Driving Academy
Linden, New Jersey
Team
Mark Gonzalez
Instructor
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Reviews
Francisco Pena
8 Jul 2026
REPORT
If you are looking for CDL training and preparation for your test, Driving Academy of Jackson, NJ is the place to go. I recently obtained my CDL and could not have done it without them. The whole st...
If you are looking for CDL training and preparation for your test, Driving Academy of Jackson, NJ is the place to go. I recently obtained my CDL and could not have done it without them. The whole staff is amazing, instructors, office staff, schedulers, everyone strives to help you achieve your goal.
The staff is always willing to help with scheduling. They offer flexible hours, including weekends, to make sure you are prepared when your test date arrives. No matter what your schedule is, they will find availability for you.
Facilities are great and accommodating in a huge outdoor facility for maneuvers and to practice shifting gears. They also have a life like simulator for your practice to familiarize yourself before getting in the truck.
Enjoyed working with my peer students who became friends. We helped each other practice and completing tasks, maneuvers and learning about in cab and pre trip inspections.
Great experience from start to finish—highly recommended!
Thank you Driving Academy of Jackson, NJ.
Johnny Perez
11 Jun 2026
REPORT
I had an outstanding experience with Steve and Ken at CDL Driving Academy. Both are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely committed to helping their students succeed. They take the time to ...
I had an outstanding experience with Steve and Ken at CDL Driving Academy. Both are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely committed to helping their students succeed. They take the time to explain everything clearly and make sure you feel confident enrolling in their program.
Thanks to Steve and Ken. I highly recommend them.
Raymond Beard
28 May 2026
REPORT
I had an amazing experience at Driving Academy in Linden! Huge thank you to Steven, Jeremy, Ken, Oscar, and Rosemary for being incredibly professional, patient, and helpful throughout the entire proce...
I had an amazing experience at Driving Academy in Linden! Huge thank you to Steven, Jeremy, Ken, Oscar, and Rosemary for being incredibly professional, patient, and helpful throughout the entire process. Everyone there made me feel comfortable and supported, and they truly care about helping their students succeed. Their customer service and positive attitudes made a stressful experience so much easier. I highly recommend Driving Academy in Linden to anyone looking to get on the road to freedom !
Andrés Vargas
19 May 2026
REPORT
Well I got my CDL today. And I want to share my experience with this school. It’s a good place to get your training, you will get all the tools and help you need to pass. All the people involved is go...
Well I got my CDL today. And I want to share my experience with this school. It’s a good place to get your training, you will get all the tools and help you need to pass. All the people involved is good and nice, one thing for sure is that they are willing to help. But you have to put the main effort and prepared because is not that easy. You will get all the help you want but if you don’t train and study… forget it. This is like any other career and you must train, practice and study. If you want to sign up, my recommendation is to get the best package with all the final tests included because if you get just 2 final test and u go 2 times and fail like me😵💫 you will have to pay for every final test 450 extra
It took my 4 tries bc I kept getting nervous in the final test.
Over all yes the school is good and the people working for it are great.
But at the end of the day is on you.
Miguelina Ramírez
19 Jan 2026
REPORT
The best!!! The route of freedom is here!! Instructors are amazing, office staff always responsive and yard staff ready and willing to help! Paul thank you for help me out all the time well everybody ...
The best!!! The route of freedom is here!! Instructors are amazing, office staff always responsive and yard staff ready and willing to help! Paul thank you for help me out all the time well everybody and I don’t speak too much English and they helped me with everything in the test center thank you all including Migdalia and Curt thank you God bless you all !🫶🏼☺️🥰🥰
Adel Mikhail
17 Apr 2018
REPORT
I highly recommend Driving Academy to anyone seeking to obtain their CDL A! The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and the simulators nicely supplement yard and road learning. Unlike...
I highly recommend Driving Academy to anyone seeking to obtain their CDL A! The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and the simulators nicely supplement yard and road learning. Unlike other schools, there is one truck per student, which means that you are not waiting for other students to finish their training before you can begin yours. All learning is hands-on rather than just watching other students. There's always more than one instructor to give your multiple perspectives on how to perfect your skills. Scheduling is never a problem; the school is open 8am-9pm, 7 days a week. There's always a training slot open to fit your schedule. Finally, the management is top notch and has a very good handle on what it takes to pass the CDL A test. They do their best to ensure each student succeeds.
Jimmy Nicolas
28 Feb 2018
REPORT
A few months ago I was on the fence, trying to figure out which class A CDL school to attend. It was between another school and Driving Academy. Reading the reviews and going for a consultation with J...
A few months ago I was on the fence, trying to figure out which class A CDL school to attend. It was between another school and Driving Academy. Reading the reviews and going for a consultation with Jonathan, lead me to attend Driving Academy. I enlisted in the 160 hrs package and dived in soaking up any information given to me. Linked up with some classmates and formed a pack, making sure we all were grasping our daily task given to us. Myself and two other classmates got our class A CDL on the first shot. All the tools needed to get your CDL are at Driving Academy. From the State of the art simulator, online video instructions, to the helpful staff members who are passionate in seeing every student succeed, it's all there to help you accomplish your goal. It's up to YOU to make it happen! I am very happy with the decision that I made. Thank you Driving Academy!
Fernando Sanchez
11 Jan 2018
REPORT
Driving academy is top notch with their students. That one on one time with you and the instructors teaching you step by step to help you pass its rare to find in any other driving schools like them. ...
Driving academy is top notch with their students. That one on one time with you and the instructors teaching you step by step to help you pass its rare to find in any other driving schools like them. They helped me get my CDL A and in one shot passed! Using their expensive driving simulator teaching you all types of real world situations and how to shift is like driving a real truck on the road! Also your time in the yard it's never boring the maneuvers you learn from them is on point imagine parallel parking a WHOLE TRUCK WITH THE TRAILER something you thought you never done ever! They will teach you I highly recommend Driving Academy Johnathan and all the instructors from the bottom of my heart thank you!
Brian Anderson
12 Dec 2017
REPORT
The absolute Best place to study and practice for your CDL! Jon is great at explaining what to do in order to pass your test the first time. The instructors are very knowledgeable, and Jon was there f...
The absolute Best place to study and practice for your CDL! Jon is great at explaining what to do in order to pass your test the first time. The instructors are very knowledgeable, and Jon was there for every class that I attended. They have multiple top notch driving simulators for you to practice your driving and shifting. I also can say I never waited in line to drive a truck. They always have a truck for each student. I felt 100% prepared for road test. Thanks again ! 5 stars !
Dominique Magnan
4 Dec 2017
REPORT
These people are amazing! Jonathan is great and very accommodating when it comes scheduling. He was able to squeeze in a one hour lesson and allow me to rent a car for my test last minute. Tony is ...
These people are amazing! Jonathan is great and very accommodating when it comes scheduling. He was able to squeeze in a one hour lesson and allow me to rent a car for my test last minute. Tony is a fantastic driving instructor and helps you feel at ease and confident. Especially if you're taking your test at Rahway, he gives you very practical advice about how to pass the road test. I don't think I would've passed my test without him.
Piotr Zelazny
2 Aug 2017
REPORT
Great place to learn/prepare for a road test. The people there are great and friendly. They are willing to explain every detail to make sure you understand it. The car is also good, nothing crazy noth...
Great place to learn/prepare for a road test. The people there are great and friendly. They are willing to explain every detail to make sure you understand it. The car is also good, nothing crazy nothing special. It's an everyday small car which is good for the road test.
Yenifer Luna
26 Jul 2017
REPORT
This driving school helped me a lot. The people are very nice. I learned a lot about driving
Sedar X
24 Jun 2017
REPORT
Great Instructors, Great learning experience = Great School. Could not of made a better choice of schools. Just one word of advice, Practice your pre-trip like the instructors tell you, they are not e...
Great Instructors, Great learning experience = Great School. Could not of made a better choice of schools. Just one word of advice, Practice your pre-trip like the instructors tell you, they are not exaggerating.
Lisandro Almanzar
8 May 2017
REPORT
Great School, awesome teachers. Made me feel really comfortable the day of the test. Really recommend at least one hour if training and you will pass the test with flying colors...
Kyle Brum
22 Apr 2017
REPORT
This school is honestly a great driving school. It really helped me and the instructor was just so good and actually tried and I could tell he enjoyed what he does. Come to this school
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Tue
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08:00AM-21:00PM
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08:00AM-21:00PM
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Monday
08:00AM-21:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-21:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-21:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-21:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-21:00PM
Saturday
09:00AM-15:00PM
Sunday
09:00AM-13:00PM
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Team
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Reviews
Francisco Pena
8 Jul 2026
If you are looking for CDL training and preparation for your test, Driving Academy of Jackson, NJ is the place to go. I recently obtained my CDL and could not have done it without them. The whole st...
If you are looking for CDL training and preparation for your test, Driving Academy of Jackson, NJ is the place to go. I recently obtained my CDL and could not have done it without them. The whole staff is amazing, instructors, office staff, schedulers, everyone strives to help you achieve your goal.
The staff is always willing to help with scheduling. They offer flexible hours, including weekends, to make sure you are prepared when your test date arrives. No matter what your schedule is, they will find availability for you.
Facilities are great and accommodating in a huge outdoor facility for maneuvers and to practice shifting gears. They also have a life like simulator for your practice to familiarize yourself before getting in the truck.
Enjoyed working with my peer students who became friends. We helped each other practice and completing tasks, maneuvers and learning about in cab and pre trip inspections.
Great experience from start to finish—highly recommended!
Thank you Driving Academy of Jackson, NJ.
Johnny Perez
11 Jun 2026
I had an outstanding experience with Steve and Ken at CDL Driving Academy. Both are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely committed to helping their students succeed. They take the time to ...
I had an outstanding experience with Steve and Ken at CDL Driving Academy. Both are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely committed to helping their students succeed. They take the time to explain everything clearly and make sure you feel confident enrolling in their program.
Thanks to Steve and Ken. I highly recommend them.
Raymond Beard
28 May 2026
I had an amazing experience at Driving Academy in Linden! Huge thank you to Steven, Jeremy, Ken, Oscar, and Rosemary for being incredibly professional, patient, and helpful throughout the entire proce...
I had an amazing experience at Driving Academy in Linden! Huge thank you to Steven, Jeremy, Ken, Oscar, and Rosemary for being incredibly professional, patient, and helpful throughout the entire process. Everyone there made me feel comfortable and supported, and they truly care about helping their students succeed. Their customer service and positive attitudes made a stressful experience so much easier. I highly recommend Driving Academy in Linden to anyone looking to get on the road to freedom !
Andrés Vargas
19 May 2026
Well I got my CDL today. And I want to share my experience with this school. It’s a good place to get your training, you will get all the tools and help you need to pass. All the people involved is go...
Well I got my CDL today. And I want to share my experience with this school. It’s a good place to get your training, you will get all the tools and help you need to pass. All the people involved is good and nice, one thing for sure is that they are willing to help. But you have to put the main effort and prepared because is not that easy. You will get all the help you want but if you don’t train and study… forget it. This is like any other career and you must train, practice and study. If you want to sign up, my recommendation is to get the best package with all the final tests included because if you get just 2 final test and u go 2 times and fail like me😵💫 you will have to pay for every final test 450 extra
It took my 4 tries bc I kept getting nervous in the final test.
Over all yes the school is good and the people working for it are great.
But at the end of the day is on you.
Miguelina Ramírez
19 Jan 2026
The best!!! The route of freedom is here!! Instructors are amazing, office staff always responsive and yard staff ready and willing to help! Paul thank you for help me out all the time well everybody ...
The best!!! The route of freedom is here!! Instructors are amazing, office staff always responsive and yard staff ready and willing to help! Paul thank you for help me out all the time well everybody and I don’t speak too much English and they helped me with everything in the test center thank you all including Migdalia and Curt thank you God bless you all !🫶🏼☺️🥰🥰
Adel Mikhail
17 Apr 2018
I highly recommend Driving Academy to anyone seeking to obtain their CDL A! The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and the simulators nicely supplement yard and road learning. Unlike...
I highly recommend Driving Academy to anyone seeking to obtain their CDL A! The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and the simulators nicely supplement yard and road learning. Unlike other schools, there is one truck per student, which means that you are not waiting for other students to finish their training before you can begin yours. All learning is hands-on rather than just watching other students. There's always more than one instructor to give your multiple perspectives on how to perfect your skills. Scheduling is never a problem; the school is open 8am-9pm, 7 days a week. There's always a training slot open to fit your schedule. Finally, the management is top notch and has a very good handle on what it takes to pass the CDL A test. They do their best to ensure each student succeeds.
Jimmy Nicolas
28 Feb 2018
A few months ago I was on the fence, trying to figure out which class A CDL school to attend. It was between another school and Driving Academy. Reading the reviews and going for a consultation with J...
A few months ago I was on the fence, trying to figure out which class A CDL school to attend. It was between another school and Driving Academy. Reading the reviews and going for a consultation with Jonathan, lead me to attend Driving Academy. I enlisted in the 160 hrs package and dived in soaking up any information given to me. Linked up with some classmates and formed a pack, making sure we all were grasping our daily task given to us. Myself and two other classmates got our class A CDL on the first shot. All the tools needed to get your CDL are at Driving Academy. From the State of the art simulator, online video instructions, to the helpful staff members who are passionate in seeing every student succeed, it's all there to help you accomplish your goal. It's up to YOU to make it happen! I am very happy with the decision that I made. Thank you Driving Academy!
Fernando Sanchez
11 Jan 2018
Driving academy is top notch with their students. That one on one time with you and the instructors teaching you step by step to help you pass its rare to find in any other driving schools like them. ...
Driving academy is top notch with their students. That one on one time with you and the instructors teaching you step by step to help you pass its rare to find in any other driving schools like them. They helped me get my CDL A and in one shot passed! Using their expensive driving simulator teaching you all types of real world situations and how to shift is like driving a real truck on the road! Also your time in the yard it's never boring the maneuvers you learn from them is on point imagine parallel parking a WHOLE TRUCK WITH THE TRAILER something you thought you never done ever! They will teach you I highly recommend Driving Academy Johnathan and all the instructors from the bottom of my heart thank you!
Brian Anderson
12 Dec 2017
The absolute Best place to study and practice for your CDL! Jon is great at explaining what to do in order to pass your test the first time. The instructors are very knowledgeable, and Jon was there f...
The absolute Best place to study and practice for your CDL! Jon is great at explaining what to do in order to pass your test the first time. The instructors are very knowledgeable, and Jon was there for every class that I attended. They have multiple top notch driving simulators for you to practice your driving and shifting. I also can say I never waited in line to drive a truck. They always have a truck for each student. I felt 100% prepared for road test. Thanks again ! 5 stars !
Dominique Magnan
4 Dec 2017
These people are amazing! Jonathan is great and very accommodating when it comes scheduling. He was able to squeeze in a one hour lesson and allow me to rent a car for my test last minute. Tony is ...
These people are amazing! Jonathan is great and very accommodating when it comes scheduling. He was able to squeeze in a one hour lesson and allow me to rent a car for my test last minute. Tony is a fantastic driving instructor and helps you feel at ease and confident. Especially if you're taking your test at Rahway, he gives you very practical advice about how to pass the road test. I don't think I would've passed my test without him.
Piotr Zelazny
2 Aug 2017
Great place to learn/prepare for a road test. The people there are great and friendly. They are willing to explain every detail to make sure you understand it. The car is also good, nothing crazy noth...
Great place to learn/prepare for a road test. The people there are great and friendly. They are willing to explain every detail to make sure you understand it. The car is also good, nothing crazy nothing special. It's an everyday small car which is good for the road test.
Yenifer Luna
26 Jul 2017
This driving school helped me a lot. The people are very nice. I learned a lot about driving
Sedar X
24 Jun 2017
Great Instructors, Great learning experience = Great School. Could not of made a better choice of schools. Just one word of advice, Practice your pre-trip like the instructors tell you, they are not e...
Great Instructors, Great learning experience = Great School. Could not of made a better choice of schools. Just one word of advice, Practice your pre-trip like the instructors tell you, they are not exaggerating.
Lisandro Almanzar
8 May 2017
Great School, awesome teachers. Made me feel really comfortable the day of the test. Really recommend at least one hour if training and you will pass the test with flying colors...
Kyle Brum
22 Apr 2017
This school is honestly a great driving school. It really helped me and the instructor was just so good and actually tried and I could tell he enjoyed what he does. Come to this school
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