160 Driving Academy
Guest Reviews
160 Driving Academy Raleigh is praised for personalized instruction and its commitment to matching graduates with carriers that fit their goals. The employer tuition reimbursement path and access to the Truckers Network job placement service are key draws for students in the Triangle area.
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About 160 Driving Academy
160 Driving Academy Raleigh operates out of 1330 Fifth Avenue, Suite 200, Garner, NC 27529, just south of Raleigh in the Research Triangle region. The location serves one of the fastest-growing metro areas on the East Coast, with strong demand from logistics and distribution operations tied to the Triangle's booming tech, pharmaceutical, and e-commerce sectors. The program is 160 hours across four weeks — one week of classroom instruction covering CDL exam preparation and federal regulations, followed by three weeks of behind-the-wheel training in tractor-trailers on local and interstate roads. The Raleigh campus maintains a 1:4 instructor-to-student ratio, ensuring each student gets individualized attention throughout the course. The program leads to a Class A CDL and includes free ELDT online training. Hazmat certification is available as an endorsement. Tuition runs $4,000–$6,000, and the majority of students receive full tuition reimbursement from their future employer. WIOA grants can cover 100% of tuition for qualifying applicants, and additional financing is available through Climb Credit, Edly income share agreements, and Liberty Career Finance. The school also works with FreeWorld, a nonprofit that provides tuition support for justice-involved individuals. 160 Driving Academy is FMCSA-compliant and achieves a 95% graduation rate system-wide. Graduates are connected to the 160 Truckers Network, which helps place them with carrier partners before they even finish the program. Average starting salaries for graduates run around $55,990 per year. The 160 Driver Score compliance tracking tool helps new drivers build credibility with top carriers from the start. The Raleigh-Garner location is well-positioned for drivers pursuing regional routes along the I-40 and I-95 corridors, or OTR lanes running up and down the East Coast. The school's emphasis on pairing students with the right carrier — not just any carrier — is a consistent theme in graduate feedback.
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| Service | Price |
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| Class A Cdl | Call for pricing |
| Class B Cdl | Call for pricing |