I took the CDL-A training back in March 2015 after I retired from my previous career and I have not, not had a trucking job since, even through Covid. I have driven everything, School Buses, Straight Trucks & Semi's, etc., dedicated, regional and over the road since graduating. I highly recommend this school and the instructors back then, they really prepared me and my classmates for the real life experience(s) of being a "professional" truck driver. The talks with the instructors before & after classes, during breaks and lunch actually helped me learn a great deal about the trucking industry and they gave very good insight into the pros and cons of the trucking industry. How well a student does at Shipper's Choice is just like at any other school. How much do you want it, how much time & effort are you going to dedicate to it and are you going to be serious about the material to be successful in your career? Because, nothing is going to be handed to you, you have to earn it through mental preparation (being ready everyday to work), practice and studying. Good luck...!!! read more

I just recently passed my CDL class b course just to be clear passing this is entirely up to YOU as u are not there to make friends i recommend just 1 study buddy thats going for the same class as you (a,b) so u guys can quiz each other on it the test its self wasn't tooo hard for me but only because studying helps a lot learn ur pre trip inspection its the most important thing you need to know read more

I'm taking my class B the teacher Carlo is very professional and Ramiro helps with all the instruments you need he help me to the progress step by step read more

the worst place to train in. so costly and you keep running to find a trainer to teach you, the practicing yard is so bad and muddy( not asphalt) . the trucks are so old and having many issues . i don't recommend any one to learn with them . read more

Has to be one of the biggest wastes of your hard earned money you could ever attempt. The instructors say they care about your learning but refuse to help with any questions. For learning your pretrip, you're sent outside with no one but other students and no instructors. The students that are further ahead are just expected to spend their time training other students. If you ask questions or state you have an issue with the way you're being "taught" it turns into an argument and they refuse to take anyone's input. Youre expected to learn maneuvers alone because there's maybe one instructor for three different trucks moving and when you're struggling to figure something out, you might get lucky and have an instructor come and yell at you for doing something wrong. The trucks are all 25 years old, have major air leaks, one is completely missing a dash board. There is no safety equipment in a majority of the trucks they have, and the tires are all completely bald. This school is so terrible that I just signed on with a company that would actually help me understand how to maneuver an 80,000lb vehicle. I've learned more in two days with my company than I did in two weeks with Shippers Choice. Dont waste your time or your money. Also, be prepared for multiple extra fees they dont tell you about and an extra 2-3 weeks added to your "four week class" since they only have one instructor that can actually test you. Worst decision of my life. read more

I absolutely loved my time here at Shippers Choice of VA in Manassas! My classmates were wonderful and all of the instructors were great. I learned a lot, different concepts to help me learn the different maneuvers. The Instructors were very patient as well, especially when we went on the road. I cannot speak for everyone l, but my overall experience was great! read more

I started to school in March 2019. I visited 4 training schools before getting my CDL license. This was the most professional one of them. I made the right choice and saw how right I was in my choice. The management and teachers were all helpful, friendly and very good. Don't look for another place, Shipper's Choice is the right address for you. Thanks for everything Shipper's Choice. read more

Shippers' Choice - Driving Schools Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

Got my CDL in the weekend class and it was difficult, as it should be but if you listen to the instructions and never give up you will pass. Equipment takes a beating from inexperienced drivers and the lot is a little rough but it's "train hard and test easy" approach works in the end. Special thanks to Juan Carlos for his hard teaching method, Carlo for his classroom and testing and Terrance and Kevin for their instruction. Made some friends with other students and now off to makin that cash. If you want a hand holding , perfect experience then you may find it and it will be expensive but this school is a great value where you are given the tools and then it's up to you. read more

I just passed my Class A CDL Road Test, and it is all thanks to Shipper's Choice in Manassas. If you're looking for a new career in the trucking industry, or want to make a go at it driving buses, Shipper's Choice is the place for you. Financing is available, and they have recruiters that hire directly from the school. The classes can be large. However, the trainers and instructors do everything in their power to prepare you and give you the best chance to succeed. But it's up to you to put forth the effort. Trucking g isn't for everyone, but it can be for you. read more

Awesome school! The instructors wants you to get it and win! Mr. Sing, Mr. Carlo, Mr. Romero and Mr. Terrance was awesome! I would have not passed if it was not for them! I'm so appreciative! Mrs. Rochelle is the best! I walked in clueless and walked out with my CDL License! Thanks again! read more

Avoid this school at all costs! Very poorly run. All they care about is lining their pockets with your money. The classes are over filled with students and you get virtually no time to practice on the truck. Imagine 15-20 students standing around waiting to practice on 2 trucks in their yard! It's absurd. In one day you will get at most 10 minutes in a truck, that is if you are lucky. During the in class session the teachers just sit and stare at the class in silence. Then eventually students start talking amongst themselves and the teacher then chime in on the conversations and that is your in class training. This course is a total waste of money. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this one. read more

Do not go to this school! You will lose time and money! 30 students from 3 different class in same room! You will wait 1 hour for Skill training! Because too many students on 2 trucks! Do not choose this school! They will treat you like dog after got money from you! I am telling the truth! Shippers Choice in Manassas is Big LIARs! They need to change employees in office! Teachers are good but employees in office are Lazy and LIARs! read more

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. Don't be shy, and ask for more help if you feel you need it. They'll 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 I'm 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? read more

Great school! Getting a Class A is hard work and Shipper's Choice provides you with the tools needed to achieve it. Driving a tractor trailer is not for everyone. But if you really want it you can get it here. read more

I have called to ask how much the school is and the guy wants to give me the history of the school I don't care about the history of the school I called another shipper choice and he gave me the price of the phone so I took my money to them this place needs to change why can't this school just answer the simple question in how much it is read more

I went to shippers choice they said financing would tell me how much I needed down payment and they would finance the rest. It said $300 and I paid it. 2 weeks in they said they needed $200. I didn't have it and they kicked me out. I hustled up for the money and came back 2 days later with it. I finished school and went to training. I found out they didn't teach me diddley squat. It was a waste of money going there. However the road was hard as hell. Between school and training I lost everything. My house, sold my car, became homeless and just stayed in my truck and stuck with it. Now, w years later...I train. And they still SUCK compared to other schools. All they care about is the $$$$$. But I average $1500 take home now. Paying off those debts I incurred. read more

I looked around a lot before going with Shipper's, and they are easily the best school in this area. I just finished my training at their Manassas Park location and got my Class A CDL. The instructors at Shipper's are knowledgable, professional, and available. Some of the negative reviews complained about students from different levels being in the same class. That IS their system, and it works. You will learn as much from other students as you will from the instructors, and you'll learn it faster. If you play with your phone in class and in the yard and don't study, don't expect to get your license. But If you work at it, they will support you and get you through. The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is that their equipment needs updating. It's adequate but not great. Understand, no school is going to give nice new equipment to students for them to abuse, but Shipper's could use some newer trucks and trailers to replace some of the more beat up and unreliable ones. read more

Great school. JUST KIDDING. Instructors were ok, but the setup and curriculum is terrible. Up to three classes, like 25-30 people, all at different points in training, will be on the yard or in the classroom "learning" at the same time. Lots of standing around doing nothing, broke down trucks, etc, sometimes only leaving one for training 15+ students. Pre-trip is VERY important to the CDL test, but was only covered once about 2/3 through the course by ONE instructor, everything else pretrip related came from a very poorly put together manual with terrible photos and tons of missing components. Drove on the road MAYBE three hours in the four weeks of class. Approx 1/2-2/3 of the class failed the CDL test the first time. I know the school is just supposed to get you ready for the test, nothing more, but only the most ambitious of the self-taught students even passed it the first time. I ended up moving back to Texas and have had companies not take me because my CDL school had "such a poor reputation". You know it's impressive when a local, intrastate school manages to carry its bad reputation across state lines, much less halfway across the country. $5,000 for this class is absurd. If you have a choice, avoid at all costs. read more

just got my license. especially wanted to thank tony, jason, pete, jose and bill for teaching me all the good stuff.