CDL Class A ELDT Theory Only

Program to prepare students to take all written examinations required to receive a Class A CDL Permit. Students will be well versed in the General Knowledge, Combinations, and Air Brakes sections of the CDL manual. This course meets the ELDT Theory Requirements as required by the FMCSA.

In this hybrid-virtual, leader-led course, students will learn safety, best practices, and mechanical information needed to obtain a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) while in the classroom. This course is conducted with a live virtual instructor. All students are issued a log-in for Zoom and Canvas to access the classroom session.

Cost Savings. ELDT Theory Training is included at no additional cost, saving you hundreds of dollars compared to standalone courses.

Convenience. Both theory and behind-the-wheel training are provided in one program, simplifying the process for you.

Quality Instruction. Our expert instructors are dedicated to helping you succeed with a curriculum that exceeds industry standards.

Apply online or call 877.350.0884, and a career counselor will contact you. 160 Driving Academy’s online CDL training application asks whether you are 18 or older and whether you hold a valid driver’s license; an admissions advisor then reviews program details, scheduling, and affordability and tuition options with you before enrollment.

Training yard hours at the Fort Wayne, IN location: M-F: 07:00am-03:30pm.

Classroom theory is taught online.

In certain locations 160 Driving Academy also offers night and weekend classes for students who have jobs and other obligations during the day.

160 Driving Academy’s enrollment portal lists self-pay tuition of $1,850 for this program at this location. Prices may differ based on payment type and program sponsorship.

Payment options include self-pay (pay in full, with a self-pay discount at select locations, and short-term payment plans), financing with payments as low as $225 per month based on terms and approval (0% APR financing may be available), funding options for low/no income or government assistance, and company sponsorship contracted with a carrier.

160 Driving Academy works with participating workforce agencies on WIOA funding, and financing through Affirm may be available, subject to Affirm’s approval. 160 Driving Academy is not accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, so students are not eligible for federal financial aid programs and the school has no FAFSA code.

Career support at 160 Driving Academy goes beyond graduation. Every student gets access to Truckers Network, our job matching platform, to build a driver profile and connect with hiring trucking companies in their area, often before completing training.

Many trucking companies also offer full or partial tuition reimbursement to new drivers who complete CDL training and commit to driving for them after graduation, helping reduce out-of-pocket training costs.

To qualify for job placement support, you’ll generally need to be at least 21, have a valid driver’s license, and have no felony, DUI, or drug convictions within the past 10 years.

Related occupations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics code associated with this program is 53-3032 (drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds). Other codes for this training include, but are not limited to, 53-3033, Light Truck or Delivery Services Driver, and 53-3022, Bus Drivers or School or Special Drivers.

Students will be scored daily in the classroom and yard through 160 Driving Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS). Students will take real-time, leader-led quizzes in the virtual classroom throughout the first 40 hours of classroom training and their attendance will be recorded. Each yard instructor is equipped with a 160 Driving Academy tablet to score the student. During range and road training students will receive daily feedback and informal verbal quizzes.

To assist students with their learning, 160 Driving Academy has developed the 160 Driving Academy Student App, downloaded from the Google Play or Apple Store. The app allows students to see their daily attendance and daily performance scoring while they are in school, and to perform practice tests and quizzes for pre-trip, general knowledge, air brakes and combination. There is no cost for the app.

At 160 Driving Academy, safety is foundational to how we train. From classroom theory and vehicle inspections to range maneuvers and on-road training, safety is integrated throughout the student experience.