NETTTS

In truth I would like to give 4.5 stars — but given the choice between 4 or 5 I have to give them all 5.
I have heard complaints about how expensive NETTTS is along with complaints about the age of their equipment — these are figured into this review and the 5 stars. If you feel that the expense or their equipment is an issue for you find a cheaper school or one with better equipment — very simple.
That said — NETTTS will give you all the training and tools you need to pass your CDL. A or B test — but it’s hard work and you must be ready to put in the effort.
INSTRUCTORS — some great and some not-​so-​great. Gravitate to the ones you like and they will take good care of you. There was one instructor that I could tell right off I would not get along with — so I avoided her the other instructors made sure I got the training I needed.
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION — I did not take the classroom instruction so I cannot speak to that directly. However, the students I worked with on the field were well prepared — so they must be doing something right. (I did not need classroom instruction because I already had a class B CDL and was upgrading to class A)
FIELD WORK — I found myself standing around waiting for my turn and it was irritating at first. How can you learn these maneuvers if you are standing around? Well you can and their system works. Yes — you need to be in the truck to learn what you need to do — BUT YOU CAN LEARN WHAT NOT TO DO WATCHING ANOTHER DRIVER. Learning what not to do is as important as learning what to do.
After a while I used the stand around time to keep my logbook updated (they will NOT let you drive on the road unless your log is up to date). I also used the time to talk with other students and work through issues I was having by asking others what they have done to overcome problems. This system is slow — but it really works. Expect to spend two months minimum training on the field.
THE SCHOOL IS STRICT ABOUT DRESS AND BEHAVIOR — wear sneakers or shorts and you will be sent home. Make a safety mistake and you will be told every single time. They will hold you to the «industry standards» you will be expected to follow once you are employed as a truck driver.
EQUIPMENT — The yard equipment is 20 years old and not street driveable — but you are doing slow speed maneuvers without any throttle — these trucks idle all day long — everyday. They are fine for the purpose they are used for.
The equipment I used on the road was in fine shape — some was newer and some was 20 years old — but all of them were good machines.
The equipment I tested on was a 20 year old tractor — I passed my test and that tells the story.
MISINFORMATION AND THE RUMOR MILL — I found that some students were giving incorrect information on the field to other students about laws — test requirements or procedures — trucks — the school — and many other things. Just don’t blindly assume another student knows everything no matter how confident they seem — after all THEY ARE STUDENTS! Confirm all important information with an instructor — they will set you straight.
IF I HAD TO DO IT AGAIN I WOULD RUN RIGHT TO NETTTS. No school is perfect and I had my share of irritations, but they do exactly what they say they are going to do, which all you can expect from any school.