J & J Driving School Inc
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Reviews
Christine
26 May 2026
REPORT
I would not recommend J & J Driving School Inc for CDL training. In my experience, the environment felt unprofessional, communication was poor, and I didn’t feel supported as a student. The CDL succes...
I would not recommend J & J Driving School Inc for CDL training. In my experience, the environment felt unprofessional, communication was poor, and I didn’t feel supported as a student. The CDL success/preparation rate seemed very low compared to what I expected, and I left feeling like students were not being properly set up to pass. I also personally felt uncomfortable with the way certain students were treated. Overall, I would suggest researching other CDL schools before enrolling.
Tiago Monteiro
23 Apr 2026
REPORT
Great school, everyone that’s works that’s are all very kind, helpful. They helped me through the whole process and even getting a job lined up !
J K
3 Jan 2023
REPORT
This review is for the CDL school only:
They told my case manager at Masshire I had a testing date 2 business days prior to the test after claiming that they couldn't contact me on a number I've had f...
This review is for the CDL school only:
They told my case manager at Masshire I had a testing date 2 business days prior to the test after claiming that they couldn't contact me on a number I've had for over 16 years. The testing date was on a holiday. I had to cancel for health reasons, and nobody was in the office, nor did they respond to my emails. They have so far as I can tell counted one of my testing dates as consumed, even though I tried to get it canceled or moved to another date. Still no response to my calls or emails.
They use 1 truck a day for your classes in the yard for manuevers, and that has to be shared with however many people are in your class.
They also operate a bus company out of the lot so they don't use all of your hours of yard class time for manuevers. You get a week of road practice, but once again, 1 truck spread around for however many people are in your class.
If you already know how to drive a truck and just need a school for the ELDT they have slightly better trucks than Amaral's and might be a good choice for you to just get it done so you can get your CDL. If you actually need to be taught how to drive a semi; the teaching style is kind of brutal with a lot of high volume verbal instruction so you might have some issues absorbing/retaining information if your fight or flight response is being consistently engaged.
The owner is kind of hands off, and intimidating to speak to which contrasts with a lot of the other schools around.
There were a lot of homophobic, and some racist comments and jokes being made throughout my class time here so if you're LGBTQIA+ you might not feel safe in this space.
Matthew Collard
15 Aug 2022
REPORT
Daniella, the owner - took my call last week on Wednesday - she said we could start a Class B CdL course with Passenger and Airbrake endorsement on Monday
Showed up today, went through day 1 - tried ...
Daniella, the owner - took my call last week on Wednesday - she said we could start a Class B CdL course with Passenger and Airbrake endorsement on Monday
Showed up today, went through day 1 - tried to pay with my credit card and they said it had to be a check. Will bring in tomorrow.
Owner offered to pay for my CDL with 1 year of service offered - I considered but said I couldn’t commit as I’m launching a new business.
Was told to go to RMV and buy my manual. While at DMV she calls and said we now don’t have time to do the course!
Would you trust this lady with your kids driving school buses if she lies and misleads people? What kind of role model is she?! You can’t lie to people and tell them that you’ll take them and then not!
The attorney general will be called and I’ll be talking to my lawyer for damages!
Gerrid England
5 Mar 2018
REPORT
Being a Honorable USMC veteran I have dealt with a lot situations and people. This is a horrible business and customer service is just as bad. After booking a class and paying money in advance. I call...
Being a Honorable USMC veteran I have dealt with a lot situations and people. This is a horrible business and customer service is just as bad. After booking a class and paying money in advance. I called just to make sure the class was still happening because of a storm coming. No one knew what the hell was going on. I felt like ibwas getting the old reach around. I was told that I need to check their web for closings and I would be called back. So I need to pay and make th effort to see if they're conducting business with my money. I showed up for my class and no one was there. Took off work and drove a hour distance to a class paid for and no one called or showed up. Called the owner and after talking with him, I can understand the poor ratings and customer service. Direct reflection of leadership and do not recommend this school for anything. A waste of time and money.....
John Covalt
2 Mar 2018
REPORT
STAY AWAY!!!!!!!! They don't care about anything except your money. They don't help you if your struggling on anything, they barley give you anytime actually driving there truck, and they don't put th...
STAY AWAY!!!!!!!! They don't care about anything except your money. They don't help you if your struggling on anything, they barley give you anytime actually driving there truck, and they don't put the customers first they always talk down to you and aren't encouraging at all.
Michelle sullivan
20 Feb 2018
REPORT
Don't waste your money. Especially if your a woman! Completely unprofessional.
Herve Joachim
27 Dec 2017
REPORT
Please do not give away your money!!! There’s a set up between the owner and The DPU officer to fail you on purpose for the first 2 road test attempted in order to pay the owner $ 500 for the last t...
Please do not give away your money!!! There’s a set up between the owner and The DPU officer to fail you on purpose for the first 2 road test attempted in order to pay the owner $ 500 for the last testing .Lastly, they make the road test appointment longer in a sense for the students to forget all the driving manœuvers .
Ryan Perkins
14 Sep 2017
REPORT
Called to get a consultation, was told that I needed to schedule an appointment, no problem. While scheduling the appointment it came across that the consultation was one on one, so I asked if it coul...
Called to get a consultation, was told that I needed to schedule an appointment, no problem. While scheduling the appointment it came across that the consultation was one on one, so I asked if it could be done by phone, you know to save gas, time, energy. The receptionist told me that it was required that I be there physically, I asked "why". She asked me o hold while she transferred me to someone who could explain the policies. A guy picked up the phone and screamed "YOU DON'T HAVE TO COME IF YOU DON'T WANT TO, THAT'S OUR POLICY, YOU DON'T QUESTION OUR POLICIES, EITHER YOU COME OR NOT!"... and then hung the phone up in my face. This place shouldn't be in business if this is how they treat potential customers!
Jeff Cabral
10 Dec 2016
REPORT
Claudia Silva
13 Oct 2016
REPORT
The girl ( african American girl with glasses ) in the front is rude, has no respect for the customer always giving attitude ... she should be fired
Agnaldo Da Cruz
10 Sep 2016
REPORT
Candy Lace
23 Oct 2015
REPORT
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Business Hours
Monday
Mon
07:00AM-19:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
07:00AM-19:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
07:00AM-19:00PM
Thursday
Thu
07:00AM-19:00PM
Friday
Fri
07:00AM-19:00PM
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J & J Driving School Inc
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Business Hours
Monday
07:00AM-19:00PM
Tuesday
07:00AM-19:00PM
Wednesday
07:00AM-19:00PM
Thursday
07:00AM-19:00PM
Friday
07:00AM-19:00PM
Reviews
Christine
26 May 2026
I would not recommend J & J Driving School Inc for CDL training. In my experience, the environment felt unprofessional, communication was poor, and I didn’t feel supported as a student. The CDL succes...
I would not recommend J & J Driving School Inc for CDL training. In my experience, the environment felt unprofessional, communication was poor, and I didn’t feel supported as a student. The CDL success/preparation rate seemed very low compared to what I expected, and I left feeling like students were not being properly set up to pass. I also personally felt uncomfortable with the way certain students were treated. Overall, I would suggest researching other CDL schools before enrolling.
Tiago Monteiro
23 Apr 2026
Great school, everyone that’s works that’s are all very kind, helpful. They helped me through the whole process and even getting a job lined up !
J K
3 Jan 2023
This review is for the CDL school only:
They told my case manager at Masshire I had a testing date 2 business days prior to the test after claiming that they couldn't contact me on a number I've had f...
This review is for the CDL school only:
They told my case manager at Masshire I had a testing date 2 business days prior to the test after claiming that they couldn't contact me on a number I've had for over 16 years. The testing date was on a holiday. I had to cancel for health reasons, and nobody was in the office, nor did they respond to my emails. They have so far as I can tell counted one of my testing dates as consumed, even though I tried to get it canceled or moved to another date. Still no response to my calls or emails.
They use 1 truck a day for your classes in the yard for manuevers, and that has to be shared with however many people are in your class.
They also operate a bus company out of the lot so they don't use all of your hours of yard class time for manuevers. You get a week of road practice, but once again, 1 truck spread around for however many people are in your class.
If you already know how to drive a truck and just need a school for the ELDT they have slightly better trucks than Amaral's and might be a good choice for you to just get it done so you can get your CDL. If you actually need to be taught how to drive a semi; the teaching style is kind of brutal with a lot of high volume verbal instruction so you might have some issues absorbing/retaining information if your fight or flight response is being consistently engaged.
The owner is kind of hands off, and intimidating to speak to which contrasts with a lot of the other schools around.
There were a lot of homophobic, and some racist comments and jokes being made throughout my class time here so if you're LGBTQIA+ you might not feel safe in this space.
Matthew Collard
15 Aug 2022
Daniella, the owner - took my call last week on Wednesday - she said we could start a Class B CdL course with Passenger and Airbrake endorsement on Monday
Showed up today, went through day 1 - tried ...
Daniella, the owner - took my call last week on Wednesday - she said we could start a Class B CdL course with Passenger and Airbrake endorsement on Monday
Showed up today, went through day 1 - tried to pay with my credit card and they said it had to be a check. Will bring in tomorrow.
Owner offered to pay for my CDL with 1 year of service offered - I considered but said I couldn’t commit as I’m launching a new business.
Was told to go to RMV and buy my manual. While at DMV she calls and said we now don’t have time to do the course!
Would you trust this lady with your kids driving school buses if she lies and misleads people? What kind of role model is she?! You can’t lie to people and tell them that you’ll take them and then not!
The attorney general will be called and I’ll be talking to my lawyer for damages!
Gerrid England
5 Mar 2018
Being a Honorable USMC veteran I have dealt with a lot situations and people. This is a horrible business and customer service is just as bad. After booking a class and paying money in advance. I call...
Being a Honorable USMC veteran I have dealt with a lot situations and people. This is a horrible business and customer service is just as bad. After booking a class and paying money in advance. I called just to make sure the class was still happening because of a storm coming. No one knew what the hell was going on. I felt like ibwas getting the old reach around. I was told that I need to check their web for closings and I would be called back. So I need to pay and make th effort to see if they're conducting business with my money. I showed up for my class and no one was there. Took off work and drove a hour distance to a class paid for and no one called or showed up. Called the owner and after talking with him, I can understand the poor ratings and customer service. Direct reflection of leadership and do not recommend this school for anything. A waste of time and money.....
John Covalt
2 Mar 2018
STAY AWAY!!!!!!!! They don't care about anything except your money. They don't help you if your struggling on anything, they barley give you anytime actually driving there truck, and they don't put th...
STAY AWAY!!!!!!!! They don't care about anything except your money. They don't help you if your struggling on anything, they barley give you anytime actually driving there truck, and they don't put the customers first they always talk down to you and aren't encouraging at all.
Michelle sullivan
20 Feb 2018
Don't waste your money. Especially if your a woman! Completely unprofessional.
Herve Joachim
27 Dec 2017
Please do not give away your money!!! There’s a set up between the owner and The DPU officer to fail you on purpose for the first 2 road test attempted in order to pay the owner $ 500 for the last t...
Please do not give away your money!!! There’s a set up between the owner and The DPU officer to fail you on purpose for the first 2 road test attempted in order to pay the owner $ 500 for the last testing .Lastly, they make the road test appointment longer in a sense for the students to forget all the driving manœuvers .
Ryan Perkins
14 Sep 2017
Called to get a consultation, was told that I needed to schedule an appointment, no problem. While scheduling the appointment it came across that the consultation was one on one, so I asked if it coul...
Called to get a consultation, was told that I needed to schedule an appointment, no problem. While scheduling the appointment it came across that the consultation was one on one, so I asked if it could be done by phone, you know to save gas, time, energy. The receptionist told me that it was required that I be there physically, I asked "why". She asked me o hold while she transferred me to someone who could explain the policies. A guy picked up the phone and screamed "YOU DON'T HAVE TO COME IF YOU DON'T WANT TO, THAT'S OUR POLICY, YOU DON'T QUESTION OUR POLICIES, EITHER YOU COME OR NOT!"... and then hung the phone up in my face. This place shouldn't be in business if this is how they treat potential customers!
Jeff Cabral
10 Dec 2016
Claudia Silva
13 Oct 2016
The girl ( african American girl with glasses ) in the front is rude, has no respect for the customer always giving attitude ... she should be fired
Agnaldo Da Cruz
10 Sep 2016
Candy Lace
23 Oct 2015
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