160 Driving Academy - Kaskaskia Classroom
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Students describe 160 Driving Academy as a supportive environment with knowledgeable and patient instructors. Many reviewers highlight the effectiveness of the training, noting that they felt well-prepared and confident for their CDL exams. Some reviewers specifically mention instructors by name, praising their commitment to student success.
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About 160 Driving Academy - Kaskaskia Classroom
160 Driving Academy - Kaskaskia Classroom in Centralia, IL, partners with Kaskaskia College to provide CDL training. As the nation's largest commercial driving school, 160 Driving Academy trains over 36,000 students annually across its network of 158 schools. The Kaskaskia branch participates in community events and offers CDL-A and CDL-B programs. The academy focuses on driver safety and uses personalized analytics to provide students with individual feedback and instruction via their proprietary app. They also provide continuous job placement opportunities through their subsidiary company, Truckers Network. 160 Driving Academy's CDL training programs in Centralia prepare students to take the Illinois Secretary of State-administered Class A test and help graduates find their first jobs as truck drivers. The average starting salary for graduates is $65,000 annually, with potential for increased earnings, especially for those with a Hazmat endorsement. The academy is integrated with over 550 Workforce offices nationwide to create jobs for unemployed and underemployed workers. With technologically driven programs, 160 Driving Academy emphasizes hands-on learning and comprehensive CDL training. They offer a 4-week program to accelerate earnings with a CDL. The academy is licensed and operates in 45 states and is certified and licensed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Entry Level Driver Training Program. 160 Driving Academy supplies large employers with recruiting, high-quality training, safety effectiveness, and driver analytics. The academy's sister companies, Truckers Network and 160 Driver Score, offer job placement and compliance scoring capabilities.