Description About the Role160 Driving Academy is the largest CDL training school in the country — 14 years strong, 90+ locations across 32 states, training roughly 20,000 students a year with an overall 88% average first…
Skills: CDL Class A instruction, Pre-trip inspection training, Yard maneuvers, On-road driving instruction, Student progress tracking
Description About the Role 160 Driving Academy is the largest CDL training school in the country — 14 years strong, 90+ locations across 32 states, training roughly 20,000 students a year with an overall 88% average firs…
Skills: CDL Class A instruction, Pre-trip inspection training, Yard maneuvers, Manual transmission operation, Mentoring
Description About the Role 160 Driving Academy is the largest CDL training school in the country — 14 years strong, 90+ locations across 32 states, training roughly 20,000 students a year with an overall 88% average firs…
Skills: CDL Class A instruction, Pre-trip inspections, Yard maneuvers, On-road driving training, Manual transmission operation
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Description About the Role160 Driving Academy is the largest CDL training school in the country — 14 years strong, 90+ locations across 32 states, training roughly 20,000 students a year with an overall 88% average first…
Skills: CDL Class A instruction, Pre-trip inspection training, Yard maneuvers, On-road driving instruction, Manual transmission operation
Description About the Role 160 Driving Academy is the largest CDL training school in the country — 14 years strong, 90+ locations across 32 states, training roughly 20,000 students a year with an overall 88% average firs…
Skills: CDL Class A instruction, Pre-trip inspection training, Yard maneuvers, Manual transmission operation, Student mentoring
Description 160 Driving Academy is seeking a reliable and safety-focused CDL Test Truck Runner to transport test trucks to CDL testing locations for student exams. This role plays an important part in supporting students…
Skills: CDL Class A, Tractor-trailer driving, Vehicle inspection, Documentation management, Student support
Description About the Role 160 Driving Academy is the largest CDL training school in the country — 14 years strong, 90+ locations across 32 states, training roughly 20,000 students a year with an overall 88% average firs…
Skills: CDL Class A instruction, Pre-trip inspection training, Yard maneuvers, On-road driving instruction, Manual transmission operation
Description About the Role 160 Driving Academy is the largest CDL training school in the country — 14 years strong, 90+ locations across 32 states, training roughly 20,000 students a year with an overall 88% average firs…
Skills: CDL Class A instruction, Pre-trip inspection training, Yard maneuvers, On-road driving instruction, Manual transmission operation
North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$25/hr
Mid level$100M raised
Description 160 Driving Academy is seeking a reliable and safety-focused CDL Test Truck Runner to transport test trucks to CDL testing locations for student exams. This role plays an important part in supporting students…
Skills: CDL Class A, Tractor-trailer driving, Pre-trip inspection, Post-trip inspection, Vehicle safety
Description 160 Driving Academy is seeking a reliable and safety-focused CDL Test Truck Runner to transport test trucks to CDL testing locations for student exams. This role plays an important part in supporting students…
Skills: CDL Class A, Tractor-trailer driving, Vehicle inspection, Documentation management, Student support
Description About the Role160 Driving Academy is the largest CDL training school in the country — 14 years strong, 90+ locations across 32 states, training roughly 20,000 students a year with an overall 88% average first…
Skills: CDL Class A instruction, Pre-trip inspection training, Yard maneuvers, On-road driving instruction, Manual transmission operation
Description 160 Driving Academy is seeking a reliable and safety-focused CDL Test Truck Runner to transport test trucks to CDL testing locations for student exams. This role plays an important part in supporting students…
Skills: CDL Class A Driving, Vehicle Inspection, Student Support, Documentation Management, Communication Skills
Description About the Role 160 Driving Academy is the largest CDL training school in the country — 14 years strong, 90+ locations across 32 states, training roughly 20,000 students a year with an overall 88% average firs…
Skills: CDL Class A instruction, Pre-trip inspection training, Yard maneuvers, On-road driving instruction, Manual transmission operation
San Bernardino, California, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$30/hr
Mid level$100M raised
Description About the Role 160 Driving Academy is the largest CDL training school in the country — 14 years strong, 90+ locations across 32 states, training roughly 20,000 students a year with an overall 88% average firs…
Skills: CDL Class A instruction, Pre-trip inspection training, Yard maneuvers, On-road driving instruction, Manual transmission operation
Description Are you a strong communicator who enjoys helping people stay on track and reach the finish line? At 160 Driving Academy, we are hiring Student Success Advisors to support students from the time tuition is pai…
Description Are you a reliable and organized professional who enjoys helping operations run smoothly and supporting students in a professional environment? At 160 Driving Academy, we are hiring Campus Coordinators to sup…
Description Are you a reliable and organized professional who enjoys helping operations run smoothly and supporting students in a professional environment? At 160 Driving Academy, we are hiring Campus Coordinators to sup…
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$26/hr–$28/hr
Full-time
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Paid vacation, Paid time off for perfect attendance, Paid birthday off, Relocation benefit
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Instruct students on CDL Class A driving skills, including pre-trip inspections, yard maneuvers, and on-road driving. Maintain accurate training records, ensure yard cleanliness, and report all incidents to management.
Requirements
Requires experience as a Class A driver and the ability to perform physical tasks like climbing in and out of tractor cabs. Candidates must demonstrate patience, professionalism, and a commitment to student safety and curriculum adherence.
Full job description
Description
About the Role160 Driving Academy is the largest CDL training school in the country — 14 years strong, 90+ locations across 32 states, training roughly 20,000 students a year with an overall 88% average first-time pass rate. Our instructors are why. As a CDL Class A Instructor Trainer, you teach students from their first pre-trip inspection to the day they pass their CDL exam — in the yard, and behind the wheel. You will be based at a designated yard, working alongside a team of instructors and a Lead Instructor. From time to time, you may be asked to fill in at other regional yards when coverage is needed. Keeping your yard clean and presentable — light upkeep such as litter pickup, basic painting, and general tidiness — is part of the role. This is local, hands-on work for experienced Class A drivers ready to trade the long-haul life for a role that keeps you home every night and pays you for outcomes that matter. Our Compensation
Opportunity for annual merit increases to hourly wage based on business performance.
Monthly bonus pool payout: When your yard averages an 80% first-time pass rate, every first-time pass adds $100 to a shared pool, split across the team and paid monthly. Full bonus eligibility requires a 4.7/5 average student rating.
$100 accident-free bonus for top 15 yards. Additional paid hours for placement fairs and truck care during scheduled downtime.
Our Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30PM for most yards.
Higher volume yards sometimes run seven days a week, ten hours per day — opening alternative shifts including some four-day work weeks with three days off.
Occasional fill in at another regional yard. There is a possibility to stay over in a hotel. Per diem paid, and mileage is paid if you are using your own vehicle.
Students depend on their instructors being present. Reliable, on-time attendance is core to the role.
What You Will Do At 160 Driving Academy
Teach Class A driving skills using hands-on training in outdoor yards on automatic and manual transmissions.
Guide students step-by-step through pre-trip inspections, yard maneuvers, and on-road driving.
Prepare students to pass CDL testing standards on the first attempt.
Track student attendance and progress; provide additional support when needed.
Maintain accurate training records, evaluations, and documentation.
Reporting of all incidents and accidents to your lead and corporate in a timely manner.
Work closely with fellow instructors and your Lead Instructor to deliver a consistent student experience and follow our defined curriculum.
Help keep the yard and building clean and presentable
Cover for other instructors at nearby regional yards in certain emergencies.
90-day probationary period to ensure adherence to safety, compliance and curriculum.
Assist with the transfer of trucks to repair operations and neighboring yards for use.
Student-centric approach to teaching with ability to exhibit patience and professionalism.
Ability to climb in/out of a tractor cab, sit and stand for extended periods, and demonstrate maneuvers.
Additional requirements that apply specific to the role may be requested.
Our Benefits
Medical and dental (shared expense).
Paid vacation: 1 week to start, 2 weeks after year 1, 3 weeks after year 2.
8-hour paid day off for a full year of perfect attendance.
Paid day off for your birthday after 1 year of service (8 hours floating holiday)
$3,000 relocation benefit for moving to our locations 100+ miles away.
$500 referral bonus per instructor hire.
Branded gear (vests, hats, flashlights, gauges) and access to yard laptops.
Career path: Yard Instructor ? Assistant Lead Instructor ? Lead Instructor ? Regional Manager.
Why Work At 160 Driving Academy? We train the people America runs on. With 90+ yards across 32 states and the highest training volume of any CDL school in the country, we're growing where the industry is growing — which means real career paths for our people, not just our students. If you've spent your career behind the wheel and you're ready to use what you've learned to launch other drivers' careers, we want to talk. 160 Drivers Academy appreciates and supports our nations’ great veterans who are strongly encouraged to apply.We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer160 Driving Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Largest commercial diving license (CDL) training school in the country.
Industry
Professional Training and Coaching
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
9,053
Total funding
$100M
160 Driving Academy is the largest commercial diving license (CDL) training school in the country — 14 years strong, 90+ locations across 32 states, and roughly 20,000 students earning their commercial driver’s license with us every year.
We focus on first-time pass rates and driver safety because we take the work personally.
Behind every one of those graduates is a working adult who chose to bet on themselves — a parent looking for stable income, a veteran starting a second career, a worker pivoting out of an industry that is no longer hiring. They picked up the phone, called us, and someone on the other end of the line treated their question like it mattered.
Our dedicated Student Success Team walks with those students from paid tuition to a CDL in hand and helping them find a job.
Behind the student success team is a large 1000+ truck operation training for today’s workforce within in our own private yards, or through partnering with local community colleges to power their CDL programs. Above all - we drive job placement opportunities through our vast network of commercial carriers.
Come Drive With Us !
Offices: 2 N Riverside Plaza, Suite 2100, Chicago, Illinois 60606, US · 9617 N Metro Pkwy W, Suite 2082, Phoenix, Arizona 85051, US · 1100 Technology Circle, Anaheim, California 92805, US · 1280 Rancho del Oro Rd, Oceanside, California 92056, US · 141 N Arrowhead Ave, Sute 3, San Bernardino, California 92408, US
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Largest commercial diving license (CDL) training school in the country.
Industry
Professional Training and Coaching
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
9,053
Total funding
$100M
160 Driving Academy is the largest commercial diving license (CDL) training school in the country — 14 years strong, 90+ locations across 32 states, and roughly 20,000 students earning their commercial driver’s license with us every year.
We focus on first-time pass rates and driver safety because we take the work personally.
Behind every one of those graduates is a working adult who chose to bet on themselves — a parent looking for stable income, a veteran starting a second career, a worker pivoting out of an industry that is no longer hiring. They picked up the phone, called us, and someone on the other end of the line treated their question like it mattered.
Our dedicated Student Success Team walks with those students from paid tuition to a CDL in hand and helping them find a job.
Behind the student success team is a large 1000+ truck operation training for today’s workforce within in our own private yards, or through partnering with local community colleges to power their CDL programs. Above all - we drive job placement opportunities through our vast network of commercial carriers.
Come Drive With Us !
Offices: 2 N Riverside Plaza, Suite 2100, Chicago, Illinois 60606, US · 9617 N Metro Pkwy W, Suite 2082, Phoenix, Arizona 85051, US · 1100 Technology Circle, Anaheim, California 92805, US · 1280 Rancho del Oro Rd, Oceanside, California 92056, US · 141 N Arrowhead Ave, Sute 3, San Bernardino, California 92408, US
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