160 Driving Academy - South Shore - Chicago Classroom
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160 Driving Academy's South Shore Chicago location delivers comprehensive CDL training as part of the nation's largest commercial driving school network, renowned for its Class A certification course based in Chicago Heights. The 4-week program combines 40 hours of classroom instruction with 120 hours of behind-the-wheel training using cutting-edge equipment and facilities. With instructors certified by the State of Illinois and a 5.0 rating based on 3,117 reviews, graduates connect with over 30 hiring companies through pre-hire letters. The academy offers job placement with average starting salaries of $55,990 per year.
Programs & Tuition
Program Benefits (Pros)
- 5.0 out of 5 rating based on 3,117 reviews
- Instructors certified by State of Illinois
- Job placement with over 30 companies
- Pre-hire letters available before enrollment
- 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio
- Over 36,000 students trained in 2024
- Integrated with 400+ 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
- Safety procedures training
- Vehicle maintenance training
- Navigation training
- Free ELDT theory training included
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 employers
- Scholarships
Additional Information
- Cutting-edge equipment
- Class A trucks
- Modern trucks
- Class A trailers
- Trucks
- Course facilities
- Local roads and highways for training
- Trailer combinations
- Tank vehicles
- Livestock carriers
- Flatbeds
- Reefers
- Logging vehicles
- Buses
- Tow trucks
- Cement trucks
- Dump trucks
- Garbage and recycling trucks
- Straight trucks
- Box trucks
- Armored vehicles
- Package delivery vehicles
- Utility vehicles
- Small HazMat vehicles
- Passenger vans or small buses
- Modern training facilities
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Full-size tractor-trailers
- State-of-the-art training facilities
- Latest technology and equipment
- Modern classrooms
- Driving simulators
- Hands-on training vehicles
- Practice lot
- 21+ years
- Valid driver's license
- Pass DOT physical
- No felony or DUI in 10 years
- Social Security card
- Career counseling
- Resume assistance
- 160 Student App
- 160 Driver Score evaluation
- Pre-hire assistance
- Career connections with carriers
- HealthRx telehealth coverage
- Student transcript service
- Tuition reimbursement information
Instructor Certifications:
- State of Illinois licensed
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160 Driving Academy - South Shore - Chicago Classroom
1741 East 75th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60649
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