The Exceptional Night Class Experience: Instructor Mr. Braulio Switching to the night class was the best decision I made, thanks entirely to Mr. Braulio. He is an absolutely outstanding instructor whose dedication makes the school worthwhile. * Effective, Simplified, and Student-Focused Teaching: In just four hours with Mr. Braulio, I was able to fully understand and execute my air brakes and pre-trip inspection—tasks I couldn't master in two weeks of the morning class. He simplifies complex steps, helps students create personalized memory tricks instead of relying on rote memorization, and makes learning engaging. * Focus on Student Success, Not "Money": Mr. Braulio’s passion is clearly the success of his students. He explicitly told us he cares more about seeing his students pass than the "money." * 100% Passing Rate (to my knowledge): Unlike the struggles of the morning class students, I believe every student who has come through Mr. Braulio's class has a 100% passing rate at the DMV. He has an exceptional ability to teach manual transmission, making it easy and accessible. * Supportive and Professional Demeanor: Mr. Braulio never yells, puts down students, or discourages them. He fosters a positive, self-affirming environment. Mr. Braulio deserves a standing ovation for his dedication. He counteracted the negative experience of the day class and is the only reason I was able to complete my training successfully. Conclusion and Warning to New Students If you choose Western Pacific Trucking School, be prepared for a difficult and unprofessional school and a fee (around $500) to use their truck for failing for a re-test, and dealing with an instructor who will try to make your life miserable. Mr. Braulio is the single saving grace of this school. If he is not your instructor, be wary, as others appear to be overly focused on power-tripping and do not prioritize effective teaching. Thank you, Mr. Braulio! It's wonderful that I was able to have a instructor who created such a supportive and positive learning environment.effective teaching and true mentorship. He focused on: * Growth Mindset: Emphasizing that mistakes are part of learning ("it's okay to make mistakes because that's how we learn"). * Encouragement and Belief: Giving students the confidence they needed ("you can do this, I believe in you"). * Stress Reduction: Using humor to manage frustration and keep the atmosphere light and focused on solutions ("comical funny joking frustration"). * Respect and Focus: Not judging students' pasts, but validating their current efforts and positive change. A teacher who can maintain that level of patience, belief, and good humor, especially when students are struggling, makes a profound difference. Read Less

If you’re looking for a great instructor Braulio is the best out here, at Western Pacific Trucking school. I just got my CDL and passed on my first try. Thanks to Braulio for being such a great instructor. He takes pride in his teaching and his students. Read Less

Edit: Everyone should write a review or complaint on the Better Business Bureau website. I went to Western Pacific In Stockton, Ca. Their driving exam passage rate for 2014 was an awful 55%, and I fully expect it to be even worse for 2015. You can find their annual report on the BPPE government website. If you do your research, you will know to steer clear. There are schools in Stockton that guarantee a pass for only $1500. There is a school in Sacramento that will do it for $1300 and guarantee a job, too. Why would you pay over 4k when they don't even guarantee a pass? Their trucks are junk. They're not even honest. Western Pacific truck School - The road to failure. Read Less

BEWARE! This school is a TOTAL WASTE of your time and money. They're unorganized, there's only one good instructor "Rico" that cares and the others can't teach worth a darn and will give you different instructions on how to perform a skill every day. They DON'T help you learn it on your own. All they care about is getting your $ and pleasing "Bob" (the owner). I could list a whole page of reasons why I wouldn't recommend this school... So if you're looking for a school that has their students/customers careers and satisfaction in their best interest; stay free and clear of this place. This is BY FAR THE WORST TRUCKING SCHOOL EVER! You've been warned... Read Less

I needed to get my class A for work. I was signed up for a 6 day crash course(I already has my class A permit). I was instructed by a man named Ralph. He was awesome! He taught me the pre trip in a way that flowed easily. Learning the backing skills mostly came easy for me...except one. Ralph stayed patient and kept running the maneuver by me until I finally nailed it. Passed my DMV skills test with flying colors first try. Thanks Western Pacific and Ralph! Read Less