Commercial Driver School - Olympia, Washington

Paul C.

Definitely the best school in the best bang for your buck. They stood by my side and helped me every step of the way and help me understand everything about the course and helps me work on every part of my driving and helping me with backing and we're there to congratulate me once I pass my test The people here are awesome and they care about you in your future highly recommend thank you so much for your help and helping me get started with my career. Brittany, Nate, Lisa, Adam, Corey, Vince your all very awesome and I appreciate you and none of this would have been possible unless I had your help!!

ETHIO U.

This place is incredible for aspiring truck and bus drivers. The instructors are dedicated and provide extensive knowledge to build your confidence. I Lisa was especially outstanding—she went above and beyond to ensure I understood every detail. All the staff were very helpful. Thanks to their support, I gained the knowledge and confidence I needed to pass my test, and I'm very happy with my experience!

Joe Q.

Okay, this took me a few months to write since I graduated from CDS because I didn't know what to say, plus life took off fast after graduating. This place is amazing. I took the Z course, which consists of Class A (Bill, Adam, Cory, Lisa, KC, and Naomi) dump/mix(Adam), bus(John and Lisa), forklift, and hazmat. The instructors and office personnel (Britney, Ashley, Lane and Jody the President) were very knowledgeable and treated me like family they helped me through my struggles and worked with me. They even helped me find a job with Pride Transport. I just wanted to say thank you for all the help and support to the CDS family. You guys/girls are amazing. Sorry if I misspelled any names or forgot anyone I've never been good with names.

cody K.

I highly recommend the commercial driver school in Lacey, Washington for anyone pursuing their Class A CDL. I entered the program with minimal knowledge of commercial driving, but their fantastic course structure and effective teaching style made all the difference. The program covers over 160 hours of comprehensive training in a hands-on manner, which really helped me grasp the material quickly.

After graduating, I was able to obtain my CDL right away. Additionally, the support didn't stop there—when I received a conditional job offer, the school offered free, job-specific training to ensure I was well-prepared. They also assisted with job placement.

A big thank you to Lisa, Cory, Adam, Naomi, and the rest of the team for their dedication and support. I’m extremely grateful for the education and opportunities provided.

Kendall J.

I just completed my 160 hours at CDS and passed my Class A skills test with the DOL!! CDS has great, knowledgeable instructors and people in the office that genuinely care about you succeeding. I had night class with Bill and it was the best experience I could’ve possibly hoped for. I felt fully prepared to take my test at the end of the 4th week and that I was given extra practice where I needed. The job assistance they provide is also so helpful and they do a great job at pointing you in the right direction. 11/10 would recommend and would come back!

Jerome T.

"I had the privilege of learning from an exceptional team of instructors who demonstrated unwavering professionalism and dedication. Their passion for teaching and sharing their expertise made the learning experience engaging and exciting.

Through their personal stories and industry insights, I gained a deeper understanding of the critical importance of safety, speed, distance, and weight management in truck operation. I also came to appreciate how our actions on the road can impact families and communities.

The instructors provided comprehensive training, covering all essential knowledge and responsibilities required of a truck driver. They went above and beyond to ensure we were not only prepared to pass the CDL test but also road-ready, with hands-on training in operating both 48-foot and pup trailers."

James F.

The staff at the Lacey campus is awesome. I was struggling with a few things and they let me focus on them and with there expert training experience I overcame those struggles. I took my skills test on 11/19/2024 and passed the first time. Thank you again for the excellent training, I will continue to send you students.

Chopinasian

I had a great experience at CDS. I want to take this time to thank everyone who was involved during my time there(staff and students). Thank you and best wishes!