160 Driving Academy - Bensenville Office
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160 Driving Academy in Bensenville serves the Chicago area as part of the nation's largest commercial driving school network, offering comprehensive CDL training with instructors certified by the State of Illinois. The 160-hour program combines 40 hours of classroom sessions with 120 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, completed in just four weeks with a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio. With a 5.0 rating based on 3,117 reviews and over 90% graduation rate, graduates connect with over 30 hiring companies through pre-hire letters available before enrollment. Average starting salary reaches $55,990 per year.
Programs & Tuition
Program Benefits (Pros)
- 5.0 out of 5 rating based on 3,117 reviews
- Over 90% graduation rate
- Instructors certified by State of Illinois
- Job placement with over 30 companies
- Pre-hire letters available before enrollment
- 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio
- Integrated with 550+ Workforce offices
- Average graduate salary $55,990
Key Features
- 4-week training program (160 hours total)
- 40 hours of classroom instruction
- 120 hours of behind-the-wheel training
- Pre-trip inspection practice
- CDL exam preparation
- One-on-one instruction
- Free ELDT theory training included
- Field training opportunities
School Performance
Accreditations
Quality Score
Score calculated based on FMCSA pass rates, equipment age, and verified student reviews.Score > 80 indicates industry excellence.
Financing Options
- Amazon Career Choice
- WIOA Grants
- Climb Credit
- Edly Income Share Agreement (ISA)
- Liberty Career Finance
- FreeWorld
- SWIFT Employer-Sponsored Training
- Tuition reimbursement by future employers
- Flexible payment plans
Additional Information
- Trucks
- Class A trucks
- Trailers
- Modern trucks
- Practice lot
- Latest equipment and technology
- Modern classrooms
- Driving simulators
- Hands-on training vehicles
- Modern training facilities
- state-of-the-art equipment
- full-size tractor-trailers
- Top-notch equipment and vehicles
- State-of-the-art facilities
- 18+ years (intrastate)
- 21+ years (interstate)
- Valid driver's license
- Pass DOT physical
- No felony or DUI in 10 years
- Social Security card
- Career counseling
- Resume assistance
- Truckers Network job matching platform
- 160 Student App for learning and pre-trip practice
- 160 Driver Score evaluation
- Pre-hire assistance with carrier companies
- Connections with carriers
Instructor Certifications:
- Licensed by the State of Illinois
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160 Driving Academy - Bensenville Office
718a W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60613
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