160 Driving Academy - Columbus
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Well-reviewed as part of the 160 Driving Academy national network. Columbus students highlight the central Ohio location, thorough behind-the-wheel hours, and strong employer connections in the major distribution hub.
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About 160 Driving Academy - Columbus
160 Driving Academy in Columbus, OH operates at 1156 Alum Creek Drive on the city's east side, close to Interstate 70 and the Columbus distribution hub. Part of the 140+ location national chain founded in 2012, this campus runs the standard four-week, 160-hour Class A CDL program that produces job-ready drivers. Students complete 40 hours of classroom instruction and 120 hours of behind-the-wheel training. The four-to-one student-to-instructor ratio keeps learning hands-on and personalized. All instruction is FMCSA ELDT-compliant, satisfying federal CDL training requirements in effect since 2022. Tuition runs $4,000–$7,000 with employer reimbursement and payment plan options available. Many Columbus graduates have tuition covered by their first carrier. The school's job placement program connects students with major carriers in Ohio and nationally — Columbus's central location makes it a top distribution market. For Central Ohio residents, 1156 Alum Creek Drive is an accessible training site with no relocation needed. Graduates exit with a Class A CDL and connections into a freight ecosystem that includes some of the country's largest logistics operations.
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