160 Driving Academy of Columbus

Woodie Deshune

They are advertising that It is zero cost up front, but only if you live outside of Franklin county. Its no zero cost up-front. For residents that lives in Franklin County. Everyone doesn't have the money $4995 bucks up front. I wish they could have told me over phone that I need $4995 bucks. I would have saved me gas and time.

Ronnie Walls

Thank u for ur patience yesterday Definitely an happy ending with one and done... Dave was a great examiner as well.... Now it's time to get them bags...

GUY GUY

*note* the branch is now located in Hilliard in the shopping center on Cemetary Road in Hilliard next to the Kroger* Just completed schooling with 160 Driving Academy in Columbus Ohio and obtained my cdl a license recently. Zach (branch manager) was good to deal with, ReKwon (assistant) was very helpful and nice. The yard instructors at the time I was there were very helpful and want you to pass your exam. Treat yard instructors with respect, APPLY yourself/study and focus/practice and you'll do fine! For the money if you are paying out of pocket can't be beat around Columbus if you need the manual transmission training. It was $4950 if paying out of pocket at my time of signup in April of 2022. They do have autos on the yard though if you struggle with manuals a lot. Only real gripe is the quality of the yard trucks. But they are training trucks and get worn from students practicing so it's to be expected. Other than that it's a great school for the money. Just make sure when you talk to Zach or whom-ever branch manager is at the time that they tell you when your first week is and when your yard start date is. That way if you were like me and quit your old career/job to go here that you can smoothly go from 1st week to 4th week in one month that way you you can get a job asap after passing the cdl a. Also be be sure to ask how far out they are scheduling tests. All schools are slightly backed up right now due to new federal law mandating you go to an accredited school. So all schools are adapting to the increased student load. I checked at Capital Transportation, and Clark State Community College in Springfield Ohio and both were backed up. Capital Transportation is around $7,000 out of pocket and Clark State community college in Springfield was around $6,500 out of pocket. My overall experience was good! Just be poliite to everyone, treat instructors with respect, and remember they are there to teach you and help you pass. Good luck!

Nick

Local Cdl schooling with schedule accommodation (for working while enrolled). This is also the only school I found in the area training for standard transmission trucks. Skills instructors at the columbus location are very knowledgeable and patient. Gave me the skills necessary to obtain my cdl at my own pace, without issue. Would highly recommend to anyone seeking a program to obtain their class A! Edit: be sure that you're going to the new location, and not the old one!