Earning a Class A CDL takes commitment. For recent 160 Driving Academy Suffern graduate Paul M., the journey included online coursework, hands-on training in the yard, multiple tests, plenty of practice, and an important lesson for anyone considering a career behind the wheel: success comes from being willing to learn.

Paul recently shared his experience after earning his Class A CDL through 160 Driving Academy, describing the training he received at the Suffern location and the instructors who helped him along the way.

From CDL Student to Class A CDL Graduate

Paul didn't describe CDL training as easy—and that's part of what made completing it meaningful.

His journey took him through the different stages of preparing for a Class A CDL, from online coursework to training in the yard and testing. Looking back, Paul said he was confident in the preparation students could receive at 160:

“This school will provide any student with proper training, but it ultimately comes down to yourself.”

Paul specifically recognized Bryan and Geno, instructors at the Suffern location, and expressed his appreciation for the time they spent teaching him and helping him put what he learned into practice.

That hands-on component is a major part of the CDL training experience at 160 Driving Academy of Suffern. The Suffern program combines classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel training covering areas such as basic maneuvers, backing and parking, city and highway driving, and defensive driving strategies.

Finding Motivation in the Success of Other Students

CDL training isn't only about learning how to operate a commercial vehicle. It's also about staying motivated through challenges.

For Paul, seeing other students reach their goals helped him stay focused on his own.

“Being able to witness other students succeed allowed me to fuel my passion for wanting to pass.”

It's a reminder of the value of learning alongside other people working toward the same goal. Every successful maneuver, completed test, and new CDL earned can provide extra motivation to keep moving forward.

Paul ultimately described his experience with the school as “the best I could have had.”

His Advice to Future CDL Students: Come Ready to Learn

Perhaps the most valuable part of Paul's review is the advice he offered to future students.

He doesn't sugarcoat the process.

Paul encourages new students to enter CDL training ready to listen, work, practice, and remain humble. His message is simple: don't assume earning a CDL will be easy.

“Go into this class eager and humble.”

Commercial driving comes with significant responsibility. Developing the skills needed to operate a commercial vehicle requires effort from both the instructors providing the training and the student putting that instruction into practice.

Paul credited his instructors for teaching him, but he also recognized the effort he had to put into himself to succeed.

Real Training for a Real Career

Paul's experience highlights several important parts of preparing for a CDL career: learning from experienced instructors, practicing behind the wheel, listening to feedback, staying motivated, and taking personal responsibility for improving your skills.

At the 160 Driving Academy Suffern location, students receive classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, CDL exam preparation, and access to job placement assistance as they work toward entering the trucking industry. The location also offers flexible scheduling options, including weekend and evening classes.

For Paul, all of that work led to an important accomplishment:

earning his Class A CDL.

And as he begins the next part of his journey, he left future 160 students with a message of encouragement:

“Good luck to everyone else on their journeys with this school, and the future to come.”

Start Your CDL Journey at 160 Driving Academy in Suffern, NY

If Paul's story sounds like the kind of challenge you're ready to take on, your own CDL journey can start at 160 Driving Academy in Suffern, New York.

The Suffern truck driving school is located at 145 College Road, Suffern, NY 10901, and provides CDL training designed to prepare students for the CDL exam and the transition into a professional driving career.

Paul's experience shows that training is only one side of the equation. Bring the effort, willingness to learn, and determination to succeed, and your CDL training can become the beginning of an entirely new career.

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You can also read Paul M.'s full student review.