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160 Driving Academy at Fort Wayne Ivy Tech
CDL training with patient, knowledgeable instructors guiding futures in Fort Wayne
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CDL training with patient, knowledgeable instructors guiding futures in Fort Wayne
160 Driving Academy at Fort Wayne Ivy Tech provides CDL training at 3701 Dean Dr. Praised for kind, honest, and helpful instructors who teach the basics of driving a semi and how to enter the trucking industry. The program includes ELDT lectures (some online) and yard training, with professional leadership from Austin, the branch manager. Tuition around $5,500 per student is noted, and some reviewers report scheduling and truck availability challenges.
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40 hours of online Zoom instruction covering essential knowledge for CDL, led by experienced instructors like James.
Practical training in semi-truck operations, including maneuvers and safety practices with supportive instructors.
Comprehensive coaching to help students pass the CDL exam, focusing on skills and confidence-building.
Assistance in entering the trucking industry with insights and support from knowledgeable staff.
Structured programs with morning starts and options to accommodate students' needs for career advancement.
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Overall rating
Tim Medina
When I started my training, I knew next to nothing about driving a semi. But with the instructors help they helped me know everything to pass my test. Im greatful for their help. Thanks 160.
chris wurzel
First off, I paid for this on my own so I'm going to give a honest review and opinion.. 1. The first 40 hours of lecture ELDT was very knowledgeable if you paid attention, you will learn a lot from that. I thought there would be a actual instructor but it was all over zoom calls. James, the online instructor, was very knowledgeable on knowing how to get things out that are important. Overall, he was excellent at his job, only thing I would want more was for them to answer more of my questions that I thought was important for to ask. We had to be there at 8am but everyday we couldn't get started because we had to wait for the door to be unlocked by the branch manager. Class started at 8am btw on the 'zoom' so some stuff was missed cause we couldn't sign in on time. 2. The yard training was good when the instructors had time to get with you. They seemed overloaded with students and had barely any running trucks to practice in. Spending 5500 for each student you would think none of that would be a problem but it seemed 160 didn't want to fix trucks or hire more instructors for the amount of students they got flooded with.. 3. Instructors were great! When they saw you struggle they would take the time to help you and figure out what your doing wrong etc. Buck, AB, a Aron, and derrrik, were great to work with and always had a great attitude. They provided great words of encouragement before I even tested. Overall, I had a good experience but there was a good couple times a week I would wonder what I paid 5k on. The manager didn't seem very enthused that you're trying to better your life with a career change, and made it difficult to get ahold of him most of the time. It could've been better and a lot of room for improvement on their side.....
Saul Robles
The experience was valuable and I learned the basics of driving a semi and the life that can come with it. The instructors were kind, honest, and helpful. They tried to help students as much as they could with the resources they are given. I would recommend coming to 160. They help you put your foot onto the trucking industry.
AquaticGamZe
Had an amazing experience here, their instructors are very knowledgeable and friendly which is proven by their high graduation rate. Austin was always easy to reach out to and helped you find the best solution when you needed him. Some of the instructors teach you how to do things in different ways but this was good because it taught you there was multiple ways to do the maneuvers and allowed you to find the one that fit you best.
Jayden Ford
I had a very pleasant experience at 160 driving academy. Every single one of the instructors cared about helping there students. Everyone was very patient and didn’t mind answering any questions anyone may had. John, Colten, Corey, Buck, Alvarez are all really good people and great instructors. Austin the branch manager is very professional and helped me get started with this program I definitely appreciate you! I highly recommend coming to 160 driving academy if you want to obtain your cdl.
