The staff and instructors care about your future, the instructors Brad & Steve make sure you get enough practice and behind the wheel time to pass your behind the wheel test at the DMV, they answer any questions you might have, if you need more practice in a particular area, they will let you know. The Staff is professional, Cindy & Rex are approachable and will answer questions about the school. Overall this is an awesome school!! Read Less

I just went through the 40 hour refresher course at the Western Truck School in Bakersfield. I've read so many bad reviews of it that I wanted to write my own review. My whole experience here was amazing! The equipment was top shape, the instructors were very helpful, and there was a lot of driving involved. I had plenty of time to learn and practice the skills and go driving around town. Bakersfield is a good place to learn--not too much traffic (most of the time) and lots of different environments. Phil is a good instructor, and he taught me how to shift up and down both up-hill and down-hill. The other current instructor, Matt, is very easy going and a good instructor as well. I learned how to do the skills from him. Before I went there, I researched many schools around Bakersfield. All of them either wouldn't talk to me, or couldn't speak English, or wouldn't offer a shorter program than 160 hours. Western is the only truck school in town that does the 40 hour refresher. They also help with job placement, which is a very important thing if you don't already have a job lined out. I give the team at Western Truck School 5 stars. Thanks to them for giving me such a good learning experience.....A Very Satisfied Customer Read Less