Remove Your CDL Restriction in Just 1 Week at Midwest Truck Driving School – Escanaba, Michigan

40-Hour Targeted Restriction Removal Program

Eliminate manual transmission, air brake, or other restrictions from your existing Class A CDL • Hands-on training • Unrestricted license • ELDT compliant • Open more high-paying trucking jobs in the Upper Midwest

Already Hold a Class A CDL but Restricted? Unlock Your Full Potential in Only 5 Days! Our intensive 1-Week Restriction Removal course removes limitations (most commonly the manual transmission restriction) so you can drive the trucks employers actually want. Located in Escanaba in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, we serve drivers from Upper Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and beyond.

• Fast 40-hour focused program
• Manual transmission mastery (most popular)
• Small class sizes for personalized instruction
• Real-world yard & road training in Upper Michigan conditions

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Why Choose Our 1-Week Restriction Removal Program?

A restriction on your CDL (especially the “automatic transmission only” restriction) can limit your job opportunities and earning potential. Our targeted 40-hour program gives you exactly what you need to pass the skills test and remove the restriction — without repeating full CDL training.

Most Common Restrictions We Remove:

• Automatic Transmission Restriction 
• Air Brake Restriction
• Fifth Wheel Plate Restriction
• Other common restrictions

What You’ll Master in One Week:

• Advanced Pre-Trip Inspections for tractor-trailers
• Coupling & Uncoupling
• Yard Maneuvers: Straight-line backing, alley dock, offset, parallel parking
• On-the-Road Driving with full combinations
• Manual Transmission Proficiency — shifting, double-clutching, gear selection
• FMCSA & ELDT Requirements for unrestricted operation

You’ll Graduate With:

• Unrestricted Class A CDL (no restrictions)
• Updated FMCSA ELDT Certificate
• Proof of training for the state
• Job placement assistance with carriers that require unrestricted licenses

Program Details

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

What’s Included:

• All training materials
• Use of late-model manual transmission tractors & trailers
• Personalized coaching from experienced instructors
• Final skills test preparation & assistance
• Job placement support

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

Why Drivers Choose Midwest Truck Driving School for Restriction Removal

• Over 29 years helping drivers remove restrictions and advance their careers
• High success rate removing manual and air brake restrictions
• Modern equipment and patient instructors
• Strong reputation with regional trucking companies
• Fast, affordable way to unlock better-paying jobs

Don’t Let a Restriction Hold You Back Any Longer Limited seats — enroll in the next class and drive unrestricted soon.

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