1519 N 26th Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
Office: 906-789-6311
Online Questions: 906-212-5311
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Welcome to Midwest Truck Driving School

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

Our mission at Midwest Truck Driving School is to provide top-quality education and training to aspiring commercial drivers. We are dedicated to helping our students succeed in their careers by teaching them the skills and knowledge they need to operate a commercial vehicle safely and efficiently. Our experienced and knowledgeable instructors are committed to helping our students succeed and become confident and competent professional drivers. We believe in providing a supportive and welcoming environment for our students, and we strive to exceed the expectations of each and every one of them. Here are some other things you’ll receive from Midwest Truck Driving School:

  • Number one rated school in the Midwest! 
  • Over 27 years experience training students! 
  • We have trained over 15,000 students and counting! 
  • Extensive on the road hands on experience (8 speed, 10 speed, and 13 speed manual transmissions)
  • Electronic Logging Device (ELD) training (Qualcomm, Rand McNally, and PeopleNet)
  • ​Bridge Law (weight, height, and length restrictions)
  • Coupling/ uncoupling, drop and hooks
  • FMCSA rules and regulations, CSA and MVR reports
  • Adverse Weather Condition Training
  • Entry Level Driver Training Certification
  • Cat Scale Training
  • DOT Scale House Training
  • Tire Chain Exercises
  • Roundabout experience
  • And Much Much More! 

Join the elite drivers on the road and call today!

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Looking at starting a new career?

Thousands of people every year decide that they will become the next professional drivers on the road. This career opens up opportunities and allows for flexibility in your future endeavors that will give you freedom in your day to day life. Be a part of the elite drivers on the road by getting your Class A or Class B CDL. If you have a passion for driving or want to kickstart a new career, call us today!

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About Us

Midwest Truck Driving School was started in 1998 and has since graduated over 20,000 students with their Class A CDL's, Class B CDL's, Passenger and School Bus, Tanker, Hazmat and Doubles and Triples Endorsements. We offer state of the art equipment, industry specific training semi-trucks, and instructors that have a passion for teaching the industries next professional drivers. We'll be there from the first day to the last day when you pass the CDL test and receive your Midwest Truck Driving School certificate. Join the elite today!

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Our Vision

Midwest Truck Driving School is dedicated to training people to be the best professional drivers that can succeed anywhere in the country. We take pride in everything we do with safety being our number one priority. Training students for over 27 years has given us extensive knowledge about the ever-changing trucking industry and the expectations that need to be met. We never leave anyone behind and stand by you until you receive your CDL. Our instructors have over 200 years of cumulative experience and we can't wait to share it with you!

The Midwest Team

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

The atmosphere here is amazing. Very laid back, but structured in a way that gives you a good idea of how the trucking industry works. You’re required to be driven to ask questions and not wing it, because the knowledge here is abundant and you’ll only be shorting yourself if you coast through.

My Class B instructor was Frenchy. He’s got a great personality and approaches learning about the trucks directly hands on, lets you make your mistake and then explains how to improve on it. If I suggest any instructor, it would be Frenchy.

Absolutely amazing place!
They pack in a lot of good knowledge within 4 short weeks. All the instructors, but especially Bill, are knowledgable and want you to pass your State exam. Over all a good experience and looking forward to putting on miles soon.
Midwest Truck Driving School is a great school to attend. I feel the 4 week class A CDL course covers everything you need to know in the time of the class. They do a great job taking the time to make sure everyone is understanding what they are teaching. I had Bill as an instructor and he did a good job teaching us the maneuvers, pre trip inspections and driving/shifting. He had a great attitude everyday, our crew laughed all day everyday. A quote from Bill “I could’ve licked the sticker off his license plate you were so close to him.” He let us know when we were doing something wrong but always found a way to make us laugh while doing so. I highly recommend Midwest Truck Driving School.
I recommend midwest trucking school for anybody trying to get their CDL. They do a really good job they teach you everything you need to know about truck driving. It’s a Really great school.
Response from the owner:Thank you Nathan ! We strive to give our students the best we can give !
Very awesome school! Fantastic instructor’s who truly care and want to teach you everything they know! Highly recommend this school to anyone looking to pursue an amazing career!
Response from the owner:Thank you Vinny for the kind words !
Very amazing class. Always willing to help out
Response from the owner:Yes, we are always here to help! Current students or existing.
When I arrived the instructors informed the class that we are here for success and so far that’s all we have strive for and nothing less. Tim my instructor has our group the first ones out and the last ones in. Midwest truck driving has a family feel and makes you feel comfortable. Highly recommend
Response from the owner:Team work makes the dream works! We strive for success and achieving goals! Thank you for the kind words Charles!
It’s about the instructors. Everybody passed What more can I say?
Response from the owner:Thank you John! All our instructors take pride in what they do !
Day 1, as soon as I walked in I knew I was in the right place. Professional layout, well prepared materials. I currently hold a CDL-A but I felt that my original school was lacking in several aspects. So I opted to come here for an extended refresher course (4 weeks). I am a combat veteran, and Midwest made it seamless to use my VA education benefit to cover tuition AND lodging. I live 730 miles from the school, so all I had to do was get here with an open mind and they have taken care of the rest. I am extremely grateful for my experience here and the kindness and support that everyone here at Midwest offers. I would recommend ANYONE to attend if they can. My only regret is that I didn't come here first!!! From the detailed classroom instruction to the adverse weather training, I feel like I am set up for success, and look forward to starting my career on the right foot!
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Response from the owner:Thank you steven for the kind words ! We really enjoy having you here with us.
My instructor Paul Perryman was super instructive and patient. He goes into great detail on pretrips and does an awesome job breaking down the rules behind driving a commercial vehicle. 10/10 would learn from again
I decided to use Midwest Truck Driving School to get my class A CDL. I already have a class B CDL and needed to up grade to a class A CDL. They offer a 1 week class 40 hr class to do this. I am here now for the 1 week very impressed on how they do there training very friendly trainers, they take the time to make sure you are properly trained to get your CDL. The instructors take there time helping you where you are needing help the most and very professional. I big shout to my instructor Tim Stein he takes your training personal and lets you do your tasks for training purposes and then throughly explains what you did wrong to a tee. Also he gives everyone the check off sheet for the walk around and have them check off what you did threw the walk around and lets others do the walk around while you checking off what they did. Then everyone explains what was missed. I would recommend Midwest Truck Driving School for everyone wanting to get there CDL. They also offer an Electrical Line School and a Heavy Equipment School.
Midwest truck driving school has its own experience like none else, from class to seat time it’s a great time. Bill is a great instructor in the class and on the road.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Toby!
Great school and staff! Zach was very helpful getting signed up for class, Bill is very knowledgeable with the class work and Bob is great for the on road instruction.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Matt, for taking the time to leave such a great review. I truly appreciate it and am glad you had a positive experience.
It is a good school to take . You learn alot of stuff u might not know
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Joey! I really appreciate your kind words and support—it truly means a lot.
A school that sets you up not only to pass but to succeed in your future of driving CMV. Dave is an awesome/wise instructor with lots of extra tips for driving CMV. Bill was my main instructor for in the classroom best teacher I’ve had for learning anything. Along with all the other instructors at Midwest they are all awesome and know exactly what they are doing and how to set you up for success.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the awesome review Zach! We think Bill is pretty awesome too! We feel very blessed to have him on the team!
The training, staff, and overall experience is amazing! Really enjoy working with Dave and would highly recommend the course!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alex! Dave is an encyclopedia of knowledge and a great asset to us!
I recently added the hazmat and tanker endorsement to my CDL. The classes at the Midwest Truck Driving School were very informative, they included a great deal of pertinent information needed to pass the exams, as well as other resources to help you prepare for your state exams.
Response from the owner:Thank you David ! we appreciate the feed back !
Instructors did a great job and answered any questions I had while attending the CDL class. I would definitely recommend this school to people in the area looking for their CDL endorsement.
Response from the owner:Thank you D'mitri, it's been a pleasure having you attend our school! Good luck on your future endeavors and keep us posted on your journey!
Great experience, instructors are helpful and knowledgeable.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Amanda! I really appreciate your kind words and support—it means a lot. I’m so glad you had a great experience!
From before and during the classes admin and instructors were very professional. My instructor was bob. Bob is very knowledgeable and straight foward (more than the others I’ve met imo). As he puts it “if you’re not soft skinned” and can put up with him “busting your balls” you’ll be fine and you’ll really like him. The ammount of times I was called out by him on my mess ups were a lot. But when he says “you impressed me”, “you’re doing good”, and “you make me proud” it should and will mean a lot. Overall I started worrying before coming to class but once I got here my classmates and of course instructors were there to help and be there for me! To bob, thank you for always giving me a good laugh, helping me through my issues, and being a good mentor! I do recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you Dale! Bob really gives "dad" vibes, but puts his heart into ensuring his students feel confident before they leave us. 🙂
I really enjoyed working with the staff at Midwest. Frenchy, Kevin and Bob made the class a really great experience and would absolutely recommend this class to anyone. They made learning the material fun and easy to do and gave a lot of good pointers for getting ready for the actual test.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nick, for the great review. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!
Did class B training at the school, instructors are real, always give it to you honestly. Fun environment
Response from the owner:Thanks Jordan for the positive vibes. we enjoyed your company !
Bob and frenchy very great guys. Recommend the class to anyone who is interested in getting their cdl
I loved it here the school was welcoming and I learned so much my head prolly gonna explode! I loved Dave my instructor he was my favorite and really showed me what to do and didn’t mess around!
Great place. Very helpful and great people to learn from.
Very great driving school awesome instructors and overall it’s pretty fun not as boring as i thought
Enjoyed my time with the school, staff in knowledgeable and supportive
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mason! We always try our best to make sure our students are successful! 🙂
This is the best school for CDL. Bill is the goat
Response from the owner:Bill is the GOAT! 🙂
It’s an amazing course with great instructors and a great office staff and very compatible with veteran benefits!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review, Wyatt! We're happy that the process was smooth for you and are always happy to help!
Very awesome experience. I learned so much for the time being. Everyone here is super nice I suggest this school 100 percent.
Frenchy & Josh are the best instructors in the nation! You won’t find a better place to get your CDL!
Great experience, Josh and Frenchy are very knowledgeable and great to work with they talk you through each step and provide clear instruction. Highly recommend!!!
It’s been a great experience. Trainers have been very helpful and are very knowledgeable! I’ve learned a ton since the class started!
Josh and Frenchy are very professional, knowledgeable and fun instructors for the CDL B course. Could not recommend Midwest Truck Driving School enough!
Excellent and very professional crew. Frenchy and Josh were very attentive and helpful every step of the process.
Great place will teach you what you need to know
great school!! with great staff and instructors as well as great people. Help you when you need it and are very good at getting to you when you need something. highly recommend coming to midwest truck school if you are looking at getting on the road and getting that CDL.
Great school amazing staff and instructors
I like the class how the way they teach the instructors are very nice and they treat us really good and they teach us better than any other school
An amazing school. Had a lot of fun getting my CDL, learned a lot and met great people in the process. All of the instructors are driven to help you succeed!
Recommend!
Great instructor's that are committed to your success.
I really liked my experience at Midwest Trucking School! The instructors are awesome, very patient, and make sure you’re confident behind the wheel. Everyone there is friendly and helpful highly recommend this school!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Julian!
Amazing people. If your looking to get a CDL this is the place you wanna come too. Great trainers
Frenchy and the team make it very easy to learn everything that you need to know
Frenchy is amazing! Learning lots! Bob is a great driving coach. They’re a fantastic team to learn from. I recommend this school!
Had a blast at this school all the instructors are very knowledgeable and easy going. Bill was my instructor, he's a great teacher and a fun guy to be around he made my experience here much better than I anticipated and I will never forget his great quotes and one liners. It's not rocket science, it's just truckin'.
Response from the owner:Bill is one of our favorite instructors! 😉 we're so happy you enjoyed your time here!
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Midwest Truck Driving School - CDL Training

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

"You seem a little down lately. Everything okay?"

Some people tell me I get too personal with students.

But here's what I know: If you don't know a problem exists, you can't solve it.

So I ask. I check in. I pay attention when something feels off.

Because problems don't solve themselves. And if a student is struggling—whether it's housing, transportation, family issues, or just feeling overwhelmed—that hidden problem can derail everything they're working toward.

I've seen it happen. Someone stops showing up. They quit. And later you find out there was something we could have helped with—if only we'd known.

That's why I ask the uncomfortable questions. Why I dig a little deeper.

At the end of the day, I want ALL of them to be successful. Not just get through the program—but actually build the career they came here for.

And you can't do that from a distance.

Real support isn't just teaching someone to shift gears. It's noticing when they're struggling and giving a damn enough to help.
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Huge congrats to Christopher and Charles on passing their CDL! 🚛🎉
That’s a big achievement and a lot of hard work paying off. Wishing you both safe roads, steady miles, and tons of success in this next chapter. Well done!
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Huge congrats to Christopher and Charles on passing their CDL! 🚛🎉
That’s a big achievement and a lot of hard work paying off. Wishing you both safe roads, steady miles, and tons of success in this next chapter. Well done!

We don't treat students like kids. We treat them like the professionals they're about to become.

High expectations. Real accountability. Homework every night.

We won't hold your hand, but we WILL push you to be your best. We'll motivate you. We'll challenge you. We'll prepare you for the real world—not just a test.

And here's what happens when you combine all of that:

People grow. They transform. Sometimes they're unrecognizable by graduation.

Because when you treat adults like adults—with respect AND expectations—they rise to the occasion.

That's been our approach for 27 years. That's why our graduates don't just pass their CDL test—they get hired, stay employed, and build real careers.

No shortcuts. No excuses. Just results.
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