160 Driving Academy Blog

Work is work. We all know that. But as the late, great Steve Jobs once said, “You have to have a lot of passion for what you’re doing.” There’s really no getting around the fact that if you don’t like what you’re doing – if, at the end of the day, it makes you unhappy – how are you supposed to be an...

In just four short weeks, 160 Driving Academy can help you put your career in motion.  Your CDL license could be the next step you’ve been waiting for you to propel your career forward.  Trucking companies are always in need of qualified and well-educated drivers, and with 160 Driving Acad...

When you needthe best, look to 160. WHY HIRE 160 GRADUATES? Greater Accessibility We're conveniently located across Illinois in Moline, Peoria and Joliet. No matter where you’re headquartered, our students come from all over the Midwest. We offer 160 Recruiting Days before and after school hours...

Talk Like a Trucker If you ever hear a trucker mention his "travel agent", he's not planning a vacation— he's talking about his dispatcher in trucker lingo. Size Matters The average length of an 18-wheeler is 70-80 feet. The standard height of a truck is over 13 feet. Large &...

With the current nationwide shortage of truck drivers, now’s the time to enter the field. According to the American Trucking Associations: 500,000,000,000: You read that right…the trucking industry brought in $500 billion in gross freight revenues, representing 81.9% of our nation's f...

We know you have options on where you'd like to learn your new career and get certified. But we believe that we are the best choice and below are 7 reasons why you should consider us first! Top Instructors: We have the most experienced instructors in Illinois. Financial Support: We help our st...