Diesel Driving Academy
Little Rock, Arkansas
Reviews
Ashley Graham
19 May 2025
REPORT
My dad is a disabled adult and was going to join this program but decided not to pursue a different avenue for his career choice, because he cannot afford to live off of social security anymore. Well,...
My dad is a disabled adult and was going to join this program but decided not to pursue a different avenue for his career choice, because he cannot afford to live off of social security anymore. Well, he spoke to Lola Robinson the Admissions officer, who pretended to be a super nice, friendly, Christian lady. Turns out when he called back to let her know he was no longer going to participate in this program, she degraded him over the phone and told him he was "not a man", hung up on him twice, and said to him that he had no future because he didn't choose to join this program. Well, I have one thing to say to you Lola, treating a disabled person like that is very low, you are not a real Christian, because if you were you certainly wouldn't be treating other people like they were the scum of the Earth when you didn't like what they had to say. I don't appreciate you putting on a facade to make people think you are so great, so they join your program. You only care about the money that goes into your pocket from admission. I will be telling everyone I know about you, and about why they SHOULDN'T join this driving academy. You are a horrible human being. I hope you have the life you deserve.
Blue Douglas
9 May 2025
REPORT
Not sure about the school process but trying to enroll was a bit awkward. Lady that answered the phone almost talked me out of coming asking a lot of personal questions. I understood were she was comi...
Not sure about the school process but trying to enroll was a bit awkward. Lady that answered the phone almost talked me out of coming asking a lot of personal questions. I understood were she was coming from but I don’t think asking the person applying if they will be able to complete the school because you don’t have a job (relocating from different state) was necessary. A bit rude but claimed to be trying to be helpful. Hopefully the rest of the staff is more equipped with common courtesy.
sar fre
4 Aug 2023
REPORT
I’ll definitely avoid wasting time and money going to this school. The instructors are full (Sugar Honey Ice Tea) and petty. I went somewhere else to get my CDL and passed the test in flying colors. ...
I’ll definitely avoid wasting time and money going to this school. The instructors are full (Sugar Honey Ice Tea) and petty. I went somewhere else to get my CDL and passed the test in flying colors. I ace the particular area they lied about I had problems with, I didn’t have none of the petty problems I had at this school going somewhere else with structure and good instructors.
Vivian Collier
30 Aug 2022
REPORT
Update The day after I posted this review the director of the school had Stevenson transport drop me from the course, I was supposed to go to the state to test the day after this and he TEXT me saying...
Update The day after I posted this review the director of the school had Stevenson transport drop me from the course, I was supposed to go to the state to test the day after this and he TEXT me saying do not show up I have been dropped. Do your review after your done or they will retaliate against you.
PLEASE PLEASE I’m begging you all that is smart and read reviews first before signing any contract or considering DDA I highly DO NOT recommend this school if you are thinking about doing it in 4 weeks, which you can with proper training, This school cares nothing about you learning and receiving the time you need behind the wheel to prepare you for your skills test at the state level To get your CDLs its a total waste of your money and your time, please BEWARE and consider another school. A very helpful tip, go pay the $50 At the office of revenue get the learning material and test package watch YouTube videos on CDL permit testing promise you will pass the test, then enroll in school. DO NOT once again DO NOT enroll in this school it’s all about money to these people they do not care about you learning and receiving the proper training you need to move forward in your career they’re setting people up for failure.
Brandon Burton
3 Apr 2022
REPORT
The instructor, Jimmy, is currently sleeping outside while I write this review and while a student is STRUGGLING to drive near the cars in the parking lot. Jimmy is a poor instructor and uses scare ta...
The instructor, Jimmy, is currently sleeping outside while I write this review and while a student is STRUGGLING to drive near the cars in the parking lot. Jimmy is a poor instructor and uses scare tactics to get students to perform the maneuvers that are taught. Multiple students have gone to the Director of the school and have informed him of Jimmy’s poor attitude and poor teaching methods but the Director has done absolutely nothing to fix this issue. This is ironic because the school Director tells you on the first day if you have any problems with the instructors please let him know and multiple students have brought this issue up to him. It’s apparent that he only cares about the money and being sponsored by big trucking companies instead of giving students the necessary learning opportunities they need. Luckily after leaving Jimmy’s group, due to his poor attitude, I was able to be matched with an awesome instructor who allowed me to learn and master the skills that I needed to pass my CDL test. Hopefully the new group of students coming in don’t have to deal with Jimmy’s poor attitude and listen to him show off girls on dating apps while trying to learn a totally new skill. Also the school will not give students access to THEIR OWN FINANCIAL RECORDS. I was unable to get tuition reimbursement because this school would not let me have a receipt of the money I paid out of MY POCKET. I have plenty more to say but I’m going to cut this review short so I don’t disturb Jimmy’s nap.
Baily Myers
12 Jun 2017
REPORT
This school... wow. Every instructor has left and gone to other places due to the work environment. It started out a great school. but they lack the ability to teach a chicken to cross the road much l...
This school... wow. Every instructor has left and gone to other places due to the work environment. It started out a great school. but they lack the ability to teach a chicken to cross the road much less people to drive an 18 wheeler
Levi Applegarth
15 May 2017
REPORT
Very terrible place to work and learn only 3 instructors know what they're doing cheap wages old old equipment and training materials, there are better places to go for less money
Mike Bates
7 Apr 2017
REPORT
Good school lots of companies to chose from program is long
Otis Handley
9 Jun 2016
REPORT
This is one of the GREATEST driving academies that I have been introduced to in my life. I was referred here by sooo many people and never took a moment to contact anyone. And then I was invited to se...
This is one of the GREATEST driving academies that I have been introduced to in my life. I was referred here by sooo many people and never took a moment to contact anyone. And then I was invited to see the campus grounds by the Admissions Officer. Ms.Nikki was very detail oriented and had all the knowledge of any and every step needed to be taken for me to obtain my CDL's.
I have been progressing on my steps and I will be glad to have this institute of education as a career choice. Choice here, its the KEY!
Sharon Maddox
26 Jan 2015
REPORT
I am changing my review the school the further I go through it,has went from good to bad. the school's instructors are not for women drivers. they will belittle you, and make you feel like you don't ...
I am changing my review the school the further I go through it,has went from good to bad. the school's instructors are not for women drivers. they will belittle you, and make you feel like you don't belong there. If you don't fit in a specific group you are completely screwed.
Sharon M.
26 Jan 2015
REPORT
If you are a woman stay away from this school. If you don't fit in a group they give up on you. Very sexist school.
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Diesel Driving Academy
Little Rock, Arkansas
Business Hours
Monday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Tuesday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Wednesday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Thursday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Friday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Reviews
Ashley Graham
19 May 2025
My dad is a disabled adult and was going to join this program but decided not to pursue a different avenue for his career choice, because he cannot afford to live off of social security anymore. Well,...
My dad is a disabled adult and was going to join this program but decided not to pursue a different avenue for his career choice, because he cannot afford to live off of social security anymore. Well, he spoke to Lola Robinson the Admissions officer, who pretended to be a super nice, friendly, Christian lady. Turns out when he called back to let her know he was no longer going to participate in this program, she degraded him over the phone and told him he was "not a man", hung up on him twice, and said to him that he had no future because he didn't choose to join this program. Well, I have one thing to say to you Lola, treating a disabled person like that is very low, you are not a real Christian, because if you were you certainly wouldn't be treating other people like they were the scum of the Earth when you didn't like what they had to say. I don't appreciate you putting on a facade to make people think you are so great, so they join your program. You only care about the money that goes into your pocket from admission. I will be telling everyone I know about you, and about why they SHOULDN'T join this driving academy. You are a horrible human being. I hope you have the life you deserve.
Blue Douglas
9 May 2025
Not sure about the school process but trying to enroll was a bit awkward. Lady that answered the phone almost talked me out of coming asking a lot of personal questions. I understood were she was comi...
Not sure about the school process but trying to enroll was a bit awkward. Lady that answered the phone almost talked me out of coming asking a lot of personal questions. I understood were she was coming from but I don’t think asking the person applying if they will be able to complete the school because you don’t have a job (relocating from different state) was necessary. A bit rude but claimed to be trying to be helpful. Hopefully the rest of the staff is more equipped with common courtesy.
sar fre
4 Aug 2023
I’ll definitely avoid wasting time and money going to this school. The instructors are full (Sugar Honey Ice Tea) and petty. I went somewhere else to get my CDL and passed the test in flying colors. ...
I’ll definitely avoid wasting time and money going to this school. The instructors are full (Sugar Honey Ice Tea) and petty. I went somewhere else to get my CDL and passed the test in flying colors. I ace the particular area they lied about I had problems with, I didn’t have none of the petty problems I had at this school going somewhere else with structure and good instructors.
Vivian Collier
30 Aug 2022
Update The day after I posted this review the director of the school had Stevenson transport drop me from the course, I was supposed to go to the state to test the day after this and he TEXT me saying...
Update The day after I posted this review the director of the school had Stevenson transport drop me from the course, I was supposed to go to the state to test the day after this and he TEXT me saying do not show up I have been dropped. Do your review after your done or they will retaliate against you.
PLEASE PLEASE I’m begging you all that is smart and read reviews first before signing any contract or considering DDA I highly DO NOT recommend this school if you are thinking about doing it in 4 weeks, which you can with proper training, This school cares nothing about you learning and receiving the time you need behind the wheel to prepare you for your skills test at the state level To get your CDLs its a total waste of your money and your time, please BEWARE and consider another school. A very helpful tip, go pay the $50 At the office of revenue get the learning material and test package watch YouTube videos on CDL permit testing promise you will pass the test, then enroll in school. DO NOT once again DO NOT enroll in this school it’s all about money to these people they do not care about you learning and receiving the proper training you need to move forward in your career they’re setting people up for failure.
Brandon Burton
3 Apr 2022
The instructor, Jimmy, is currently sleeping outside while I write this review and while a student is STRUGGLING to drive near the cars in the parking lot. Jimmy is a poor instructor and uses scare ta...
The instructor, Jimmy, is currently sleeping outside while I write this review and while a student is STRUGGLING to drive near the cars in the parking lot. Jimmy is a poor instructor and uses scare tactics to get students to perform the maneuvers that are taught. Multiple students have gone to the Director of the school and have informed him of Jimmy’s poor attitude and poor teaching methods but the Director has done absolutely nothing to fix this issue. This is ironic because the school Director tells you on the first day if you have any problems with the instructors please let him know and multiple students have brought this issue up to him. It’s apparent that he only cares about the money and being sponsored by big trucking companies instead of giving students the necessary learning opportunities they need. Luckily after leaving Jimmy’s group, due to his poor attitude, I was able to be matched with an awesome instructor who allowed me to learn and master the skills that I needed to pass my CDL test. Hopefully the new group of students coming in don’t have to deal with Jimmy’s poor attitude and listen to him show off girls on dating apps while trying to learn a totally new skill. Also the school will not give students access to THEIR OWN FINANCIAL RECORDS. I was unable to get tuition reimbursement because this school would not let me have a receipt of the money I paid out of MY POCKET. I have plenty more to say but I’m going to cut this review short so I don’t disturb Jimmy’s nap.
Baily Myers
12 Jun 2017
This school... wow. Every instructor has left and gone to other places due to the work environment. It started out a great school. but they lack the ability to teach a chicken to cross the road much l...
This school... wow. Every instructor has left and gone to other places due to the work environment. It started out a great school. but they lack the ability to teach a chicken to cross the road much less people to drive an 18 wheeler
Levi Applegarth
15 May 2017
Very terrible place to work and learn only 3 instructors know what they're doing cheap wages old old equipment and training materials, there are better places to go for less money
Mike Bates
7 Apr 2017
Good school lots of companies to chose from program is long
Otis Handley
9 Jun 2016
This is one of the GREATEST driving academies that I have been introduced to in my life. I was referred here by sooo many people and never took a moment to contact anyone. And then I was invited to se...
This is one of the GREATEST driving academies that I have been introduced to in my life. I was referred here by sooo many people and never took a moment to contact anyone. And then I was invited to see the campus grounds by the Admissions Officer. Ms.Nikki was very detail oriented and had all the knowledge of any and every step needed to be taken for me to obtain my CDL's.
I have been progressing on my steps and I will be glad to have this institute of education as a career choice. Choice here, its the KEY!
Sharon Maddox
26 Jan 2015
I am changing my review the school the further I go through it,has went from good to bad. the school's instructors are not for women drivers. they will belittle you, and make you feel like you don't ...
I am changing my review the school the further I go through it,has went from good to bad. the school's instructors are not for women drivers. they will belittle you, and make you feel like you don't belong there. If you don't fit in a specific group you are completely screwed.
Sharon M.
26 Jan 2015
If you are a woman stay away from this school. If you don't fit in a group they give up on you. Very sexist school.
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