14 Reviews

Al Sorano's Professional Driving School

Bronx, New York
Reviews
Lady sharifa Recording Artiste
9 Mar 2018
REPORT
CDL A , WORST SCHOOL ...... This school is horrible , I never knew until I went to a job orientation recently . They don't teach you anything. No 45 , no 90 and no alley dock ! No log book... Read More
CDL A , WORST SCHOOL ...... This school is horrible , I never knew until I went to a job orientation recently . They don't teach you anything. No 45 , no 90 and no alley dock ! No log books , i made a complete ass of myself. How can you say it's a professional driving school and not teaching what is truly relevant to be successful in the field?? There packages are riduculous , their only aim is to make money in a short period of time. So you keep failing the road test and coming back to reschedule another . For CDL A , they train you on a 28 feet trailer. . Which long haul company gonna hire a recent grad with only minimum experience in driving a 28 feet trailer! !! ?? They are a total SCAM!!! I would recommend you taking your money and spending it elsewhere in order to get your money's worth! Read Less
Joe Anderson
26 Jan 2018
REPORT
I went to the school to study for a Class B in 2015 on a government grant. The learning experience was great and there was one particular instructor, who seemed to do exceptionally well in teaching an... Read More
I went to the school to study for a Class B in 2015 on a government grant. The learning experience was great and there was one particular instructor, who seemed to do exceptionally well in teaching and instructing. Recently, in 2017 and 2018, I pursued a Class A license and instructing from Al Sorano utilizing my own funds - world of a different experience not in their favor! 1. There's no more "star" instructors, from my standpoint. 2. I was told there would be no road test dates until March 2018, and so I asked them if they could find a road test date from the DMV before my permit expired in February. They scheduled a date for January 31, without notifying me and when I mentioned it was too soon, they said, well that's the date they gave me...That got messy, but when trying to resolve the situation, one of the men that answered the phone just got a really horrible attitude and was pretty certain in being judgmental to blame me for the whole situation. The details are so convoluted and the conversation was so warped and misleading and dishonest that I can't even remember the amount of twists that I was taken through. A few words come to mind to explain it - Abusive, Pompous, Arrogant, Deceitful, Liar, Malicious. I am currently on my way back to get refunded for the rest of my lessons. I would rather sit on my Class B for a while than to continue what was a trainwreck coming since 2017 in dealing with the man who I believe may be the manager. Strangely enough, the next place I intend to go to costs way more, but it's worth the peace of mind in my opinion. Can you get the training you need there to gain your license? Yes. Will you get abused there as a customer? Probably so. Read Less
Tyrone Weaver
19 Jul 2017
REPORT
Went to take a class b lesson here yrs ago paid $80 dollars just to hear instructor talk. Nothing in reference on how to inspect vehicle just complete bs for the whole hour. My point is anybody looki... Read More
Went to take a class b lesson here yrs ago paid $80 dollars just to hear instructor talk. Nothing in reference on how to inspect vehicle just complete bs for the whole hour. My point is anybody looking to get a class b you're better off going to a school bus company or academy at least you will be compensated for your time and trained thoroughly not ripped off by these crooks. Read Less
Hamilton D.
29 Jun 2017
REPORT
I went to Sorano's on a client recommendation, for a CDL class B, and i took the package of 4 clases and the road test, the first class i had Jack as an instructor good one then on my second class i h... Read More
I went to Sorano's on a client recommendation, for a CDL class B, and i took the package of 4 clases and the road test, the first class i had Jack as an instructor good one then on my second class i had Elliot he taught so much, and i said this my instructor, he's excellent and the best, he teaches every detail how to pass the road test and i'm proud to say i did it in the first try, i'm so grateful of him, and also the rest of the team there are very friendly and helpful, i definitely recommend this school, thanks. Read Less
ThomasGrant80
12 Feb 2017
REPORT
The place is a rip off. They take your money, and hand you a booklet to read.
Christopher T.
2 Feb 2017
REPORT
I had a great Experience at Al Sorano's Driving School!I took 2 CDL Class B lessons, and used their vehicle to take my road test and passed the first time taking the exam.Elliot is an excellent instru... Read More
I had a great Experience at Al Sorano's Driving School!I took 2 CDL Class B lessons, and used their vehicle to take my road test and passed the first time taking the exam.Elliot is an excellent instructor, he has a lot of experience teaching CDL Driving lessons and was able to thoroughly explain to me everything I was doing wrong.  Elliot even made a video for me so that I could learn the pre-trip inspection on my own time.I highly recommend the Al Sorano Driving School Read Less
Revern Sharp
4 Dec 2016
REPORT
It's cool but the instructor can keep all that "call me daddy" crap during the 5 hour classes.
joseph stanley
10 Apr 2016
REPORT
Awesome school that help train and prep me for my class A CDL. And I passed,. Ask for tally!
Dareal Crisis
9 Oct 2015
REPORT
HORRIBLE,HORRIBLE school to go to and try and learn how to drive a bus from scratch!!! These instructors really don't show you exactly what you need to know to pass the road test.Each time I've taken ... Read More
HORRIBLE,HORRIBLE school to go to and try and learn how to drive a bus from scratch!!! These instructors really don't show you exactly what you need to know to pass the road test.Each time I've taken the test I failed based on the fact that what they teach you aren't the key points of whats need to know in order to pass!! Instructors will tell you stories so the time can pass and next thing you know the lesson is over and all important stuff needed is left out!!!HORRIBLE,HORRIBLE STAFF,and the buses are in HORRIBLE shape.You will be entering at your own risk and its really not worth it!!!GO SOME WHERE ELSE!!! Read Less
Real G.
7 Oct 2015
REPORT
Horrible,horrible school!!!! These instructors will talk you to death and will not teach you exactly what you need to know therefore it is a strong possibility that on the your first try with the road... Read More
Horrible,horrible school!!!! These instructors will talk you to death and will not teach you exactly what you need to know therefore it is a strong possibility that on the your first try with the road test you will fail.They are very unprofessional and I'm really surprised they arent any other people that really see this.DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED AND LOCKED INTO SOMETHING YOU'LL REGRET!!!!THAT INSTRUCTOR ELLIOT IS A REAL PIECE OF CRAP,STAY AWAY FROM AL SORANO'S!!!!! Read Less
Jhon Hoot
19 Jul 2015
REPORT
The people in this place is very bad. I would never in my life ever recommend this school especially that lazy teacher Michael Cruz. He is one the worst person that works in that place. The lady in th... Read More
The people in this place is very bad. I would never in my life ever recommend this school especially that lazy teacher Michael Cruz. He is one the worst person that works in that place. The lady in the front desk all she care about is money. I really hope they would do something about this school bec I waste money and mainly time. If your reading go to another driving school. Sometimes, you have to pay more for a better future. This school is the worst. (: I hope you are reading this Michael Cruz ^_^ Read Less
Millicent Hueston
6 Jun 2015
REPORT
if I could rate negative stars it would be -100 stars
Powerful O.
24 Aug 2014
REPORT
STAY AWAY...!!! They steal your hard earned money and set you up for failure. The less they teach you, the more you have to keep coming to spend your money. $80 an hour and only 15 minutes of that is ... Read More
STAY AWAY...!!! They steal your hard earned money and set you up for failure. The less they teach you, the more you have to keep coming to spend your money. $80 an hour and only 15 minutes of that is actually in the truck. The other 45 minutes is spent listening to the trainer talk. Milking you like a cow...!!!! The trucks you train in are in HORRIBLE condition. The trucks are falling apart . And they have the nerve to want you to rent their trucks for $200 to go take the DMV test in..!!!! Insulting your intelligence. You will fail the test on the pre-inspection..!!!Go find yourself another school and save yourself the time, money , aggravation and disappointment of going to dishonest thieves. Good luck ;) Read Less
Cynthia Cruz
5 Dec 2013
REPORT
It's the best!!! Cuz my mom works here and I passed my road test with the help of an instructor there
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Al Sorano's Professional Driving School

Bronx, New York
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1059 East Gun Hill Road
Bronx New York 10469
Monday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Saturday
09:00AM-16:00PM
Lady sharifa Recording Artiste
9 Mar 2018
REPORT
CDL A , WORST SCHOOL ...... This school is horrible , I never knew until I went to a job orientation recently . They don't teach you anything. No 45 , no 90 and no alley dock ! No log book... Read More
CDL A , WORST SCHOOL ...... This school is horrible , I never knew until I went to a job orientation recently . They don't teach you anything. No 45 , no 90 and no alley dock ! No log books , i made a complete ass of myself. How can you say it's a professional driving school and not teaching what is truly relevant to be successful in the field?? There packages are riduculous , their only aim is to make money in a short period of time. So you keep failing the road test and coming back to reschedule another . For CDL A , they train you on a 28 feet trailer. . Which long haul company gonna hire a recent grad with only minimum experience in driving a 28 feet trailer! !! ?? They are a total SCAM!!! I would recommend you taking your money and spending it elsewhere in order to get your money's worth! Read Less
Joe Anderson
26 Jan 2018
REPORT
I went to the school to study for a Class B in 2015 on a government grant. The learning experience was great and there was one particular instructor, who seemed to do exceptionally well in teaching an... Read More
I went to the school to study for a Class B in 2015 on a government grant. The learning experience was great and there was one particular instructor, who seemed to do exceptionally well in teaching and instructing. Recently, in 2017 and 2018, I pursued a Class A license and instructing from Al Sorano utilizing my own funds - world of a different experience not in their favor! 1. There's no more "star" instructors, from my standpoint. 2. I was told there would be no road test dates until March 2018, and so I asked them if they could find a road test date from the DMV before my permit expired in February. They scheduled a date for January 31, without notifying me and when I mentioned it was too soon, they said, well that's the date they gave me...That got messy, but when trying to resolve the situation, one of the men that answered the phone just got a really horrible attitude and was pretty certain in being judgmental to blame me for the whole situation. The details are so convoluted and the conversation was so warped and misleading and dishonest that I can't even remember the amount of twists that I was taken through. A few words come to mind to explain it - Abusive, Pompous, Arrogant, Deceitful, Liar, Malicious. I am currently on my way back to get refunded for the rest of my lessons. I would rather sit on my Class B for a while than to continue what was a trainwreck coming since 2017 in dealing with the man who I believe may be the manager. Strangely enough, the next place I intend to go to costs way more, but it's worth the peace of mind in my opinion. Can you get the training you need there to gain your license? Yes. Will you get abused there as a customer? Probably so. Read Less
Tyrone Weaver
19 Jul 2017
REPORT
Went to take a class b lesson here yrs ago paid $80 dollars just to hear instructor talk. Nothing in reference on how to inspect vehicle just complete bs for the whole hour. My point is anybody looki... Read More
Went to take a class b lesson here yrs ago paid $80 dollars just to hear instructor talk. Nothing in reference on how to inspect vehicle just complete bs for the whole hour. My point is anybody looking to get a class b you're better off going to a school bus company or academy at least you will be compensated for your time and trained thoroughly not ripped off by these crooks. Read Less
Hamilton D.
29 Jun 2017
REPORT
I went to Sorano's on a client recommendation, for a CDL class B, and i took the package of 4 clases and the road test, the first class i had Jack as an instructor good one then on my second class i h... Read More
I went to Sorano's on a client recommendation, for a CDL class B, and i took the package of 4 clases and the road test, the first class i had Jack as an instructor good one then on my second class i had Elliot he taught so much, and i said this my instructor, he's excellent and the best, he teaches every detail how to pass the road test and i'm proud to say i did it in the first try, i'm so grateful of him, and also the rest of the team there are very friendly and helpful, i definitely recommend this school, thanks. Read Less
ThomasGrant80
12 Feb 2017
REPORT
The place is a rip off. They take your money, and hand you a booklet to read.
Christopher T.
2 Feb 2017
REPORT
I had a great Experience at Al Sorano's Driving School!I took 2 CDL Class B lessons, and used their vehicle to take my road test and passed the first time taking the exam.Elliot is an excellent instru... Read More
I had a great Experience at Al Sorano's Driving School!I took 2 CDL Class B lessons, and used their vehicle to take my road test and passed the first time taking the exam.Elliot is an excellent instructor, he has a lot of experience teaching CDL Driving lessons and was able to thoroughly explain to me everything I was doing wrong.  Elliot even made a video for me so that I could learn the pre-trip inspection on my own time.I highly recommend the Al Sorano Driving School Read Less
Revern Sharp
4 Dec 2016
REPORT
It's cool but the instructor can keep all that "call me daddy" crap during the 5 hour classes.
joseph stanley
10 Apr 2016
REPORT
Awesome school that help train and prep me for my class A CDL. And I passed,. Ask for tally!
Dareal Crisis
9 Oct 2015
REPORT
HORRIBLE,HORRIBLE school to go to and try and learn how to drive a bus from scratch!!! These instructors really don't show you exactly what you need to know to pass the road test.Each time I've taken ... Read More
HORRIBLE,HORRIBLE school to go to and try and learn how to drive a bus from scratch!!! These instructors really don't show you exactly what you need to know to pass the road test.Each time I've taken the test I failed based on the fact that what they teach you aren't the key points of whats need to know in order to pass!! Instructors will tell you stories so the time can pass and next thing you know the lesson is over and all important stuff needed is left out!!!HORRIBLE,HORRIBLE STAFF,and the buses are in HORRIBLE shape.You will be entering at your own risk and its really not worth it!!!GO SOME WHERE ELSE!!! Read Less
Real G.
7 Oct 2015
REPORT
Horrible,horrible school!!!! These instructors will talk you to death and will not teach you exactly what you need to know therefore it is a strong possibility that on the your first try with the road... Read More
Horrible,horrible school!!!! These instructors will talk you to death and will not teach you exactly what you need to know therefore it is a strong possibility that on the your first try with the road test you will fail.They are very unprofessional and I'm really surprised they arent any other people that really see this.DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED AND LOCKED INTO SOMETHING YOU'LL REGRET!!!!THAT INSTRUCTOR ELLIOT IS A REAL PIECE OF CRAP,STAY AWAY FROM AL SORANO'S!!!!! Read Less
Jhon Hoot
19 Jul 2015
REPORT
The people in this place is very bad. I would never in my life ever recommend this school especially that lazy teacher Michael Cruz. He is one the worst person that works in that place. The lady in th... Read More
The people in this place is very bad. I would never in my life ever recommend this school especially that lazy teacher Michael Cruz. He is one the worst person that works in that place. The lady in the front desk all she care about is money. I really hope they would do something about this school bec I waste money and mainly time. If your reading go to another driving school. Sometimes, you have to pay more for a better future. This school is the worst. (: I hope you are reading this Michael Cruz ^_^ Read Less
Millicent Hueston
6 Jun 2015
REPORT
if I could rate negative stars it would be -100 stars
Powerful O.
24 Aug 2014
REPORT
STAY AWAY...!!! They steal your hard earned money and set you up for failure. The less they teach you, the more you have to keep coming to spend your money. $80 an hour and only 15 minutes of that is ... Read More
STAY AWAY...!!! They steal your hard earned money and set you up for failure. The less they teach you, the more you have to keep coming to spend your money. $80 an hour and only 15 minutes of that is actually in the truck. The other 45 minutes is spent listening to the trainer talk. Milking you like a cow...!!!! The trucks you train in are in HORRIBLE condition. The trucks are falling apart . And they have the nerve to want you to rent their trucks for $200 to go take the DMV test in..!!!! Insulting your intelligence. You will fail the test on the pre-inspection..!!!Go find yourself another school and save yourself the time, money , aggravation and disappointment of going to dishonest thieves. Good luck ;) Read Less
Cynthia Cruz
5 Dec 2013
REPORT
It's the best!!! Cuz my mom works here and I passed my road test with the help of an instructor there
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