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Commercial Drivers License (CDL-A) - 160 Driving Academy

Are you ready to earn your CDL Class A license? 160 Driving Academy will give you all the knowledge and practice you need with 4 weeks of instruction in the classroom and in-depth training behind the wheel. Our CDL Class A certification course will prepare you to drive a "Class A" truck in any US state. You will be thoroughly prepared for your exam after 40 hours in the classroom and practice driving on local and interstate roads. So first of all, what exactly is a CDL Class A license, and how can you use it to build a lucrative career?

Earning a CDL license for a Class A vehicle will allow you to drive a truck that is 26,001 pounds or more, including most tractor trailers. If you're towing another vehicle, that vehicle should weigh over 10,000 pounds. Because this definition includes so many commercial trucks, a Class A license is one of the most practical and popular licenses for new drivers. Please read on to learn more about the benefits of driving a Class A truck, and how 160 Driving Academy can prepare you for your exam.

Ivy Tech partners with 160 Driving Academy to deliver 4-week CDL training at these Ivy Tech campuses across the state.

Please reach out to your closest campus (or check out offerings below) here:

Bloomington: Elexis Peach | epeach@160drivingacademy.com

Fort Wayne: Tricia Frazier | 219-359-3446 |tfrazier@160drivingacademy.com

Indianapolis: Nnenna Wadiri | 317-868-7610 | nwadiri@160drivingacademy.com

Kokomo: Jasmine Greer | (463) 298-0909 |⁠jgreer@160drivingacademy.com ⁠

Lafayette: Faith Willoughby | (574) 231-7502 | fwilloughby@160drivingacademy.com

Lawrenceburg: Amanda Smith | 812-990-5002, ext. 1 | amsmith@160drivingacademy.com

Richmond (Connersville) : Megan Munchel |765.204.5984 | mmunchel@160drivingacademy.com

South Bend: Dwayne Ridgway | 574-221-0222| dridgway@160drivingacademy.com

Terre Haute: Rebecca Hooks | 574-307-9867 | rhooks@160drivingacademy.com

This class prepares students for the written and practical portions of the State of Indiana's Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam. You will learn how to safely drive, operate, and back up a truck and trailer, complete a vehicle inspection, and gain a fundamental working knowledge of the trucking industry, including rules and regulations. The class prepares students for an entry-level position as a tractor-trailer driver with a trucking company.

Employee registration is coordinated by the Program Manager supporting your training. Depending on the course, employees may register in person, through an organization-provided roster, or via a self-registration link. Your Program Manager will guide you through the best option for your specific training.

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