Reviews of Great Lakes Truck Driving School. (Driving School) in Columbus (Ohio).

Great Lakes Truck Driving School

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27740 Royalton Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Great Lakes Truck Driving School

Devon Jones

I was taught accurately well at Great Lakes Truck driving school. The staff and instructors are top of the line. I am looking forward to a successful career with my training! Thank U Great Lakes 👍🏿 I can affirmly say that if U put in the time, and train it’s worth it’s weight in Gold! …

Laval Thomas Stevens

Graduated June 14,2022. The instructors were helpful in transitioning me into a CDL position. Don Mutters actually had a hand in getting my first CDL gig. I would highly recommend this school.

Michael Mayfield

Great instructors, but the heavy equipment room is consistently dirty, and the trash is never taken out from the night before. I thought they were paying a cleaning person, but I guess not...

C. Darden

I just graduated today with my CDL B (the class was only 4 days). Jim is a GREAT instructor , very patient , knowledgeable, kind and funny. I would recommend him and this school to anyone. Thank you Jim for teaching me what I know in a short period of time and it was truly a pleasure working with you‼️

Mark S. Bishop

Without any experience I came here and passed my CDL driving test within about 7 weeks. The staff were very nice and helpful.

Marian Stoica

Thank you Great Lakes Truck Driving School for an amazing experience, the staff was absolutely helpful from the first day i sign up all the way through the classes. Learned everything in such a short time from all the best instructors. I recommended signing up for your Cdl classes.

charles wright

great place top take your cdl course. a bit packed but as long as you don't sit around and watch other people drive the trucks you will learn something I passed my Class A CDL test first try highly recommend this school instructors was amazing especially TONY!!! but i got along with all of them they will walk you thru each maneuver and if your having troubles they will help you along the way they will joke with you and talk to you like a normal person instead of talk to you like an instructor as long as you pay attention and stay off your phone and participate you will not have any issue passing what so ever

RYSE 2019

My research pointed me to this place. I visited and was impressed. Looking forward to starting school, as soon as everything open back up.

Alec DeRemer

I went in to remove 2 restrictions from my class A in my own truck a 42ft car hauler straight truck. Stan was my Examiner and he was by far the best one that I have ever had he was relaxed and just easy to communicate to and doesnt make you nervous during the test and he truly wants you to pass and will do everything he legally can to help you pass. When i say that i mean i failed the parking the first time cause i wasnt all the way in the box and before the test he just kept reminding me to get out and look and i ended up passing. I just really wanted to thank stan for an amazing experience at this school along with everyone else that i had the pleasure of meeting

Joey

Great experience and great instructors,got my cdl last year on October and currently I'm working local in Ohio and it's going pretty good,thank you great lakes for giving the oportunity to pursue a career in trucking industry.

Schyler Chappell

GTLDS is a great school! I highly recommend it. I took the the heavy equipment and CDL courses and had an absolute blast and learned a lot. I had straight truck driving experience coming in so I can't testify as a newbie. But many of my classmates, who I became good friends with, had never driven a truck or a manual transmission vehicle before in their lives and they were all trained the same way as me and all walked away very comfortable with driving a semi. They have a full time career services employee named Dustin who comes from a family of truckers and knows a lot about the industry. He was available to talk to anytime, and I feel great knowing that I can go back at any point in my career and the school will help me find work.

Adam Widdi

I can’t thank this school enough. From Tony G to Matt and Carl won’t forget any of you. I can’t not forget Angela and Alex and Stan you guys were a great help. It has given me a career yes a school that you can definitely go to and know when you graduate and get your license that you have a job which plenty of recruiters come to and offer you to apply at the school. It gives you the unlimited possibilities to path that you can choose to make a amazing career out of. I also would like to thank Roger and the amazing Ms.Tanya my school recruiter and coordinator who helped me enroll and was there if I needed anything and Ms Maria literally helped me when I need it the most .Thank you Great Lakes Truck Driving School it was great!

John Kingzett

Jim is an outstanding examiner and instructor! Went in to take my Class A CDL driving test, and the nerves were jumping. Jim talked me down and kept me calm the entire time, he was very professional while also being down to earth. Great man you guys have!

andrew Taylor

The instructors are well experienced and very knowledgeable of the truck driving industry. Also they school is financially affordable and even have educational loan programs for what your financial aid doesn’t cover. Good hands-on equipment and they have a good, safe, and fun learning environment. I’ve learned so much already and I’ve only had one week in class out of the eight weeks I have. They have a wide variety of trucking companies that have recruiters come out to the school in the class rooms and give information about their company to help students decide where they want to start their trucking career. Altogether Great Lakes Truck Driving School’s stuff works together and hard to make sure that their students get the knowledge, the training, and the experience they need to be well prepared for the trucking company they choose to go with after graduation.

Steve Dowling

I just started three weeks ago. Sarah my classroom instructor is VERY GOOD at her job. Her knowledge and instructor skills are amazing.

Jeff Rhodes

I am a recent graduate of Great lakes class of July 2017 before I signed up for the class, I researched 35 different truck driving schools. I had visited all of them looking for the best training to start my new career as a truck driver. Great Lakes had hands down impressed me.This began with the first call where I spoke to Theresa and she provided me with helpful resources & information to the initial visit to the school where Chris, Roger, Christine, Holly, Mike, and Doris (the owner) made me feel welcome and a part of the Great Lakes Family. They really took the time to explain the program and answer all of my questions and concerns. Gary ( the yard master) has a wealthy knowledge base and was willing to go above and beyond to help everyone and can multitask like no one else. Traci who takes care of all the hours and scheduling for class and tests is very thorough and very approachable. She also follows up after your testing and will provide you with excellent care and service. The instructors in the yard and classroom focus on your success and they have a desire to teach skills and technique and how to perform them safely, not just to pass the test. Their focus is to create a professional and competent truck driver. Jerry in the classroom keeps your attention and focus. H, Rob, Mike, Bill, Jeff, Tony, Dave, Cedric, Terry, Brandi, and Coleman not only teaches you the fundamentals and skills required of every driver in their yard but they make you feel a part of the family at Great Lakes. They provide personalized instruction for every student as they feel like your success is also their success. I highly recommend that if you are pursuing your career as a truck driver that you look no further. The team at Great Lakes goes above and beyond to help you and guide you to your new profession. I am thoroughly pleased and confident in the choice I made and if I had it to do over again, there is no doubt in my mind that it would be Great Lakes all the way!

Shane Al

It was an AWESOME Place to Learn and Enjoyed it Immensely. Teachers Were Very Good and Knowledgeable and We Had Fun Doing it. Best Part was Learning how to Play with the Big Tonka Toys, And Get Certified For It.

Sean Bummara

A great place for a lost veteran to find their way. The office staff and trainers are top notch. They were the first step in helping me get my life together and I can't thank them enough. It was a warm experience that I'll never forget even if it was cold and snowy lol. I graduated at the end of December and now am embarking on a career with a top national carrier. The first chance I get I'll be stopping by again to convey my appreciation personally.

G fresh

When looking for a trucking school, I was very overwhelmed. I am so thankful that I chose to go to Great Lakes truck driving school. This school has amazing instructors, Plenty of resources, And over all a team that wants you to succeed. I recommend this truck driving school to everyone I meet who is intrested in the field.

Ez Riot

I just finished my 40 hour refresher course here March 03.2018( haven't driven for 22 years) and I am really happy with my experience.I researched other schools and they insisted I take the full course. I want to thank Don, Mike, Terry, H and all the other instructors for their patience as I was really rusty at my skills. Yesterday I just passed my road test for the great R+L Carriers out in Columbiana Ohio and wish all of you the best! Thanks, Troy

Chris Wegrocki

I went through this school and was taught very well in 2014 or 2015 and had no problem with anything, just also wishing I could have done the heavy equipment class as well, but was more wondering if once you loose your cdl , is it possible to get it back again down the road or being able to even take just the heavy equipment class without having a cdl???

Mohammed Sulieman

Hands down the best school for people who want to get into the truck driving business. The instructors are the best, and most caring individuals. They genuinely care to see you become successful. I will never forget Toni, Marty, Rich, Joe, Vinny, Dave, Danny, Fast Eddie, and "Honkie with the Donkey!" You won't find better. The guys in charge Chuck, Doc, and Phil are truly the best, when I asked for more time on the road they gave it to me, when I asked for more help with pre trip they gave it to me. This school is built with class. Thank you Roger for running such great organization, he has the best staff in place his financial aid ladies are so awesome and kind! If you guys are looking for a school this is the one ask for Don!

sam qamh

am a recent graduate of Great lakes class of August 2017 before I signed up for the class, I researched 4 different truck driving schools. Great Lakes trucking school is the best Choice you will ever take. I would like to thank all my instructors for the best job that provided to us during my course . Thank you again and God bless you all .

Ameer E.

By far the best learning experience that I’ve had. If you go through the courses and do what you’re told to do the right way, you’ll pass everything you do the first time. I absolutely love and respect the yard instructors here. Huge shoutout to Tony, Rick, Danny, Eddie, Vince, Gerald aka honky with a donkey, Joe, Dave, Marty, chuck, doc, and Phil. All great instructors and people in general. They are all properly secured, not cracked or leaking except for Jerry. Jerry’s all kinda of cracked, broken and leaking. He had me all kinds of bent and twisted with some of the experiences that he put me through but I did not let that stop me from getting my job done. A special shoutout to Don and the best financial office ladies I know. They’re awesome! I’ll forever represent Great Lakes Truck Driving School 💯

gifted First4sure

Just from hearing the reviews from graduates verbally and those that was posted online, this is a good school with good instructors. The only problem is, that if you live in cleveland, at least where i am at, it takes 45 minutes to get there and the same time to get back. That may prevent a challenge for people. Especially if you dont have a vehicle and using a wia gant to pay for tuition. Besides that, i believe it would be a wonderful place for a individual to learn the basics and possibly move forward to a long carreer in trucking.

Naz Al Kunni

Well where do I start, if there’s any bad review don’t beleave it, just go see nd Experience it yourself, Bc I read some bad reviews And i judge the school wrong.. It’s a good school that you can find, the managers , owners all those guys in there are great people nd they help you if you have any questions My instructor in class David Welch your the best and a great teacher and thank you for everything. The instructors on the field ; John, Derrek, Mike, Gonzalez, Jeff, Big Ed. And specially one person (Mr H) you are the best Instructor there is no one like you, your techniques 👍 If it wasn’t for you Mr H I don’t think I would’ve got my My CDL license within four weeks. Thank you my friend Mr. Hakija Hidic ( Mr H) 12-11-2017 .... (Naz) Nazmi

kinster davis

I recommend that any one looking for excellent truck driving school go or come to great lakes truckdriving school. They have the best training experience in the trucking industry. I rate them 5-stars hands down! Student-k.davis,jr.

Terry Filsinger

Great place to learn. Fantastic instructors. They go above and beyond to make sure your prepared for your state test. Highly recommended.

Larry Wurschum

Great school, very helpful instructors and a very nice facility. Everyone is very friendly. As long as you put in the work you will succeed with this school.

Kinar Patel

This really is a great place. All the instructors are nice and explain everything to you in detail and help you however they can. If you are serious about getting your CDL, then this is the place to go.

jeff

I can’t believe it’s been 8 years since I went here. It was a lot of fun. Well worth the time. I heard about Steve, such a sad occurrence. He was awesome!

Yasin Ali

Great place to get your cdl. Instructors are experienced and helpful. This is the place that i would recommend.

Cory Pruchinsky

Great school instructors are nice and pleasant to learn from. Good facilities and plenty of trucks to learn from.

Terrence Keyes

My experience with Great Lakes was one of a kind when I first came I didn't kno what to expect because of the unknown but as time revealed its self and I started to apply myself to the training the instructors helped me accordingly I started to feel more and more at ease with the trucks because of there understanding of each student were not all the same and we grasp things differently but I seen and felt they knew that when I was learning my way around these trucks I mean what more can u ask for as a student from a teacher

Ahmed Hammad

Very awesome school especially the instructors all the staff very helpful awesome customers service

Mike Dawson

Great School great instructors. I couldn't have picked a better school for training. Thanks for opportunity.

Des McDonald

The instructors really teach well and are patient but at the same time reassure you that u have what it takes to be a commercial driver.

Jerimiah Roth

Looks like a great training facility! Staff is knowledgeable and helpful! I am looking forward to training there!

Tim Francisco

Good programs and a great staff. One stop shop, from training, to certification, to a job.

Alaa Al Attar

Good School, GREAT STAFF, MIKE B. THE MOST PATIENT INSTRUCTOR .... overall all the staff are awesome and great

Tone Gotti

Jerry is a Very great instructor he helps out alot

From Beyond

Solid group of instructors who know the trucking / construction industry. Went back in 2015, and not one day do I regret coming here.

Art Wyzykowski

Good teachers and they move along at a good pace. Very friendly and helping.

kat Langford

Really like the fact i can get my cdl,oilfied and gas course very professional

hillbilly trucker

great teachers very knowledgeable and very helpful great all around atmosphere

Daniel Webster

Outstanding and knowledgeable staff excellent courses and overall outstanding experience!

charles gardner

Awesome school and even better staff and instructors

Shirley

Great school. Good instructors.

Rick Mitchell

Hands down the best trucking driving school in ohio.

Pat Sal

A good place to learn truck driving.

Willie Conway

Great school. Caring instructors

Andrew Schultz

Good place, good trainers, nice environment.

marcin MUNIEK Lezuch

thank you guys and RUSS his a grate teacher

CHRISTINA RUBANER

My Husband Loves it there.

Renaissance Management Group Llc

Great Lakes Truck Driving School Is Really Great!!!!!!

Ben Schreck

Can't ask for a more positive staff !

carl smith

Greatest

Kevin “KC”

Great school to go to

kirk lehman

Friendly and very informative.

Eric Dobson

Went there good people

ron smith

BEST SCHOOL EVER

Cindy Taylor

Great

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