“The staff at 160 Are knowledgeable, professional, and very experienced. Adding these factors with a genuine desire to teach trucking made this a great experience. Give Julie a call at Palos, her expertise and tenacity puts this program above all the others”
William E.
“Thank you first and foremost to Julie! You are awesome! Julie helped me through the whole process of getting into the program and made the process stress free. She will be your biggest cheerleader to get you that CDL. She was great with communicating and giving me the information I needed to succeed. Was able to get my CDL as a one and done. 160 Driving Academy will give you the tools to succeed. You as the student need to apply yourself and want to learn and earn that CDL. The class room week will go over the basic knowledge and rules of the road. This will prepare you to take the permit test. Once you get to the yard you will learn how to operate the truck, driving, skills, and pre-trip inspections. This may seem overwhelming at first, but trust the process, study hard and often with the pre-trip. Pre-trip is something you can practice at anytime, whether at the yard or at home. Find something that can work for you to study. Use the yard time to focus on your driving and skills. When there is down time while you wait to get a turn at skills, study the out cab pre-inspection on a truck. Make use of your time there. The instructors are great and will help you to succeed, but they will not take you by the hand, you need to do the work and be applying yourself. And have confidence that you can do it.”
Matt F.
“Great teaching, great help, great support. Julie is the lead teacher at the Palos hills location and she did everything to help everyone understand and learn at their own pace. She always offered extra help and would explain anything and everything if someone didn’t quite grasp the concept. She gives you the tools and knowledge you need to make sure you not only get your cdl, but are confident in it. The yard instructors guide you through each step and help build your confidence behind the wheel but for me it all started in the classroom understanding the basic to advanced details about driving a CMV and that’s all thanks to Julie at 160 in Palos Hills.”
George B.
“I want to share how incredible my experience has been with 160 Driving Academy, especially with the team at Palos Hill. Outstanding team**: Julia, Shannon, Brian, Gerald, Henry, Mac, Will, Armont, Sahara, OG, Meni, Wilson, and the rest of the crew are truly the greatest assets. They consistently work without complaint, even in the yard on the coldest days when it’s snowing, raining, or windy. Student-first mindset**: They go above and beyond to help students reach their goals of obtaining a CDL. They’re supportive, patient, and dedicated to making the process as smooth as possible. Exceptional support at Palos Hill**: Mrs. Julia stands out for her willingness to enroll students, assist financially, and handle documentation. Her commitment is a big reason many students succeed. Team-wide dedication**: I’ve never seen a whole team work so cohesively and positively as the 160 family. Their teamwork and care make a huge difference. Personal milestone**: I proudly obtained my CDL today, and I owe it to this amazing team. I’m grateful for the guidance and encouragement I received. A bittersweet note**: I already miss the yard and the daily interactions with everyone, but I’m leaving with confidence and gratitude. If you’re considering CDL training, my experience says: go with 160 Driving Academy. They earn your trust through hard work, support, and real results. Thank you, 160 Driving Academy — I love you all and will carry these memories forward.”
Gadhvi A.
“My experience at Palos Hills with my BDM Julie mensching couldn’t have been better. After my 40hrs. Of class time she checked up on me constantly to see how my time on the yard was going and if there was anything that I needed that she could help me with. I really feel like she cared about not only my success while in class but in life in general. I recommend Palos for anyone who want to get their CDL they really are doing it the right way. Thanks Julie, you really are a trooper”
Alvin H.
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Finding the right truck driving school in Palos Hills, IL can feel like a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. If you want the best education available, there’s no better choice than 160 Driving Academy.
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120 hours of hands-on driving + 40 hours of classroom training
Affordable training with flexible payment options
Help finding a driving job before graduation
Start earning around $55K+ per year*
Students from this location have opportunities to connect with major transportation employers.
Our Palos Hills, IL training program is designed to help students gain the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on experience needed to pursue a successful CDL career. With experienced instructors, real-world training environments, and flexible scheduling options, students can prepare for opportunities in the growing trucking industry.
Students attending our Palos Hills, IL location receive practical training focused on safety, driving techniques, vehicle inspections, and CDL test preparation. Whether you are starting a new career path or looking for long-term job stability, our program helps students build the skills needed for success on the road.
160 Driving Academy proudly serves students throughout the Palos Hills, IL area with industry-focused CDL education and support. Our team is committed to helping students feel prepared, confident, and career-ready through every stage of the training process.
160 Driving Academy is one of the top truck driving schools in the country, with locations throughout the US, including in your local city! So if you are looking for a new career, contact our truck driving school and get signed up for classes today!
In just 4 weeks, you can get your CDL and be on your way to a lucrative truck driving career! To get started, just fill out our form or contact one of our local trucking class instructors at the above number.
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Before you commit to classes at 160 Driving Academy and a new career direction, you’ll have some questions that you want answered. Check out the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions below:
In order to become a class A truck driver (a category that includes almost all tractor trailers), you’ll need to earn your Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). In order to receive CDL certification, you will have to pass the state exam.
For most students, CDL training is extremely affordable. 160 Driving Academy offers multiple support and financing options. We’re here to help you earn your CDL certification and achieve your goals.
160 will prepare you for your written exam with 40 hours of classroom instruction. You will also have 120 hours behind the wheel, driving on Local and Interstate roads and learning by observing other students.
We currently have locations in all regions of the country, allowing you to choose your nearest location and easily commute to class every day. We’re also in the process of expanding into new areas, so keep your eye out for a 160 Driving Academy schools coming to your city!
160 charges companies $50.00 for student verifications please contact [email protected] or your SSA. For third-party company/employee verifications, visit https://verifications.160portal.com
160 hours of training might sound like a lot, but with 160 Driving Academy, you can finish our program in as little as four 40 hour weeks. In certain locations we also offer night and weekend classes for students who have jobs and other obligations during the day.
Absolutely! The average commercial truck driver makes *$57,440 a year.
Absolutely! We can prepare you for HazMat written exams today and with tanker, doubles.triples coming soon. Getting an endorsement in addition to your CDL can greatly increase your salary and job prospects.
Give us a call at 877.350.0884 or fill out our online form, and a career counselor will contact you from there. We look forward to hearing from you!
I honestly loved learning here, the only thing I would change is mostly all the trucks that keep breaking down, because it affects the students from completing their training or getting their hours to finish up, and possibly show the… Read More
Jessica Rangel
This has been the best experience I ever had in the classroom mrs. Joe very informative and understanding as far as explaining and teaching the class, great teacher very grateful that I ended up at 160 Academy that goes where… Read More
Anthony Coll
Instructor Joesphine, Did amazing job make sure everyone was on the same page and never left anyone behind and took time to help everyone out that had a problem along the way. I would recommed anyone to her and take… Read More
Johnathon Prindle
Was it worth getting great tuition advice from Donna in order to get started? YES Was it worth getting a DOT physical and drug screening? YEP Was it worth the in-classroom instruction to learn the basics? ABSOLUTELY Was it worth… Read More
Joseph Woolever
Hi I just wanted to let everyone know that my online class. With jose was amazing I learned a lot and laughed so much. Thank you very much. And thank you to Dave and 160 for the great experience.
BRIAN WOOD JR
I've just completed my online portion of my training i had an amazing experience being taught by Jojo I couldn't ask for a better process and support from everyone involved to help me reach the next step in my CDL… Read More
Stephen perk
Jojo is one of the coolest teachers I ever had! Makes you laugh and also is a great teacher very knowledgeable thank you Jo!
Joshua Dugan
I had Jo as a instructor and she was amazing and taught me so much through the week the real world story’s and examples of her experiences really helped with understanding everything she was teaching
Bryston williams
Josephine (Joe) is by far the best Instructor/teacher I’ve ever had in any school format. For those that struggle with retaining school information, Joes super thorough and her personal experiences from the road really help you understand and retain important… Read More
DB
id like to take the time to thank the whole 160 driving academy for the amazing help so far in my new journey and id like to give a special thanks to my teachers liz, Joe Joe, Dave as well… Read More
jason bigsby
I want to give a shout-out to Ashley Tompkins, my advisor at 160 Driving Academy. She's not one of the trainers, but she was a huge part of why I got my CDL. Ashley was there every step of the… Read More
Pierre Jean
Josephine is epic, she is kind, firm and clear.. and also very funny. She needs a bonus, stat!!!
Anon
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