We are dedicated to the philosophy that success is based upon hard work, dedication, and a good, solid education. Our corporate mission is to produce the safest, most professional, and best-educated truck drivers in the industry today. Equally important is the attention we devote to seeing that our graduates find the kinds of jobs in trucking that will provide secure futures for themselves and their families.The skills developed at our school will provide for a lifetime of earnings potential, and our placement service helps our graduates take advantage of the excellent employment opportunities that exist in the trucking industry today. It is estimated that the trucking industry will hire more than 50, 000 new drivers each year for the next ten years. The solid training we provide at STAR creates opportunities for our graduates to earn outstanding wages and benefits as professional truck drivers. This exciting industry needs professionally trained drivers to haul freight in every city and region of the United States.
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The O.T.R. Pro Driver Course provides a thorough education in tractor trailer driving. Safe driving techniques and hands-on training in the vehicle form the basis of this program. Completion of this program qualifies successful graduates to gain entry into the trucking industry as over-the-road drivers.
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Reviews (9) Jacob Garcia
Jun 24, 2022
Was a past student of star took the day off to take some practice test cause there not available evenings well to my luck no one is in the office the ladies took the day off I was told, the teacher ray who was helping a student said he couldn't help me he was going on the road with a student and I asked at his mercy if I can wait till he is done he said he will be back at 3:30 mind you it's noon and that he can't help me he's leaving maybe I caught him on a bad day amd got a attitude or they are short staffed I drove from Elk Grove there bensenville location also closed a few yrs back not sure what is the deal with the company anymore I will say I got great training in 2011 from Perry bensenville location
Rashad Avery
Jun 14, 2022
Recent CDL graduate 04/2022 The instructors are all seasoned veterans they go into fine detail with everything regarding the CDL exam, especially jimmy, Jimmy will have you leaving the school knowing more about the truck like you are a diesel mechanic. Don is very kind and like jimmy is a walking encyclopedia, Eric very union based laid back dude but he can drive circles around anyone, Juan was a very charismatic instructor and went into a little more detail with each student. Ray even though he's likely everyone's least favorite instructor there with his old school, cut-throat and unapologetic personality.
Regardless he's there because he wanted to put more Drivers on the road and he just got no patience for people who don't listen Patric was the best road instructor you can ask for a very jolly and funny man, he calmed my anxiety and fears about the test and encouraged me to no end, and I'm grateful to that. I would never got my CDL without him and best wishes to his family and may god rest his soul Shelly and Toni are great HR reps and couldn't ask for better.
Overall it's a great school when it's not backed up with students lol, they can get some better manuals for the road test and Ray could ease up on people but overall 9.5/10 (Ray the reason it doesn't get a perfect 10 haha) My advice if you go to this school, 50% is on them they give you the tools, resources and lay the foundation and the other 50% is on you, so practice, study and read the material they give you, don't let Ray get to you (he's honestly not bad if you zone him out or in some cases check him verbally) and just pay attention, this school ain't going to hold your hand if you not applying yourself, you get what you put in. It all comes down to how bad do you really want it
Regardless he's there because he wanted to put more Drivers on the road and he just got no patience for people who don't listen Patric was the best road instructor you can ask for a very jolly and funny man, he calmed my anxiety and fears about the test and encouraged me to no end, and I'm grateful to that. I would never got my CDL without him and best wishes to his family and may god rest his soul Shelly and Toni are great HR reps and couldn't ask for better.
Overall it's a great school when it's not backed up with students lol, they can get some better manuals for the road test and Ray could ease up on people but overall 9.5/10 (Ray the reason it doesn't get a perfect 10 haha) My advice if you go to this school, 50% is on them they give you the tools, resources and lay the foundation and the other 50% is on you, so practice, study and read the material they give you, don't let Ray get to you (he's honestly not bad if you zone him out or in some cases check him verbally) and just pay attention, this school ain't going to hold your hand if you not applying yourself, you get what you put in. It all comes down to how bad do you really want it
Ibrahim Elayyan
May 31, 2022
Everald Jeffers
Jan 12, 2022
Bill Pradzinski
Feb 23, 2021
J. To The K.
Nov 15, 2020
Michael Brooks
Jun 17, 2020
Shelly is the amazing with help she is the best. Ray is very serious but can be very funny at times. Tom was like a great mentor to me his knowledge of driving help me to get my CDL. But I had a wonderful time learning and gain information. You have to be determining about getting it. But the school tells you everything about becoming a driver. It's giving me great experience. Stars is the best!
Jonathan Jones
May 09, 2019
This is the best school ever. Shelly is the best and makes sure that you are taking care of. Jimmy Tom and Vick are the best instructors and will stay over to make sure you're okay and and understand what you're doing. By far this was the decision I made this summer and I am making great money no more nickle and dimes
John Garcia
Nov 17, 2015
The entire staff staff is wonderful here. Shelly was a big help in getting me prepared for my permit and medical card. "Old man" Jim is hard on you but fare, his way of teaching is old school and sticks. I went to Star not knowing the first thing about a semi truck and in 19 days they had me ready for my state test, which I passed first time. I was working the next week with my family dump truck company and I really enjoy it. Thanks a million Star!
