Press Release Archives - 160 Driving Academy

MIAMI and NEW YORK, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lafayette Square and Upper90, a hybrid credit investment firm, announced today that they have invested $100M to support the continuing growth of 160 Driving Academy (“160”), the nation’s largest commercial driver training school and safety training program.

CHARLESTON, W.Va., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 160 Driving Academy sponsored and attended the Third Annual West Virginia’s Black Policy Day 2024, a one-day event with the goal of addressing policy issues affecting Minority Communities in West Virginia, on February 7th. Martec Washington, Business Development Specialist of 160 Driving Academy Parkersburg Branch Location, was in […]

EVANSTON, Ill., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Tuesday, May 2nd, commonly recognized as National Teachers’ Day; is a special day for the appreciation of teachers that may include celebrations to honor them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community tone in education. At 160 Driving Academy, we celebrate our outstanding […]

EVANSTON, Ill., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 160 Driving Academy salutes our nation’s service members with 10% off enrollment for new students. Join us in honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. During the month of May, we will be extending a special military promotion for any members that enroll with […]

EVANSTON, Ill., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 160 Driving Academy is now offering Virtual HAZMAT training in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. With additional […]

EVANSTON, Ill., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 160 Driving Academy’s newest location in Spartanburg, South Carolina hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Academy. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Spartanburg Location occurred on Tuesday, April 4th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Attendees included Bethany Fowler of WSPA-TV, Spartanburg […]

EVANSTON, Ill., March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the trending increase of women entering the trucking industry. At 160 Driving Academy, 59% of Senior leadership is female-led, with 25.2% female team members throughout the organization. 160 Driving Academy CEO, Steve Gold, was featured on WBBM | CBS Chicago, and offers […]

EVANSTON, Ill., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 160 Driving Academy’s newest location in Shreveport, Louisiana hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Academy. Shreveport Location occurred on Wednesday, March 29th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Attendees included over forty-five people from the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, Darren Rimmer, […]

EVANSTON, Ill., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 160 Driving Academy’s branch location in St. Louis, Missouri hosted a 5 Year Anniversary Event to celebrate five years of success and helping change and improve the lives of its inspiring students. The 5 Year Anniversary Event for the St. Louis location occurred on Tuesday, March 21st from […]

EVANSTON, Ill., March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 160 Driving Academy’s newest location in San Diego, California hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Academy. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the San Diego Location occurred on Wednesday, February 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Attendees included 160 Driving Academy San […]