160 Driving Academy
Guest Reviews
5.0/5 stars based on 3,189+ reviews (network-wide). Above-average graduation rates claimed. Active veteran outreach via career fairs. Campus located in El Cajon, serving greater San Diego area.
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About 160 Driving Academy
160 Driving Academy's San Diego location operates out of 700 N Johnson Ave, Suite E-F, El Cajon, CA 92020, serving the greater San Diego metro area. Part of the nation's largest independent CDL school network (140+ locations, 43 states), the academy was founded in 2012 by Steve Gold and has trained over 35,000 students annually. The four-week CDL Class A program totals 160 hours: 40 hours of classroom instruction and 120 hours of behind-the-wheel training on local roads and highways. The student-to-instructor ratio is 4:1. Training uses day cab tractors, and students use school equipment for their road tests. The San Diego location also offers CDL refresher courses, free ELDT courses, and Hazmat certification. The school is approved by the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Tuition ranges from $4,000 to $6,000 for the full program, but roughly 80% of students qualify for company sponsorship and pay nothing out of pocket. Other financial options include WIOA grants (up to 100% coverage), Climb Credit loans, Edly Income Share Agreements, Liberty Career Finance, and FreeWorld support. Free ELDT training is included. The school participated in the Veterans Village Career Fair, signaling active outreach to veteran job-seekers. Graduates earn an average starting salary of $55,990 and receive job placement assistance through partnerships with 30+ trucking companies. The school holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating based on 3,000+ reviews network-wide and claims above-average graduation rates. The San Diego campus is FMCSA ELDT-compliant and BPPE-approved.
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| Service | Price |
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| Class A Cdl | Call for pricing |
| Class B Cdl | Call for pricing |