am a recent graduate of Great lakes class of August 2017 before I signed up for the class, I researched 4 different truck driving schools. Great Lakes trucking school is the best Choice you will ever take. I would like to thank all my instructors for the best job that provided to us during my course . Thank you again and God bless you all . Read Less

I wish I could leave 0 stars as my experience here differ from the 5 star ratings that you "potential clients" see on here. Therefore, this lone star represents the instructors (the underpaid, backbone of this outfit), the receptionist, the placement guys, and the admissions reps as they were great. Apparently, consistency has dropped off in recent months as i am a recent grad (within the past month; with pictures to prove it), but it's very possible that there is some sort of favoritism, or discriminatory agenda here. I voluntarily demoted myself from a class A to a class B CDL to save on time as my unemployment compensation was running out, and time was not on my side. This school's front office pretty much forced me to stay longer than needed (if I didn't, no graduate), stating I still needed 200 total hours of course work (that's for a class A, not B..class B doesn't require near that many), because they didn't want to give any grant money back to the government (I was told this was the reason by one of their employees; this greed will now come at a cost as i will not be referring anyone to go here), this extra wasted time put me in a bad situation as I haven't found a driving job yet, my unemployment compensation has run out, and now I'm forced to go back to the seasonal roofing job I was at before I started school just to make a temporary paycheck..I enrolled in this school to obtain year round stable work because I'm tired of seasonal and unemployment compensation! Also, my Class B CDL has an "automatic only" restriction on it because I had to take the best course of action to ensure me passing at the testing sight (I saved them money here also by cancelling a refresher session), when I was first using a manual vehicle (which i didn't get quality time to use..a recipe for failure; which i succeeded in doing my first time out at the testing sight)...Mr. Nease informed me that the school will pay all fees associated with the lifting of this restriction if I chose to do so in the future, I even offered to pay for my license! He never sent the email (he gave his word) of our agreement, or returned any of my phone calls (I called twice), but I did save our texts messages of this agreement, also this restriction just cost me a job with MPW Industrial Services! The front office needs a makeover! Between all this, and the hassle of their possession of only one class B manual vehicle (it was broke down for 2 weeks, inconveniencing me further), giving another class B student (recent grad) more practice time than I received, and them cramming Class A students (who didn't want the automatic restriction on their license, so they used the B manual vehicle to prevent this) back there (training yard) with me, thereby robbing me of precious time with the manual vehicle to better prepare for the state test, and move forward with my life; I WOULDN'T DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN!! I will be contacting the Ohio Department of Public Safety to look into all the standing around going on out there in the training yard, as the hours they are reporting are not the true hours the students are receiving. Now, I'm sure that Hamrick Truck Driving school would've been a better choice for me..I'm deeply saddened, and very upset by the way I was treated and it's outcome, and I hope none of "you" have to go through similar nonsense!! P.S. the review you see on here from Jeff Rhodes is fake, as he's an instructor of this school, not a recent graduate..that review was added in an attempt to counter the facts that I've laid here before you, also there isn't close to 35 trucking schools near Ohio! Thanks for reading, and good luck to you all... Read Less

I am a recent graduate of Great lakes class of July 2017 before I signed up for the class, I researched 35 different truck driving schools. I had visited all of them looking for the best training to start my new career as a truck driver. Great Lakes had hands down impressed me.This began with the first call where I spoke to Theresa and she provided me with helpful resources & information to the initial visit to the school where Chris, Roger, Christine, Holly, Mike, and Doris ...(the owner) made me feel welcome and a part of the Great Lakes Family. They really took the time to explain the program and answer all of my questions and concerns. Gary ( the yard master) has a wealthy knowledge base and was willing to go above and beyond to help everyone and can multitask like no one else. Traci who takes care of all the hours and scheduling for class and tests is very thorough and very approachable. She also follows up after your testing and will provide you with excellent care and service. The instructors in the yard and classroom focus on your success and they have a desire to teach skills and technique and how to perform them safely, not just to pass the test. Their focus is to create a professional and competent truck driver. Jerry in the classroom keeps your attention and focus. H, Rob, Mike, Bill, Jeff, Tony, Dave, Cedric, Terry, Brandi, and Coleman not only teaches you the fundamentals and skills required of every driver in their yard but they make you feel a part of the family at Great Lakes. They provide personalized instruction for every student as they feel like your success is also their success. I highly recommend that if you are pursuing your career as a truck driver that you look no further. The team at Great Lakes goes above and beyond to help you and guide you to your new profession. I am thoroughly pleased and confident in the choice I made and if I had it to do over again, there is no doubt in my mind that it would be Great Lakes all the way! See More Read Less

I am a recent graduate of Great lakes class of July 2017 before I signed up for the class, I researched 35 different truck driving schools. I had visited all of them looking for the best training to start my new career as a truck driver. Great Lakes had hands down impressed me.This began with the first call where I spoke to Theresa and she provided me with helpful resources & information to the initial visit to the school where Chris, Roger, Christine, Holly, Mike, and Doris (the owner) made me feel welcome and a part of the Great Lakes Family. They really took the time to explain the program and answer all of my questions and concerns. Gary ( the yard master) has a wealthy knowledge base and was willing to go above and beyond to help everyone and can multitask like no one else. Traci who takes care of all the hours and scheduling for class and tests is very thorough and very approachable. She also follows up after your testing and will provide you with excellent care and service. The instructors in the yard and classroom focus on your success and they have a desire to teach skills and technique and how to perform them safely, not just to pass the test. Their focus is to create a professional and competent truck driver. Jerry in the classroom keeps your attention and focus. H, Rob, Mike, Bill, Jeff, Tony, Dave, Cedric, Terry, Brandi, and Coleman not only teaches you the fundamentals and skills required of every driver in their yard but they make you feel a part of the family at Great Lakes. They provide personalized instruction for every student as they feel like your success is also their success. I highly recommend that if you are pursuing your career as a truck driver that you look no further. The team at Great Lakes goes above and beyond to help you and guide you to your new profession. I am thoroughly pleased and confident in the choice I made and if I had it to do over again, there is no doubt in my mind that it would be Great Lakes all the way! Read Less

Just finished Heavy Equipment and I absolutely loved it. Jordan, Jeff, and Dave are really great instructors. Take your time serious and don't waste it. These guys are willing to share from their years of experience if you are teachable. Read Less

Great school, I really don't have much bad to say about it other than they don't provide coffee to students ��. I really learned a lot and successfully gained my class A license due to the instructors. Read Less

My name is David Williams, I just finished up my 600hr opt 2 course at Great Lakes. Let me tell ya I had a damn good time there. I was well taking care of, the work environment was very chill bit professional. The instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful. I can say that GLTDS is the premier Trucking& Heavy Equipment school. Thanks Jeff, Todd and Roger, You guys are the best. Also not to forget Mr. Larkin and Gary. Oh and Jordan. Read Less

This is the best school hands down. The instructors to the office staff will help anyone at anytime with their problems. The students have maximum time and equipment to tone their skills to that of a professional in no time. Roger and his mom are the most approachable persons you can go and get assistant with anything from gas cards, hotel issues, to family issues. They will be there to assist and if not get you the assistance that you need. Gary and H and Tony are the hands on guys that you can get help with from yard maneuvers to anything dealing with operating a CMV. If you're thinking of this school as your Choice you should do so and you won't be disappointed I promise!! Read Less

This is a great place. I am currently on my 3rd week here, and i don't have one negative thing to say, other than there is a lunch thief lurking around here. Multiple lunches have been stolen in my 3 weeks here. As for the important things, as learning the trucks,pre-trip,double clutching, this place and the instructors work very diligently with you until you understand it. My instructor is Dave Welch, who is awesome. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone....just don't bring your own lunch and leave it in the lunchroom cooler, or it will be taken. Read Less

I just want to say Don Mutters, who is an admission representative is fantastic. The school is by far one of the best truck driving schools around. My boyfriend has been given many many opportunities because he attended this truck driving school. Also, because of his admissions representative, Don Mutters, he was given an amazing job opportunity. I am forever grateful for the opportunity that Great Lakes Truck Driving School has given to him. Hands down the best group of instructors and staff I have ever met. Read Less

Knowledgeable Instructors, with years of experience in road and Odot Regulations. They have the expertise relaying instruction, which makes it easy for a novice to understand. All the student vehicles (tractor trailers), were well maintained. It was a pleasure to be part of Great Lakes Truck Driving School learning experience....... LEN 56 Read Less

Couldn't have asked for a better group of instructors or a better place to be. Prior to starting school I thought I would never make it. The instructors never gave up on me and I am happy to say that the day I passed my CDL A I was offered a job by my first choice. I cannot wait to come back and become an instructor , hopefully living up to the same standards my instructors did. The ones who helped me the most know how much I appreciate them. I have every intention of telling more people about this wonderful school. I hope to one day come back and go through their heavy equipment program. Thank you Great Lakes TDS!!!! Read Less