160 Driving Academy - Houston Yard
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160 Driving Academy Houston Yard is part of the nation's largest CDL training network with over 150 locations across 44 states. The 4-week, 160-hour program combines classroom instruction with extensive behind-the-wheel training using a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio for personalized attention. With over 35,000 students trained annually and FMCSA ELDT certification, graduates achieve an average starting salary of $55,990. The academy's proprietary 160 Driver Score system and Student App provide personalized analytics to track progress and ensure exam readiness.
Programs & Tuition
Program Benefits (Pros)
- 5.0 out of 5 based on 3,117 reviews
- Nation's largest CDL training network with 150+ locations
- 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio
- Over 35,000 students trained annually
- 80% of students don't pay tuition through sponsorships
- Integrated with 550+ Workforce offices nationwide
- Average graduate starting salary $55,990
Key Features
- 4-week, 160-hour training program
- 40 hours classroom instruction
- 120 hours behind-the-wheel training
- Hands-on yard training
- Pre-trip inspection practice
- CDL test preparation
- Free ELDT theory training included
- Personalized driver analytics via 160 Driver Score
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
- WIOA Grants
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Climb Credit
- Edly Income Share Agreement (ISA)
- Liberty Career Finance
- FreeWorld
- SWIFT Employer-Sponsored Training
- Payment Plans
- Carrier Sponsored Training
- GI Bill
- VA Benefits
- SER Jobs Sponsorship
- Amazon Career Choice
Additional Information
- Trucks
- Trailers
- Yard facilities
- Class A trucks
- Range facilities
- Modern trucks
- Class A trailers
- Modern training facilities
- state-of-the-art equipment
- full-size tractor-trailers
- State-of-the-art training facilities
- Modern classrooms
- Driving simulators
- Hands-on training vehicles
- Latest equipment and technology
- Laptops for training
- 21+ years
- Valid driver's license
- Pass DOT physical
- Pass drug test
- Clean driving record
- No DUI in 10 years
- Social Security card
- Career counseling
- Resume assistance
- 160 Student App for personalized feedback
- Truckers Network job matching platform
- CDL career guidance
- Transcript verification service
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160 Driving Academy - Houston Yard
5573 Oates Rd, Houston, Texas 77078
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