Refresh Your Class A CDL Skills in Just 1 Week at Midwest Truck Driving School – Escanaba, Michigan

40-Hour Class A CDL Refresher / Skills Update Course

Hands-on manual transmission practice • Yard maneuvers • Real-world road driving • ELDT compliant • Ideal for experienced drivers returning to trucking or needing to sharpen skills for better jobs in the Upper Midwest

Already Have a Class A CDL? Get Back Up to Speed in Only 5 Days! Our intensive 1-Week Class A Refresher helps licensed drivers rebuild confidence, remove bad habits, and master current industry standards. Located in Escanaba in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, we serve experienced drivers from Upper Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and beyond.

• 40-hour focused refresher program
• Heavy emphasis on manual transmission & backing skills
• Small class sizes for personalized coaching
• Real Upper Michigan highway, rural, and city training

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Why Choose Our 1-Week Class A CDL Refresher?

Even experienced drivers lose sharpness after time away from the wheel or need to meet new company standards. Our 40-hour refresher is designed specifically for current Class A CDL holders who want a fast, effective skills boost without repeating full training.

What You’ll Master in One Week:

• Updated Classroom Theory: Current FMCSA regulations, hours of service, safety best practices, trip planning, and cargo securement
• Pre-Trip Inspection Mastery: Faster, more confident inspections that impress examiners and employers
• Yard Maneuvers: Straight-line backing, alley dock, offset parking, parallel parking, and tight-space maneuvering
• On-the-Road Driving: Highway, rural roads, and city routes in real Upper Michigan conditions
• Manual Transmission Refinement: Smooth shifting, double-clutching, and gear management
• Coupling & Uncoupling practice for tractor-trailers

You’ll Graduate With:

• Refreshed, job-ready Class A CDL skills
• Updated FMCSA ELDT training record
• Certificate of completion
• Job placement assistance (if you’re looking to return to work or switch carriers)

Program Details

Duration: 1 Week (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) Total Hours: 40+ hours of combined 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
• Personalized instruction from experienced CDL instructors
• Final skills assessment and feedback
• Job placement support if needed

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

Why Drivers Choose Midwest Truck Driving School for Refresher Training

• Over 29 years helping experienced drivers stay sharp and advance
• Patient instructors who understand real-world trucking challenges
• Modern equipment and supportive learning environment
• Strong reputation with regional carriers
• Fast, affordable way to regain confidence and open more job opportunities

Ready to Feel Confident Behind the Wheel Again? Limited seats in every refresher class.

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