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Learned a lot!

My wife and I took this class a year ago, and passed! The instructors were helpful! Donna in the classroom was very good at checking in with us and still to this day makes sure we are doing well! Brian in the yard was by far one of the best yard leads we had met. This was our second cdl school, and it should have been our first! Thanks for all that you guys do!

Excellent CDL Training Experience

I had a great experience at 160 Driving School! The instructors were patient, knowledgeable, and really cared about helping every student succeed. They took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I felt confident behind the wheel. The school was professional, well-organized, and gave me all the tools I needed to pass my CDL test on the first try. I’d definitely recommend 160 Driving School to anyone serious about starting a career in trucking!

Waukegan 160 driving academy

Good experience at the Waukegan facility. Donna goes above and beyond for all her students. Dan and his yard staff made sure that I had all of the knowledge needed. Thanks

CDL School with Great Reputation

It was a great experience for me. The school's integrity is enough for me to pick 160 driving academy as my CDL school. I graduated with flying colors. Passed all the test 1st time because of my great instructor and great people at 160 Driving Academy. I definitely recommend them.

160 is Awesome

My experience with 160 drive an Academy was awesome. Everyone made me feel like home, especially Donna. I just want to thank ms Miller Dan, Keith and Danny for helping me get through this, you guys are awesome..

Good school

This CDL school was a really good experience for me. Everyone there wanted to see me succeed and helped me every step of the way. The first week was tough because there is a lot to take in. They also helped me find a job after I got my CDL, which made everything worth it. I am thankful for the support and definitely recommend this school.

Great experience!!!

First, I would like to start off by saying, if you want to make more money and have a better career, then getting a Class A CDL is the way to go. I absolutely 100% recommend getting your CDL training through 160 Driving Academy. Per my experience, the trainers and staff were very accommodating, experienced, and knowledgeable, which will definitely help you to succeed and accomplish your goals of getting a Class A CDL.

Great place

Great place to get your cdl from. The instructors and restaurant of the eatfg were great in helping with anything i needed. Especially Donna she was a great help and very knowledgeable with everything that I needed, from explaining the cost breakdown to dealing with the DOT physical and drug test. The training in the yard was great, learned to drive a manual for the first time in my life, and the instructors were great letting me know where and how to improve my shifting. It was great seeing the instructors with all their experience doing the backing maneuvers like they're just backing a regular truck. Every single instructor had their own point of view and gave great advise from their ownexperience

Get your CDL

Great place to get your CDL from in the Waukegan location. The instructors and the rest of the staff were all great in helping with anything i needed. Especially Donna, she was such a great help and ver knowledgeable from explaining the cost breakdown to getting my permit, DOT physical, and drug test. Any questions or concerns I had she was able to answer for me. The instructors were great too all very knowledgeable and many years of experience between all of them. They were all very nice and friendly and made things easy to understand. They all offered different perspectives from their different work experiences to be able to show you different ways of looking at things. Very easy to understand and great especially when it came to learning to drive manual for the first time in my life, they knew how to tell you what you're doing wrong and how to correct it. Over all I had a great experience and was able to pass and get my cdl in one shot when it came to test day! I would one hundred percent recommend this place to anyone wanting to get their cdl, and if you have any questions or concerns reach out to Donna at the Waukegan location.

Instructors

I just want to say Dan Danny kieth and Gerald were all great but I want to point out Dan was absolutely great had a anwser and explanation for every question and had little tricks to remember certain tasks I dont think I could've gotten to were I am without him. Danny was very repetitive with me making be do things over as he should . Thank you instructors at 160 in waukegan.

Following His Brother's Path, Driving Toward His Own Future

A recent 160 Driving Academy graduate shares how he was inspired by his brother’s success—and now he’s ready to start his own journey. With his CDL in hand and a clear path ahead, he’s excited for the road, the freedom, and the future that awaits.

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From the Classroom to Career Growth: A 160 Journey in Progress

A current student at 160 Driving Academy shares how simple it was to get started with his CDL training—and why it’s one of the best decisions he’s made. With a promotional opportunity waiting at the Chicago Police Department, earning his CDL is opening doors to career advancement and greater responsibility. Hear how 160 is helping him take the wheel on his future—quickly, confidently, and with purpose.

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More Than a School — A Second Family at 160 Driving Academy

In this heartfelt testimonial, a 160 Driving Academy student shares how his experience went beyond CDL training. From day one, he felt welcomed into a close-knit community that believed in his potential, supported him through challenges, and celebrated his progress every mile of the way. For him, 160 wasn’t just a school—it was a place where he found belonging and the confidence to drive his future forward.

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