Currently enrolled here in Chester, Va starting my 3rd week. This is poorest run facility I’ve ever seen in my life. The instructors are lazy, the facility is never clean, the trash can is over flowing, there are 15 students (because 10 got so mad they left) and ONE truck available for us to practice. We are LUCKY to get 5 minutes of driving time a day. If you are even considering a CDL school, PLEASE do yourself a favor and go to CDS or anywhere but here. I learned my lesson a little too late.

Graduated from Shippers Choice in Spring of 2018. Paid my dues by driving regionally (in 26states), as an “Over The Road” driver. I drove for over two years with only two different companies. Now I’m driving local.You have to be patient as a student and a driver. Shippers Choice has great drivers that will teach you what you need to know, what you need to learn and how to be a master of your trade. It’s up to you to make the best decisions, in your life and as a driver. You ARE the Captain of your Ship!!!Driving will bring you the quality of life that other jobs fall short on. As a new driver, sticking with it, planning and setting goals will make you successful in the long haul (pun intended). Shippers Choice is the stepping stone for a better future for you AND your family. I heard a driver once say, “This is the easiest, hardest job you will ever have.” And, it’s true. Where else can you sit, drive and see different sunrises and sunsets in different states and make money all day?Before you start classes at Shippers Choice, get your CDL Learners AND DOT Health Card. You’ll be driving on the first day of class! This will change your life!

Currently enrolled here at the Chester VA location on my second week.. Long story short this place is very low class. The equipment is junk, the facilities are nasty, and the instruction is almost non existent with little to no organization. As far as instructors, James, Chris, and Antonio are pretty cool, but the others might as well not be there. Joe is a waste of time and space. He does nothing but talk about when he was driving (his tickets and screw ups), plays on his phone, and talks about what hes going to drink when he gets home. Very unknowlegable of whats going on as well and would rather tell you how he feels about something instead of telling you how it needs to be. We get zero help with pre trips, nobody walks with us to make sure its right or to correct you. When we practice backing maneuvers, James is the only truly helpful one. But for the most part you are still left to figure it out on your own with the instructors just standing around B.S.ing. Nobody has even touched the actual road yet, and with only 2 or 3 working trucks and 15+ students I doubt we will get much road time. This place is very unorganized, poorly maintained, and Im sitting here wishing I had gone elsewhere. Theyre quick to take your money for various things but not quick to jump in and show you how things should be done. Hoping and praying I can learn enough on my own to pass the CDL test. May seem blunt but it is what it is and theyll likely say Im not enrolled here or in their records like most of the other negative reviews. Ill be happy to prove them otherwise. Go elsewhere if you want to get your CDL.

I had a great experience at Shippers Choice. For my recruiter Chris, who was a great person, to Mrs. Hope who helped in every she could and all of my instructors. Every employee there is great and willing to help in anyway they can. Each instructor have their own way of teaching, so what you can’t learn from one you should be able to learn from another. They are not there to hold your hand and they’re not going to. Come in focus and get it done. Either trucking is for you or it’s not. Don’t get me wrong my first two weeks were rough I struggled and I wanted to give, but Antonio who’s one of their instructors worked with me and got me through. So as long as they see you trying they will help as much as they can. My only recommendation is have your permit before you go. They will make you get it, but I feel it’s best if you have it before you go. Other than that great great school.

Real good school that will give you the important fundamentals on the trucking industry. If you are self motivated this is the perfect place for you. They will teach you but will NOT hold your hand. Getting your learners permit ahead of your school start date will drastically change your experience at Shippers Choice. The equipment is sufficient for the learning process. The staff and recruiting team are informative and willing to help you if you are helping yourself. I had never driven a truck or a manual gear shift before attending this school. I passed my cdl test on the first attempt so that says a lot. I would recommend this school to anyone who is serious about getting your Cdl.

I absolutely love it here . Staff is what makes the experience the best. I love how they refuse to let me give up and pushed me til I got it. Ms hope rocks no matter what I needed she was there for me. Absolutely the sweetest person I’ve ever met. I highly recommend attending!

I’ve seen and heard a lot of mixed reviews before attending this school, but in all I will say my time here was great. From recruiters, front desk and instructors everybody wants to see you get in and get out with your license. People who didn’t come in with or got their learners later have to do extra time to make up for not holding it a certain amount of days or being able to get on the road, of course. Pass your learners, pass your DOT and they will do anything possible to help you, but they can’t help you if you don’t help yourself. Again, thank you to everybody here, especially Mrs. Hope for staying on top of everything for me

The instructors were great. All of them have their own approach to training, which is a good thing. They’re all very helpful.Administration was also very helpful.If I could change one thing, I think the class size could have been a little smaller, so that you get a few more reps on your maneuvers. There is a lot of value in watching someone else do the maneuver and thinking through how you would do it, but it’s not the same as actually sitting in the driver’s seat for an extra repetition or two.Overall, I’d say Shippers’ Choice is a great choice.

I really enjoyed the training and received my CDL just as promised!!What a great school and the instructors and office personnel really work hard to help you succeed.

Horrible experience wouldnt recommend at all. Instructors are all over the place. Barely any drive time. Dmv requires 40hours but they only give you 5 15min sessions on the road. You only get to practice backing maybe twice a day because the class has 30students and only 2 instructors running 2 trucks. You spend more time standing around than actually behind the wheel od the truck. Instructors make inappropriate comments often. As well as Anytime i asked someone to shadow me while i did my pre trip cody was the only one to do it every time i asked. The others told me they were tired of hearing it. Owner needs to develope an lesson plan to go by so they wont be all over the place and contradicting each others statements. One instructor says this is ok the other instructor says he is wrong and it constantly goes back and forth like that so im not sure who is right about the information.

Too much information, not enough time. The instructors each had their own way of teaching but they didnt teach me the wrong way to get my CDL. I wish I had my CDL learners permit before class started but you live and learn. Overall, good people that gave me good information including the receptionist and the recruiter.

Good school they will make sure you get your CDL and have you making good pay in no time they did for me

Great place, if youre interested stop by. Chris and Kevin will walk you through the steps of starting a new career.

There is so much to say about my experience and the instructors at Shippers Choice that I cannot possibly type it all. I had a wonderful learning experience going from knowing nothing about a combination vehicle to being able to name about every part of the Truck and Trailer. Ms. Laura is the CDL Human-Hand Book and she is filled with unlimited knowledge, experience, and wisdom of truck driving. She was always patient and willing to answer any question asked, and pretty much has a close relationship with almost every trucking company you can think of. I didnt have a learners permit when I started at the school. When I tested at DMV for my permit ever question that was asked, Ms. Laura covered in the classroom portion and was also in my notes that she encouraged us to take.The hands-on portion of the class (On the Driving Range and Road) was challenging but fun. All the instructors were great and each gave their own personal technique on how to perfect straight backing, offset parking, and parallel parking. This is very helpful because one specific way doesnt always work for all. Out on the road was terrifying the first time, but through the direction and encouragement of the instructors IF YOU LISTEN AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS! you will be driving well in no-time. On the day of my DMV CDL examination, I felt ready and really had no reason to be nervous or scared because I was prepared and I was taught what I needed to know to be successful. I passed my DMV Test the first try. I am truly grateful and thankful for the time each instructor invested in helping me succeed. Thank you Tony, Keith, George, Daniel, Joe, and Gunny for everything. I also want to say thank you to my recruiter Chris helping me make this all possible. Special shot out and thanks to Barry Braxton who was always present and seen around the school checking on the students to see if we needed anything. Thanks to Shippers Choice and its history I was hired as a full time driver before I even started my class......Now that is reason enough to give this place a try, I definitely have NO-regrets.

Got my CDL yesterday and am so grateful to have come to this school. Meeting Kevin was a blessing as he gave me all the knowledge and support to start and finish the program successfully. I am also especially grateful to the trainers: Raoul , Tony , Everett , Chris, Tucker and the young man who’s name I have forgotten but not his support. I am also grateful to the office staff: Dan , Barry, Chris & Hope. You all make a great combination, and I owe you all my gratitude. To all the new and upcoming drivers looking for a new career in Trucking, I could have not found a better place to learn . Awesome location, friendly staff and opportunity I found here. It’s all in what you make it . Lots of success stories coming out of this building and the looks of accomplishment I will never forget. Good luck to all. Thank you Shippers Choice, I’m on my way !!!

I want to say that the instructors I had to deal with taught me quite a bit. These guys Tony,Raul,Joe taught me well. Preparing me with the tools to get ahead. Tony your years of experience is awesome. Raul you as well have so many years behind you. Joe your experience has put some real insight on how crazy it is on the road. These guys got high praises from me. Raises to them all...I say. Thanks Again!)

I went through all 20 days went 3 days the week after my class, and passed the test on the 4th day. That is the absolute fastest you can get your license (I still went to dmv the day after the test to get the paper copy) My point is its a journey if you cant get your learners before the class starts be ready when it does! You will need at minimum around $200 more than the minimum of $500 for the class to get your license. Im not the norm! This will take 2 to 3 months on average. The class however will give you what you make out of it. I didnt miss a day and had pre trip by week 2. The instructors, Tony and Everett are the life blood of this school they know what theyre talking about and I found that the other instructors all had something to contribute. Even my least favorite saved me on the test with something they had said. IF YOU CANT PASS A HAIR TEST cdl isnt for you unless you have a company set up. Thank you again to the instructors they definitely were the reason I could pass. I only gave 4 stars because I believe the school should train you on the same trucks they teach you on and the training trucks are messed up but the students will litteraly grind a gear for mins. If you do go here go to the chester location for some reason manassas is not the same and they teach way too much on the pretrip!

Well I went there for a week back in 2018. Found out I didn’t have a license to even drive my car so I stop going bc I couldn’t drive my car let alone a truck. I never got into a truck. But I’m going to court for full reimbursement and I didn’t learn much. Such a rip off. Why do I have to go to court for a class I didn’t get much experience in

I like the instructor, he was kool. He explain to were you can understand

Never got my class A smh unreal

Had a marvelous experience at Shippers in Chester VA. I passed at DMV this week earning my Class B CDL license and I am ecstatic! Staff at Shippers are educated, supportive and share one goal - seeing their students pass! I initially chose this school as they worked around my full-time job as an ER nurse however I soon found that Id rather be in their classes than at work. I was able to train and practice until I felt comfortable enough to test. And I made it! Thanks so much Shippers for helping me accomplish my dream.

Good school! Chris is a great recruiter, that was honest and straight to the point, he told me my test date would be 1 month - 1 1/2 months from the time I finished class however I tested and passed 2 weeks after class was over. The instructors are great also, they have a variety of instructors to match your learning ability they all have their own expertise. Shout out to Everett, Tucker, Raoul, Tony, Joe, Dale and Ray (my instructors). If you come willing to learn you will leave a commercial driver. The administration is also great, Mrs. Hope, Daniel and Barry.-Cornelius Fenner

It was a great experience. But you have to come with the right attitude. If you think its enough to pay the money and everything will just fall in place and instructors will do all the work for you - not gonna happen. You need to put effort, listen, ask questions, take time to learn, be patient and be ready to use each and every opportunity to practice. Show respect to people around you and dont take criticism personally. Knowledgeable and experienced instructors are there, so do your part and youll get a CDL.

I would recommend to this school to anybody who is serious about getting your CDL. It was a good experience but you have to go in with the right attitude and willing to listen and learn. Shout out to to all the instructors I took something from all of them with my time there. I finished the 4 week course and had my road test 2 weeks after I was in and out appreciate you all. Thank you Mrs hope!!!

Not the best equipment, but there are some instructors there that would help you every step of the way. I Would recommend.

After many frustrating calls and some disappointing visits to truck driving schools around VA, I was so relieved to find Shippers Choice Manassas.My first impression of the place was positive. Reception was welcoming and informative, and I was able to walk the grounds and chat with students and Instructors.The Instructors are knowledgeable and the lead Constantine watches your progress and makes sure you get what you need. Dont be shy, and ask for more help if you feel you need it. Theyll take care of you.It was a cool experience and I passed the class A CDL test first go.Well done and thank you to the whole team in Manassass.Good questions to ask CDL training schools while shopping around:1. What happens if Im not ready for the test at the end of the course?2. What happens if I fail the test?3. What if I want to do a refresher a year or two after the course?

From the start the staff was very good with informing me of the process and all I needed to complete this course on in a timely fashion.The instructors were all very good to me and always helpful answering all my questions to make sure I was prepared for my big test day.I would recommend this school for anyone looking to get into the trucking business!

From the initial phone call, until I received my Class A CDL license, the staff at Shippers Choice were very professional and genuinely cared about my well being and future! The front office made sure that I was getting exactly what I needed out of the program. The instructors went out of their way to make sure I understood the general knowledge and worked with me on my problem areas while driving the truck. When I passed the CDL certification at DMV, everyone at Shippers Choice was genuinely happy for me! If you are looking to get a Class A or B CDL license, I absolutely recommend Shippers Choice!recommend Shippers Choice.

My experience with Shippers Choice of Chester, Va was simply amazing. From the beginning of the recruiting process Chris went above and beyond to schedule me an appointment because I had a busy work schedule. He was very informative and transparent with the information he provided. Ive met many recruiters but never one to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Kudos to Chris!!!The training process was just as great. I received a lot of hands on experience from some of the greatest instructors. Everyone has their own teaching style and every individual has their own learning style. Take the time to work with each instructor to find your compatibility. On a daily basis I worked with Joe, George, Dale and Tucker. They took time to explain and demonstrate the task at hand. They always provided a few different ways to work maneuvers.Just like with everything in life, you get out of it what you put into it. If you show no assertion for your own learning in the skills of operating a commercial motor vehicle and everything that goes along with it, then you cant expect training instructors to provide a substantial amount of skill development for you.

Great from day one! Have a hard shell on because it is a learning process and don’t take any criticism to heart. They want you to be the very best that you can be. You are driving the biggest vehicle on the road and you need to remember that when instructors are getting you right!

I want to personally thank HOPE, KEVIN, CHRIS, TONY, EVERETTE AND DANI for their help/kindness while I attended Shippers Choice. Hope especially went above and beyond to make sure that I chose the best Trucking company to further my career as a driver.** Ask for Chris today to sign up for your classes! Good luck** 🤗

Chris was very helpful and professional getting my then fiance started. We were super excited to get him started in school. Sad to say he did not graduate. After completing the class he had to wait two months for his test with NO PRACTICE DAYS that he was told he would have up until then. He took his test at random by calling the receptionist repeatedly until he was able to fit in where he could. After not being able to make payments for the loan after the class there was a hold put on him so he was unable to retest. Feel more like its a setup for failure than success. No communication, trucks in badly need of repair, no refund of any kind, no second chance. Just a huge loan to pay for nothing. AS I STATED I DID NOT ATTEND BUT MY HUSBAND DID. THE FACTS ARE NO ONE BOTHERED TO HELP, NO ONE WANTED TO RETURN CALLS. YOU GUYS ARE ALL ABOUT THE MONEY.

Very good school, not perfect but no where is... Most of the instructors are very knowledgeable, Chris is is the very best instructor at the school. I am also super grateful for being able to get my cdl

I attended this school and obtained my CDL. I would not have been able to do so with out the help of all the instructors. George,Tony,Dan,Dale, and TJ all took the time to help me improve and perfect the techniques. They can only do so much as instructors though and you have to be willing to put the time and energy in to actually learn and perfect it. Hope in the front officer will take the time and help you find companies to apply for that best match what you are looking out of a company.

This school was a great learning experience for me. You really got to want it to get it. The instructors were very helpful, but you cant be shy. You have to ask questions. Overall I got my cdl and would recommend anyone to come to this school.

Shippers Choice is a great place to attend to learn the basics about driving a tractor trailer. They prepare you for whatever company you plan on attending. Recruiters come in to speak to you about their company and provide answers to every question so youll be able to determine whats better for you. Most of the instructions is here to help you so you will be successful. My favorite instructor is Jimmy. Jimmy make sure you understand one one technique before you move on to the next. He take his time with you and always patient. If you want anyone to teach you that really care please see Jimmy.

My experience at shippers choice I had a great time learning a lot from the instructors the guy Tony hes one of the new guys at shippers Choice. one of best parallel instructor i work with ! Thanks Tony! Tucker is a good parallel instructor to tells you to watch your landing gear and your tractor tires and make sure you bend it thanks if u looking for good school shippers choice is it cant for get about Barry and Joey Keith thanks for all help.now The bad.need more time in truck and on road and need more time on parallel need have two lane open for parallel.

Truck driving is what you make it. Getting hands on experience from retired drivers and drivers that are currently driving was very beneficial to me. I was taught everything i need to know from the instructors at this driver school and given all the support II needed from the staff. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here and if given the opportunity to go through CDL training again I would choose this school.

Great instructors and friendly staff. Currently a student learning a lot from different instructors with different ways of doing things. Got find what works for you. If you have your CDL permit and DOT medical card on first day of class you go out and start learning how to shift gears and making turns. Best choice of schools I have made in a long time.

Great place to go to get your CDL.. Easy to learn an alot of hands-on activities. Staff was great i recommend everyone here if you are trying to get your Cdl. Ask for Mrs.Hope with the beautiful smile and she will get you with a recruiter.

I did the full time class. If you put in the work and listen to the instructors you will succeed. Me and two other classmates all tested early and passed. Listen and work hard. Learn that pre trip you’ll do ok. Would recommend 100%. Thank you to Tony, Raul, and mike these three got me right!!! - Ricky

I would like to Thank everyone at Shippers Choice in Chester, VA for helping get my CDLS. All the instructors were GREAT. I would like to give a Special Shout out to Ms Hope., Chris and Tucker for those last minute instructions for the Parallel. THANK YALL couldnt have DONE It Without You.

Great school for people eager and focused to learn. I appreciate all the help I got from shippers choice and all the instructors who helped me with getting my CDL license. Dale is great with his teaching. I never drove a manual car let alone a truck. By the 2-3 day of class Dale had me shifting like I’ve been doing it for years. Zeke is great with teaching how to do backing maneuvers. He teaches you how to back a tractor trailer in one try. He help me a lot with understanding how the truck moves. Tuck is great with showing you points to look for when backing. He helped me with knowing what to look for that would make the backing maneuvers easier. Raul and Tony very knowledgeable of trucking and help me with details on my pre-trip that got me to know it like the back of my hand. All great instructors that give you the tools needed to get your CDL. Kevin was a great recruiter who encouraged me and gave me his word on what the class will do for me and how he will help me and he kept his word. Mrs. Hope is great with everything. She helped me with little details to remember while driving. Also helped me when my test came but telling me to make sure to check once, twice, three times to make sure I don’t miss anything on my pre-trip. She was very helpful in the whole process of me getting my CDL. Overall this is a great school that I will recommend to other people to get there CDL. Thank you shippers choice.

Chris was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with the process of getting me started. The staff is very nice and easy to talk to. Overall I enjoyed my learning experience at shippers choice.

To start, the teachers are very knowledgeable, and were a big help walking me through getting my learners and familiarizing myself with the industry. However, there just arent enough of them. Make the most out of every moment while there because theres hardly enough time to grasp the subtle nuances involved in successfully manoeuvring the vehicle. In short: great in the classroom and for job placement but lacking in ample hands-on exposure. And youre definitely better off getting your learners permit before hand. Study with CDL Prep by Jeffery Diaz. I would encourage you to inquire about student to teacher ratios with any school you consider. As for Shippers Choice: I attended their school and, afterwards, successfully passed my DMV CDL qualification test; so as far as Im concerned the school did right by me. Thank you Shippers Choice of Virginia.

Shippers choice is THE BEST CDL training school in central Virginia .. the instructors are amazing and work with you regardless of your experience level .. they are patient and very good at what they do .. if you want your CDL this is the school to come to .. if you apply yourself you will get your license in the 4 weeks your training

Worst School, All about the money. My husband has to wait until he takes his road test until Idk when and no ones giving any answers but it’ll be in January sometime!! I knew he shouldn’t of went here!!!! On top of that he can’t even stick around to brush up on his training before he takes the road test. All they say is we will notify you when it’s your time to test!! Like really!! Oh k I bet I find some where else for him to test sooner. Maybe y’all shouldnt have so many students in 1 class and then maybe you could handle them all!!

A really good school to attend. Shout out to Tony, Joe, Keith, George, and Tucker. Those guys will make sure you know how to drive the truck and will walk you through your mistakes. I went from no experience to CDL by the end of the month long class. Thanks guys!

The trainers are hands on and make you feel very comfortable here. They really take the time to make sure that you are very well educated in this field. Everyday you learn something different and gets you closer to your goal. I enjoy coming here it is very much worth it.

The trainers are hands on and make you feel very comfortable here. They really take the time to make sure that you are very well educated in this field. Everyday you learn something different and gets you closer to your goal. I enjoy coming here it is very much worth it.

I recently visited Shippers Choice in Chester. I was very surprised to say the least. The CDL school I drive past sometimes in Northern VA is so small and cramped compared to this school. Plus it never really seemed busy. When I was at Shippers that place was alive with instructors and students, and the trucks are pretty new. Newer trucks was surprising to me as every form of drivers ed and motorcycle ed Ive ever seen had old crappy vehicles. This place is a cut above the rest.

This is a great place to learn how to drive a CMV. All of the instructors are very knowledgeable and will work with you on any issues like backing, double clutching ect. I am very happy with this school. I had a blast the whole time.

I greatly appreciate the support of Tony, TJ, Tucker, Daniel and Barry.Thank you all for supporting me getting my CDL.

Shippers choice was my best choice. I was a rookie to the trucking industry until shippers choice instructors blessed me with there expertise. TJ, Tony, Daniel, George, Dale, Chris, & Steve. Also let’s not forget about the office team! Chris, Dale, Hope, Jennifer, Kevin, & Barry. I had the drive & dedication to succeed, but if it wasn’t for the entire staff of shippers choice believing in me, encouraging me, and putting so much time and effort in me; I wouldn’t have made it as far as I did. The support offered here is absolutely amazing. Also I failed my first time testing with DMV. I was in shock! Thanks to Chris the recruiter, my spirits was up lifted and I was back in the trucks practicing preparing for my next test date. I practiced, practiced, practiced and practiced even when I didn’t have a test date because you never know when you may randomly get a call asking if you’re ready to test. I made sure I was ready at all times! I received that call for my next test date and I PASSED!!! The key is to practice no matter what and communicate with the instructors and office staff. Shippers choice is here for the people/students. Thank you shippers choice team for all you have done for me and my future!

(Jeremy Batty) Amazing school with a fantastic staff and outstanding instructors I graduated October 25th and passed my test with DMV on November 5th Id like to personally thank Kevin, Hope, Daniel, Tony, Tucker, Raul, Everett, and last but not least Joe for helping and pushing me to succeed!

This is a gd school you get hands on experience good group of instructors,that will go above and beyond to make sure you know and have what it takes to pass your DMV test I took it once and passed thanks to,Mr.Everret,Chris,Tucker,Tony,Raul,Danny and Robbie I appreciate you all may God bless you thanks alot.I wont leave you out Ms.Hope you were very helpful in this process and throughout it thanks alot!!

My bf just started here for truck driver school. he has had nothing but good things to say. good teachers and good trucks. hopefully big money coming soon for our baby !!

The contract states 40 hours class time, 80 hours drive time. Its black and white. We got the class time but the actual drive time...nowhere near 80 hours. The progress paperwork was never filled out consistently so the different instructors didnt know my strengths and weaknesses. The class was 19 people with 3 to 4 trucks running if we were lucky. The trucks were junk. There where long waits just to get into a truck. Im extremely disappointed with the coarse. They focused on the strong drivers and the weak fell behind. Had I actually gotten what Im now stuck paying for I surely would have passed the coarse. I wouldnt recommend the chester school to anyone. Unless you have some kind of previous experience or understanding this wont work and you will be stuck paying a 6000 dollar loan.

THIS IS A GREAT SCHOOL. THEY HAVE GREAT TEACHERS WHO IS MORE THEN WELLING TO HELP. YOU THE STUDENT HAVE TO PUT THE EFFORT TO LEARNING. NOW AFTER THE SCHOOL GO TO A COMPANY THAT HAVE A 10SP OR 13SP, NOT AND AUTOMATIC, TRUST ME.

Shippers Choice had some awesome instructors and would like to thank them for all their help. And would also thank Hope Marcotte for finding me a job so quickly I was really amazed. Thank you so much.

Youll have a great time at Shippers Choice learning a new career from the instructors T.J, Tony, Daniel, Chris, Joe, they were all Great Thank You!! My recrituer Chris was a very good dude very friendly and open. Ms. Hope the BEST!!😄 despite the very rude receptionist who lacks customer service skills I had a wonderful experience at Shippers, Ill recommend them to anyone..P.S. Got a job at Boyd Bros

This program was easier than I thought. I really enjoyed the staff at Shippers Choice. They where courteous and gave me the attention I needed to receive my cdl. Highly recommended.

Good school, they will teach and prepare you to get your CDL. I caution those considering a CDL to make sure this is what you want to do. I saw students that really didnt apply themselves and I wondered why they spent the money. You have to do some basic things, show up on time, listen, ask questions when you dont understand, study (pre-trip) and apply yourself. If youre not fully prepared to do those things you will not be successful. All the instructors went out of their way to help me when I asked. Special thanks to Tony, TJ and Dale for taking the time when I was struggling. I see many complaints about the equipment. Its fine, its not new and gets driven hard unintentionally by people learning to drive a commercial vehicle. My observation was school was aggressive in making sure equipment was available for the next days training. Enough equipment is an issue due to space and class size so you will be standing around waiting to get in a truck. Dont pass up any opportunity to get in the truck. I got more than most by being right there ready to get in a truck and practice while others goofing off, getting warm etc. The only thing I didnt like was the DMV testing scheduling. When I talked with recruiter I was told 2-3 weeks after class completion. First day of class was told 2-3 months. I waited 6 weeks. During the wait they let you practice 1 day week for 4 hours, then 2 days before your test. I dont think this is enough and equaled a short trip on the road and 2-3 backing maneuvers, per week. For most its just not enough to maintain the newly developed skills. So again, dont pass up on any opportunities to get in the truck. If youre like me youll need all the opportunities you can get to be successful. In summary good school, I recommend and they will deliver.

Overall it’s a good school but Dale is gonna be the down fall on that place because he uses bad language and talks to students any kind of way. I was personally offended by some of his comments towards me.

HaHa you are too funny Mr Owner your last comment shows how professional you are Fake Fake Fake huh? The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Excuse me if that fell on the NN location this is all about the Chester VA office. My husband went to the school which is why you don’t see my name. I decide to put your school on blast for the inconvenience you caused my family. Further more you will also be receiving a complaint from BBB as well. It’s already been filed so let’s see if you think that’s fake Fake Fake as well. Again I say why will you schedule some one to pay money and train on a class B truck that will be out all day for people who are testing. You have one class B truck and a model truck. Ridiculous!

I graduate today from Shippers Choice and Ill say this about it. This is not a hold your hand and walk you around the yard school. You will get out what you put in to it. Before signing up to attend Shippers Choice, I had never driven a manual transmission in my life, and while it doesnt take for weeks to learn how to do so, I will say that if you come to this school looking to learn how to drive and back a tractor-trailer, they have the staff that can teach you. I will say that they can be a little more organized than they are but all and all, I would recommend this school ONLY for those who are go getters and who LISTEN & FOLLOW DIRECTIONS when trying to learn and do something that they havent done before.P.S. I went from not ever driving a stick to testing before I even graduated and passing the DMV exam on the first try, so that should speak for itself.

A life changing experience!! Love my classmates we are a great team together!! Thanks again to Ms Hope as well as Chris yu guys get it done period!! Trainers are the best!!!!

Berry you are the best. I have been taught by a lot of people but you are my top notch instructor of all times

I really enjoyed learning at the school.The whole staff was awesome! I finished up on Friday and tested on Tuesday and passed i want to say a special thanks to mrs hope she really is a amazing person. And the teachers. Especially George, TJ, tony thanks.

Graduate in 2007 Barry did a great job training us in Richmond, Va. Hope the upgraded equipment by now.

This school was great for me & helped me so much in getting my CDL.I learned alot from every instructor & was given all the tools & knowledge needed.They wont give up on you if you dont give up on yourself.I would suggest this school to anyone who truely wants to earn their CDL

Shippers choice is a great school with great instructors. I knew nothing about tractor trailers before I attended shippers choice but with the help of Tony, George, T.J., and Daniel I got what I needed to pass my Dmv test and feel confident about driving a big rig. Along with the instructors Mrs. Hope, Dale, and Chris where excellent at helping me find the right company for me. I went to shippers choice with nothing and left with a class a cdl and a extended family. Shippers choice is an excellent school I highly recommend them.

Good school good instructors easy enrollment nice payment plan options thanks shippers choice

Overall the school was disappointing. Lack of communication within the office staff. Instructor was blatantly prejudice because I was white and had tattoo he didnt agree with which hindered learning from that instructor. 2 excellent instructors Jimmy and Joe!

My husband went to this school three months ago,. Hes a hardworking man and its paying off big time for our family he aint just bringing home the bacon he bringing home the whole dang hog!

I recently attended this school and they will reply saying I’m not a real student because I’m not using my real name I was promised I would test and as soon as I finish the class they are all of a sudden backed up so do your research before choosing this school it’s caused me a lot of hard ship the instructors are really cool but 15 minutes of road time is not going to help people learn how to drive well it’s kind of irritating because if you fail they charge you 100 dollars to practice they’re quick to take your money but not to make you successful

Highly recommend this school if youre serious on getting your CDL. I had an awesome experience when i was in training. The instructors are awesome and have great stories, they made the learning experience great and made driving trucks for the first time stress free. These guys will not hold your hand, they can only guide you so far and teach you what techniques to use, the rest of the learning is on you and your effort. Ive combined all their techniques to pass my CDL skills test on my first try.they have 5 trucks, 3 of them are backing and 2 of them are on the road.although i knew stick shift prior, they teach you how to double clutch in the most easiest way possible. It is best to have your medical card and permit prior to coming here if you are truly serious on getting your CDL but if you dont, not to worry, they will teach you what you need to know to pass your written test to get the permit. I will recommend this school to my friends and family if they want a CDL.they have trucking recruiters come by speak to you and the class, which gives you more options are there for you to decide which company you want to go for.these guys want each and every student to be successful, as long as you dont give up on yourself, they wont give up on you. the DMV is backed up, and my advice is if you want a sooner date, you determine that by showing them how ready you are on backing and driving. they will do everything they can to get you a sooner date; also they will let you practice due to the dmv lag and practice for 2 days before the test to sharpen your skills and to knock off any rust.I was serious on getting my CDL as quickly as possible, and although the DMV lag was bad, i was able to get in the DMV test date quickly due my seriousness. worth every penny and worth the experience. they will make sure everyone succeeds

My experience was bad while getting my class B. My experience afterward trying to get help with finding a job was worse. I called and Laura the job placement person only told me about ten jobs that hire people with no experience for class B truck driving. The first two I looked into required at least 2 years of experience...??? The job placement is a joke... I dont recommend this school to anyone. They need to implement a real job placement program.

Best hands on learning I have received. Within 6 weeks I received my cdl and I am working full time. Thanks Kevin

Had a horrible experience here. All they want is your money. They have faulty equipment. The bus broke down twice and I couldnt take the test. The instructors just stand around and you basically teach yourself. Would not recommend anyone for this school. I withdrew and got my loan cancelled.

All about the money!! They will tell you financing will cover it and 2 weeks in they say you owe a few hundred dollars. If u dont have it you get kicked and lose any time/money put in it. When I got out of shippers choice and went to training I didnt know diddley squat. It was horribly frustrating!!! School was fun and I liked my teachers they were cool, but the one who collects the money is all about $$$ and $$$$$$$$. I WOULD !!!NOTT!!! RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE!!!! I lost everything as I went to school and training. Could not pay my bills. But here i am 2 years later killing it.. my average take home pay is $1,050.

Thanks to the blond lady up front I was able to get my testing completed within my time frame.

Awesome school and instructors , This is a school that makes learning fun! Best school to get your CDL license in 804

Just Graduated yesterday. Say what- and now I start my job next week. Sweet, Thanks Shippers

Shipper choice is a very good school great group of guys and staff thts willing to help you get started in trucking. They will teach you the fundamental and knowledge you would need to know not jst for DMV but real life problems you will face. My advice is take Knowledge from each one and make it work for you at the end of the day it’s on YOU to put in the work I GOT MINEs✌🏽

Very busy

This place is a joke. the instructors do nothing to help you. they stand around and talk about other students and make fun. its all about money to these guys. I withdrew after seeing first hand how they are. $$$$ if you want to go to a school that will help and stick with you 100% chose CDS TRACTOR TRAILER SCHOOL

Berry and Kevin T is what makes this place great. Thanks guys

Shippers choice in Chester va was a nice school to get your cdl !! They were very helpful and the instructors know there stuff !! If I had to do it again I will have to go there!! I wouldn’t got my cdl with out there great instructors there!! If you let them show you how to drive and listen to them!! You will do great and have your cdl !!

I really appreciated the experience at Shipper Choice (Chester). They made it very easy to obtain my License.

I choose shippers choice because the other training companies wanted me to sign my car for collateral and Shippers Choice did not require me to sign my car over as collateral. It has been the best choice since they newer equipment.

Pretty bad training i basically taught myself how to drive the damn truck. They also have outdated job leads so when you complete your dmv exam they dont have anything to offer you but a certificate of completion this place is a joke. There are like two out of ten instructors that actually know what theyre doing. The rest just pick with you and talk about other students like its a big circus... i dont recommend anybody to waste 5k going here. If you dont have a job and you get unemployment or food stamps go to your local workforce center and apply for the workforce investment act program it payed my way thru this bogus school and Im grateful for that.

Awesome teachers here thanks to Barry and the guys for doing A++ work and makin me a A++ student !

I just recently got my cdl from shippers choice and i would like to thank all the people that helped out through this experience.

I wanted to take a few moments to show my appreciation for the professionalism exhibited by the employees at the Chester, Virginia Shippers Choice. I recently graduated from the program and have also obtained my Virginia CDL as a result of the training and education I received during the October course. I am a recently retired United States Army Colonel that spent most of my career around logisticians and most importantly--around professionals like those working at the school. The instructors are of the highest caliber and each of them brought a different level of understanding and work experience to both the classroom and the hands on training with the equipment. Each one of them took the time to explain the tasks being taught and went out of there way to ensure each student was afforded maximum time to master the task. They did this every day and in every type of weather and they did it over and over again as some of us simply needed the additional help.Their patience and experience is truly and example for all instructors and is the biggest reason students are successful in both completion of the course and and in obtaining their license. Specifically I want to recognize, Barry, Dennis, Lora, Cliff, Phil, Keith, both Georges, and Dale. All were instrumental throughout the program and I have the utmost respect for each them and for what they have accomplished as drivers and instructors. I want to especially thank Dennis for all the extra time he put into helping me and for taking his own personal time away from class time to provide me additional instruction and understanding. I am grateful to have worked with, and learned from, each of them. I also want to thank those not doing the hands on training but who are also a huge part of making everything happen. Juan sold me on the program after numerous meetings and I credit him with helping me make the decision--he is a total professional. The rest of the team including Kevin, Mike, and Debra all played a key part in my success and completion and I am thankful to have met them and had the opportunity to get to know them. Kevin even asked me and another senior enlisted veteran in the class to help with a commercial promoting the school to Veterans. Simply put--that was a no brainer as part of my focus in life since retiring from the service is to chip in wherever I can to help Veterans. Your program, and helping promote it, is an excellent way assist them as they move away from the military life. Promise to be a voice and continued supporter for Shippers Choice! You get what you want out of the program based on what you put in to it!

Interviewed with them, didnt have folder info or brochures on all 68 companies they lined up with but like ten. Juan told me to look them up online. They advertise stuff and dont tell you alot of stuff in add if you truely qualify. Waste of time!! Coyld have done interview on ohone like i asked, it was so basic! Wouldnt go to this school, they have very bad ratings.

I looked at a few other schools before picking Shippers. other schools seemed kind of run down and their equipment wasnt as new as shippers choice. Im glad I picked here.

Very poorly ran not alot of truck time training not very good pretty much have to teach ur self best teacher out therewas a guy name chris he heloed me alot.but he wasnt there everyday to me its not worth what u pay i would not recommend this school to anyone.

The instructors aren’t good, they aren’t any help I wouldn’t recommend this trucking school. And they take forever to get you a test date I’ve been waiting to take the test for 7 months now.

Love this place. Classroom was only a little bit a day.