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Expectations

To rate the school from 1-10 I would rate it a 4. Very unprofessional I started the school thinking my license was taking away to find out it wasn’t. They allow me to start school knowing I had a valid CDL and over charge me I’m still waiting on emails and call backs. Communication sucks you can never get ahold of anyone. I didn’t go though with the complete course after seeing my license was valid I stopped at under 50 of the corse and they are still saying I owe 3k. My 6 days of the corse wasn’t worth it. They stand you out side and give you a paper and say remember it. The instructors well some not all were rude. They threatened to kick me out the corse if I don’t memorize the pre-trip content. That really rubbed me wrong in a sense I’m spending 4300$ and you say you will kick me out if I don’t have it remembered by a specific date. Over all I wouldn’t tell anyone to go to this school if this is how they operate. Yes it may be 10M people that have got they CDL though them but now I’m wondering how many people may have dropped out because if the lack of respect and understanding or just been kicked out how they threatened me. I choose to go this corse because I have had a CDL previously and I know how hard the DPS can be I thought it would be a little more hands on and patients spending more money and testing out though the school. Do your research don’t just read reviews find people that have went there before taking those steps 4300$ isn’t the most money but it’s yours spend it correctly and make sure it’s not a waste because at this moment for me I spent less then 50 hour at their location and I’m being charged 3k it’s a 160hr corse you do the match and tell me is it right. Make sure you can memorize what you read because they are hard on you about pretrip hope this helps someone I never write reviews my apologies if punctuation and spelling is off hope the understanding is there.

160 is the best

160 driving academy in Houston is the best school to attend if you’re looking to get your cdl. The night shift instructors took time with me they are very patient. I went there not knowing anything about trucks. Now I am a professional truck driver. Ms.Dee is awesome I will forever be grateful to her.And Q he was more like a brother he stayed on me and pushed me and brought out the best in me. Jeremy taught me to be patient and don’t rush nothing just let it come. Jimmy thx man those turns was real but you made sure I had it and had confidence in me I couldn’t have done it without you guys. Bianca will do everything in her power to get you in class so stop procrastinating and give 160 driving academy a call

Instructors

Had a great time while learning Brian and Mr Nate really took me under their wing to help me get to the next level and thanks to them I got my CDL thanks again

Passed my test

I would like to thank the instructors for teaching me what I needed to know to pass my test.Jerry,Mike,Lance,Ken,Darrian, Robert all helped and never got frustrated with me. Thanks to the best examiner Dan that kept me calm so that I can focus to finish strong.

I’ve gained the skills to pay the bills!

Initially, I was apprehensive about starting CDL training during the middle of a pandemic but 160 Driving Academy quickly put me ease when I saw all of the precautions that were taken including daily temperature checks, mandatory masks and wiping down the vehicles after each driver. When it came to the yard instructions, I worked primarily with Roxana and Lance. Both gave me great insight on how to operate a commercial motor vehicle and essential backing techniques, so much so that I was offered a position with a company as an Intermodal driver (lots of backing). My only critique or suggestions is to dump the parallel parking and teach a 45 or 90 degree backing. All in all it was a GREAT experience and I would definitely recommend anyone to 160 Driving Academy.

Outstanding

I had a great learning experience with 160. All of the instructors go above and beyond to help you learn. It feel like a family I hate I have to go but I pasted and I’m ready to drive over the road. The examiner was very patient and fair. The people in the office are very helpful and instrumental as well saying all that to say this I love my time with 160 and if I had four hands I would give them four thumbs up...GREAT JOB👍🏾

Houston, Texas

I had a great learning experience with 160. All of the instructors go above and beyond to help you learn. It feel like a family I hate I have to go but I must move forward and I’m ready to drive over the road. The examiner was very patient and fair. The people in the office are very helpful and instrumental as well saying all that to say this I love my time with 160 and if I had four hands I would give them four thumbs up...GREAT JOB👍🏾

Experience at Global CDL Driver Training. PA

My experiences at Global CDL Driver Training were truly amazing. Staff Management warmly welcomed me and already brings me closer to the value and also the importance of having my CDL. Thank you all. My special thanks to all my perfect instructors Mr Prince, Mr Melo, Mr Jeff, Mr Dave and Mr JJ who always instruct us as first born while teaching us step by step and make sure memorizing them all well: our pre-trip, out in cabin inspection, brake test and also practice on the road while helping us to control ourself. My dear trainers you are so special and I am proud of you. GLOBAL CDL Driver Training This was the best school to get my CDL. I would highly recommend this School. Many thanks .

Great

Instructors are very patient friendly and go step by step to get you knowledge for the road and very professional

fun

i had a great time. I learned something new everyday. There was never a day when i wasnt excited to get up and go to the training yard. the instructors are a-1. shot out too jerry, lance, darrion, roxanne,jimmy thanks for your patience. shout out too biancia for getting me enrolled and thanks dan for tolerating my crazy ramblings during my road test. im going to miss this place but greater days are in my future now. thanks

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