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Train for Your Class A Commercial Driver’s License
Ready for a career that can take you somewhere new?
Highland Community College has partnered with 160 Driving Academy, one of the nation’s leading Commercial Driver’s License training providers, to offer Class A CDL training designed to prepare students for the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to begin a professional driving career.
Through this partnership, students can access professional CDL instruction backed by 160 Driving Academy’s proven training program, experienced instructors, and extensive expertise in commercial driver education.
160 Driving Academy is the training provider for the Class A CDL program offered through Highland Community College.
Why Train with 160 Driving Academy?
Training Built Around Your Success
160 Driving Academy specializes in preparing students for careers in commercial transportation.
Experienced CDL Instructors
Learn from instructors who understand commercial driving and know how to help students translate classroom concepts into real driving skills.
Hands-On Training
CDL training is about more than reading a textbook. Students receive hands-on instruction designed to build practical vehicle-operation skills.
Safety-Focused Education
Safety is at the center of 160 Driving Academy’s training approach, helping prepare the next generation of professional drivers for responsible careers on America’s roads.
Career-Focused Preparation
The goal isn’t simply to complete a course. It’s to help students prepare for the opportunities that can come with earning a Class A CDL.
A National CDL Training Leader
160 Driving Academy has helped thousands of students develop commercial driving skills through its nationwide training network.
Your College. 160’s Training Expertise.
Highland Community College is committed to connecting students with education and career opportunities that meet the needs of today’s workforce.
That’s why we’ve partnered with 160 Driving Academy to provide Class A CDL training. 160 Driving Academy delivers the CDL curriculum, instruction, behind-the-wheel training, and student preparation associated with the program. Together, Highland Community College and 160 provide students with a convenient pathway to develop the skills required to pursue a commercial driving career.
Through the program, students receive:
- Class A CDL training from 160 Driving Academy
- Classroom/theory instruction
- Hands-on range training
- Behind-the-wheel road training
- Instruction from experienced CDL professionals
- Preparation for the CDL skills exam
- Career readiness support
- Access to 160 Driving Academy’s extensive trucking-industry experience and employer relationships
What to Expect from Your CDL Training
Your training journey is designed to take you from the fundamentals of commercial driving through hands-on skill development and CDL testing preparation.
1. Start at Highland
Complete your registration and enrollment requirements for the Class A CDL training program.
2. Complete CDL Theory Training
Learn the essential knowledge required for commercial driving, including vehicle operation, safety, regulations, inspections, and other foundational CDL concepts.
3. Obtain Your Commercial Learner’s Permit
Students complete the required steps to prepare for and obtain their Commercial Learner’s Permit before moving into behind-the-wheel training.
4. Train Behind the Wheel
Work with 160 Driving Academy instructors to develop real-world commercial driving skills through range and road instruction.
Training may include:
- Pre-trip vehicle inspection
- Straight-line backing
- Offset backing
- Docking and maneuvering
- Vehicle control
- Shifting and turning
- Road driving
- Safety procedures
- CDL skills test preparation
5. Begin Your Teaching Career
Your instructors will help prepare you to demonstrate the knowledge and driving skills required for the CDL skills examination.
6. Get Career Ready
Learning your Class A CDL can open the door to opportunities across transportation, logistics, construction, delivery, manufacturing, and other industries that rely on qualified commercial drivers.
Is Class A CDL Training Right for You?
Commercial driving can be an attractive career path for people looking for:
- A new career direction
- Hands-on work
- Opportunities in transportation and logistics
- Career options that do not require a traditional four-year degree
- Skills that can be used across multiple industries
- Opportunities with local, regional, and over-the-road employers
Whether you’re entering the workforce, changing careers, or building new skills, earning a Class A CDL can help create new possibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides the CDL training?
160 Driving Academy is the CDL training provider for [Community College Name]. 160 provides the curriculum, instruction, and hands-on Class A CDL training associated with the program.
What type of CDL training is offered?
The program prepares students for a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, which can qualify drivers to operate a broad range of commercial vehicles when all applicable licensing requirements are met.
Do I need previous truck-driving experience?
No. The program is designed to teach students the foundational knowledge and driving skills required to begin preparing for a commercial driving career.
Will I receive hands-on driving experience?
Yes. The program includes hands-on range and road instruction with 160 Driving Academy instructors.
Does completing the course automatically guarantee a CDL?
Students must successfully complete all applicable federal and state licensing requirements and pass the required CDL examinations to obtain their license.
How do I enroll?
Click Register Now to begin the enrollment process for the Class A CDL training program offered through Highland Community College and provided by 160 Driving Academy.
160 Driving Academy Contact Information
Ph: 877-350-0884, Email: admissions@160driningacademy.com