Big shout out to everyone there. Very nice and great people. Anyone complaining about this place probably didn't pass. It's not easy, and you shouldn't expect it to be. Your hands will get dirty, and your skills will be tested. The instructors can't make miracles happen. Some people just shouldn't get their licenses. But that's a good thing you're driving a beast on the road. Takes time and money. Tim, you're the man! They are very fast-paced. If you dont know, Manual or haven't experienced the backing of trailers in the past. Dont come to this school. The instructors are there to help you win. They're not there to teach you. You have to do that yourself. They definitely help you do that. You'll run into the issue of them having too many students for two instructors. You'll probably practice one time in a day or twice if you're lucky. If you're on budget with your finances, I recommend taking the full-time course with this school. But if not, give it more time. You can complete it in 4 weeks if you're experienced, but if not, you'll find yourself there for 5-7 weeks. Great place to get your CDL for experienced people. (Manual shifting and Trailer control.) If you aren't experienced, go somewhere else. You'll do students who are a favor.

Completed the 160 hour weekend course. Was nervous at first and after all the patience/knowledge the instructors provided I was able to test out with confidence. Thank you Bill, Gary, Russ, Kenny, Shawn for all the time and information to be prepared for the state test. I appreciate all the help.

I had weekend classes and the staff was very friendly and I felt my instructors really cared about us students that tried our best. With an exception of a couple of rude people who seemed to think we already knew what we were doing. My overall experience was great, I had some fun and laughs. The reason they have 4 stars is because there was not enough drive time because the classes were too large and the lines should be painted for meanuvers. Mr. Bill did the best he could with adjusting rotations and helping people that needed a little more attention so we could move on. I'm sending my brother next and hopefully he will have a great experience as well.

It’s already been said before in previous one star reviews about this place. They’re all still true no matter what the reply’s have been. But if the picture included on my review doesn’t say enough about the way the school is run you should go somewhere else. The only selling point are the manual truck/ no restrictions on your CDL. The instructors are not the problem with PTDI, it’s the management that’s the issue. There is no communication between any of the chain of command. Tim is the day supervisor and tries to save the company money and sends instructors home if there’s not enough students in the morning. His reason is his boss tells him to, when it’s you that’s his boss and paying for the instruction time. Highly encourage you to seek other schools if you feel you do not have prior experience with semi trucks. You have to push yourself and the school to get you through the program in a timely manner ( push for all your evaluations and tests).

I’m very experienced with 30 years of driving experience. I had my CDL since 1997. I have driven buses. I drove doubles and triples. I have driven tanks. I have driven equipment with eight axles. The examiner started yelling at me as soon we left the main office to the truck for my driving skill tests. I started doing my pre-trip exam with complete confidence and did the in cab and brake tests at ease. To my utter amazement, the examiner lied and said I did not utter the applied word during the brake test. He said, you did the brake test correct. However, I did not say applied. And consequently, he said, I failed. How could I do the brake test methodically correctly and still fail, -is not something that I could understand. I told the examiner, -the acronym SALE. S= Static, A= Applied, L= low pressure alarm test, and E = Emergency. I told him during the exam, and still he failed me. This is a setup and I was intentionally failed for money grab. I was fooled twice. They tested my driving skills and they have intentionally failed me. I paid each time $350 (per exam). This is a violation of AZDOT - CDL Fact Sheet. I really hope there is someone out there, who could help me with this major psychological and financial abuse. Some of these private examiners are lying and abusing their power. How come someone so rude and so unprofessional and lying about people’s skills could become an examiner? Arizona state should look into these flagrant abuses by these examiners. I really felt discriminated. I also need to admit the second examiner was very humane, professional, and polite. But this reminds me the movie “Bad cop Good cop”.I asked for the exam results. The examiner told me; “I’m not entitled to get the results of my exam”. However, he still failed me. It’s not that I don’t know how to operate Commercial Vehicle, but rather, it’s rectifying the cash cow agenda. Imagine how hard it is for hard working low income people, middle class, and for those young and seniors who need encouragement and financial support. I hope and pray ABC15 (Joe) picks this story and highlights this issue. Indeed, every story has more than two versions. I really believe in free market, however, driver license exams should be left in the hands of centralized institutions like DOT/MVD. This is the greatest country on the universe and things like these should not be happening and it shouldn’t be acceptable. Please note, as one of the Reviewers put it, “If you at all value your time, dignity, and knowledge, go ANYWHERE else”. Nonetheless, they will not get my money third time, I have learned a superb and unforgettable lesson. Thank you..

Update the school has been improving and been helpful working with me on concerns. I will review my review in a few weeks Where to start first of all the instructors are good people , but it is clear they are not treated well at the school by the owners. I have seen three instructors walk off the job because of the lack of organization. There can be at times a ratio of 20-40 students per 1 instructor making it very difficult for actual hands on time with the maneuvers. This training is a skill set which requires repeated maneuvers to learn proven facts. Next lightning at night is a major issue the trees and trucks block what little light there is and it is obvious that this has been an issue before since they have broken portable lights sitting in the range. The cones and lines on the range are black and very difficult to see during the day and impossible at night. After filling several complaints and never received and reply to my concerns I reported it to Maricopa workforce they too have received several complaints about this school. We were told observing will teach you. Not when you are staring for 8 hours a day at others whom also have no idea what they are doing and only have 10 minutes out of 8 hours a day to have hands on practice. As for the lights Jason's response was well in the real world you will have to drive at night. Really Jason !!!!!!! We are in a learning environment we need to be able to see what we need to learn so when we do get out into the real world we know how to do certain things. When we are told back up till the tires near the line but we can't see a line wth. And stop at the black dirty cone. This is a accident waiting to happen. The school focuses more on new students every Monday instead of cutting down the ratio of students to instructors because of one thing $$$$$. Once you are in and they have the $$$ your concerns do not matter. Several students are not happy. We now have to pay additional money for adequate training at another school that offers one on one. My recommendation is CDL trucking on 24th Ave.

I was able to get my CDL in 140 Clock Hours right at 4 weeks because of the AMAZING teachers at this school!! I now have a job where I make $75k+ a year! I would highly recommend this company to help you get your CDL Class A. IF YOU REALLY WANT IT THEN YOU CAN DO IT!

My instructors were Bri, George, Anne, Brian, Cody, Larry, Hadar, and my tester was Mike. I really enjoyed my time here. Every instructor really took the time to make sure you fully grasped what they were teaching by breaking it down step by step and walking you through them. This school was so amazing and I appreciate everyone who works there. Thank you PTDI!

They stole $ 1,300.00 This is a FAST PACED SCHOOL. YOU MUST LEARN VERY QUICKLY. Instructors are polite, but most of them are impatient as well. There's a lot if students to push through. If your not a fast learner or don't take crash courses very well, this is NOT for you. I was there 7 days and the charged me 2,500.00. I have thebill right here !

I was enrolled at this school in night classes and I recently graduated. I couldn't have done it without the instructors help and knowledge that they shared with their students. Especially Mike and Bri and Brian and Larry - they were wonderful! I highly recommend this school during the night classes.

Phoenix Truck Driving Institute was a good choice for me to obtain my CDL. The instructors were knowledgeable, patient and understanding with their teaching techniques with newcomers, in the classroom and on the range. Get those yellow lines looking bright again though, that would help a lot with the backing maneuvers. .

If somebody ask to me which CDL school they must choose, I definitely recommend any other CDL school in the valley. Cause honestly they got some good instructors at weekend classes, but some others with a really bad attitude. Those ones forget about we, the students are almost zero percent familiarity with big class A trucks. And they yelled, gesticulating and disrespect at students. Also they don’t have enough amount of instructors, vehicles and room for the high affluence of students. That’s why. In my personal and honest opinion not worth it. But honestly again, I must say that happened about 6 months ago. Hopefully Phoenix Driving Institute has changed.

Attended in summer of 2020 during covid luckily I had a great instructor for the 8 weeks I was there sadly he quit 1 week before the test, but the knowledge provided had me ready to go. Within a month of graduation I had a class b local job at R+L Carriers for 26 hr and then work my way up to class A at 33.50 an hr. Even though it was a 22:1 student to teacher ratio some of the students who are close to testing are also a big help would recommend for anyone. Maybe I'll come be an instructor there someday, I live 1 mile away thx p.t.i.

I am not recommending this school, they advertising say they can training you to get your CDL in four week they lie to you. You'are able to be in the truck just for 5 munits in the morning and 5 munits in the afternoon, because of too many students.They have neew students every week , I have to pay another place now to get training , in 8 hours class you only get 5 minutes practice . Very bad experience.

I have had an absolute fantastic experience at this school. Very knowledgeable instructors, and good equipment. Your experience at the school depends on how hard you practice! And remember, pre-trip, pre-trip, pre-trip!

I was very happy with the overall experience. Kathy Wilson that works in the office is wonderful. She does a fantastic job. The instructors are pretty good. My biggest complaint and I'm not the only person that has said this. Is some nights they have too many students and not enough time in the truck. But I believe this is something that goes on at all the schools. But I would recommend them for one important reason. If you're considering going to truck driving school. Make sure you get your manual transmission endorsement. Don't go on the assumption that all new trucks are automatic transmissions. Because they're not. And if you decide to work locally you may be driving a manual transmission. And if you don't get your endorsement you can't get a job

Phoenix truck driving institute, had all that I needed at the time of me choosing my new career. Kathy, as a front desk admission representative gave me all the information that I needed to begin my future. She set me up for a walk through and explained in detail of how this school would benefit me in my career. I recommend this school for those that are trying to transition and look for a new start in life. Mostly let’s not forget the staff, they all have invested their time and have the knowledge to make your dream come true. Thank you Kathy! and P.T.D.I TRUCK YEAH!