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4.7 37 reviews
Overall rating
4.7
out of 5
37 reviews
5 star 84%
4 star 8%
3 star 3%
2 star 3%
1 star 2%

About Advanced Career Institute

Advanced Career Institute's Merced Campus provides comprehensive CDL training, combining hands-on experience and in-class technical instruction. The school's instructors are professionals who bring current industry insights into the classroom, helping students develop the skills needed to succeed in entry-level welding and truck driving positions.

Reviewers praise the patience, professionalism, and dedication of the staff, including instructors Darrell, Daryl, Melissa, and Armando, as well as administrative staff like Miss Lillian and Mrs. KeeKee. Students emphasize the school's commitment to their success and safety, with one reviewer noting that the staff "really care about their students, their success, and their safety in learning to perform the skills necessary to pass at the DMV and obtain their CDL Class A license."

Overall, Advanced Career Institute's Merced Campus is widely regarded as the best truck school in the area, with reviewers recommending it to anyone interested in becoming a professional truck driver.

Aug 2026
5.0
My experience at Aci Was great, My three instructors were amazing. I was having trouble with my skills, but the skills instructor Marcos was Very patient and he was able to pinpoint Exactly where I needed to improve. I’m very grateful for my instructors Melissa, Anthony and Marcos. I recommend anyone in the Merced area looking to get a class A license to check out ACI Merced.
Oct 2025
5.0
When i came to this school I was sure I would learn the course and be the top performer in my class, boy was I wrong. I really had no clue what I got myself into. That said, I was in for a very big awakening. I stayed far beyond the time I was supposed to, Ive been a pain in the behind for Jack and my instructors. I had fits, I cried, I got mad. Not at them but at myself. This was a life altering journey into the unknown. Its for sure going down as one of the greatest challenges I've ever faced. I bit off far more then i could chew. But, I learned so much more then I could have anticipated. My last day is tomorrow and I test the day after that. Im not sure how that will… read full review
Mar 2024
5.0
I work for May Trucking. A co-worker and I were recovering a unit near the school’s area. It would not start and we had another 4 hours to wait on receiving a jump. Darrel ( from the school ) came out to help with a jump. Even though I didn’t receive training here, the patience, class, and assistance is a barometer of how great the staff is at this establishment! I watched the courses as they trained, and the staff was on point! If you are thinking about getting trained here, just GO ahead and do it!Gene- Safety Team/ MTFON
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Hours

Monday 8AM - 5PM
Tuesday 8AM - 5PM
Wednesday 8AM - 5PM
Thursday 8AM - 5PM
Friday 8AM - 5PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Good to know

  • offers military discount
  • open to all

Location

1741 Ashby Road Ste B, Merced, CA 95348

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