160 Driving Academy
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Students highlight supportive instructors, the small class sizes, and the practical mountain driving preparation. 160 Driving Academy is consistently recognized as one of the nation's top CDL training providers with a 95% graduation rate across all locations.
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About 160 Driving Academy
160 Driving Academy in Colorado Springs is part of the nation's largest commercial driver training network, with over 90 locations operating across the United States. The Colorado Springs-area campus focuses on preparing students for real-world driving conditions specific to the Front Range — including mountain grades, elevation changes, and the unique challenges of Colorado interstate travel. Students complete a 160-hour program split into one week of classroom instruction and three weeks of intensive behind-the-wheel training, with a 1:4 instructor-to-student ratio that keeps training personal and focused. The program leads to a Class A CDL, qualifying graduates to operate tractor-trailers and pursue the highest-paying commercial driving positions. Hazmat certification is also available as an add-on endorsement. Tuition runs $4,000–$6,000 depending on specific program options, with multiple financing paths available including WIOA grants that can cover up to 100% of tuition for qualifying students, income share agreements through Edly, and employer-sponsored training through carriers like SWIFT Transportation. 160 Driving Academy maintains FMCSA compliance across all locations and achieves a 95% student graduation rate system-wide. Free Entry Level Driver Theory (ELDT) courses are included as part of enrollment. After graduation, students gain access to the 160 Truckers Network, a dedicated job placement service that connects graduates with top-paying carriers. The school's 160 Driver Score tool also provides ongoing compliance tracking to help new drivers build their professional record. Colorado Springs-area students benefit from the proximity to multiple major freight corridors and the practical focus on mountain-adjacent routes that is built directly into the curriculum. This makes the program particularly well-suited for drivers planning to work regional or OTR routes throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
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| Class A Cdl | Call for pricing |
| Class B Cdl | Call for pricing |