Had a great experience w the school. Gwen, Tae, Mike, Lee, & Johnny were all great instructors. Brandon great job on the pre-trip. With what all I learned from each instructor played a big part in my one and done. If I would change anything it would be to have the pre-trip class done on first day in the yard training and notthe end of the week. Overall though HIGHLY recommend Katlaw for anyone wanting to get into trucking. Thanks to each and everyone of y'all, I priciate greatly. Read Less

I had an amazing experience at Katlaw Truck Driving School. It is a memory I’ll cherish for a lifetime. The staff there are all incredible characters—friendly, inspiring, and genuinely caring. Some of the older staff pulled me aside for heartfelt conversations that motivated me and made me feel valued. The main instructor Brandon is a total badass; he's an ex-Army Ranger who can drive any truck and has more certifications than anyone I've ever known. He keeps it real, is super cool, and offers great advice on trucking careers, companies, and post-school decisions. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to focus my job search, and I ultimately signed with Jordan Carriers, which he recommended as the best fit for my goals. The training was very helpful, especially the pre-trip inspection—you'll pass easily if you study and do it the way they teach you! While the yard trucks are not the newest or in the best shape; however, they are perfectly adequate for learning the maneuvers. The dedicated mechanic keeps them running,. You will get plenty of reps in if you choose to put the work in. Everyday on the yard is at least 8hrs. I got plenty of practice time and aced my skills test at the DDS first try! The road trucks are safe, DOT-compliant, and provided a great driving experience. Overall, if you focus and put in the effort, you'll be successful here! I loved every moment of my time at Katlaw and highly recommend it to anyone looking to start their trucking career! ***** Read Less

My experience with Katlaw was awesome I had doubts in the beginning because of my lack of experience but your (Staff) is great. 👍🏾 With the amount of people in your school Repetitious training does work. Thanks to the Office Staff Katie and Melissa for their patience & encouragement and making things happen for me. Thanks to the Field Staff Mike,Gwen & Dan for their patience and Teaching me how to Handle a Big Rig 💯👍🏾 Class of 2018 CDL A Read Less

My  experience with Katlaw was awesome I had doubts in the beginning because of my lack of experience but your (Staff) is great.  With the amount of people in your school Repetitious training does work. Thanks to the Office Staff Katie and Melissa for their patience & encouragement and making things happen for me. Thanks to the Field StaffMike,Gwen & Dan for their patience and Teaching me how to Handle a Big Rig Read Less

The staff was very nice and willing to be of assistance. The instructors are also very helpful and knowledgeable. I went into Katlaw with a goal and the instructors/staff help me accomplish that goal. You will get out the school, what you put in when it comes to this training. The school is probably has the lowest tuition of any private driving school in the state. But with such a low tuition comes some MINOR challenges. Those MINOR challenges are the equipment that you will be operating at Katlaw. The equipment is not top of the line; but how can you expect it to be. This equipment gets dogged day in and day out by inexperienced student drivers. I call them MINOR challenges because me and few other students took our test at the Ga dds and passed on our 1st try! You can come to the school, soak up the knowledge , do it the KATLAW way and become a member of the elite 1 & DONE crew! If the minor challenges that I mentioned discourage you then you can go to another school spend TWICE the amount of money to say that you learned how to drive on a tractor that shifted better to get the same damn CDL license.....But honestly I feel If you can handle this equipment, then you can handle any equipment! Thanks Katlaw Driving School! Read Less

Katlaw is the place to get your CDL; the instructors (Archie, Ms. G, Mike, Roger, Dan) provided exceptional training; & provided adequate equipment and trucks to get the job done; but it all depends on how bad you want to it, study hard, practice, practice, practice pretrip, maneuvers, on the road, and you should be "ONE AND DONE". Thanks to Keith and the rest of the Staff for being patient and working with each student. "Ms. G" is also the best. Read Less

I made it through the school. After I failed my test the second time. I never heard from the school again. I called multiple times with no answer. They were supposed to call me to set up another appt. They never called. I had to set up my own appt. I called again and had to ask them to send mine and my husband's certificates. I also had issuses with instructors. Honestly, I would not recommended this school. They did not help me get my license. They just cut me off after I failed. My company should get their money back. Read Less

The entire team did a very good job, the training was very detail and refine. The classroom and the yard training was detail and refined. The trainer's were very patient, and give all the instructions to get your CDL " ONE & DONE" as most of us do. A bigggg thanks to Katlaw Truck Driving School to have contributed to making a very significant change in my driving career. Read Less

I️ attend school there is 2016. I️ passed the written exam with no problem. The trucks suck and it didn’t help that I️’m 5’0. The seats wouldn’t even adjust. We had to wait in line to do maneuvers. Too many students and not enough trucks or instructors. Long story short I didn’t finish out the course. They still made me pay for the whole course which was some bull. Read Less

do not attend this school. they have a 20% pass rate. trucks are old and clutch rarely work. they are understaff and have to many students to teach. classes would be 5-6 people per instrucor. if you have no trucking experience go elsewhere. dont believe the 4 star hype its all staged. Read Less

Instructors are great! equipment leaves a bit to be desired but for good reason, i wouldnt buy brand new trucks to have a bunch of flunkies come in and tear it up. Ladies in the office are wonderful and will help you with anything that they can! Read Less

First let me tell you they DO NOT teach you to drive a drive a truck they teach you to pass a test their are a couple great people there Eddie , Dan ,Archie and Ernest are great as for Mike Wells he has no respect for anyone and thinks his s*** don't stink jumped down my throat over doing something my instructor told me to do and he talks as he's seen it all he's never driven more than Maxim 20000 miles in a semi as a former student that just graduated April 2017 I've drove 20000 miles in almost 2 month's and I will tell you that man knows nothing about what he is talking about But all In all its well worth the money considering the price of other driving schools but if you have the money go elsewhere I warn you now Read Less

Katlaw trucking school is pure awesomeness.... Melissa Williams has an excellent personality.... She's very professional.....helpful and down to earth....my experience at katlaw trucking school was fun....challenging and exciting....the trainers and instructors were very knowledgeable and skillful...I highly recommend kathlaw as your number one (1) choice in trucking school. Read Less

I attended Katlaw in April 2017. It's a grinder school. They throw you and a bunch of others all in together going over all types of rules and regulations and doing all types of maneuvers in the trucks for three weeks and when it's over well, ready or not, It's over! Time to take the test. They'll give you all the tools you'll need to succeed but it's up to you to get it done. I saw my entire class of 8, except for two, pass the state cdl test on the first try. One and done!! My only gripe would be that they would do good to show the range a little love with a few new crisp lines of paint and maybe not let the classes get too big because of the ones who couldn't get it done the first, second, third, fourth or fifth time! Our class doubled in the last two days because of re-takes..not hatein, just sayin. Outside of those minor details, I can honestly say I got my money's worth. The instructors were on point. You got different points of view with millions of safe miles between them but you gotta keep your eyes and mind open and do what it takes to make it work for you because on test day it's just you and that truck. It's a bit of an aggressive schedule and a lot to take in but it's worth it in the end so be ready to get up at 4:30am and come to work 12hrs. I'd definitetly recommend this school, for sure. Read Less

Excellent school to learn in, the 2 classroom staff are cool as hell, they have the good guy bad guy approach and it works great! They definitely give you the info needed to get you CDL permit, (state test is very tricky)! I passed my state exam with 84 on General 100 on Air Brakes and 100 on Combination, but ran into 21 year old license issues, looking forward to the clearance of that so I can get back to school and finish the driving course. Excellent school, I highly recommend for SERIOUS individuals!! Read Less

Great opportunity to learn the skill needed to get your lic. The instructor and the staff is clearly there to help you and they do that above and beyond. Great price too. I'll recommend them to any one thats serious about getting a CDL in as little as 2 weeks, just like I did. Read Less

Staff is awesome minus two that don't know how to talk to people and are proud of it. The ladies in the office are the best. The equipment belongs in a junk yard. The tape holding it together is the best part. Listen to the instructors and you will be fine, truly a wealth of knowledge. Read Less

Just graduated Katlaw and loved it! Staff In office Katie , Kerry and others were super nice and cared You just weren't a number there! They helped in anyway they could to help you succeed ! On the yard the instructors are very knowledgable If you listen to their instructions you will pass and be fine! Del William Helen Archie Ernest Nathan Mike and Poor Ol Dan were great . I'm honestly glad I chose Katlaw !!Great School !! Learned so much !! Read Less

Very consistant with showing a geuine concern for each individual student needs. All the instructors and staff in the front office are very professional and are great with getting you on your way to a new career. Some equipment could use upgrading but better to train you for real world situations you may come across imho. If you listen, you will learn in a very short period of time. Safety is the instructors upmost concern. Great school! Read Less

Good school to get your class A license, the staff is great and provide what you need to pass your test. They won't babysit you but if you pay close attention to instructions and ask questions whenever you have any doubts then you will be fine. I would give it 4 1/2 stars and the only reason i didn't give 5 was because the trucks that we learn in are not consistent (some are 8 speed others are 10, new trucks, old trucks, 53' & 48' trailers). It would be nice to have the same equipment for every maneuver and testing that we have to take. Overall I would recommend attending Katlaw. Read Less

My husband spent thousands and months trying to get his CDL thru this school, they lied and said it takes 3 weeks but they fail to tell you that if you fail any part of the tests they give, you wait weeks before they get you back in to continue your training. By then its like starting from scratch if you've never driven a semi before. He attended every class and worked Very hard and still did not get the support he needed. Several people in one truck to learn, pushing you to take the state test before you're ready...They were always looking for more money from him to get more help/additional training. Ended up going somewhere else. Even though he competed all his work there and passed their testing, they would not give him any proof he finished there (Without Paying hundreds). Wish I could give ZERO stars!!! Don't waste your money! They lie to students to get them in and once they have your money you are still without work for up to months while you try to pass the tests. Then if you pass you still cant get a job being a new CDL holder. Unless you want to be OTR for 6 months on end. No local work for new drivers. Read Less

Although I did not take my road test and graduate from KATLAW in October 2011 I can HONESTLY say that this truck driving school is worth your time and investment. I LOVED the office location. I LOVED the professional look about the office. I LOVED the professionalism of the staff. ... ... ... ... [This entire review couldn't fit on this site. Too long. Read the complete, original review on YELP and find out what else I LOVED about KATLAW. http : // www . yelp . com/biz/katlaw-truck-driving-school-austell] Read Less

going in to this three week course I was convinced that I would fail and that the whole thing was a waste of my money. But, by the end of week one which is classroom only, my confidence began to build as I realized that my success was dependent on accepting that hard work will pay off.Not to mention very strong encouragement from the classroom teacher William Johnson whose fun presentation helped this exhausted student get through the week . The next two weeks are driving exercises such as backing skills, shifting and general control of the vehicle. My teacher for these two weeks was Helen Speers, who did an excellent job of communicating the job at hand. She was very patient with the three of us assigned to her truck and properly budgeted her time so that all of our weaknesses could be addressed. Another positive thing to point out is that the other two students(Jose Rodriguez and Ron Fortner) that I was placed with could not have been any better. I don't know if this was deliberate or just an accident but we all got along great and spent all of our free time helping each other with the pre-trip inspection and just talking about driving skills, helping us all become better students. I wish I could be in this environment all the time. All of us passed and are now class A cdl drivers, including a return student Imagene (Emma Jean yet another good match for our group) giving Katlaw and Helen Speers a 100% pass rate. Read Less

After paying $2495.00 for a 3 week course to obtain a CDL License, my husband was told they could not ""place"" him do to the fact that he had a 9 year old felony on his record. Something they knew before they took our money but failed to mention in order to get our money!! AND...currently all of the companies that they work with for ""job placement"" are not hiring people without experience!!!!! Are you serious???? How can you ""place"" your students when the companies won't take them!!??!! Big Ripoff!! Very uncaring staff!! Money hungry! It's been almost a year and no job yet! Do yourself a favor and look into going through training with a trucking company directly! Cheaper and once you are done you work with them! Read Less