160 Driving Academy is offering an online Hazmat course! Successful completion of this course will see participants added to the TPR so that they can test at their Driver’s Services Facility for their Hazmat endorsement. Drivers must also visit the TSA website to set up their finger printing and background check and receive their approval letter from the TSA before testing for the Hazmat endorsement at the Driver’s Services Facility. This course is not yet available in all States. Upon enrollment, if your state is not listed, please email [email protected] and 160 Driving Academy will place you on a waiting list and will notify you when the course is available in your State. To enroll drivers must have a valid CDL-A that will not expire until after the Hazmat endorsement is obtained, and current 160 Driving Academy students must complete their CDL-A training and graduate with 160 before enrolling. This is a 4 hour long, instructor led course. Students must sign-in to Canvas and follow the zoom link found at the top of Canvas to join the Zoom meeting at the time of class start, stay in class for the full 4 hours, and complete all required quizzes, to receive credit. The participant must remain on camera in zoom to receive credit. The participant must participate from an appropriate setting, be seated in a chair preferably at a desk, and must not smoke on camera or display any inappropriate scenes for a classroom setting in their camera background. Upon successful completion of the course, 160 Driving Academy will place completed participants into the TPR for Hazmat within 48 hours. Please do not go to the Driver’s services facility to test until you have received your confirmation email of being submitted.

Before you're able to drive a commercial truck, you'll need CDL training to prepare for the test. 160 Driving Academy offers the affordably priced, individualized instruction you need to pass your exam with flying colors and begin your career. So first of all, what does Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training consist of, and what will you be doing on a day-to-day basis in our four-week class? Training for the CDL can be completed in four 40-hour weeks. Your hours will be split between the following: Classroom Instruction The classroom portion takes up one-quarter of our four-week course and will teach you the rules and regulations of truck driving. In the classroom, you will receive all the information you need to pass the written portion of the Class A CDL exam. Behind-the-Wheel Training Experience behind the wheel is what separates a good driver from an unprepared one. Your training behind the wheel will include practice driving on our course as well as local roads, streets, and highways. Interstate routes will be included to prepare you for the exam, and you'll get many hours of observation experience to perfect your driving technique.

In order to drive most commercial tractor trailers, you will need a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Passing the CDL exam is required to drive a truck in every state. The CDL test is designed to ensure that all commercial drivers are experts in their field and meet all medical and safety requirements. In order to take the CDL exam and earn an unrestricted interstate CDL, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be 21 years old
• Provide a Medical Examiner's Report showing that you're healthy enough to drive a truck
• Be licensed to drive a car
• Have a valid Social Security Card

If you meet the above requirements, 160 Driving Academy is here and ready to help you prepare for your CDL test at one of our many campuses across the USA.

Preparing for A CDL Test

160 will prepare you for the written and driving portions of your truck driving test with the following training:

• 40 Hours of Classroom Training
• 120 hours of experience driving in the yard, on local streets, highways, and interstate roads which includes both behind the wheel and observation time.

After your classes are finished, you will take your driving test on the same roads and courses where you trained. We give you every advantage you need to pass your CDL exam and start the career of your dreams. Don't delay—call now or fill out our online form to get started by choosing your training at any of 160 Driving Academy’s 50+ school locations across the USA!

Start your trucking career with confidence at 160 Driving Academy! When you enroll in our behind-the-wheel training program, you’ll receive Entry-Level Driver Theory Training (ELDT) for free. This federally required training is included at no additional cost, giving you the complete package you need to succeed. Our program combines classroom instruction and hands-on driving experience to fully prepare you for your CDL. With 160 Driving Academy, there are no hidden fees – just straightforward, high-quality training to get you on the road to success.

If you're getting ready to take your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) test again, the professionals at 160 Driving Academy are here to help! Perhaps it's been a little while since you last attempted the CDL exam, and you want to be certain that you'll be ready next time you take the test. If so, 160 Driving Academy is the school for you! We provide 160 hours of quality instruction to our students across the USA. Our CDL refresher course will prepare you for both the written and behind-the-wheel portions of your exam. As one of the lowest costing CDL school, 160 can help you build a new career for yourself in an industry that pays an average salary of $55,990*.

The CDL-A program at 160 Driving Academy is a comprehensive training course designed to help students acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License. With a strong focus on hands-on experience and safety, the program offers extensive behind-the-wheel training, lessons on pre-trip inspections, and mentorship from professional instructors. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates can confidently enter the trucking industry with improved job opportunities, earning potential, and a commitment to safety and professionalism.