Upgrade Your Class B CDL to a Full Class A CDL in Just 1 Week at Midwest Truck Driving School – Escanaba, Michigan

40-Hour Accelerated B to A Tractor-Trailer Upgrade Program

Hands-on manual transmission training • Full unrestricted Class A CDL • More time behind the wheel • ELDT compliant • Perfect for experienced Class B drivers ready to haul tractor-trailers in the Upper Midwest

Already Have a Class B CDL? Upgrade to Class A in Only 5 Days! Our intensive 1-Week B to A Upgrade gives you the skills and unrestricted Class A license employers demand for semi-trucks and tractor-trailers. Located in Escanaba in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, we serve drivers from Upper Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and beyond.

• Fast 40-hour program designed for Class B holders
• Manual transmission tractors – No restrictions
• Small class sizes for maximum hands-on practice
• Real-world road & yard training in Upper Michigan conditions

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Why Choose Our 1-Week B to A Upgrade?

You already have commercial driving experience — now it’s time to unlock higher-paying Class A opportunities. Our accelerated 40-hour upgrade program focuses only on what you need: tractor-trailer combination skills, without repeating basic Class B training.

What You’ll Master in One Week:

• Advanced Pre-Trip Inspections specific to tractor-trailers
• Coupling & Uncoupling semi-trucks
• Yard Maneuvers: Straight-line backing, alley dock, offset parking, parallel parking
• On-the-Road Driving: Highway, rural, and city routes with full combinations
• Manual Transmission Proficiency – Shifting, double-clutching, and gear management
• FMCSA Safety & ELDT Topics for Class A operations

You’ll Graduate With:

• Unrestricted Class A CDL (no manual transmission or other restrictions)
• FMCSA ELDT Certificate
• CVTA-accredited training record
• Job placement assistance with regional and long-haul carriers

Program Details

Duration: 1 Week (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) Total Hours: 40+ intensive hours of classroom, range/yard, and road training Schedule: Full-time, weekends off

What’s Included:

• All training materials and manuals
• Use of late-model manual transmission tractors & trailers
• One-on-one coaching from experienced instructors
• Final skills test preparation
• Job placement support

Location: 1519 North 26th Street, Escanaba, MI 49829 Serving the entire Upper Midwest.

Why Drivers Choose Midwest Truck Driving School for Their B to A Upgrade

• Over 29 years training professional drivers
• Thousands of successful Class B to A upgrades
• Patient instructors who understand experienced drivers
• Modern equipment and supportive environment
• Strong connections with Upper Midwest trucking companies

Ready to Boost Your Earnings with a Class A CDL? Seats are limited in our accelerated upgrade classes.

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