Truck driving classes can be a great first step in building a career in the trucking industry. With four weeks of classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, you’ll be prepared to take your Class A CDL exams and begin your career in just four weeks.
At 160 Driving Academy, our Billings truck driving classes are just one of more than 100 locations that we operate across the country. We provide a structured, time-tested training program to provide the education and skills that you need for safely operating a big rig on the road.
Top-Rated Billings Trucking Class
160 Driving School provides quality instruction at an affordable price. Our typical class format is one instructor for every four students so you can be sure that you’ll get the attention that you need to make the most of the learning experience. There are even several options available for sponsorships and tuition reimbursement that assist with job placement. Just ask us how.
Our truck driver program covers:
- Classroom Instruction: Your instructor will teach you the rules of road and industry regulations specific to driving a truck. Learn what you need to know and avoid major traffic violations that could result in losing your Class A CDL.
- Behind-the-Wheel Training: Theoretical knowledge only goes so far. Our driving school prepares you for life on the road behind the wheel of a big rig with 120 hours of hands-on training.
Steps Towards CDL Certification in Billings
The rules can vary by state, but drivers generally must be at least 18 years old to obtain a Class A CDL for local work and at least 21 years old to cross state lines. The process of obtaining a CDL begins with enrollment in the 160 driving academy and 40 hours of classroom instruction that provides the knowledge that you need to operate a tractor-trailer.
Then, you will obtain a commercial learner permit from the Montana department of motor vehicles by passing a written exam and providing documentation of residency. With that permit, you will then begin 120 hours of behind-the-wheel training with your instructor as you learn to safely maneuver the truck.
Once you have completed your CDL school, you can visit your doctor and obtain a CDL medical card verifying your fitness to drive and take a driving test at the Department of Motor Vehicles. The Class A CDL makes it legal for a driver to operate a tractor-trailer with a combined weight of 26,001 pounds or more.
Find Out More about Truck Driving Classes in Billings
Take the first step towards a new career in trucking and contact our counselors today. 160 Driving School operates more than 100 locations across the US, including Billings. We provide structured, guided learning from qualified instructors in small groups to make sure that you learn to become a safe and employable truck driver. Fill out a form online to get started.
