Reviews of Ab Cdl Driving Training Center (Driving School)

Sean Patrick

I attended this school (new britain) on a WIOA scholarship through the American Job Center. I was unemployed and receiving public assistance and had previous experience driving non cdl box trucks for companies so I thought this would be a great way to advance my career. I chose this school because it is the only CDL school in Hartford county accessible by public transit, which I am currently dependent on. I was persuaded by my caseworker to get the class A license. I enrolled in the program but felt like I wasn't really getting the hang of driving the tractor trailers. I was struggling with the maneuvers and felt very uncomfortable on the road. Tom and Pink tried their best and definitely seem to care about their students but I just wasnt getting it. After struggling in class and learning more about the trucking industry, I discovered that life on the road for a month at the time wasn't for me especially given my unstable and hazardous living situation at the time. I asked both the instructors and my caseworker if I could test for the class B license instead since I felt that would be better suited for me. They both said no that would not be possible because of the way the state funding is set up which doesn't make any sense because Tom is getting paid regardless. It seemed as if these big class A tractor trailer companies are paying Tom commission for every student they recruit and he probably didnt want to lose that. Money was running low and I had to find a place to live ASAP so I was forced to drop out of the program and look for a job. If given the opportunity to return to this school to test for the class B I definitely would. As for Tom being racist, although his viewpoints are a little too Trumpish for my tastes, which is not surprising considering he's an ex cop who grew up on a farm, I feel like the guy has good intentions and tries his best as an instructor and treats people fairly from what I've seen. He also tells a lot of interesting stories and has a good sense of humor which makes the class go by faster so the review about the gun doesn't surprise me, but all in all I think he's a good guy he just has different perspectives and I would do anything to be able to attend this school again and get my class B.

Mack Ames

Awesome school, can’t thank dan and Virginia enough.

Juan Rodriguez

Went to affordable cdl in colchester it was trash. Seen guys comming from netts and all state as well. Staff is great thanks to tom, eddie, maggie they changed my life! Learn how to be a safe trucker and obtain your cdl really quick with the best training hands down.

Keith Hicks

Great place to start your training go now

bayou250s

Absolutely cannot recommend this place enough. Eddie, Todd and Ian are some of the best instructors you could ask for in this business. Approachable, helpful and most importantly they are real with you. They don’t just teach you what you need to know, they teach you everything they possibly can in the short time you are in school giving you the ability to easily pass your test and go into your new career with confidence. Honestly wish I had more time to spend at the school just to be able to learn more about the industry itself from those guys. If anyone is thinking about going to a CDL school this is the one you should choose, hands down the best out there. Thanks again to everyone at A/B CDL Driver Training Center!

Jerry Frazier

Tom and his staff go above and beyond for their students and the community. 5 stars isn't good enough. If you apply yourself and actually listen, you'll come out a top driver.

Brendon Koziol

Awesome staff, they will help you out with anything. I don't think I could recommend this place enough. Keep up the great work guys.

maria ortiz

Best place they are with you through all the steps Tom is very out going person let's you know in details what you need and always works with you he is the best very knowledge and explains in details . Pink is the best instructor very detail always helps out when we need it to prepare us for the test she is very knowledge and understanding cant ask for more this school I recommend to everyone it's a great place and short course if you put 100% they put 100% I'm going back soon for my cdl A and happy I found this school when I went for my cdl B best place ever

James Myers

Attended the New Britain school and the instructors there were very good and hands on. Pink did a great job teaching the pre trip and Tom really helped me understand the steering in Maneuvers. I learned a lot there and quickly I would definitely recommend this school was very pleased and enjoyed going. Best school ever

Christopher Taylor

Great place to get your CDL. The training is incredible and they never give up on you. We all know that everyone learns at a different pace and here, you don't have to worry about feeling bad because your taking a little longer to learn something. They work with you diligently and are very patient. Huge thank you to Tom, Pink, Todd and Ian. You will learn a lot in the short time you are in school. I recommend this school to anyone trying to obtain their CDL license.