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You shouldn't have to spend months in a classroom to start a career that pays. Train on real trucks with real road time — and get hired, usually within weeks of finishing.

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GI Bill® Approved State of Michigan Licensed FMCSA ELDT Registered Veteran-Friendly School Training Drivers Since 1998

The three programs we train for.

CDL truck driving, heavy equipment, and electrical lineman — offered across Midwest and our sister school, North Country. Watch the 1-minute intro.

Programs & Locations

Three programs to launch your career.

Pick the path that fits — we'll get you trained and hired.

Student training on the Midwest CDL driving range
Escanaba, Michigan Marinette, Wisconsin

Midwest Truck Driving School

Class A & B CDL · Truck Driving

Earn your CDL on real trucks, then get connected to hiring carriers. Training drivers since 1998.

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North Country lineman student climbing a utility pole
Escanaba, Michigan

North Country Electrical Line and Heavy Equipment School

Heavy Equipment Operators & Linemen

Run excavators, dozers, and loaders — or climb poles as a line technician. Hands-on training since 1999.

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New · Wisconsin
Wisconsin students can earn a CDL in-state at our Marinette, WI campus — the right path if you're under 21 and training to drive within Wisconsin.

Other schools train for tests.
We train for careers.

90%+ Hands-On Training Most of your time is spent doing the work — not sitting in a classroom.
Instructors Who've Done the Job Every instructor has field experience in the trade they teach.
Employer-Driven Curriculum We teach what companies actually need you to know on day one.
Small Classes, Personal Coaching You're not a number. Instructors know your name and where you need help.
Job Placement Support Employer relationships across the Midwest. We help you get hired, not just trained.
GI Bill, Financial Aid & Payment Plans Multiple ways to pay. We'll help you figure out what works for your situation.

Training means nothing if it doesn't get you hired.

CDL Programs

Choose your CDL path.

Class A, Class B, and accelerated options — all manual transmission, ELDT-compliant, with job placement support. Pick the path that fits where you are.

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Class A CDL

Proficiency-based CVTA Certified Placement support

Our flagship program. You train until you're truly road-ready — some students stay an extra week or two for more practice, and that's the point. We prepare you for the career and get you hired, not just clock hours.

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2-Week Accelerated Class A

2 weeks Fast-track

The same Class A license on a fast-paced, intensive schedule. For motivated students who want to finish and get on the road quickly.

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1-Week Class B CDL

1 week 40 hours Local routes

A faster path to straight-truck, dump-truck, and local driving jobs. Restricted Class B with air brake endorsement — start close to home.

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At Our Sister School

Want Heavy Equipment or Lineman training?

That's North Country — our sister school, right next door on the same campus. Operating since 1999.

What happens after training.

Don't take our word for it. Hear from the people who've been through it.

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"I came here without knowing a thing about trucking. Now I'm ready to hit the road."

Taliesan Cox
Verified Graduate
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"Excellent school. Small groups and individual instruction. They won't quit on ya!"

Ben Rutherford
Verified Graduate
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"Top notch instructors with superhuman patience. By far the best time and the most I've ever learned at school."

Levi E-5 C
Veteran Graduate
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"My experience with Midwest has been amazing. Everyone is so kind and patient with new people, and willing to work with you."

Cylie LaFave
Verified Graduate
Google

"With the millions of miles of combined experience here, you can't go wrong."

Hunter Personious
Verified Graduate
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"They taught me everything I needed to know to pass the CDL B pre-trip, maneuvers, and driving test."

John Reese
Class B CDL Graduate
Our Campuses

Three campuses. Hands-on training close to home.

Two CDL campuses — in Escanaba, Michigan and now Marinette, Wisconsin — plus heavy equipment and lineman training at our sister school just down the road.

Main Campus

Midwest — Escanaba

Class A & B CDL Training

1519 N 26th St
Escanaba, MI 49829

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Midwest — Marinette, WI

CDL Training · Wisconsin Students

1615 Badger Pkwy
Marinette, WI 54143

Sister School

North Country — Escanaba

Heavy Equipment & Lineman

2929 16th Ave N
Escanaba, MI 49829

One Escanaba community. Our main CDL campus and North Country sit just down the road from each other — so trucking, heavy equipment, and lineman students all train in the same town, to the same standards.

Now Enrolling — CDL Classes Every Month

Ready to start your career?

Ready to go? Submit your application in minutes and we'll get you scheduled for class. Still have questions? Talk with admissions — no pressure, no obligation.

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Get Your Career in Gear!

Midwest Truck Driving School is designed to be a one stop shop for all your trucking needs. Whether it be a specific endorsement or any commercial truck training, we are committed to your success. Call us for details about hazardous materials and special endorsement training.

Testimonials and Reviews

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Midwest Truck Driving School has specialized in CDL Training since 1998 and has since trained over 20,000 Students!

Jamie got it done! 🚛💪

Big congratulations to Jamie on earning her Class A CDL! Another great accomplishment and another driver ready to hit the road.

Way to go, Jamie! 👏🎉
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Jamie got it done! 🚛💪

Big congratulations to Jamie on earning her Class A CDL! Another great accomplishment and another driver ready to hit the road.

Way to go, Jamie! 👏🎉

Almost everyone has a height where their body says "nope." For a lot of students on the pole, it shows up around 20 feet.

What Josh describes here is normal, and it can be trained. Nobody walks in knowing how to trust their gear. That comes from reps, with an instructor watching, one climb at a time. The math works the same way. Plenty of students didn't learn it in high school, and they pass the aptitude test anyway because they put in the work.

If fear of heights is the thing holding you back, that's worth a conversation before you rule line work out.

Come try a climb by booking a tour: ncheschool.com
Full conversation: built-in-the-midwest.captivate.fm/listen

#Lineman #TradeSchool #ComfortZone
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Avery is officially Class A CDL ready! 🚛💪

Congratulations on putting in the work and earning your Class A CDL! Another big accomplishment and a great step forward. Way to go, Avery! 👏
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Avery is officially Class A CDL ready! 🚛💪

Congratulations on putting in the work and earning your Class A CDL! Another big accomplishment and a great step forward. Way to go, Avery! 👏
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