Quick Facts

• Location: Gary, Indiana
• Address: 2129 Cline Ave, Gary, IN 46406
• Training Yard: 429 Blaine St, Gary, IN 46406
• School Type: Private CDL / Truck Driving School
• Programs Offered: Class A CDL and Class B CDL
• Training Style: Classroom, simulator, maneuvering-yard and road training
• Program Length: Comprehensive programs provide 100+ hours of training
• Tuition Range: Contact school for current Gary tuition
• Payment Plans: Available; currently advertised starting with $500 down
• Online Programs Available: Online/theory resources available; driving training is in person
• Financial Aid: Ask the campus about current funding programs
• Class Options: Day, evening and weekend training availability
• ELDT: FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training provider
• Languages: English and Spanish-speaking instructors available
• Career Services: Lifetime job-placement assistance advertised
• Website: Official Gary campus website

Overview

Driving Academy’s Gary campus provides Class A and Class B CDL training for students preparing for commercial-driving careers in Northwest Indiana and the greater Chicago-area transportation corridor.

Unlike several other Driving Academy campuses, the current Gary page specifically lists Class A and Class B rather than a Class B Passenger program. Driving Academy

Training combines classroom education with simulator practice and hands-on instruction at a separate one-acre maneuvering yard at 429 Blaine Street, approximately four minutes from the classroom location. Students also receive road-driving experience near major routes including US 20, US 12 and I-80/94. Driving Academy

Programs Offered

Class A CDL

Class A training prepares students for combination vehicles with a gross combination weight rating above 26,000 pounds when the towed vehicle exceeds 10,000 pounds.

It is commonly used for tractor-trailer and other heavy combination-vehicle careers.

Class B CDL

Class B training prepares students to operate qualifying heavy single-unit commercial vehicles and certain combinations with smaller trailers. Driving Academy

Training Options

Students can choose among several levels of instruction.

Guaranteed Training provides more than 100 hours of training, including classroom instruction, yard and road preparation, vehicle use and multiple testing opportunities according to the program’s terms.

Full Courses combine permit preparation with behind-the-wheel training.

Half Courses are designed for students who already hold a CDL permit and need practical skills-test preparation. Driving Academy

Training covers:

• Vehicle inspection
• Basic vehicle control
• Parking maneuvers
• Road driving
• Simulator practice

The school offers both automatic and manual-transmission training. Driving Academy

Tuition & Financial Assistance

The Gary campus does not publish a fixed total tuition figure on its current campus page.

Driving Academy advertises payment plans beginning with $500 down. Students should request the complete tuition, testing and fee breakdown for their selected training package before enrolling. Driving Academy

Why Students Choose This School

• Class A CDL
• Class B CDL
• 100+ hour comprehensive training option
• One-acre maneuvering yard
• Simulator training
• Manual and automatic trucks
• Spanish-speaking instructors
• Evening/weekend availability
• Payment plans
• Lifetime job-placement assistance

Career Opportunities

Graduates who successfully earn the appropriate CDL may pursue jobs such as:

• Tractor-Trailer Driver
• Regional Truck Driver
• Local Truck Driver
• Delivery Driver
• Straight-Truck Driver
• Construction/Commercial Vehicle Driver

Specific employers may require endorsements or previous driving experience.

Enrollment Tips

Students should decide whether they need a Class A or Class B CDL before selecting a training package.

Applicants generally need a valid driver’s license and must meet applicable DOT medical and licensing requirements. Driving Academy states that students must be at least 18, while interstate commercial-driving opportunities generally require drivers to be 21 or older. Driving Academy

Students who already have their CDL permit should ask whether the Half Course provides enough behind-the-wheel training for their current skill level.

Bottom Line

Driving Academy’s Gary campus provides focused Class A and Class B CDL training with classroom education, simulator practice, a dedicated one-acre maneuvering yard and on-road instruction. Full and permit-holder training options make the program accessible to students at different stages of the CDL licensing process. Driving Academy