160 Driving Academy Blog: Truck Driving School

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, many of us take a moment to reflect on our goals and dreams. For those seeking a fresh start or a new opportunity, the beginning of the year is the perfect time to take the wheel and steer your life in a new direction—literally. A career in truc...

In many sectors, job opportunities are wide open as businesses struggle to find enough workers to fill positions—and this is certainly true in the truck driving field. As the need for truckers grows, so does the compensation businesses are willing to pay for qualified candidates. According to...

160 Driving Academy launched their newest location in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College, located in South Bend, Indiana.  The Grand Opening Event took place on June 15th, 2022, at the Ivy Tech Campus located at 220 Dean Johnson Blvd. Notable attendees included CEO of 160 Drivin...

What will offer you an average starting salary of $50,340, job security nationwide, and place you in a job that covers your four-week tuition costs? 160 Driving Academy is here to do all these things and more so that you can get started in a new, exciting career on the road as a truck driver. If a s...

When trying to decide on a career path to take, many of us are told to follow your passion, but what happens when the things you love to do don’t blend with the typical corporate-world job? When it comes to careers, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. While some people thrive in a structured offi...

As a new truck driver, you’ re probably eager to get on the road. But, before you do, take some time to set goals for your first year—safety goals in particular! Every new truck driver wants to get through their first year completely accident free, and with a few simple but effective safety ti...

Looking for a new career? It can be a real challenge, especially if your new career involves years of additional schooling. If you’re looking for your next adventure, but you don’t want to fill out endless paperwork, attend classes for years, or pay tuition for a decade, choose 160 Driving Academy!...

If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably already completed your truck driving training and are getting ready to embark on the first of many trucking jobs in your long and successful career. First off, congratulations! You’ve made a huge step towards a fulfilling, flexible job with tons of opp...

Our culture romanticizes the job of over-the-road trucking. Many of us have memories of traveling in the family car across the country and sharing the road with big rigs. Many of us remember looking out the window at the truck driver and signaling for them to blow their horn. And of course, with our...