For years, I sat behind a desk writing code, testing software, preparing budgets, and answering phones. I was an office worker who had no trade skills nor was I mechanically inclined. My office window overlooked a major freeway where I would watch traffic pass by in both directions. Sometimes, I would think that those big trucks are going somewhere, and I'm not. Truck driving, however, was a skill I believed I could never achieve. One day, my boss announced that there had been a company lay off, and that my position was one of those that had been affected. I didn't want to go into another office job, but I felt stuck.
While searching the internet, I found many trucking schools available, and although interested, I did nothing about it until about a week later. I received an unexpected postcard from MG Trucking Schools. I called the number, explained my situation, and then made an appointment with the recruiter. She told me that MG Trucking Schools could teach me how to drive a truck in four weeks or less, even though I had never even been inside a truck. I felt a little skeptical, and I wanted to do some research, so I didn't sign up yet.
I did some homework on my own and found the cost of the training to be highly competitive, but I also wanted to know my options, so I met with her again. She explained that they could customize payment plans to fit my needs. At that point, I signed up and went to class. After just two days of classroom, I went to the DMV, took my written test, and received my CDL learner's permit.
For the next three weeks they patiently and professionally worked with me until I knew how to inspect a truck, back up, offset, parallel park a truck, and how to drive in city traffic. Because their classes are small (3-5) students per class, I got a lot of drive time on the road every day. The hours are long, but they give you adequate breaks throughout the day. Also, they provide both morning and evening classes for added convenience. The instructors are experts in both their driving and in their teaching techniques. My hat's off to Jay, Ryan, and Kim who personally worked with me until the day I passed the state exam.
Last year at this time, I was trapped in a dead end job. Now, I'm going somewhere. "Thanks" MG Trucking Schools! You have William B's seal of approval.
William B.
May 2026 Graduate and Class A CDL Holder read more
