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Progressive Truck Driving School
3475 S Cicero Ave, Cicero, IL 60804, United States
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Ri
Review β„–1

Ms.T taught me a lot and I appreciate her so much. Progressive school is about patient and learning much has you can. It’s all mental can’t be weak coming to school gotta have a strong mind and ready to go. Be patient with them and learn. It’s not a race take your time. Thank you progressive πŸ™πŸ½

Ab
Review β„–2

Happy I went here. Overall decent school but Needs improvement(instructors/trucks). Some Trucks needs major improvement at the very least, mechanically. There are a couple of instructors that are very good on the road such as Dennis which is patient and knowledgeable on how to teach which is important when you’re instructing students. He’s not the only one. So I thank him and the others that take the time to actually instruct.

jo
Review β„–3

Facility is clean, personnel is friendly. If you get nauseous with the cigarettes smell just be advice some instructors do smoke while training you.Also it is up to you how long you take to graduate. It took me roughly two months to graduate. Make sure you find your self a crew of people who want to graduate and push each other. Do not stand around and just talk and have fun or you’ll be here up to you a year

Ma
Review β„–4

Since i have been attending, the school changed instructors to those that are very knowledgeable and hands on. Tom and Mack are great additions to the program. All the instructors have their own way of teaching, but if you take a little from all, you will be find. I highly recommend joining Progressive, you will not be disappointed.

Sa
Review β„–5

Over all good school. The whole team is very helpful and knowledgeable. The more you put into this course is how fast you graduate. Very pleased i came here and the outcome.

An
Review β„–6

Great school great teachers Tom and mark are the best they make sure u learn what u need to past. Thanks Mac for showing me the way bro. Thanks to all the instructors Jerry, Lee and Dennis.

Ro
Review β„–7

Progressive is a great trucking school!! All the teachers are super motivated. They are here to help you pass . Super friendly and all around a great school!!

Os
Review β„–8

Listen to the instructors and you will be just fine.Also loved the fact that you could come in on a Saturday and practice on whatever you need help with. They also have a variety of inventory trucks new ones and old ones so you will learn how to drive and both of them.

St
Review β„–9

If you take the time to put in your part, listen to the instructors and apply what they say, you will do just fine.I got my CDL and was hired immediately by Werner. Now after finishing their training for new hires, Im making a good living.My thanks to everyone over at Progressive.

Wi
Review β„–10

This was a wonderful success towards my biggest goal in life the teachers here will push you to be the best you can be stay focus and take the training do not give up the teachers will make you very angry very angry but that’s just to make you better I came in not knowing anything it took me two weeks to learn the whole truck, Reginald foot is a big role model in my life, Tom is a bigger role model in life just from hearing his story about how he started, the stories he gone to tell you about trucking when he never had a CDL license how he started you have to go to the school to hear the story don’t give up don’t give up ON YOUR BIGGEST GOAL ........... this is Tom

Ni
Review β„–11

This was pretty good school. Some of the instructors sucked, but majority of them were really good. Would recommend to future students. Just watch out there are some heavy smoking instructors when driving the trucks.

Fr
Review β„–12

Overall experience was overwhelming the first 2 weeks but after getting to know the instructors and staff they made things much easier and hard at times but luckily they give u the time to show and tell what u need to know to get out there and drive those trucks. Would recommend for future family and friends.. Good luck!

Ra
Review β„–13

Pretty good school for the most part they will get you ready for test day. My only problem was that some practice trucks need to be work on as the instructors but for the most part pretty good school that will help you pass!

je
Review β„–14

I would recommend progressive truck driving school to anyone good staff great experience

Ju
Review β„–15

Awesome place , instructors are nice and cool people. Learned a lot from my time being there.Mr.Lopez helped a lot on both my roads and skills. Overall a good experience and cool classmates as well !

Br
Review β„–16

Good instructors at this school- Jerry the driving instructor was very safety focused and I’ll remember his words about the β€œoh shit” moments I’ll have working. LΓ³pez was my skills guy and he helped me nail that part of the testing which I was worried about. The trucks were pretty beat up though

To
Review β„–17

Stay away from this place,not enough instructors for all the people who go there get their CDL. They will make you waste your own time.

cr
Review β„–18

Marta, Ewelina, Mac, Lee, Lopez, Mark, Dennis, Jerry, Tom, and Bob you guys really push your students through this program I can really say every dime was worth it. Every one take your time and listen as well as memorizing the pre-trip. Keep all hints to yourself do not ruin it for next person in passing.

Al
Review β„–19

Great school recommended to everyone getting their license great instructor they do help alot with skills and driving. Tom and lee helped me alot thru pre trip, lopez and jerry help me alot with downshifting and upshifting. Mack helped alot with skills when i needed the help. I recomend this school to everyone!!!

Ch
Review β„–20

This is a very good school! The instructors were very helpful. Mr. LΓ³pez especially, he helped me step by step an I was able to complete the exam regardless of being under a lot of pressure.

Hu
Review β„–21

The instructors are there to help you. One thing I learned here beside learning how to drive a semi is that everyone has different ways to teach you here and are not robots. They will break down everything you need to know about the truck you will drive in the near future. Some instructors do tend to smoke inside of the tractor but besides that this school really is good. Sometimes they might not have you on schedule to drive but that’s more time to get in and do your pre trip.

Om
Review β„–22

Great school with very patient driving instructors with new drivers, they teach what u personally need to work on & improve without making you nervous to make a mistake ..highly recommend this school.

Ja
Review β„–23

Progressive Trucking Co. has the absolute best training that Illinois has to offer. The Instruction is geared towards each individual needs. They offer support in all aspects to ensure that the students are being treated with respect. As long as youre serious about your future and willing to use your training hours with the purpose of completing your training to the very best of your ability to achieve your goals you will be successful. Programs are structured to fit work and personal schedules. With Progressive Truck Driving School you will be off to a very promising Trucking career. They offer job placement and have great opportunities to began your career immediately upon graduation. I highly recommend this school.

Ad
Review β„–24

I have a amazing experience my time at Progressive Cicero location. Wonderful office staff that was helpful all the time . Outstanding trainers who take proud in training the future CDL driver of America!!!!

er
Review β„–25

Great school to come and get your CDL, instructors are very dedicated and take their to with you to make sure you understand what you are doing. Progressive gives you all the necessary tools to pass the test and get your CDL.

ju
Review β„–26

Progressive driving school love u guys. Thanks to Ewelina with all the courage you gave me, not leaving out the instructors.

To
Review β„–27

They care very closely with each student and are always there to help.

Go
Review β„–28

Great school ! Wonderful instructors !Pushing you to do better at your Pre- Trip , Skills & RoadGreat place to get your CDL !

Ri
Review β„–29

Progressive is a great school to get your CDL. As long as you listen to all your instructors and put in your part, you will succeed. I appreciate Mark the road instructor for always motivating me and giving me great advice on what to do in the road. Shout out to Tom the pre trip instructor for always teaching the pre trip well and shows you why doing the pre trip plays an important role in trucking. Tom is the big reason why I understand the pre trip properly and he makes sure you succeed in pre trip.

De
Review β„–30

Progressive Is One if the best schools to get yo CDL

ap
Review β„–31

Good school and Ewelina Janik is the best and I don’t know what the school would do without her.

Cl
Review β„–32

Hard work pays off Im on my way to start my trucking career!!! Thanks to the staff here they are informative and dedicated to getting their students on the road!!!! Highly recommend progressive thanks guys!!!

Ed
Review β„–33

Such a great experience at progressive! I came in with no experience operating such a large vehicle and now I passed my exams on the first attempt!!! Thank you all at progressive for the patience and teaching while I earned my Class A License.

ol
Review β„–34

Buenos intructores.....siempre te ayudan si tienes una duda......buen sistema .....la recomiendo si quieres un mejor futuro...Buena admistracion....Good teachers..they help u everytime that u have a question..or need help..good system....u want a better future come to progressiveThanks tu evelina for u help..marthaMr lopez...jerry.dennis ..lee..mac...mark..tom...and chrisFor u help..

Er
Review β„–35

Progressive driving school is great the instructors are great!!! They will get you ready to drive 18 wheelers :)

Fo
Review β„–36

I had a great experience with this school first I’m going to start with Jerry he always told me to feel the truck then Mark let me make mistakes then showed me what I did wrong Tom beat me up side my head with the pre-Trip and Mack had me ready for Skill’s this is a very great school and I highly recommend it to anyone!!!!!

Ja
Review β„–37

Ewaelina Janik is great person and listen to everything I ask for to obtain my cdl, all round experience to succeed in future, instucters was a big help and I learn alot. Thank progressive πŸ’―πŸ’―πŸ’―

He
Review β„–38

Great school, good teachers, highly recommended.

Fe
Review β„–39

Great instructors take their time to help you

Ja
Review β„–40

Ewelina and Jerry are the best! Took their time with me and taught me the best way possible

Ro
Review β„–41

I was a student and the instructors were terrible, but the manager was even worse... she told me that the only way i can pay my balance was in cash payments only!! several employees told me that was a false statement because they accept checks and credit cards, now i’m attending 160 driving academy and i wish this school was my first choice!!!!

Mi
Review β„–42

I recommend the school they provide great training they got good instructors like Lopez, mark the director Ewelina works with ur schedule highly recommend it

Te
Review β„–43

I graduated on January 14th and it was the best feeling . I had an amazing journey and learning experience. The instructors made sure you are getting what u need to get your CDL. I was able to pass my test with confidence. Thanks to the instructors and definitely the dean of the school Ewelina. She was amazing.....

Ed
Review β„–44

I choose the right school for my CDL license, they have good, friendly and Professional instructors and staff, and they help you from the beginning until the end of your process, good learning experience to use in my new career.

Mi
Review β„–45

Great school, everyone is very helpful.

Ra
Review β„–46

I had a great experience with the school and instructors and I would Recommend them to anyone that wants to go into truck Driving trade. There very adamant with there training and above all a great place to start your career.

Ja
Review β„–47

The school was a great experience. I was able to learn at a great pace. I had knowledgeable instructors. Who were great at teaching me the necessities of truck driving. I would recommend the school to others.

Mā
Review β„–48

Great school! Instructors and office stuff are great people. I definitely recommend Progressive school.

An
Review β„–49

Great school amazing instructors overall a great school I learned everything that I needed to learn to get my CDL. They where super nice and patient with me don’t miss out.

ca
Review β„–50

Great support from the school too get your things done as soon as possible!

co
Review β„–51

I Love This Place, great staff & instructors. I would recommend everyone to attend.

Ma
Review β„–52

Just graduated with my CDL today and I have to say that going to progressive was one best life choices I could have made. The school and instructor’s was more than helpful and monumental in helping me achieve my goal. Never drove or even been in a commercial vehicle before attending progressive and I was giving the skills to help me go out and succeed in the trucking industry. If you dedicated and determined to learn and be trained then progressive is the perfect school.πŸ’―

Re
Review β„–53

It’s a good school to attend

Fe
Review β„–54

I would highly recommend this school, instructors really help you be the best driver. All the training went smooth. They make you realize what to do and what not to do. Great school.

Je
Review β„–55

Great fast paced program. If you decide to go, definitely put in the effort to get through it and get your CDL. Instructors are great and take the time to teach you. But ultimately it’s up to you. Definitely recommend if you you want to make money or have it for a back up.

Tr
Review β„–56

I liked the instructors and the office people.... they worked with me especially after the covid scare..... the recruiter also did excellent trying to find me leads to employment........5 Stars

se
Review β„–57

It was a great place to learn. I came in not knowing much and left very confident on my driving skills. Will recommend to anyone who wants to learn how to drive a manual transmission truck

En
Review β„–58

Very highly recommended school! Instructors will work with you and answer any questions you might have.

ta
Review β„–59

The experience I have gained at this progressive location was far beyond what I would have expected! The skills and personal time that each instructor gives each of the students really makes you feel comfortable and confident that you will become a successful driver!

Vi
Review β„–60

Great school to go to teach you what you need to get your cdl license.

El
Review β„–61

Great school to attend, helpful instructors. Great hospitality. 5/5 in recommend to attend. Special thanks to Evelina and Claudia! Along with all three Jerry’s and Lopez great instructors.

La
Review β„–62

The Director Ewelina was professional and encouraging. She is also very sweet. The skills instructor Reggie an excellent teacher. He has an effective way of teaching students how to navigate the truck. Mark is a very good road skills instructor. He has helped me with my shifting so much. I am grateful to my skills instructors and happy with my experience.

ma
Review β„–63

All the instructors are very helpful.

Ni
Review β„–64

Great school. The staff and teachers are awesome! Nothing bad to say. They work with you, all you have to do is LISTEN!!

Og
Review β„–65

The experience I had at this place was amazing. Although I feel it can be a little bit better in captivity size. The staff is excellent here as well as the utilities they allow you to use. Majority of everything is hands on activities. So therefore I highly recommend Progressive Driving School.

RO
Review β„–66

Just got my cdl with Progressive its the place to be, best school hands down. Everyone here works hard to get you the skills you need to pass and get your cdl, highly recommended I would give 6star if I could. They went above and beyond my expectations all the instructor and staff are very helpful and take there time with you.

Pa
Review β„–67

Great Staff. Great Teachers. They will be hard on you but they will teach you good!

Te
Review β„–68

Ewelina was a great help. When I was feeling like I couldn’t make it she always encouraged me to get going. I really appreciate her for the support!!! Thanks

Mo
Review β„–69

They did what they said they were going to do, and that was to help me get my class A CDL. Which I did get but unfortunately not on time due to the COVID-19, nothing related to the school though.

Do
Review β„–70

I learned so much from this school and the teachers are fantastic once you seat down and get to known them. They have so much experience and wisdom. The administration is so caring they go above and beyond expectation.

Is
Review β„–71

Great school!! Highly recommend if youre trying to get your CDL. Lopez,Dennis, Jerry, Mark are amazing instructors!! They work with your schedule at all times!! Progressive is the place thats it.

Wr
Review β„–72

Good place! GREAT teachers. They just need more updated equipment...thats the only reason I wont give it a 5! I loved it though! Vito is the coolest cat on Earth! I made awesome friends, too!-Marque Terrynamahr Strickland

Jo
Review β„–73

Great experience, they were there to help me with every step of the process, answered every question I had and did not stop until I was ready for my skills and road test, would highly recommend if you are trying to obtain your CDL

Ci
Review β„–74

I was unsure how this would be for me because I spent so many years talking myself out of getting a Class A!ButEvery staff member was so amazing, so motivating, and so helpful. I am glad I chose Progressive and I am glad to have been taught by these teachers and instructors!I am glad to have my Class A bit at the same time I will miss this school!!Thank You Progressive on Cicero!!!

We
Review β„–75

Had a great experience learning here the staff and instructors really care about students success with program. This is the best trucking school in the state.

Ju
Review β„–76

Its a great school they work with you and there really patient with there students! Best truck driving school ever really recommended.

Da
Review β„–77

Great learning experience. Instructors are really patient and very good at explaining things to help you. Flexible schedules and best of all you really feel like they want you to be successful.

Je
Review β„–78

I will really recommend people this school.great teachers amd material.i had a good experience here and very grateful for all there work

ka
Review β„–79

The experience was great at progressive. Very informative and very helpful with learning the trucking industry. I would recommend it to anyone that is interested in becoming a truck driver. Lee is one of the best instructors in here ...he maybe tough with you but just hang on with him and you will learn from the best!

Ja
Review β„–80

Ryazard Lopez Dennis & Jerry all took time with me teaching me how to drive a stick which was my first time they made me feel they made me feel very comfortable Reginald took a lot of time we me teaching me Skills which was my Strong suit but he made sure to so me where I was going wrong & now I have it all down packed Ewelina was also helpful in help we when I need to switch my schedule I would truly recommend Progressive truck school to everyone

Si
Review β„–81

Today I finished my last day passing everything on my first try. The staff the instructor even the students or a big help. If I a single mother of three can achieve this any one can.

By
Review β„–82

I chose Progressive Truck Driving School based on the experiences of students Id refereed. Im glad I attended the Cicero, IL location. This was one of the most challenging things Ive done professionally. The Progressive team is a motley crew of personalities, but all are committed to the success of students. Special shout outs to Ewelina and Claudia for setting the time. Mad appreciation and thanks to Sir Jerry, Jerry and Jerry, Marek, Senor Lopez, Reggie $kill$, Lee, and Mr. Dennis. I gained many nuggets of wisdom from all these guys.

De
Review β„–83

Progressive Truck Driving in Cicero,The school is very nice, the instructors are very helpful and are very knowledgeable. They are here to help. It is a great experience. The enviorment of the class is fun and makes it less stressful. I would recommended this school to anyone who is wanting to learn.

Be
Review β„–84

Progressive is a great place to jump start into a new career. Its a very friendly a helpful environment. The instructors are very attentive to the students needs and questions. I would refer my friends and family without question. Progressive is the way to success.

As
Review β„–85

Progressive is a great school to go to. The instructors are very nice and they teach u everything that you need to know and make sure that you are prepared for all of your upcoming exams. They need more instructors to teach skills but overall progressive is a great school to go to.

Ju
Review β„–86

Just received my CDL and this really made it possible. The instructors are very well trained and were patient with all the students from very different backgrounds. I highly recommend this school because they will do everything they can to get your CDL.

Ri
Review β„–87

My experience was for most part was okay. But I felt like I should’ve received some more training on skills. Driving instructors was okay and admission advisors are pretty nice.

Se
Review β„–88

I did not know what to expect but I went in with an open mind. I meet great instructors who actually cared about my experience there. I recommend going the the Cicero location, you will be in great hands. Look for Ricardo he is the Class instructor, great teacher with a great personality. Regi over on skills knows all the tricks, listen to the man trust me. Like Mr. Ricardo always says In this business you have to be willing to suffer. Anyway he has taught me that in order for me to be successful I have to be the 007 in everything that I do.

Je
Review β„–89

All I can say is they picked the right name for this school. I made progress from day one and didn’t stop. The instructors are wonderful, The patience they have with students is amazing!! You absolutely can’t fail at Progressive unless you are dishonest with yourself when you said β€œthis is what you want”. I’m so glad I chose progressive!!!

Gl
Review β„–90

I enjoyed my time in progressive. Adam is a good teacher really shows you how to get the class room part down packed. Cicero progressive is good school to attend. Takes hard work of your own as well. But they were there to help me in many ways.

je
Review β„–91

I had some challenges with my driving where I needed extra practice to pass my road tests. Progressive was very accommodating in scheduling the extra time I needed to improve my driving skills. My instructors Steve and Lee put a lot of effort in helping me to improve my skill levels.

We
Review β„–92

One of the better trucks driving school I havent seen. Good Intructors, staffs. Every body works on their best to provide real professional drivers They provide job placement. Really friendly.I wasnt just at school, but in family too.

Ja
Review β„–93

My Experience with Progressive was 5 Star training ! Great Staff, Trainers, and Instructors. As Long as you focus when youre here and NOT on your Cellphone or Joking around you’ll have a great Experience as well. I would recommend everyone here. Thanks progressive for help providing me a better Future.

Ve
Review β„–94

I would recommend this school they help you be confident enough to pass your test. Ewelina is the BEST!!!!

si
Review β„–95

I came in very nervous and truck driving even though Ive always been a driver. Here at progressive everyone is very helpful very nice. Any questions you have they will answer and if they dont know they will find out and get back to you. I recommend progressive! A great place to learn and to start your driving career! I am grateful!

Ta
Review β„–96

Progressive school overall is a good school. If you come everyday or when you’re scheduled to come you’ll do just fine. Mind you nothing or no one is perfect but even this school but as long as you pay attention to the instructors and listen to what they have to tell you, all will go well! It’s NOT easy and you may not pass your test in the first try but that’s okay it took me twice for skills and road and as if today I’m DONE... COMPLETE!!!! Cdl driver here I come!

Ja
Review β„–97

Progressive is a awesome school that teaches and shows you everything you need to be a professional driver. The staff is very understanding and works with you to get where you need to be. Couldn’t have went to a better school. Loved it

Un
Review β„–98

Very good school. They teach you alot of stuff. Very detailed in the training. You learn more here than at other school Ive looked at. Just finished my road test today. And already have a job lined up. Come check them out if you wanna get into trucking.

Yo
Review β„–99

Yoo this was the best school I’ve ever went to , the atmosphere was amazing the teachers were fluent & very helpful & EWELINA was the most hard working dedicated woman I’ve ever came across in this school & life period ! She pushed me & was constantly motivating me to get up & come to class and today I graduated & the emotion I got from her was the best ! Thanks you guys I really appreciate everything

Ch
Review β„–100

I enjoyed every step of my training here. They were very personal and payed attention to detail even remembering your name, they were also attentive to request with practicing as well. The instructors weee also very patient.

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  • Address:3475 S Cicero Ave, Cicero, IL 60804, United States
  • Site:https://cdltruck.com/
  • Phone:+1 773-736-5522
Categories
  • Driving school
  • Drivers license training school
  • Trucking school
  • Training centre
  • Training school
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–6PM
  • Thursday:8AM–4PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:8AM–8PM
  • Sunday:8AM–8PM
Service options
  • Onsite services:Yes
Health & safety
  • Appointment required:Yes
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
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