160 Driving Academy - Charlotte Classroom and Yard
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160 Driving Academy Charlotte provides professional CDL Class A training in the Charlotte metro area, preparing students for high-demand trucking careers in the Southeast region. The comprehensive 4-week program features 40 hours of classroom instruction combined with 120 hours of hands-on behind-the-wheel training at their spacious yard facility. With a 4-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio and over 90% graduation rate, the academy delivers personalized attention that prepares students for immediate career success. Graduates access 300,000+ job opportunities through partnerships with major carriers and the Truckers Network platform.
Programs & Tuition
Program Benefits (Pros)
- 5.0 out of 5 based on 3,117 reviews
- Nation's largest CDL training network with 150+ locations
- 4-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio
- Over 90% graduation rate
- Over 80% tuition sponsorship rate
- Large training yard facility
Key Features
- 4-week CDL training program
- 160 hours total instruction
- 40 hours classroom training
- 120 hours behind-the-wheel driving
- Yard instruction and maneuvering practice
- One-on-one instruction
- CDL exam preparation
- Free ELDT courses included
- Pre-trip inspection training
- Online Hazmat certification course
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
- Tuition sponsorship
- WIOA Grants
- Climb Credit
- Edly Income Share Agreement
- Liberty Career Finance
- SWIFT Employer-Sponsored Training
- Pell Grants
- Military and Veteran Financial Assistance
- Employer tuition reimbursement
- Flexible payment plans
Job Placement
Additional Information
- Modern trucks
- Class A trailers
- Class A trucks
- Tractor trailers
- Trailers
- Old MACK COE's
- Ancient Volvo
- Ford/Mack/Volvo Tractors
- Old trailers with Dayton rims
- Single axle Columbia's
- Modern training facilities
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Full-size tractor-trailers
- Modern classrooms
- Driving simulators
- Hands-on training vehicles
- Latest technology and equipment
- 18+ years (intrastate)
- 21+ years (interstate)
- Valid driver's license
- Pass DOT physical
- Pass drug test
- Clean driving record
- No DUI in 7 years
- No felony or DUI in 10 years
- Social Security card
- Career counseling
- Resume assistance
- Truckers Network job platform access
- 160 Student App
- 160 Driver Score analytics
- Tuition reimbursement guidance
Instructor Certifications:
- CDL Class A license
- Driver Training Instructor certification (state-dependent)
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160 Driving Academy - Charlotte Classroom and Yard
4830 Hovis Road , Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
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