Quick Facts

• Location: Billings, Montana
• Address: 744 Parkway Ln, Billings, MT 59101
• School Type: Private CDL / Truck Driving School
• Programs Offered: Class A CDL, Class B CDL, Class B Passenger
• Training Style: Classroom, simulator, large training yard and road instruction
• Program Length: Comprehensive training provides 100+ hours
• Tuition Range: Contact school for current Billings tuition
• Payment Plans: Available; currently advertised from $500 down
• Online Programs Available: Online/theory resources available; behind-the-wheel instruction is in person
• Financial Aid: Ask the campus about current funding eligibility
• Class Options: Weekday and weekend/appointment options
• ELDT: FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training provider
• Career Services: Lifetime job-placement assistance advertised
• Website: Official Billings campus website

Overview

Driving Academy’s Billings location provides CDL training for students pursuing Class A, Class B and Class B Passenger licenses.

The Billings facility features a 5-acre training yard, giving students substantial space to practice commercial-vehicle inspection, control and maneuvering. Instruction combines classroom education, hands-on practice, simulator training and road driving. Driving Academy

Comprehensive training provides more than 100 hours of classroom and practical instruction, while shorter options are available for students who have already completed part of the licensing process.

Programs Offered

Class A CDL

Class A training prepares students for combination commercial vehicles, including tractor-trailers.

Class B CDL

Class B training prepares students to operate qualifying heavy single-unit vehicles such as box trucks and other commercial vehicles.

Class B Passenger

The passenger option prepares students for commercial passenger vehicles, including qualifying buses, subject to state and federal endorsement requirements. Driving Academy

Training Options

The Billings campus offers comprehensive Guaranteed Training as well as Full and Half Course options.

Guaranteed Training includes:

• 100+ hours of training
• Classroom permit preparation
• Yard instruction
• Road training
• Vehicle use
• Multiple road-test opportunities under the program’s terms Driving Academy

Students also use driving simulators to practice situations they may encounter before working with commercial vehicles on public roads.

Tuition & Financial Assistance

The Billings campus does not publish a single total tuition price on its current location page.

Payment plans are advertised with starting payments as low as $500 down. Students should ask for the complete cost of their selected Class A, Class B or passenger program before signing an enrollment agreement. Driving Academy

Why Students Choose This School

• Class A and Class B training
• Passenger CDL preparation
• 5-acre training yard
• 100+ hour comprehensive option
• Simulator training
• Hands-on road preparation
• Flexible scheduling
• Payment plans
• Lifetime job-placement assistance

Career Opportunities

Depending on CDL class and endorsements, graduates may pursue careers such as:

• Tractor-Trailer Driver
• Regional Truck Driver
• Local Commercial Driver
• Delivery Driver
• Heavy-Vehicle Driver
• Bus Driver
• Passenger Transportation Driver

Enrollment Tips

Students should determine whether they plan to drive within Montana or interstate. Drivers generally need to be at least 21 to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce, while qualifying younger drivers may be able to operate intrastate. Driving Academy

Applicants should also confirm DOT medical requirements, permit requirements and total tuition before beginning training.

Bottom Line

Driving Academy’s Billings campus offers CDL preparation with a particularly large 5-acre training yard, simulator instruction and Class A, Class B and passenger training. Its multiple course levels allow both new drivers and existing permit holders to prepare for their CDL skills tests.