CDL Class B ELDT Full Program is a Certificate program (Hybrid) offered by 160 Driving Academy in Mead, WA. The program takes 3 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $3,495.
Program Overview
Program to prepare students to take all examinations required to receive a Class B CDL. Students will be well versed in the General Knowledge and Air Brakes sections of the CDL manual. Additionally, students will be prepped to pass the Pre-Trip Inspection, Backing Skills, and Road Skills examinations in the yard. This course meets the ELDT Theory and Range/Road Requirements as required by the FMCSA.
Upon completion of training, students will be prepared to take the necessary exam to obtain their Class B CDL. Students must meet proficiency according to the FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training submission requirements.
What sets this Program apart
Local Schools – Easy Commute. One advantage that our students love is the easy commute to any of our dozens of schools across the USA. Instead of spending money on a motel or crashing with relatives for four weeks, you’ll be able to drive home every night after class.
Instructors Who Care. We don’t just want your money – we’re here to help make you the best driver possible. 160 Driving Academy invests the individual time needed to make sure each student excels in his or her industry.
Job Choice/Variety. Prior to your graduation, our staff will provide numerous resources to help you find a job that meets your specifications. You’ll be able to choose from a number of potential employers as a successful new graduate.
High Graduation Rate. We devote the individual time necessary for each student to perfect his or her skills and pass the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam.
Admission Requirements and Process
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.
General Requirements
- Minimum AgeApplicants must be 18 or older, as asked on 160 Driving Academy’s online CDL training application.
- Valid Driver’s LicenseApplicants must hold a valid driver’s license, as asked on 160 Driving Academy’s online CDL training application.
- Physical and Drug ScreenStudents complete a physical and drug screen before hands-on yard training begins.
Application Process
- 1Attend an Informational WebinarLearn more about the program, get your questions answered, and see why 160 is the best choice.
- 2Speak With an Admissions AdvisorGo over program details, scheduling, and affordability and tuition options with an admissions advisor.
- 3Apply and EnrollComplete enrollment: payment and paperwork, including the 160 Driving Academy enrollment agreement.
- 4ClassroomLearn from home or in select locations in one of our classrooms.
- 5YardComplete your physical and drug screen, then begin hands-on yard training.
- 6Job PlacementPlacement support is a core part of the journey, through Truckers Network, 160 Driving Academy’s job matching platform.
Program Schedule
Training yard hours at the Spokane, WA location: M-F: 08:00am-04:30pm.
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.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
160 Driving Academy’s enrollment price list gives self-pay tuition of $3,495 for this program at this location, plus $350 in fees (DOT drug screen, DOT physical, CDL test). Prices may differ based on payment type and program sponsorship.
Cost breakdown: Tuition (self-pay): $3,495; DOT drug screen fee: $75; DOT physical fee: $100; CDL test fee: $175; estimated total: $3,845.
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 Outcomes
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.
What to expect as a 160 Driving Academy student
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.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
160 Driving Academy is not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Its CDL programs meet the FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements, and completers are entered in the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Curriculum
This 120-hour course covers the General Knowledge and Air Brakes sections of the CDL manual and prepares students to pass the Pre-Trip Inspection, Backing Skills, and Road Skills examinations in the yard. It meets the ELDT Theory and Range/Road Requirements as required by the FMCSA.
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