This is a solid school, originally built on the standards set by its predecessor, the late and…read morerevered Ed Taylor. A few of the folks at TaylorMade were hired by Ed. It is evident that they have been able to maintain the quality and caliber of education to the founder's high standards. Truck driving school is quite an investment of time and money and you have to make sure that its for you. You also want to do it right - it's a hell of a lot of responsibility and it is not easy. Driving a truck is a calling and a profession. I took time to research the trucking schools between the Canadian border and south to Everett. I checked out the reviews, the websites and I took the time to drive around Skagit, Whatcom and Snohomish counties looking for a great truck driving school - driving around their yards and snooping around. I chose TaylorMade Truck Driving School in Burlington and I have no regrets. They are not the least costly school, but the program is very thorough and anticipates all of the costs extra. They will work with you, and they won't give up on you. This made all of the difference for me. The instruction was top notch. The instructors are all very different, but they meet and talk in the mornings and at the end of each day. Each student's learning day is graded; the score cards are used as talking points between the instructors. This communication of student progress really allows for a high level of individually tailored instruction. The best part is that the lead instructor is a natural at teaching. He really gets it and truly understands that every person learns differently; the key to success in teaching is finding out how each student learns. It certainly worked for me, an old guy who needed a late life career change. This old dog learned some new tricks and I have the folks at Taylor Made TDS to thank. They rock!

From the owner: Taylor Made TDS, Inc. is the premier CDL training program in Northwest Washington, boasting an…read moreimpressive 98% pass rate and robust job placement support. Over 89% of graduates swiftly secure CDL roles, often before completing the program. We offer Class A, B, Hazmat, Passenger and refresher courses in with in-person training by experienced professionals dedicated to teaching the next generation of truck drivers. Our auxiliary location in Ferndale, WA and our primary location in Burlington, WA offer pre-trip, backing maneuvers, and road training. All classroom training takes place in Burlington, WA. Employers: We provide customized onsite training tailored to your needs. Contact us for a personalized quote and empower your team with top-tier driving skills. Office Hours: Mon-Thurs full service, Fri by appointment." In as little as 4 weeks you can be ready to get on the road!

If you are looking for a CDL, this is the place. Don't let the very reasonable price fool you. I…read moretold him he should charge more! The Instructor/Owner Glenn is amazing. This guy knows more about the industry and the vehicles than one hundred people have forgotten. He has designed transport equipment that would blow you mind. My point is, he REALLY knows his stuff. AND he really cares. You will get a close, personal, and supportive education. In addition, Glenn knows SO many people, that you will have great inside information for getting a job upon completing the course. The second instructor, Nick, is also very good. The DOT test is done on site at the school! That means you are on your "home course' for the test. The class is flexible and the environment for learning is relaxed and still very thorough. It's kind of a combination of what you need balanced with what you are capable of doing. The pass rate is well over 90%. I got a GREAT job right after I got my CDL.

I went here and did everything from classes, to driving lessons and my knowledge test. Finally the…read moreday came where I did my drive test, I did do bad on some things which wasn't there fault but I failed with a 78% which was absolutely ridiculous. I got two points deducted for "driving too slow" but I was always going the appropriate speed limit. My examiner was very picky over everything which was upsetting since I was so close to passing. I drove safely and did good on everything else, I should've passed that day but all they care about is having more money. I don't recommend this place and please go somewhere else if you can!

i paid 100 freaking dollars for an hour long drive for my daughter... they sat in the freaking…read moreparking lot for half the time. When *testing*.... the tester was legitimately pushing my daughter to be an *aggressive* driver, when I have emphasized patience and safety in our teaching. I seriously feel as though they failed her for the money. Only *one* thing they dinged her on was true. And I teach CDL drivers for a living.

I spent two days at BAL Driving School determined to get my U.S. driver's license, and I can…read morehonestly say you won't find another school like this. The owner, Bal, went above and beyond -- he was understanding, patient, and genuinely cared about helping me succeed. As someone who's dyslexic and gets anxious around tests, I really appreciated how flexible and calm the environment was. Bal let me take the written test at my own pace, moved appointments around for me, and even let me stay at the office until I finally passed both tests. That kind of support and understanding is rare. If you want a driving school that actually treats you like a person -- not just another student -- this is the place. Bal is the man, and I can't recommend his school highly enough. Dave.

Driving test for a Washington State driver's license here at BAL is ultra frustrating, the guy who…read moreruns this place [language: ESL; very difficult to understand] insisted at the last minute that we use his car, even tho we planned to use our own. Extra $$$!! Then, he did NOT even sanitize his own driving car between other drivers!!! The guy decided to fail my husband right away on allegedly a "California stop", tho my husband insists he came to a full stop at the stop sign, and gently pulled forward. Also, during the drive, my husband turned left, using a left blinker, and the guy insisted that he was using his right blinker!? Absolutely not. ONE MISTAKE and the $$$ test is over? So, after paying over a hundred dollars, the guy just quickly failed my husband, not even going thru the entire test so my husband can be more prepared for next time. Not only that, the guy was super negative and never gave any compliments whatsoever on anything good my husband did. He jUSt said, fail. Personally, i have been a Washington State driver since 1990, and i can say, that my husband is an excellent driver. The whole test experience was over in less than ten minutes. What a disappointing waste of time and money. No credit toward next exam? No incentive to return to BAL? None. This guy at BAL has a total racket going on right now, as the DOL/DMV falls apart.

They took my money for my son's driving test and weren't there at the appointment. No call or…read moreanything just waste your time. It's been a week and still can't get an answer. Don't waste your time here!

Rikki is so patient with the students during class and drives. Very much wants them to be…read moresuccessful.

Straightforward direction. Best school around, definitely recommend if you're planning on getting…read moreyour CDL.

Don't hesitate, sign up for your course here. The instructors are knowledgeable and the class is…read morethorough. The training went above and beyond which made the licensing test easy. The admin office was great also! They made everything very streamlined and worked easily with my V.A. benefits.

What a HORRIBLE company with people who clearly are unhappy with their jobs. From the moment we…read morewalked in, we were treated extremely rudely, and the woman who gave my son his driving test was the absolute WORST. She was extremely rude, callous, impatient and made my child extremely uncomfortable and left him in tears after his test. This felt like a total scam and I warn anybody from taking their child or new driver to these people who treat them with such contempt. I will make it my personal mission to let as many people as I can in Bellingham know that absolutely under no circumstances use their services. I honestly cannot say enough bad things about Nelson's Driving School. BEWARE

I understand not passing someone while they are trying to parallel park and thinking we may hit the…read morecar in front of us. However, I did not hit it, I was very close so I do understand not passing because of that but the male instructor screamed so so loud and frantically, his body recoiled and everything, you could have sworn I was trying to actively kill us. It was the most anxiety inducing unprofessional scream I've ever heard. I tried to keep my composure but it honestly really shook me and felt very unprofessional coming from someone who is supposed to be a teacher and keep calm under pressure.

Private lesson, all four events to accomplish. Well presented techniques and finished in…read more90minutes. Great instruction. Thanks

Anyone wanting to sharpen up their skills, get the permit or in my case my endorsement this is the…read morebest place to go and % worth the drive. Great instructor and such a great atmosphere. Thank you you guys for helping me build my skills and become a better rider see you guys soon for more skill building :)

I attended this Truck Driving School with my fiancee September through October 2024. The curriculum…read moreis a mess, and you stand very little chance of learning anything if you don't speak Russian. The manager, Ramiz will talk all day long without saying anything, except maybe for a few oft-repeated racist anecdotes. We both chose the Manual Transmission course and were berated by the instructor Alex, who insisted constantly that we should give up. The equipment is failing and they do not allow you to practice in the same truck that you must take the DOL test with, setting students up for failure. Overall, we probably received half of the training hours that we were promised. Practically any other school would be preferable. It is vastly overpriced for the quality of the product provided.

I would like to thank Skyline CDL school, I just finished my 4 week Class A course. I passed 1st…read moretime at DOL and Skyline and Hamed really give you everything you need to pass your test 1st time!!! If you put in the work you will pass first time. Hamed and the other instructors are amazing. They watch the students and offer suggestions to help strengthen their skills, everyone learns differently and they adjust to your strengths. I highly recommend this school!!! Thank you Skyline, Robert B.