Get Your Class A CDL in 8 Weekends at Midwest Truck Driving School – Escanaba, Michigan

Weekend Class A CDL Training – Perfect for Working Adults

160+ Hour Comprehensive Program • Saturdays & Sundays only • Manual transmission training • More time to master skills • ELDT compliant • Ideal for students with full-time jobs or family commitments in the Upper Midwest

Work During the Week? Get Your Class A CDL on Weekends! Our 8-Week Weekend Class A CDL program lets you keep your current job while building the skills and confidence for a high-paying trucking career. Spread over 8 consecutive weekends (Saturdays & Sundays), this flexible schedule is designed for busy people in Upper Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and beyond.

• Full 160+ hour program – not rushed
• Manual transmission tractors – unrestricted license
• Smaller weekend classes for personalized instruction
• Real-world training on Upper Michigan highways, rural roads & yards

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Why Choose Our 8-Week Weekend Class A CDL Program?

Balancing work, family, and training is tough. That’s why we created this weekend-only format — the most convenient way to earn a full Class A CDL without quitting your day job.

You’ll receive the same high-quality, thorough training as our weekday programs, but on a schedule that fits your life.

What You’ll Master Over 8 Weekends:

• Classroom Theory: FMCSA regulations, safety, hours of service, trip planning, cargo securement, and vehicle systems
• Range / Yard Training: Pre-trip inspections, coupling & uncoupling, straight-line backing, alley dock, offset, and parallel parking
• On-the-Road Driving: Extensive highway, rural, and city experience in real Upper Michigan conditions
• Manual Transmission Proficiency – Full shifting skills employers demand

Upon successful completion you receive:

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

Program Details

Duration: 8 Consecutive Weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) Schedule: Typically 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM each weekend day Total Hours: 160+ hours of combined classroom, range, and road training

What’s Included:

• All books and training materials
• Use of late-model manual transmission tractors & trailers
• Experienced, patient instructors
• Final state skills test preparation
• Job placement support

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

2026 Weekend Class Start Dates

• April 25 – June 21, 2026
• July 18 – September 13, 2026

Why Students Choose the 8-Week Weekend Program

• Perfect balance between work and training
• More time to practice and truly master skills
• Over 27 years training successful drivers
• Thousands of graduates now working across the country
• Supportive environment for adult learners

Keep Your Weekday Job While Earning Your Class A CDL Next weekend class seats are limited.

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