160 Driving Academy
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5.0/5 stars based on 3,189+ reviews (network-wide). Students praise hands-on training and direct job placement pipeline. NYC-area students train at Newark NJ campus. 2023 NY expansion via acquisition of Professional Driving Institute and National Tractor Trailer School.
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About 160 Driving Academy
160 Driving Academy is the nation's largest independent CDL training network, with 140+ locations across 43 states. Founded in 2012 by Steve Gold, the company has trained tens of thousands of drivers. The New York City-area operation serves the NYC metro and Northeast region, with the nearest training campus located at 114 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ 07105. Additional New York state locations include Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Suffern. The program runs 160 total hours over four weeks: 40 hours of classroom instruction and 120 hours of behind-the-wheel training with real commercial trucks on local and interstate roads. The student-to-instructor ratio is 4:1. Training uses day cab tractors, and students use school equipment for CDL testing. The school also offers CDL refresher courses, free ELDT courses, and Hazmat certification. Tuition typically falls between $4,000 and $6,000 for the full program. Approximately 80% of students qualify for company sponsorship, graduating debt-free. Other financial aid includes WIOA grants (up to 100% tuition coverage for qualifying applicants), Climb Credit loans, Edly Income Share Agreements, Liberty Career Finance, and FreeWorld support for justice-involved individuals. Classes start every Monday. 160 Driving Academy holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating across 3,000+ reviews. Job placement assistance connects graduates with 30+ partner trucking companies, with average starting salaries around $55,990. The school is FMCSA ELDT-compliant. In 2023, 160 Driving Academy expanded its New York presence by acquiring the former Professional Driving Institute in Rochester and The National Tractor Trailer School in Buffalo and Liverpool.
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