I had a great experience with Southwest Trucking School while removing the restriction from my CDL Class A. I took a refresher course and learned how to drive a manual transmission, and my trainer, Tabitha, was outstanding. She really helped me rebuild my confidence and reminded me that I am a driver. Her attitude, patience, and ability to encourage me made a huge difference. She pushed me in the right way and helped me get through moments where I doubted myself. I also want to recognize Rosie, the driver recruiter. She was incredibly attentive and stayed on top of everything. When I needed to retest, she made sure I was getting follow-ups and was scheduled properly. That kind of support goes a long way. The entire team at Southwest Trucking School genuinely cares. They didn’t let me walk away feeling defeated—they made it clear they were willing to work with me until I succeeded. Thank you to everyone there. I truly appreciate the support, and I wish nothing but the best and continued blessings to the whole team. Read Less

Southwest Truck Driver Training is truly a top notch program. From day one the staff and instructors are professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in your success. The training is structured in a way that builds confidence step by step, combining classroom instruction with hands on driving that prepares you for real world situations, not just passing the test. The instructors bring real industry experience and take the time to make sure you understand what you are doing and why it matters. They are patient, encouraging, and hold you to a professional standard that sets you up for a successful long term career in trucking. What really stands out is how focused the program is on preparing you for life after graduation. They teach safety, responsibility, and professionalism, which are critical for success in this industry. You are not just learning how to drive a truck, you are learning how to be a professional driver. If you are serious about starting a career in trucking and want training that truly prepares you for the road ahead, I highly recommend Southwest Truck Driver Training. Read Less

This place is a joke. 2000 upfront payment then 188 for 36 months. To all Veterans this place is a money grab. Demand is to high for drivers, to pay this much. LOOK elsewhere or find a company driver position that will train you with a small commitment. I see why the use the American colors capitalism at its finest here. Read Less

I sense that some of the other reviewers may still in their "honeymoon" phase.I recommend this school.  It is reasonably priced and you will be treated pretty well.  They are very decent, down-to-earth folks, with good instructors.  Notice I didn't say excellent instructors.  But they're good.I can only give 3 stars stars because I must say, when I went there, they were very negligent in really preparing us for what we'd face when going to work as a company driver for one of the major carriers.  But if you knew what what probably going to happen to you as an OTR solo driver, you'd probably not waste your time.I would say the treatment of truck drivers is a national disgrace, along with our mentally insane drug war and marxist income tax system.SWTDT allowed several really bad companies to come into the class to recruit, like Werner, where I went to work after graduating because Werner's Phoenix terminal was nearby and I was out of money.Standing at the end of an off ramp with a coffee can and a sign saying "Please Help. God Bless" I would probably have made more money than in my first year on the road driving for Werner Enterprises.  But then, I wasn't on the road that much.  I was either waiting for their incompetent planners to get me a decent load, or waiting for my truck to be repaired. . .it broke down on a weekly basis.  It was depressing and frustrating, blowing my mind that it was even legal in the USA to treat someone the way they treated us.After going through Hell on Earth with Werner, and a little less Hell with US Xpress, I was hired by Crete Carrier and life got better.  Crete was/is a good company.When a driver goes out on the road alone, the hardest thing to master is backing and parking between other parked tractor trailers or just between trailers.  In the real world, you will have to park when space is limited. . .anyone can set up and park at a massive WalMart distribution center.So you should NOT feel very competent if you have not become proficient at backing, and that means doing it 500-1000 times, between real vehicles (or suitable props) not little rubber cones.  Southwest Trucking really fails its students in this area.Everything else was fine. Read Less

I sense that some of the other reviewers may still in their "honeymoon" phase.I recommend this school.  It is reasonably priced and you will be treated pretty well.  They are very decent, down-to-earth folks, with good instructors.  Notice I didn't say excellent instructors.  But they're good.I can only give 3 stars stars because I must say, when I went there, they were very negligent in really preparing us for what we'd face when going to work as a company driver for one of the major carriers.  But if you knew what what probably going to happen to you as an OTR solo driver, you'd probably not waste your time.I would say the treatment of truck drivers is a national disgrace, along with our mentally insane drug war and marxist income tax system.SWTDT allowed several really bad companies to come into the class to recruit, like Werner, where I went to work after graduating because Werner's Phoenix terminal was nearby and I was out of money.Standing at the end of an off ramp with a coffee can and a sign saying "Please Help. God Bless" I would probably have made more money than in my first year on the road driving for Werner Enterprises.  But then, I wasn't on the road that much.  I was either waiting for their incompetent planners to get me a decent load, or waiting for my truck to be repaired. . .it broke down on a weekly basis.  It was depressing and frustrating, blowing my mind that it was even legal in the USA to treat someone the way they treated us.After going through Hell on Earth with Werner, and a little less Hell with US Xpress, I was hired by Crete Carrier and life got better.  Crete was/is a good company.When a driver goes out on the road alone, the hardest thing to master is backing and parking between other parked tractor trailers or just between trailers.  In the real world, you will have to park when space is limited. . .anyone can set up and park at a massive WalMart distribution center.So you should NOT feel very competent if you have not become proficient at backing, and that means doing it 500-1000 times, between real vehicles (or suitable props) not little rubber cones.  Southwest Trucking really fails its students in this area.Everything else was fine. Read Less

This was a awesome program very well run.  They take the time to teach you everything you need to know about the industry. The instructors are all amazing the office staff is amazing and very helpful Thank You All !!!!I just graduated today big thank you to Danny my classroom Instructor and Robert my Driver Instructor IHighly Recommend This Program AAA+++++++ Read Less

I just called to get a refresher estimate because i haven't driven in 5 years and they wanted 2500 even though i have a cdl and within 3 seconds they ask you for a credit card it just after getting my cdl from them in the first place their only after your money and if they can't get from you they want nothing to do with you Read Less

The School is great and staff is super knowledgable, the equipment is top notch!!!! The only complaint I have is that they let a dishonest company recruit from there. (((SYSTEM TRANSPORT))) STAY AWAY!!! STAY AWAY!!!I would give this company zero stars if possible, I am a Marine Veteran who gave everything to this company, I worked tirelessly for 8 months to buy a truck from them, only so that they could steal 800$ of my own hard earned money plus over $3000 in a maintenance fund I paid into. They did all this the week I lost my daughter and had to deal with my wife barely clinging onto life in intensive care. As a Veteran and Marine my word is my life!! Please do not do business with this company, and if you are a driver, please drive for another company. They have no heart and no remorse for treating employees like a number. The so called manager in Phoenix is worthless and a worm of a liar. DO NOT DO BUSINESS HERE Read Less

I would highly recommend anyone that wants to get there Cdl license to go here the instructors are very professional and get you through the training with all the information you will need to start driving I want to thank Ray and Ken for doing such a awesome job teaching me.graduated July 14 2016 Read Less

I also attended this school and was pleasantly surprised with how well I was treated. The school and the staff made me feel like part of the family and placed me in a job before I graduated, they also work with local companies. I shopped all the schools around and found old equipment, dirt ranges to practice driving on and porta potties, Southwest Truck Driver Training has the cleanest and nicest facility as well as the coolest trucks around. Do yourself a favor and check this school out before you waste your money elsewhere. A++ Read Less

I WENT TO SCHOOL AT THE ONE IN TUCSON AZ AND THEY SAID THEY HAD ME A PRE HIRE AND THAT I WOULD HAVE A JOB WHEN I FINISHED. WELL THAT WAS A LIE. WHEN I FINISHED THEY SAID THAT SINCE I HAVE A FELONY THEY COULDNT HELP ME GET A JOB. WHAT??? THE SCHOOL REALLY SUCKS AND THEY ARE A BUNCH OF LIARS. Read Less