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CHICAGO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Trucking Industry being a predominantly male dominated field, 160 Driving Academy proudly continues to make groundbreaking strides in this space.
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- CHICAGO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Trucking Industry being a predominantly male dominated field, 160 Driving Academy proudly continues to make groundbreaking strides in this space.
- Most recently, the Academies celebrated a growing increase of lifetime female graduates, reaching upwards at 16.5% of all graduating students.
- The increasing number of women in Trucking is an exciting development that we will continue to champion and celebrate at 160 Driving Academy."
- To join forces with 160 Driving Academy and jumpstart your career today, register here .
TULSA, Okla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy's newest location in Tulsa, Oklahoma hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Academy.
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- TULSA, Okla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy's newest location in Tulsa, Oklahoma hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Academy.
- The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Tulsa Location occurred on Tuesday, February 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Attendees included Tulsa Regional Chamber , News on 6 , KTUL ABC 8 , local business leaders,
160 Driving Academy Regional Leadership and Tulsa Branch Team, and 160 Driving Academy students.
- Michelle Brown, Mid-South General Manager of 160 Driving Academy, stated, "Workers are retiring at a faster rate than they can be replaced.
- Earning your CDL now is a great opportunity to capture limitless earning potential in an industry that needs drivers."
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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy sponsored and attended the Third Annual West Virginia's Black Policy Day 2024 , a one-day event with the goal of addressing policy issues affecting Minority Communities in West Virginia, on February 7th.
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- CHARLESTON, W.Va., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy sponsored and attended the Third Annual West Virginia's Black Policy Day 2024 , a one-day event with the goal of addressing policy issues affecting Minority Communities in West Virginia, on February 7th.
- Martec Washington , Business Development Specialist of 160 Driving Academy Parkersburg Branch Location , was in attendance at the West Virginia State Capitol participating in critical discussions for potential new policy initiatives.
- Washington stated, "Around 11:00 a.m. we sang Lift Every Voice in a unity circle; it was surreal to see how much of a difference today made within the community."
- 160 Driving Academy proudly celebrates Black History Month and is honored to support Washington, a selfless, active West Side resident in his community initiatives in and out of the classroom.
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Thursday, January 4, 2024
CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy partnered with Toys for Tots for a two-and-a-half-week National Toy Drive, during the 2023 Holiday Season, utilizing our 150+ Branch Locations across the United States as a Toy Drop Site.
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- CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy partnered with Toys for Tots for a two-and-a-half-week National Toy Drive, during the 2023 Holiday Season, utilizing our 150+ Branch Locations across the United States as a Toy Drop Site.
- 160 Driving Academy was a 1 Star National Corporate Sponsor contributing $25,000 in cash, directly providing toys for disadvantaged children and families this past holiday season.
- CEO Steve Gold remarked, "It's a privilege to give back to our communities and help support so many families at this special time of year.
- Our employees and CDL graduates across the nation made a huge impact with our contribution efforts for a truly great cause."
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
CHICAGO, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy partnered with The Salvation Army for a two-and-a-half week National Thanksgiving Food Drive utilizing our 150+ Branch Locations across the United States as a donation collection site.
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- CHICAGO, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy partnered with The Salvation Army for a two-and-a-half week National Thanksgiving Food Drive utilizing our 150+ Branch Locations across the United States as a donation collection site.
- 160 Driving Academy nationally collected 800+ non-perishable goods, providing meals for those in need this holiday season.
- Steve Gold, CEO of 160 Driving Academy, presented an in-kind donation of $5,000 during the John Williams' Virtual Red Kettle , The Salvation Army Radiothon, on WGN Radio 720.
- Gold remarked, "Supporting The Salvation Army has been an outstanding experience for everyone in our organization.
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Thursday, November 9, 2023
CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy acquires National Tractor Trailer School (NTTS) locations in Buffalo and Liverpool, New York.
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- CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy acquires National Tractor Trailer School (NTTS) locations in Buffalo and Liverpool, New York.
- With the acquisition of NTTS by 160 Driving Academy these schools in Buffalo and Syracuse are now open for business and enrolling students.
- With the lack of the Commercial Driving Schools in upstate New York, 160 Driving Academy, continues to expand in national footprint of schools by entering the Syracuse and Buffalo markets.
- CEO of 160 Driving Academy, Steve Gold, remarked: "We are excited to acquire the NTTS schools in Buffalo and Liverpool from Swift Transportation.
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
EVANSTON, Ill., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy's newest location in Daleville, Indiana hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Academy.
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- EVANSTON, Ill., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy's newest location in Daleville, Indiana hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Academy.
- The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Muncie Location occurred on Wednesday, August 16th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Attendees included Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce , Indiana House Representative Elizabeth Rowray , local business leaders, 160 Driving Academy Muncie Yard and Branch Team, and current 160 Driving Academy students.
- Overview of 160 Driving Academy CDL Training Programs in Muncie:
Starting salaries for 160 Driving Academy graduates (on average) start at $65,000/annual, with tremendous growth potential.
- Commercial Truck Driving is one of today's fastest growing career paths.
EVANSTON, Ill., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy ("160"), the largest Commercial Driving School in North America announces the hiring of David Radom as its new Commercial Leader.
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- EVANSTON, Ill., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy ("160"), the largest Commercial Driving School in North America announces the hiring of David Radom as its new Commercial Leader.
- In this role, Radom will be responsible for leading the company's business-to-business sales activity and driving enhanced revenue growth with enterprise customers for the 160 Driving Academy schools, 160 Scoring driver certification program and the Truckers Network digital facility rating application.
- Radom brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the transportation industry to 160.
- "160 is committed to providing the highest quality education and safest commercial driver training in the industry.
EVANSTON, Ill., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy's newest location in Niles, Illinois hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Academy.
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- EVANSTON, Ill., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy's newest location in Niles, Illinois hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Academy.
- The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Niles Location occurred on Friday, July 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Attendees included Mayor Alpogianis , Niles Chamber of Commerce , Joseph Like and Marlene Hodges from the Orchard Village , Natalia Osipova from SVET Media Group, and 160 Driving Academy's Midwest and Niles Leadership team.
- Overview of 160 Driving Academy CDL Training Programs in Niles:
Starting salaries for 160 Driving Academy graduates (on average) start at $65,000/annual, with tremendous growth potential.
- Commercial Truck Driving is one of today's fastest growing career paths.
EVANSTON, Ill., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy's newest location in Grand Rapids, Michigan hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Academy.
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- EVANSTON, Ill., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy's newest location in Grand Rapids, Michigan hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Academy.
- The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Grand Rapids Location occurred on Wednesday, May 31st from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Attendees included Mayor Rosaylnn Bliss , Grand Rapids Chamber , and 160 Driving Academy Grand Rapids Leadership team.
- The Grand Rapids Branch is located at 5386 South Division Ave Grand Rapids, MI 49548.
- Overview of 160 Driving Academy CDL Training Programs in Grand Rapids:
Starting salaries for 160 Driving Academy graduates (on average) start at $65,000/annual, with tremendous growth potential.
