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November 2023 by Paul C
1992 graduate, what a great career and this is where it all started for me!!! Almost 32 years and nearly 4 million miles of professional driving now. Thanks DDA for getting me started.
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July 2023 by Claudine Caldwell
I just graduated today, it was a great experience . I love the instructors, they were amazing . I’m going to miss Mr. Glen, Damien and Ms. Pre-trip lady. Scott and I didn’t hit it off at first but we worked together and he helped me get my alley dock down. They really want you to succeed this is a excellent team. Thanks DDA
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April 2023 by Donovan Williams
Make sure you record your conversations when going inside or on phone. Especially with JESSICA HAWKINS. When you call to cancel they will tell you all kind of things that were never stated from the beginning. I do not recommend this location. I did read some of the reviews before hand but decided to make my own decision. All I would suggest is take some advice from the negative comments bc most of the negative comments I read are the things I had to deal with.
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February 2023 by Perry Baden
I went there in 1992 then i got hired on with bmc now I have 5 trks this is a great school to learn
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October 2022 by CashGreen Info
I wish they provided more information over the phone. Like is the course 4wks 6 months etc. I called 160 on greenwood rd an they provided me with what I need. 160 trucking school seem like a better option. If I can't get DDA to really explain to me over the phone, it might be like that in person?too. Think I will pass
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August 2022 by Vincent
Currently enrolled into a program here at the academy, first and foremost the staff here is top notch, very professional and willing to go above and beyond to help you here at the Shreveport La location. If I could give more than 5 stars I definitely would. I highly recommend anyone who is looking to start a career in the trucking industry to come here. Very positive and respectful atmosphere. The instructors are very knowledgeable, respectful, and friendly. It feels great coming in everyday learning what they are able to teach me in a short period of time and leaving with confidence. I could keep going haha but really for anyone looking to obtain their cdl come here. You won't regret it I promise. Thanks DDA
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June 2022 by Vincent 01
Currently enrolled into a program here at the academy, first and foremost the staff here is top notch, very professional and willing to go above and beyond to help you here at the Shreveport La location. If I could give more than 5 stars I definitely would. I highly recommend anyone who is looking to start a career in the trucking industry to come here. Very positive and respectful atmosphere. The instructors are very knowledgeable, respectful, and friendly. It feels great coming in everyday learning what they are able to teach me in a short period of time and leaving with confidence. I could keep going haha but really for anyone looking to obtain their cdl come here. You won't regret it I promise. Thanks DDA
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April 2022 by Jayson Salter
DDA has awesome instructors. They are extremely professional and maintain a positive and helpful attitude. If you are looking to start a new career in the trucking industry, this is the place to be.
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February 2022 by Donald Dean
Graduated from DDA Shreveport in 1987 and went straight to driving for CCC Express. Fast forward 34 years and still driving, I owe these people much respect for preparing me for the job. I was told they couldn't make a truck driver out of me but they would bring it out. Thanks!!!Read every sign and slow down on exits is still engraved in my head, along with pre-plan your trip will get you far.
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December 2021 by Cody Clary
I really do hate giving this business only 2 stars being that I'm not aware of 100% how they operate . I contacted them a few times before they finally did respond back. I just asked a simple question which was would they work around my work schedule from off shore . The lady never told me no but asked if it was possible if I could take 30 days off from work. It is absolutely impossible for me to take 30 days off from work unless I had proof of some near death medical excuse. I have been with the same company off shore for 20 and I'm now trying to focus on a new career path . I am very dedicated to work and have had a steady paycheck since I was 15 years old, so I don't know how to just ask for a month off . I would take a chance of leaving this job if I was guaranteed a income within a reasonable time upon graduation. If I leave here then it would be no doubt I would complete this academy . I'm just sitting back still waiting on the answer if they are willing or able to work around an off shore schedule for me to attend this academy or if it's just impossible for off shore workers to pursue a trucking career, still no answer yet which has me questioning how grounded and competent this academy is if they cannot answer simple questions or respond to people in timely manners.
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November 2021 by Leslie Johnson
This place has yhe best working environment i have ever seen. Lots of great teachers and students. Always happy to see a student pass the course and move onto the trucking world.
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October 2021 by Bridgett C.
If I could give it less than 1 star I would. Terrible experience with this "school"-really just a front so the owners can bind you in a contract that will guarantee they'll get their money no matter how bad their service is. They teach you how to back up in a dirt lot and won't allow any shelter from the sun with 1 water fountain way across the lot. was treated so horribly by other students, then teachers and by the Director, who was fired during my enrollment but the next guy was no better. Had to record all conversations bc they will lie about absentees and hold you back so they get more funding. Terrible rip off. After 8 months I never got to drive a stick on the road! Not once and drove an automatic only about 10 times for maybe 20 minutes!
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June 2021 by James Johnson
This is a great school I took the 4 week class and was so nervous and felt as if I couldn’t process everything in that small amount of time but little did I know I was ready after my 1st week In class with Mr.Rogers then when we got out on the yard man the instructors was phenomenal and they are motivated to see you succeed overall it was a great experience not easy but very satisfying when you complete the course I highly recommend this place if you want great training in a awesome atmosphere
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March 2021 by John W.
Warning do not attend. Most of the trucks are old outdated they Train you on your backing but when u test out it's on a new truck witch turns100% different being new to backing a 53 foot trailer this makes it way harder for your test they also find any way to hold students back to keep up attendants there are some students that have been there over a year for a 6th months course. They also very unorganized tell you one thing then the next day flip the script on you and deny any previous statement they have made I recommend finding a different rout for your cdl. Heck the truck they have us learning on has broken cracked mirrors how am I supply to back up when I can't see out the mirrors and if u attend night class good luck trying to see cause it's really dark and they lights that are provided are Owens by they state they will not put up any lights so u can see also restrooms nasty and class rooms are a joke tables are Literally falling apart
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March 2021 by Nicole
The instructors really are the ones that need to be recognized. They truly do take the time to teach and answer your questions if you show them that you want to learn.
