CDL Class A ELDT Theory Only is a Certificate program (100% Online) offered by 160 Driving Academy in Memphis, TN. The program takes 1 week to complete, with a total tuition of $1,850.
Program Overview
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.
What sets this Program apart
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.
Admission Requirements and Process
Students go through a pre-enrollment interview with the branch manager and tour the institution. After the tour, the student receives the course catalog, enrollment agreement and refund policies, and has time to review the enrollment policies and paperwork and ask questions before completing the pre-enrollment and enrollment agreements, signing up for a start date and scheduling the DOT physical and drug screen.
General Requirements
- Minimum AgeThe minimum age to enroll is 18, however the student must be 21 years old to obtain an interstate CDL in order to cross state lines.
- Tennessee Driver’s LicenseProvide a copy of a valid Tennessee drivers license.
- Driving and Criminal HistoryStudents must disclose any driving violations within the last 2 years and criminal convictions within the last 5 years.
- DOT PhysicalStudents’ physicals must be completed prior to obtaining their Commercial Learner’s Permit.
- DOT Drug ScreenThe student’s drug screen will be completed and a negative result must be received before they are able to operate a commercial vehicle.
- Drug and Alcohol ClearinghouseEach student must register and create an account in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
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 Memphis, TN location: M-F: 07:00am-03:30pm.
Classroom theory is taught online.
Classes start every Monday of every week, 52 weeks per year, and run Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
160 Driving Academy’s enrollment price list gives self-pay tuition of $1,850 for this program at this location (all-inclusive of fees). 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 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 authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. It is not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Its CDL programs follow FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training requirements.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Curriculum
This 40-hour course prepares students for all written examinations required to receive a Class A CDL Permit, covering the General Knowledge, Combinations, and Air Brakes sections of the CDL manual, and meets the ELDT Theory Requirements as required by the FMCSA.
Disclosure on the Transferability of Contact Hours. Contact hours earned at 160 Driving Academy may not transfer to another educational institution. Contact hours earned at another educational institution may not be accepted by 160 Driving Academy. You should obtain confirmation that 160 Driving Academy will accept any contact hours you have earned at another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement. The ability to transfer contact hours from 160 Driving Academy to another educational institution may be very limited.
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