AAA School of Trucking Inc. CDL Training and Testing, Philadelphia PA

Great experience and perfect schedule trainers and inspectors specially Troy, so helpful in the class room and the yard they are the best people, too friendly and very helpful, they make everything easy and they will show you the best tricks to become a real good driver if you need an advice looking on my comment you should go to A A A

I am Chinese, I just graduated from this school, and now I am waiting for my driver's license. The relationship between the coaches and the students is very friendly. My English is not good, but they are still very patient to help me get my cDL license.

I'm happy I went here to get my CDL. The instructors here are awesome. Yves, Troy, and Abel make it fun. Never a dull day out in the yard. If you're in the Philly area and need your CDL this is the spot.

Troy and Vince are good instructors. However they train with a military approach and play childish games. They both will play games with your teachings if they feel like u not getting it fast enough. They will have u fighting for a position to get on the truck and train and laugh while making jokes. These two boys that's men will make u loose the desire and drive. They have there selective few. If u go to this school make sure it's not u. Find something better that will respect you, and teach u without humiliation and childish games.

I’d like to express my appreciation to the instructors of AAA. Troy, Sam, Abel and Yves these men all taught and instructed with patience and such enthusiasm that learning to operate the trucks was made easy, molding my flaws to becoming a safe and efficient driver. In addition they have all made it comfortable to communicate without hesitating to answer any questions even being asked for the hundredth time. I strongly recommend anyone eager to attending a trucking school do so through these men that give their commitment to teaching their students how to drive effortlessly and with confidence.

AAA Trucking school is a very successful institution to obtain your CDL Class A license. Let me start off with the preface addressing issued I had with the school and then follow up with the strengths of the school.

Cons:
- Few Instructors: Upon arrival of the school there was only one instructor teaching the pre-trip training, maneuvers, and no one was authorized to take students out on the road. This slowed down the capability of teaching each student what skills they lack as well as allowing students that have moved past the basics to practice their road tests. So the problem primarily was lack of instructors.

- Trucks: The trucks were pretty beaten up and it was really difficult to learn properly of the shifting of gears. Due to the age of the truck and constant beating of prior students grinding gears it made it difficult to know how a properly maintained and well taken care of truck was like to operate. Also the trailers that the trucks were being pulled were built in the early 90s. So when it comes to pre-trip inspection you have to address components that weren't visible for the test.

- Opportunities: Due to the school taking in a lot of students and having few instructors, it made it difficult for students to get ample time to have hands on practice for the vehicles. When it came to performing maneuvers you were lucky to get in the truck 2 times a day. This was because of the high volume of students and low number of trucks. Also when it came to getting on the road practice you hoped you were in the truck at least once a day. This is an issue for practice and application.

- Communication: During my time at the school I had problems with communication from the school to students. Didn't know the time I was going to take the test until the day of. Also there was a cancellation of the class due to health concerns and didn't find out when we would be able to attend the school unless you checked your email. Also, it would have been nice to be informed of the conditions at the Truck Yard. Then I would have known to bring a chair to sit while training.

- Location: The training yard is conducted outside rain or shine you're in the elements. Be prepared to sweat a lot of get cold a lot.

Pros:
- Instructors!: When AAA managed to hire new instructors for the school they were extremely knowledgeable and accommodating to ensure each student that was trying to learn the material. They made being at the yard enjoyable with not only explaining how to correct errors but also to share real life experiences they had on the road. (Troy, Sean, Tim, and Abel). Each instructor has their own way of teaching and none take it personally when you move another instructor to see a different way to learn.

- Hours: The hours from 8: 30am - 5: 00pm allowed for a full day of training and information training. So you are around trucks all day allowing students to watch others and see how to do things right and wrong.

- Training: The training that is conducted has a safe, controlled and puts the complete control of the student to move on if they have learned the skills needed to proceed forward. This allowed the student to have the motivation to learn what is necessary to move on.

- Road Course: The training on the road allowed drivers to learn how to shift not only on the highway but handle high traffic areas in the city. This allowed drivers to gain skills to handle difficult turns and high movement of other cars. The instructors ensure the driver is driving safe and compliant with the traffic laws.

Overall, the school was a success and can always be improved. Troy, Abel, Sean and Tim were fantastic instructors and made my time with the school a memorable one. Highly recommend for others in the future.

I am really thankful and appreciative of this trucking school the instructors know there stuff. It was an outstanding process. I found when I followed the instructors lesson and advice to the Tee the goals of everyone was accomplished. The instructor Troy is a phenomenal instructor along with Able, Ease, Sean and Gino they care about you getting your cdl no matter who or were you come from. Thankyou good people at Triple A and Kat in office

Abe Troy and Brian are the best they really help you get your licence and helped me out alot glad i came to this school and met this great crew

This school is wonderful! The instructors
always encouraged me, and never let me give up on myself. If you truly want your CDL, this is the place to go.

First of all I want to thank the best instructors Brian, Abel and Stanford Troy Jones they are all very good at teaching. And my experience at AAA school was excellent.instructors and AAA staff very friendly and committed to helping me they have a very good team and worked hard with me in order very good experience I had with AAA.and many thanks to the whole team of AAA SCHOOL TRUCKING!

I had a great experience thanks to Troy Ab & Brian, I’ve learned a lot in such a short amount of time. I definitely recommend triple A school of trucking

Excellent school. Very nice and knowledgeable instructors. Chris, Brian and Able were all great. They make it very easy to pass the CDL road test thru their excellent instruction.

Great organization! I recommend it, you have to put the work in an you will learn. Greeeeat instructors, they’re down to earth an put you first. Because of them an the help of the Lord I have my CDL A drivers license.

Best trucking school ever they have alot of knowledge they also know what they saying. (Abel, troy, brian and gino) best instructors i ever had they well always help you. If you let them. Also they would push you to make sure that you understand everything. They would Always be on my side they go by the book.

It’s a great school and they prepare you for the road. If you want a career in trucking go threw A. A. A their great

A great school with great instructors. I had the pleasure to work with Brian, Abel & Troy.great people. I highly recommend!

This school has the most honest down to earth real people I have ever met in my life and they are some of the best teachers to teach you the skills that you need for out there on the road so All i have to say is thank you to Brian, Abe for teaching me the skills I need for later on in my future I won’t forget it.

This is definitely a must for someone who is starting out in the trucking industry or going for a refresher it is down to earth and they give you every tool that you need to pass! Brian, Troy, Abe, and Gino make up a very great Staff! Also they give you a good nickname mine was FRACK

Coming here was the best decision I've made in my life so far. Abe, Bryan, and Stanford Troy Jones are all fantastic, knowledgeable instructors, and if they see you putting in the effort on your end, they will do anything they have to to get you through. I promise you, if you stick close to your instructor and do what they tell you, YOU WILL GET A CDL! And remember the two rules. 1.you can't see squat, if you ain't under your trailer. And 2. READ THE STEPS!

Best decision I made for myself and my family staff and instructors very help I don't regret getting my CDL. Terry Sands