About
160 Driving Academy’s CDL Class A Training in Champaign, Illinois, prepares students to operate Class A commercial vehicles and pursue a CDL Class A license. Training covers Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, pre-trip vehicle inspections, air brake systems, cargo handling, backing maneuvers, trailer coupling and uncoupling, manual-transmission shifting, and driving on local roads, highways, and interstates. The program is delivered through classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel practice over four weeks, including 40 hours of classroom time and 120 hours of driving. Instruction is tied to the CDL exam. The page does not state admission requirements that gate entry.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: CDL Class A license
Organization
160 Driving Academy - Champaign
160 Driving Academy - Champaign is a truck-driving school in Champaign, Illinois, offering Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A) training. Its occupational focus is commercial truck driving, with instruction related to Class A licensing, ELDT courses, and hazmat certification. Training may combine classroom learning, yard practice, and preparation for professional driving careers. The institution operates a network of more than 90 training facilities across the continental United States and provides access to job placement assistance. Instruction can be completed from home or at selected classroom locations, followed by physical and drug screening and hands-on yard training. Available payment approaches include self-pay, financing, company sponsorship, and government-funded options. The school also trains for endorsements including 18-wheelers, Class B, and hazmat.