160 Driving Academy - Prairie State Classroom and Yard
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160 Driving Academy Prairie State serves the Chicago South Suburbs with comprehensive Class A CDL training at their convenient Prairie State College location. The program combines 40 hours of classroom instruction with 120 hours of behind-the-wheel training in a focused 4-week format with a 4-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio. As part of the nation's largest CDL training network with 150+ locations, graduates benefit from FMCSA-certified instruction and integrated workforce partnerships across 45 states. The academy maintains a 5.0 rating from over 3,000 reviews and connects students with 300,000+ job opportunities through 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
- Integrated with 550+ Workforce offices nationwide
- State of Illinois licensed instructors
- Fastest growing vocational school in the country
Key Features
- 4-week CDL training program
- 160 hours total instruction
- 40 hours classroom training
- 120 hours behind-the-wheel training
- Free ELDT theory training included
- Pre-trip inspection practice
- CDL exam preparation
- Field training on local and interstate roads
- One-on-one instruction time
- Personalized driver analytics via 160 Student App
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
- Climb Credit
- Edly Income Share Agreement
- Liberty Career Finance
- SWIFT Employer-Sponsored Training
- Illinois Veteran's Grant
- Pell Grants
- Military and Veteran Financial Assistance
- Employer tuition reimbursement
- Flexible payment plans
Additional Information
- Class A trucks
- Trailers
- Trucks
- Modern trucks
- Top-notch equipment and vehicles
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Practice lot
- 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 felony or DUI in 10 years
- Social Security card
- Career counseling
- Resume assistance
- Truckers Network job platform access
- 160 Driver Score analytics
- Student transcript service
- Pre-hire assistance with carriers
Instructor Certifications:
- Licensed by the State of Illinois
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160 Driving Academy - Prairie State Classroom and Yard
191 S Halsted Street , Chicago, Illinois 60411
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