area. The area consists of 4 washers, 4 dryers, cable TV, 2 refrigerators, 2 stoves, 3 microwaves, ice machine, sink for dishes and tables to eat at. (No Wi-Fi) But adequate cell service. If you are having a hard time testing, driving or backing the school will work keep you long as it takes! They will not quit on you! I have never heard of another school that does that in my life! You may/may not have a few struggles while you are there. Remember you can leave the school with a CDL in your pocket less than 3 weeks time. Remember that! Let it roll off your shoulders!! Its only temporary!! If you have any issues see Benita or Buddy. They will do EVERYTHING possible to help you/keep you comfortable. Recruiters for job placement come SEVERAL times while you are there. You can be working a week after you leave the school if you desire. Put your applications in while you are at school. Your phone will be ringing for employment during school! This is truck driving school; not ministry school, not college and def not a university. Good luck!

Fantastic experience: I went here nearly 20 years ago best decision ever

Negative experience: Called to information I can tell they are disrespectful

Negative experience: This place is a joke fake instructors that are in jail but out teaching and Benita never had CDL and teaching there are only 2 instructors they don’t teach you anything but the people who drive trucks before they put them ahead of you on everything the place is filthy filthy nasty disgusting if you have anywhere else to go choose them not pinebluff truck driving school they want your money not to teach you anything nasty beds with bugs sharing bathroom with others and a/c and heating when they work with other rooms with 1 thermostat controlling how everyone feels NEVER AGAIN

Fantastic experience: Pine Bluff cdl school was a awesome experience they really want to see you succeed. Mack on the backing pad awesome instructor, benita cool and a great instructor also and I can't forget about big Mike the driving instructor all the people there are awesome .. it's all about helping you all you have to do is listen and put in the work I had a really great time thanks to them I'm working doing what I want thank you all at pine bluff I appreciate everything