This place is ground zero for training the next generation of truck drivers. From day one, the instructors and examiners genuinely want you to succeed—and they’ll go out of their way to help you pass. Huge shout-out to James, Nick, and none other than Banjo!—top-tier instructors who know their stuff and know how to teach it. If you’re serious about getting your CDL, this is the place. Read Less

the staff and instructors are knowledgeable and attentive, you are treated as an adult and are given space to ask questions and practice per your initiative. Expect long days, with long lasting results. Read Less

Very tough training, but it was all worth it. This school thought me how to parallel park, alley dock and numerous other things. Mark was my instructor and JJ did my test. Their school bus is pretty old. It's as old as I am. 23 but it's surprisingly in good shape. I got a job with a school district a few months after taking my driving test. Read Less

My class started on 3-12-2018. As the 3 weeks went on I met several people and felt that I grew as a person not just a professional driver. The instructors that made the greatest impact are Reid, Johnny, James and mark. From double clutching to roadways they always had great advice. I would highly recommend this school to anyone and everyone looking to become a truck driver. Read Less

Had a very short window to get a driving test done Leonard, and Shelly were great getting it scheduled. Victor was an awesome instructor, very knowledgeable, courteous, and professional. I highly recommend using them for your CDL needs. Read Less

Like all learning experiences, you get out what you put in. In my own case I did not attend this school but rather a similar school in another State. If you go to a Tech School or a Private School, they will all be very similar in many ways. Track or course trucks that do not go in the roadway are going to be older and not as nice. That's because it would be cost prohibitive to the student just learning. All on road trucks and,equipment are going to be within current industry standards and DOT legal. But again brand new equipment for beginners would be cost prohibitive to the student. My advice is to absorb and retain as much information and,training in class and behind the wheel as it will be necessary for you as you advance your careers. Especially when you start for a company and go through a week of orientation and 4-24 weeks of driver training with a seasoned driver. Be safe and stay alert. Read Less

I'm sitting here laughing at the negative comments that a few people have posted on here. I scratch my head...my first thought is, how do they know that it's the worst school in the country? How many schools have those losers been to? Secondly, not a question but observation, the fact that the equipment is old or out dared as they say, well is really an advantage to you learning how to drive extractor trailer! That goes for the lot and the deplorable conditions that one person was whining about! I just chuckle at that, just wait to you get out in the real world driver! I attended this school 18 years ago. I understand that's a long time. But I must say it was very good and the instructors where very knowledgeable. I remember that they made you "double clutch". I never knew of such a thing and actually never did it again. But I'm glad they taught us that way. Thank you Read Less

I rated this school, and more importantly- the people that are at the heart of USTDS, five stars. The classroom instructional days are there to set you up to succeed for the mundane documentation the DOT requires of all CDL license holders. The actual driver training experience is where the rubber meets the road. You might get a bit of "road rash" from instructors, but those that complain, can't take constructive criticism- you need thick skin sometimes in life! The greatest stress in this course is the buildup to the end of course pre-trip inspection, backing and driving portions- it's understandable! Do your time- keep your nose to the grindstone, listen at all times with the intent to learn and improve from start to finish, and you will succeed just like I did. Think about it- how many thousands of CDL Class A holders on I-25 pass by the schoolhouse, who have successfully completed the course- have been where you started? If they (and I) can do it- so can you! Best of luck! Read Less

Worse truck driving school in the country.. some instructors are rude and talk down to you. If you pick up the driving as fast as the instructors want the talk badly about you to other instructors. Outdated equipment and rush students through training. I do not suggest this school for any driver! Read Less

I attended USTDS Fountain, Colorado location at the behest of the company sponsoring me. Classroom training is outdated with occasional use of an overhead projector that breaks down frequently. The saving grace of the classroom is the knowledge of the instructor. Formal driving & inspections are conducted with former truck drivers. Some instructors have good communication skills and some do not which can frustrate the student at times. I had the misfortune of 1 instructor losing his temper with myself & 2 other students while driving he went into a tantrum jumping up in his seat when each one of us drove and his seatbelt pulled him back down while he screamed profanities for an extended period. That poor fellow should NOT be an instructor. The practice field for backing is a dusty field complete with pot holes, gullys from rain, and lots of excessive dust. Quality of training is hit & miss at best. Of my class of 6, 5 failed our first final test the 1st time. School was understaffed most of the time I attended which gave a high ratio of students to trainers and myself and several students were unable to drive on 2 days due to lack of trainers. Based on my experience I would not recommend the school at this time. Read Less

This school is what you make of it. If you apply yourself and work hard all day every day you can make it and obtain your Cdl. My instructors were very knowledgeable. Kenny,Brian,Steve and Stan all brought something useful to the table. Only thing I would like to have done was driven each truck just for the experience in different vehicles. Otherwise you guys did great and if I had to do it all again I would come back to train here. Thanks USTDS. Read Less

It was overall a great school, really enjoyed my time there. The instructors were very experienced drivers who knew not only how to drive but also how to teach. It was a positive, encouraging environment and a small school which helped students and faculty all get to each other better. The size also meant we got more personal instruction. Unfortunately, while I was at school, due to weather we weren't able to get much time backing and the backing time we missed wasn't made up to us. If we had missed school, it would have been made up; but we were there and simply couldn't use the backing pad for some maneuvers, so it wasn't made up to us since we technically were getting our required hours. This issue never even came up for some people but for others it was a major issue. Besides that, my only other complaint was that one of the instructors, Hank, was really cranky and rude. But he wasn't even there most days, and he was still very knowledgeable. For the most part, great school, I'd recommend it. And yes, I did pass :) Read Less