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.

Each applicant for admission is assigned an enrollment advisor who directs the applicant through the steps of the admissions process, provides information on curriculum, policies, procedures, and services, and assists the applicant in setting necessary appointments and interviews. Admission decisions are based on the applicant’s fulfillment of these requirements, a review of the applicant’s previous educational records, and a review of the applicant’s career interests.

Training yard hours at the Bakersfield, CA location: M-F: 07:00am-03:30pm.

Classroom theory is taught online.

Standard classes start every Monday and begin at 8:00 AM local time and end at 4:30 PM local time. Alternative or additional class schedules may be available and will be described in the student’s enrollment agreement.

The California catalog lists standard-payment tuition of $1,850 for this program; the catalog’s cash price / government funding tuition is $1,850. Prices may differ based on payment type and program sponsorship. There is no Student Tuition Recovery Fund charge.

The State of California costs for permitting and licensing are $100.00; this fee is paid by 160 Driving Academy to the California Department of Motor Vehicles and covers three permit knowledge test attempts and one CDL skills exam attempt. Students may purchase an additional 16 clock hour block for $1,200.00 if they exceed 10% over their standard clock hours.

Full payment is required at the time of enrollment; payment can be made via debit card, credit card, check, cashier’s check, or money order (cash is not accepted). Additional payment plan options may be offered at the discretion of 160 Driving Academy. 160 Driving Academy will attempt to match the price of a local CDL school if a student provides proof of a cheaper rate and pays in full. Student tuition may be underwritten by a government entity or commercial enterprise, including but not limited to WIOA, VA, or a specific truck carrier. 160 Driving Academy does not offer scholarships or federal or state student loan program payment options.

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.

School Performance Fact Sheet, calendar years 2024 - 2025 (Truck Driver Training Classroom Only Program – 40 Hours; 303 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301). The fact sheet reports no students for this program at this branch in 2024 or 2025, so no completion, placement or license examination rates are published (N/A). This fact sheet is filed with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

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.