Reviews of Southwest Truck Driver Training (Driving School)

Emily R

I'm posting this review on behalf of my husband, who is not technology-minded and is otherwise busy with his career as an OTR truck driver. My husband was a mid-life career changer, after his previous profession had difficulty keeping him working due to lack of available work. Truck driving was, I'm going to be honest, a last ditch option that I (the wife with three kids at home) was extremely hesitant about. We paid cash, a reasonable amount, and my husband made ten times that in his first year. It was difficult getting used to being a de facto single mom... but we did it and though I miss my husband, it's a reliable profession that has allowed me to stay home and finish my degree. With a CDL, good work ethic and some common sense, you'll never been in want of a decently-paying job. We've referred two friends to Southwest and everybody has great things to say about them. They will teach you the basics, your employer will teach you "their way" and if you can handle being gone 313 days a year, you won't regret it. I sorta wish I knew about it before I spent a fortune on my bachelor's degree for a job that pays less than my husband's trucking job. Not cool, high school career counselors... not cool.

Mark McDononough

They do what they say, training continues at you hire company, Schneider for example. The guys who had trouble in class did not study the material.

TITO RUIZ

BEST DECISION I MADE TO ATTEND THIS CAMPUS. GRADUATED JUNE 02, 2019. STAFF IS AWSOME THEY ARE THERE FOR ANYTHING YOU NEED. JOHN ADMISSIONS RECRUITER IS AWSOME. ALL THE TRAINERS/INSTRUCTORS ARE AWSOME. MY TRAINER WAS DAVID. HE IS A WEEKEND TRAINER. HE IS GREAT PERSON OVERALL AS A TRAINER AND FRIEND. LOVED TRAINING WITH HIM. WANT YOUR CDL?? SOUTHWEST TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING IS THE BEST PLACE TO GET TRAINED.

Nobody

Great teachers, great job opportunities, great place.

Andres Mixlab Lopez

Why pay $360 for a driving test and $125 if you fail the test when you can pay $25 at commercial DMV and take it 3 times. At least at the DMV will give you all the info prior to testing. At Southwest in Tucson could not provide info prior to testing but they did everyone else before me. Would not recommend. Very unprofessional.

Lestley Lewis

Changed my life for the better. I work full time with may trucking and swtdt taught me everything I needed to know to succeed. And I've been doing just that, succeeding. Southwest courses are a little accelerated but if you fall behind they work with you until you get it. I highly recommend this school for two main reasons. One, they are cost efficient especially compared to other schools and two they meet all the needs of the student like time, knowledge material and good operating equipment. 5 star worthy

Luis mundo

Awesome!

John Doe

I can't give this school 5 stars because I don't have anywhere else to compare it to, but as far as my experience with the school, it's good, I reccomend it, but it's only to give you the basic training to obtain a cdl. The real truck driver training comes when you get your first otr driving job. Real professional drivers go otr for at least 1 year minimum before they go local, my pops drove for 25 years, he was a real pro, my advice is to get a job with an otr company that will train you hands on with a trainer for at least 30 or more days otr, no 1 week or two weeks, it's not enough, schneider is not a good company for beginners, start with a company who have thorough training, that makes sure your got it before they turn you loose on your own, I got stuck having to chain up in the Sierra Nevada for almost 60 miles through the mountains, and I never was shown how to put chains on by schneider, who in the rite mind would send a new solo driver through mountains like those without the proper hands on training. Morons, but I did it by myself, no help and I live to tell about it, ice and snow chain restrictions. Serious stuff. Weigh your pros and co s on the company you choose, and do your research first, dont always believe the recruiters, there salesman, some honest, some not so honest. Any promises you get from a company, get it all in writing, dont just take there word for it. My boss has made me promises and deals that I have yet to see on my paycheck.

jacobo nido

Awesome school, awesome staff, obtained my CDL in five weeks, got a local job on the same day I got my license. Highly recommended!

David Ciesielski

I wholeheartedly endorse this school and training. The staff are top-notch, professional, very friendly and warm. They care that you not only pass the test, but that you own the material. Their step-by-step method, along with experienced educators, make this a stress-free, non-intimidating process. This school is worth your time, money and investment into your future. Don't hesitate to choose Southwest Truck Driving School. Dave Ciesielski, Sonoita AZ

Rick Gerling

I am a driving instructor there, I love my job, best place to work.