When I decided to start this journey, I honestly didn't know where to begin. I came from corporate America. My background is in marketing and business development. I had no mechanical background and no experience driving trucks. I called a few CDL schools in the area, but some of them made it feel like they were more interested in getting my money than actually helping me learn. What I really wanted was a program with patient instructors who would take their time and make sure I truly understood what I was doing. That's exactly what I found at Aktar. The instructors were supportive, patient, and worked with me at my pace. They made sure I understood everything from pre-trip to maneuvering and road driving. I started the program in early January, took my CDL test at the end of February, and passed on my first attempt. I'm very grateful to the entire team at Aktar for their guidance and support throughout the process. If you're thinking about getting your CDL and want instructors who actually care about helping you succeed, I would definitely recommend Aktar. read more

Instructors are very proficient, very helpful, and guide you through the process. I like how I am treated here, very respectful and plenty of time to practice. Come see for yourself!! read more

Atkar Truck Driving School - Certified CDL Class A driver - Driving Schools Near Me - Hayward, California

I work in the engineering and construction industry and own a couple of associated businesses, but was never licensed to drive a truck. Thought it was about time that I got a license to be able to haul some heavy equipment or materials. I was looking for a CDL A school and found out this place to have the best deal locally. I enrolled and paid for the full course last March in 2023 and went in every other day for a month or so and was getting fairly good with the skills portion (straight back, offset back, and parallel). Unfortunately, I had a death in the family and my couple of businesses got hectic, so I took a bunch of time off and had to extend my learner's permit for another 6 months. Soon after, 11 months had passed, and I had a month left to take my pre, skill, and road test. I went back to Atkar Truck driving school. Bobby did not forget about me - I had to re-learned everything /crammed everything within a week. On test day, I went in and rushed through the pre-test, and the inspector failed me on some issue on the air-break test which I totally disagreed with him on - maybe he was having a bad day and just wanted to rush and leave? Anyhow, I rescheduled for another test two weeks out and pass my pre test, and passed the pre, skill, and road test on my 2nd round on a Saturday at the Fremont DMV. I had scheduled Saturday at Fremont for Ally Dock believing it was easier. I honestly didn't get that much practice in for Ally Dock or for my road, but was pretty confident with the road since I already knew how to drive manual going in. The Ally Dock was a bit more tight than I had imagined. Luckily the tester let me pull up more times than I thought was allowable. I was sweating bullets as the other students on the sideline was watching me back up for what seemed like an eternity, but sure enough, I was able to finagle the trailer in. Also, study hard on the Air Break Test - the testers were pretty strict about it. Bobby can be rough, but he means well, and I just bark back at him, but Jasmine 10/10. read more

Today, I got my license in first try, and this is the best school in bay area. Bobby(Ustaad ji), He's the great instructor and helpful person. read more

Atkar Truck Driving School - Driving Schools Near Me - Hayward, California

Pricing wise this place beats everyone else, but the school itself is second to none. This is by far the best truck driving school in the Bay Area. With unlimited hours till you pass your exam this place beats the competition. With Atkars teaching it took me only 3 weeks to get my cdl license. read more

Atkar Truck Driving School - Driving Schools Near Me - Hayward, California

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Jasmine is AMAZING! she is so nice, so responsive. She helped me every step of the way. Every little question I have she was there to answer for me. Out of all the trucking places I called. This one stood out to me the most. The customer service, the information she had for me, the guidance. 10/10 P.s I have not yet passed my written yet. But will update along the way read more

Very well organized people very kind and friendly I wish I can give it more than 5 stars. The instructor was very patient and helpful when I had a lot of questions I definitely recommend this place best truck driving school read more

Best Truck school for Learning 2. (Affordable Fee) Must visit ones,I cleared my license in 2 week read more

What a great teacher,so easy to work with,explains you, shows you,teach you and than repeat all of it until you got it I would recommended this school to anyone read more

One of the best school in bay are boby bha ji is very nice person and good trainer too.

Best school ever! Passed on the first try i love it . The instructor very professional & is very helpful

I currently pass the CDL A with the help from this driving school. The instructor is kind to help you to pass the DMV test. He is always willing to help you as long as you tell him what is your weakness of driving the truck. He will demonstrate it. Very excellent school. read more

Best trucking driving school for learning . Equal opportunities for all . Owner is nice man always wants to help you to achieve your goal to become a truck driver . read more

Good school got my CDL in 3months because I went at my own pace. Would recommend to others

My dad went here Spent 2 and half months said they didn't teach good nor did they give road time. He said all the students taught each other and he learned the bare minimum. He left and went to a school in Sacramento and came back with his commercial license in 2 weeks. read more

Very Unprofessional, don't waste your time and money. No one's there to help you or give you instructions.

Got my class A license in 3 weeks... atkar is very humble and good teacher...much recommended...

I have been a student of this school for about two months. I come to school for at least 4 hours every day, almost five days a week. During this time, we only have 15-20 minutes of opportunity to drive a truck. The brake systems and indicators of the truck we use do not work properly. Trucks belonging to other companies are constantly in traffic in the garage where the school is located, you can die under a truck at any moment. Since the working area is soil, every place turns into a swamp when the slightest rain falls. It feels like you've been waiting for hours in the desert on sunny days. The school does not have a safe space for students to study. Most importantly, Muslim students are exposed to racism and islamophobia by Atkar (Bobby). There is no equal opportunity. When we voice our slightest complaint, he insults us in front of other students by swearing. Atkar (Bobby) has nervous attacks and loses control. When you try to drive a Truck alone as a student, he insults you by shouting and swearing when you make the slightest mistake. You are absolutely afraid to ask him questions because you have been humiliated. If a student is new to school, he is a little interested in the first day, but not at all in the following days. That's why students try to learn on their own. None of the 15 students who took the exam in the last 2 weeks failed the exam in their first attempt. The success rate of the school is 0%! This isn't a school, it's a scam company. He takes your money and leaves dozens of students alone with a truck that doesn't work properly. Bad never read more