AIT Truck Driver Training
North Las Vegas, Nevada
Reviews
W Cole
30 Jan 2018
REPORT
Here's what they don't tell you...
You don't need to pay $10,000 to get your CDL.
You will have to work 14 hours everyday and drive 10-11 hours everyday.
(In class they teach you that you can, but th...
Here's what they don't tell you...
You don't need to pay $10,000 to get your CDL.
You will have to work 14 hours everyday and drive 10-11 hours everyday.
(In class they teach you that you can, but they don't say you HAVE to.)
You are in the truck 168 hours a week. If you make $850 per week, you are only making $5 per hour. If you make a $1000 a week, you are only making $6 per hour. If you only count the 70 DOT hours, you are still only making $12 to $13 per hour. These companies govern their trucks at 65 mph, so you can't drive much more than 650 miles per day. If you are even given a trip with that many miles.
Pre-hire doesn't mean jack. Werner and Covenant don't even check your references until after you complete school, so they can come back at you and say, "Sorry, we won't be inviting you to join us at this time."
I went with Covenant. I asked for a female trainer, but I got a man. The school told me I would get what I asked for...anothj er lie. I didn't get a lot of miles. I didn't get minimum pay every week. I sat around truck stops getting layover pay a lot. They don't know where their trailers are at all times. My co-driver and I spent 36 hours once driving from place to place looking for an empty trailer. The trucks have GPS, not the trailers. I was never paid correctly. I had to call payroll every week. My fleet manager changed 5 times in 8 months.
The large fleets hire new drivers every week. There is no way they can keep everyone rolling with 2000 to 3000 miles all of the time. It's simply not possible.
If you can't find a co-driver with in two weeks, you get terminated. Good luck finding one that doesn't smoke.
Good luck finding a trainer that doesn't smoke. If you smoke, you'll be set.
My trainer was killed in December 2016. His student fell asleep at the wheel. That is the risk you take when driving with someone you barely know, and being made to drive 10 to 11 hours a day.
Don't get me wrong, I had a good experience at AIT, mostly. Mr. Eliss is a Dic...tator, and Mr. Uday can't read, but Mr. Morris and Mr. Bell were fantastic. Although I heard, Mr. Bell is no longer there. The office staff were cool as well.
It wasn't until after I got into trucking that I learned it doesn't cost as much as I paid. I couple grand and I could have gotten my CDL, but I paid 10K to get mine. So not worth it.
I worked with Covenant for 8 months as a team driver, SPLITTING 52 CENTS per mile, and I have been driving solo for a year, getting 38 cents per mile. You will not get rich in trucking. But i don't have kids, or debt. Most od the companies that pay more want 2 years or more driving experience. So, I am payig my dues. I like my job, now. I like that I don't have to deal with too many people on a daily basis. I like that I get to listen to music or audio books all day and just drive. I like that I get to see something new everyday. I also got a puppy this year and he is with me 24/7. I like my fellow truck drivers. I meet so many good people on the road. Old, young, from all over. Most people are really nice.
So, if you have 10k and weeks of your life to give away, go to AIT. But it isn't necessary to spend 10k to get your CDL. Pick up the book at the DMV. Study truckingtruth dot com Q&A. Learning FMCSA is a must. Go to FMCSA dot gov. And buy the book. Pay to take the tests at the DMV and most companies will train you on the job. Don't get with a large fleet. They all lie. Recruiters lie...hello, they get commission.
Take care and be blessed. WC
Google Hen
4 Oct 2017
REPORT
Found a job ad on Indeed which turned out to be a "switch and bait" scam. They said free training was included, then they changed it so I would have to pay but get reimbursed by government grants and ...
Found a job ad on Indeed which turned out to be a "switch and bait" scam. They said free training was included, then they changed it so I would have to pay but get reimbursed by government grants and whatnot, then I would have to pay training but work it off, but when I wanted to clarify how much I would be making during the initial period to go against the training debt, then for no valid reason they changed out of the blue from angels to demons and refused to answer any more questions. Then for some reason they kept calling me every week pretending I was a new lead. Every time I told them clearly never to call me again, but the next week they called again. As if they wanted to harass me.
Up Lab
30 Sep 2017
REPORT
Do not go here . They take 12k out in financial aid against you. Charge you another 8k and only put 2k financial aid towards your schooling. So they take 18k from you in total. SW trucking school do...
Do not go here . They take 12k out in financial aid against you. Charge you another 8k and only put 2k financial aid towards your schooling. So they take 18k from you in total. SW trucking school down the street charges 4k and are up front. Honest and seriously cool. Don't get scammed by AIT. Be careful out there and happy driving .
Alejandra Lozada [Nevada Learning Academy]
20 Sep 2017
REPORT
When the CEO has to post a 5 star review to keep the rating high, that should tell you how bad it is.
Another fake review...FedEx doesn't hire anyone unless they have at least two years driving exper...
When the CEO has to post a 5 star review to keep the rating high, that should tell you how bad it is.
Another fake review...FedEx doesn't hire anyone unless they have at least two years driving experience. It's posted on their website.
Chuck Wirth
21 Aug 2017
REPORT
Having been associated with AIT for the past 26 years, and currently holding the position of President and CEO; I thank all the current and past team members that have dedicated their efforts to ensur...
Having been associated with AIT for the past 26 years, and currently holding the position of President and CEO; I thank all the current and past team members that have dedicated their efforts to ensure individuals wishing to start a career in trucking are well prepared. AIT’s approach to truck driving training is not to simply train someone how to pass a Commercial Drivers License test. Our mission is to provide life changing graduation experiences combined with regulatory compliance & financial success. Our graduates should know how to safely operate a commercial vehicle in a professional manner and while earning a reasonable living. If you are interest in learning trucking correctly you may want to discuss you goals with AIT.
Vegas Newspaper
19 Jul 2017
REPORT
Excellent. Get your CDL the easy way
gerardo ayala
10 Apr 2017
REPORT
It is an awesome school, everything from the classroom to practicing in the trucks was on point. The instructors are top notch. Thanks to this program i now have my license and awesome job with Fed E...
It is an awesome school, everything from the classroom to practicing in the trucks was on point. The instructors are top notch. Thanks to this program i now have my license and awesome job with Fed Ex Ground making great $$ im very grateful.
Wesly Dixon
31 Mar 2017
REPORT
Great training! They get you where you need to be. They work with the DMV, so you take your driving test at the school. I was in, and out with a CDL in 5 weeks. And hired with Werner before I even lef...
Great training! They get you where you need to be. They work with the DMV, so you take your driving test at the school. I was in, and out with a CDL in 5 weeks. And hired with Werner before I even left the school.
Robert Cuevas
18 Jan 2017
REPORT
I am currently enrolled at AIT about to complete the Range portion of the school. The instructors from the classroom to the Range have been great. I am very impressed at how patient, professional an...
I am currently enrolled at AIT about to complete the Range portion of the school. The instructors from the classroom to the Range have been great. I am very impressed at how patient, professional and knowledgeable everyone from the office staff, classroom instructors and Range instructors are. They took a retired career office professional with zero experience driving anything bigger than a pick up and forget backing and molded me into a professional trucker! Thank you AIT for everything!
Mary Bachman
11 Jan 2017
REPORT
I am currently enrolled and almost finished with school. I read these other reviews and wonder if I am attending ththis same school they said they did. Classroom was great, and the range has been even...
I am currently enrolled and almost finished with school. I read these other reviews and wonder if I am attending ththis same school they said they did. Classroom was great, and the range has been even better but not without hiccups. Stuff happens and they are only human. I see it like this. You're only going to get out of it what you put into it (regardless the obstacles). That is true for every aspect of life in general. I have listened to current students make one excuse after another and have seen them be lazy but not the staff. Before starting I called and got all my questions answered and wanted to see the facility. I did my homework and took the tour without a run around or feeling scammed. The staff has been friendly, kind and helpful. The Financial Aid staff didn't just throw papers at me, she explained everything I signed and asked throughout "do you have any questions". I would recommend attending here. It's not perfect, there is room for improvement and they are working toward that, but if YOU work the program it will work for you! It's up to YOU to show up to school, to be on time, and to study. If YOU don't do that the program will not work for you. It's also up to YOU to tell the truth about any record you have criminal, and driving. I have witnessed those who did not tell the truth fall through. Not the schools fault if you choose to be dishonest. Remember when you read reviews there is always 2 sides to every story. There is no scam, show up, do your homework, work the program. If you are not willing to do the work, this industry is NOT for you.
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AIT Truck Driver Training
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Reviews
W Cole
30 Jan 2018
Here's what they don't tell you...
You don't need to pay $10,000 to get your CDL.
You will have to work 14 hours everyday and drive 10-11 hours everyday.
(In class they teach you that you can, but th...
Here's what they don't tell you...
You don't need to pay $10,000 to get your CDL.
You will have to work 14 hours everyday and drive 10-11 hours everyday.
(In class they teach you that you can, but they don't say you HAVE to.)
You are in the truck 168 hours a week. If you make $850 per week, you are only making $5 per hour. If you make a $1000 a week, you are only making $6 per hour. If you only count the 70 DOT hours, you are still only making $12 to $13 per hour. These companies govern their trucks at 65 mph, so you can't drive much more than 650 miles per day. If you are even given a trip with that many miles.
Pre-hire doesn't mean jack. Werner and Covenant don't even check your references until after you complete school, so they can come back at you and say, "Sorry, we won't be inviting you to join us at this time."
I went with Covenant. I asked for a female trainer, but I got a man. The school told me I would get what I asked for...anothj er lie. I didn't get a lot of miles. I didn't get minimum pay every week. I sat around truck stops getting layover pay a lot. They don't know where their trailers are at all times. My co-driver and I spent 36 hours once driving from place to place looking for an empty trailer. The trucks have GPS, not the trailers. I was never paid correctly. I had to call payroll every week. My fleet manager changed 5 times in 8 months.
The large fleets hire new drivers every week. There is no way they can keep everyone rolling with 2000 to 3000 miles all of the time. It's simply not possible.
If you can't find a co-driver with in two weeks, you get terminated. Good luck finding one that doesn't smoke.
Good luck finding a trainer that doesn't smoke. If you smoke, you'll be set.
My trainer was killed in December 2016. His student fell asleep at the wheel. That is the risk you take when driving with someone you barely know, and being made to drive 10 to 11 hours a day.
Don't get me wrong, I had a good experience at AIT, mostly. Mr. Eliss is a Dic...tator, and Mr. Uday can't read, but Mr. Morris and Mr. Bell were fantastic. Although I heard, Mr. Bell is no longer there. The office staff were cool as well.
It wasn't until after I got into trucking that I learned it doesn't cost as much as I paid. I couple grand and I could have gotten my CDL, but I paid 10K to get mine. So not worth it.
I worked with Covenant for 8 months as a team driver, SPLITTING 52 CENTS per mile, and I have been driving solo for a year, getting 38 cents per mile. You will not get rich in trucking. But i don't have kids, or debt. Most od the companies that pay more want 2 years or more driving experience. So, I am payig my dues. I like my job, now. I like that I don't have to deal with too many people on a daily basis. I like that I get to listen to music or audio books all day and just drive. I like that I get to see something new everyday. I also got a puppy this year and he is with me 24/7. I like my fellow truck drivers. I meet so many good people on the road. Old, young, from all over. Most people are really nice.
So, if you have 10k and weeks of your life to give away, go to AIT. But it isn't necessary to spend 10k to get your CDL. Pick up the book at the DMV. Study truckingtruth dot com Q&A. Learning FMCSA is a must. Go to FMCSA dot gov. And buy the book. Pay to take the tests at the DMV and most companies will train you on the job. Don't get with a large fleet. They all lie. Recruiters lie...hello, they get commission.
Take care and be blessed. WC
Google Hen
4 Oct 2017
Found a job ad on Indeed which turned out to be a "switch and bait" scam. They said free training was included, then they changed it so I would have to pay but get reimbursed by government grants and ...
Found a job ad on Indeed which turned out to be a "switch and bait" scam. They said free training was included, then they changed it so I would have to pay but get reimbursed by government grants and whatnot, then I would have to pay training but work it off, but when I wanted to clarify how much I would be making during the initial period to go against the training debt, then for no valid reason they changed out of the blue from angels to demons and refused to answer any more questions. Then for some reason they kept calling me every week pretending I was a new lead. Every time I told them clearly never to call me again, but the next week they called again. As if they wanted to harass me.
Up Lab
30 Sep 2017
Do not go here . They take 12k out in financial aid against you. Charge you another 8k and only put 2k financial aid towards your schooling. So they take 18k from you in total. SW trucking school do...
Do not go here . They take 12k out in financial aid against you. Charge you another 8k and only put 2k financial aid towards your schooling. So they take 18k from you in total. SW trucking school down the street charges 4k and are up front. Honest and seriously cool. Don't get scammed by AIT. Be careful out there and happy driving .
Alejandra Lozada [Nevada Learning Academy]
20 Sep 2017
When the CEO has to post a 5 star review to keep the rating high, that should tell you how bad it is.
Another fake review...FedEx doesn't hire anyone unless they have at least two years driving exper...
When the CEO has to post a 5 star review to keep the rating high, that should tell you how bad it is.
Another fake review...FedEx doesn't hire anyone unless they have at least two years driving experience. It's posted on their website.
Chuck Wirth
21 Aug 2017
Having been associated with AIT for the past 26 years, and currently holding the position of President and CEO; I thank all the current and past team members that have dedicated their efforts to ensur...
Having been associated with AIT for the past 26 years, and currently holding the position of President and CEO; I thank all the current and past team members that have dedicated their efforts to ensure individuals wishing to start a career in trucking are well prepared. AIT’s approach to truck driving training is not to simply train someone how to pass a Commercial Drivers License test. Our mission is to provide life changing graduation experiences combined with regulatory compliance & financial success. Our graduates should know how to safely operate a commercial vehicle in a professional manner and while earning a reasonable living. If you are interest in learning trucking correctly you may want to discuss you goals with AIT.
Vegas Newspaper
19 Jul 2017
Excellent. Get your CDL the easy way
gerardo ayala
10 Apr 2017
It is an awesome school, everything from the classroom to practicing in the trucks was on point. The instructors are top notch. Thanks to this program i now have my license and awesome job with Fed E...
It is an awesome school, everything from the classroom to practicing in the trucks was on point. The instructors are top notch. Thanks to this program i now have my license and awesome job with Fed Ex Ground making great $$ im very grateful.
Wesly Dixon
31 Mar 2017
Great training! They get you where you need to be. They work with the DMV, so you take your driving test at the school. I was in, and out with a CDL in 5 weeks. And hired with Werner before I even lef...
Great training! They get you where you need to be. They work with the DMV, so you take your driving test at the school. I was in, and out with a CDL in 5 weeks. And hired with Werner before I even left the school.
Robert Cuevas
18 Jan 2017
I am currently enrolled at AIT about to complete the Range portion of the school. The instructors from the classroom to the Range have been great. I am very impressed at how patient, professional an...
I am currently enrolled at AIT about to complete the Range portion of the school. The instructors from the classroom to the Range have been great. I am very impressed at how patient, professional and knowledgeable everyone from the office staff, classroom instructors and Range instructors are. They took a retired career office professional with zero experience driving anything bigger than a pick up and forget backing and molded me into a professional trucker! Thank you AIT for everything!
Mary Bachman
11 Jan 2017
I am currently enrolled and almost finished with school. I read these other reviews and wonder if I am attending ththis same school they said they did. Classroom was great, and the range has been even...
I am currently enrolled and almost finished with school. I read these other reviews and wonder if I am attending ththis same school they said they did. Classroom was great, and the range has been even better but not without hiccups. Stuff happens and they are only human. I see it like this. You're only going to get out of it what you put into it (regardless the obstacles). That is true for every aspect of life in general. I have listened to current students make one excuse after another and have seen them be lazy but not the staff. Before starting I called and got all my questions answered and wanted to see the facility. I did my homework and took the tour without a run around or feeling scammed. The staff has been friendly, kind and helpful. The Financial Aid staff didn't just throw papers at me, she explained everything I signed and asked throughout "do you have any questions". I would recommend attending here. It's not perfect, there is room for improvement and they are working toward that, but if YOU work the program it will work for you! It's up to YOU to show up to school, to be on time, and to study. If YOU don't do that the program will not work for you. It's also up to YOU to tell the truth about any record you have criminal, and driving. I have witnessed those who did not tell the truth fall through. Not the schools fault if you choose to be dishonest. Remember when you read reviews there is always 2 sides to every story. There is no scam, show up, do your homework, work the program. If you are not willing to do the work, this industry is NOT for you.
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