160 Driving Academy Success Stories

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Graduate holding sign beside parked truck
Graduate holding certificate beside academy truck
Two men holding signs in front of blue truck
Two men celebrating truck driving graduation
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Graduated students holding certificates by green truck
Man holding 160 Driving Academy promotional sign

Student Reviews

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Great Experience

This was a very challenging course. Much harder than I had imagined. The instruction here kind of reminded me of military boot camp (failure not being an option). As students we were pushed hard. From the management staff, Antonio, Randle El, and Tim to the instructors Lenny, Al, Anthony, Lawrence, Bonnie, Bill, Dave, Steve (Both of them) Pat, Aqua, Gerald, and too many Tony’s to count. This experience has left a lasting impression on me to take pride in being a “professional” driver. To be a safe driver and to impress upon others I come in contact with the lessons that were ingrained in me at 160 Driving School.

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I had a great experience with 160 if u study and apply urself u will succeed! When u get to the Harvey yard the instructors and the Leads Antonio and L really make sure u get what u need to achieve the goal especially if u talk to them about what areas ur struggling in! I would recommend 160 to anyone tryin to get their CDL

GREAT INSTRUCTORS

My experience was amazing and fast. I still can’t believe i’m officially a truck driver now. Thanks to all of my instructors starting with the first one on straight back was Brandon he was very helpful and made my time there fun. Then to skills was Bill such a great instructor and very helpful when struggling he would tell me exactly what I was doing wrong and would help me fix my problem. Then Lawrence taught me how to shift and I was having problems in the beginning but he had patience and helped me now my shifts go in like butter. For incab and pre trip I have to thank L because I was struggling so much and he even offered to help me after class to make sure I got it and also Gerald help me a lot and gave me good tips to remember everything. Once I got on the road I had Pat as one of my first instructors and he was very helpful as well he taught me how to make my turns wide and good without hitting any curbs once I got better I went on with Anthony another road instructor he was the most calmed instructor ever so he automatically made me feel comfortable and not nervous on the road so that made me perform even better. So I thank all of the instructors from Harvey that helped me I appreciate you all and I couldn’t of done it without you all. Then the instructors from South Holland those are the ones that prepared me for the actual test and helped me pass everything on the first try! Justin and Chris helped me improve my skills and Janice helped me get better on the road making sure I passed the test course she was very patient she was also funny always had a good laugh with her so that made things better and she always made sure I CHECK CHECK every time I crossed any train tracks. Thanks to her every time I cross tracks i’m going to hear her voice in my head saying check, check, double check! Lol THANK YOU ALL AND I APPRECIATE EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU.

South Holland

I had a good experience at 160! Gerald, Al & Anthony were great instructors. I appreciate how they conveyed the message! They made things understandable without badgering or scolding!

160

One of the best schools I ever went to they will make sure you get the license you just have to work for it nothing will get handed to you Julie is the best very sweet and caring but it’s all on you so go out there and get it !! Thanks 160

I passed

I learned a lot and I am now a professional driver. Thank you to all my instructors at 160 Driving Academy.

CDL School Training

It was definitely a journey but it was also worth the grind. Definitely recommend 160 10/10!

Cdl a

The school is very professional and will make sure you learn how to drive how ever if you have a background employment will be difficult

Great help

The experience was hampered by the state shutting down but the instructors and personnel made it all worth while. The people you meet along the way is also great. Overall a great place and helpful people along every step of the way.

Great class

Great class with good instructors! You’ve gotta be self motivated and driven to pass this course. They give you everything you need to succeed. You just have to listen and take the advice given

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