160 Driving Academy
Guest Reviews
Mixed reviews. 95% graduation rate reported. Positive reviews praise caring instructors and solid CDL preparation. Negative reviews cite limited actual truck time, management issues, and high instructor turnover. 72% recommendation rate on Facebook (206 reviews). Some students report waiting around rather than driving.
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About 160 Driving Academy
160 Driving Academy in San Antonio is a nationally recognized CDL training school offering an accelerated 4-week, 160-hour Class A CDL program. Located at 301 N Guadalupe St Suite 184 in nearby San Marcos, TX, the school is part of a large network with locations across the United States, headquartered in Chicago, IL. The program breaks down into approximately 40 hours of classroom instruction covering truck driving rules, regulations, and safety, followed by 120 hours of behind-the-wheel training on local and interstate roads. Classes maintain a small 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio for personalized attention. Additional offerings include CDL refresher courses, free Entry Level Driver Theory (ELDT) training, and Hazmat certification. 160 Driving Academy works closely with major trucking carriers to provide employer-sponsored tuition programs, where students can graduate debt-free by committing to work for a partner carrier. WIOA grants and self-pay options (starting at a $250 down payment) are also available. The school provides active job placement assistance, working side-by-side with graduates to match them with trucking companies. The school reports a 95% student graduation rate, though reviews are mixed. Positive feedback highlights caring instructors and solid CDL preparation. Some negative reviews cite concerns about limited actual driving time, management issues, and high instructor turnover. On Facebook, 72% of reviewers recommend the academy based on 206 reviews.
Service Menu
| Service | Price |
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| Class A Cdl | Call for pricing |
| Class B Cdl | Call for pricing |