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CDL Training Courses – Escanaba, Michigan 2026–2027 Start Dates

Choose the perfect CDL program for your schedule. All courses feature manual transmission training, small class sizes, real Upper Michigan road practice, ELDT compliance, and job placement assistance. Serving Upper Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota & the Upper Midwest.

Since 1998, Midwest Truck Driving School has trained thousands of successful professional drivers. Our programs are CVTA-accredited, FMCSA ELDT compliant, and use modern equipment with experienced instructors. Join the elite today with the Midwests Number one and best rated school!

160 Hour Four Week CVTA Certified Class A CDL Course

4-Week Class A CDL (160 Hours) Our most popular, comprehensive program. Extra behind-the-wheel time, gradual learning curve, and deep skill development. Ideal for new drivers who want maximum confidence and the strongest foundation.

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2026 Class Start and End Dates

May 26, 2026 – June 19, 2026
June 22, 2026 – July 17, 2026
July 20, 2026 – August 14, 2026
August 17, 2026 – September 11, 2026
September 14, 2026 – October 9, 2026
October 12, 2026 – November 6, 2026
November 9, 2026 – December 4, 2026
December 7, 2026 – January 1, 2027
January 4, 2027 – January 29, 2027
February 1, 2027 – February 26, 2027
March 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027
March 29, 2027 – April 23, 2027
April 26, 2027 – May 21, 2027
May 24, 2027 – June 18, 2027
June 21, 2027 – July 16, 2027
July 19, 2027 – August 13, 2027
August 16, 2027 – September 10, 2027
September 13, 2027 – October 8, 2027
October 11, 2027 – November 5, 2027
November 8, 2027 – December 3, 2027
December 6, 2027 – December 31, 2027

Accelerated 2-Week Class A CDL Program

2-Week Accelerated Class A CDL Fast-paced, intensive training for motivated students ready to get on the road quickly. Full manual transmission focus with daily range and road practice. Perfect if you can commit full-time.

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2026 Class Start and End Dates

May 18 – May 29, 2026
June 1 – June 12, 2026
June 15 – June 26, 2026
June 29 – July 10, 2026
July 13 – July 24, 2026
July 27 – August 7, 2026
August 10 – August 21, 2026
August 24 – September 4, 2026
September 8 – September 18, 2026
September 21 – October 2, 2026
October 5 – October 16, 2026
October 19 – October 30, 2026
November 2 – November 13, 2026

B to A Upgrade CVTA Certified CDL Course

Already have a Class B CDL? Upgrade to a full unrestricted Class A in just 5 days. Focused tractor-trailer and manual transmission training.

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2026 Class Start and End Dates

January 5, 2026 – January 30, 2026
February 2, 2026 – February 27, 2026
March 2, 2026 – March 27, 2026
March 30, 2026 – April 24, 2026
April 27, 2026 – May 22, 2026
May 26, 2026 – June 19, 2026
June 22, 2026 – July 17, 2026
July 20, 2026 – August 14, 2026
August 17, 2026 – September 11, 2026
September 14, 2026 – October 9, 2026
October 12, 2026 – November 6, 2026
November 9, 2026 – December 4, 2026
December 7, 2026 – January 1, 2027

Class B CDL 40 Hour Straight Truck Course

Earn your unrestricted Class B CDL with Air Brake endorsement in one week. Great entry into local jobs with dump trucks, delivery, road commission, utility, and more.

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Class Start and End Dates 2026

January 5th, 2026 – January 9th, 2026
January 19th, 2026 – January 23rd, 2026
February 2nd, 2026 – February 6th, 2026
February 16th, 2026 – February 20th, 2026
March 2nd, 2026 – March 6th, 2026
March 16th, 2026 – March 20th, 2026
March 30th, 2026 – April 3rd, 2026
April 13th, 2026 – April 17th, 2026
April 27th, 2026 – May 1st, 2026
May 11th, 2026 – May 15th, 2026
May 26th, 2026 – May 29th, 2026
June 8th, 2026 – June 12th, 2026
June 22nd, 2026 – June 26th, 2026
July 6th, 2026 – July 10th, 2026
July 20th, 2026 – July 24th, 2026
August 3rd, 2026 – August 7th, 2026
August 17th, 2026 – August 21st, 2026
August 31st, 2026 – September 4th, 2026
September 14th, 2026 – September 18th, 2026
September 28th, 2026 – October 2nd, 2026
October 12th, 2026 – October 16th, 2026
October 26th, 2026 – October 30th, 2026
November 9th, 2026 – November 13th, 2026
November 23rd, 2026 – November 27th, 2026
December 7th, 2026 – December 11th, 2026
December 21st, 2026 – December 25th, 2026

Class A CDL 40 Hour Restriction Removal Course

Remove manual transmission, air brake, or other restrictions from your existing Class A CDL in one week. Unlock more job opportunities and higher pay.

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Class Start and End Dates 2026

January 5th, 2026 – January 9th, 2026
February 2nd, 2026 – February 6th, 2026
March 2nd, 2026 – March 6th, 2026
April 27th, 2026 – May 1st, 2026
May 26th, 2026 – May 29th, 2026
June 22nd, 2026 – June 26th, 2026
July 20th, 2026 – July 24th, 2026
August 17th, 2026 – August 21st, 2026
September 14th, 2026 – September 18th, 2026
October 12th, 2026 – October 16th, 2026
November 9th, 2026 – November 13th, 2026
December 7th, 2026 – December 11th, 2026

Class B CDL 40 Hour School Bus/ Passenger Course

Add Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements to your Class B in just one week. Hands-on training on school buses, transit buses, motor coaches & shuttles. Ideal for school districts and transit work.

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Class Start and End Dates 2026

January 5th, 2026 – January 9th, 2026
February 2nd, 2026 – February 6th, 2026
March 2nd, 2026 – March 6th, 2026
April 27th, 2026 – May 1st, 2026
May 26th, 2026 – May 29th, 2026
June 22nd, 2026 – June 26th, 2026
July 20th, 2026 – July 24th, 2026
August 17th, 2026 – August 21st, 2026
September 14th, 2026 – September 18th, 2026
October 12th, 2026 – October 16th, 2026
November 9th, 2026 – November 13th, 2026
December 7th, 2026 – December 11th, 2026

Class A CDL 40 Hour Refresher Course

Sharpen your existing Class A skills, rebuild confidence, and update techniques in one focused week. Perfect for returning drivers or those needing current employer standards.

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Class Start and End Dates 2026

January 5th, 2026 – January 9th, 2026
February 2nd, 2026 – February 6th, 2026
March 2nd, 2026 – March 6th, 2026
April 27th, 2026 – May 1st, 2026
May 26th, 2026 – May 29th, 2026
June 22nd, 2026 – June 26th, 2026
July 20th, 2026 – July 24th, 2026
August 17th, 2026 – August 21st, 2026
September 14th, 2026 – September 18th, 2026
October 12th, 2026 – October 16th, 2026
November 9th, 2026 – November 13th, 2026
December 7th, 2026 – December 11th, 2026

Class A CDL Weekend Course

Earn your Class A CDL over 8 weekends (Saturdays & Sundays only). Designed for working adults and people with family responsibilities who want quality training without quitting their job.

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Weekend Class Start and End Dates 2026

April 25th, 2026 – June 21st, 2026
July 18th, 2026 – September 13th, 2026

*Use of all necessary books and supplies including handouts are included in the cost of tuition.
*All tuition and fees must be paid in full or payment plan set up prior to or on the first full day of class.
*Must be admitted and approved by a Midwest Truck Driving School’s representative.
*Call for any questions or details at 906-789-6311

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Derek Marshall

4 days ago

Very good school. Great instructors, would 10/10 recommend to anyone looking to get their CDL!

Chris Krause

4 days ago

The best part was driving the truck all over and the first week does gets to be a lot but after that it becomes very easy. For the final test you are the teacher teaching the DMV tester poeple. All you need to do is study and study throughout the weeks.

Emerson Schoolcraft

4 days ago

All I have to say is Please GO HERE!! Very fun time, I'm sad its over. Really good instructors, Bill, Tim, Mac, Bob, the desk ladies and Ian. They have this school dialed and always keeping up with the dumb Michigan laws. I wanna personally thank you, couldn't say it enough. If there were more stars to give I'd give em all to this place, dont even have to compare to other places. Thank you Bill!... Thank you Midwest!!!! Agian dont even give this place any thought just go and I promise you'll love it!!!

Chris Geshel

4 days ago

Nothing but good things to say. Midwest got me sorted for my class b with the p and s endorsement and all set for my bus route this current school year.my instructor French was fantastic, very in depth and detailed with all the info I needed to know and put everything in an easy to understand and easy to learn way. Would recommend without question for anyone interested in obtaining any level of cdl.👍👍👍

Timothy Harder

1 week ago

Best decision I’ve ever made, doing this class, instructors are amazing but one instructor in particular is the bees knees, Bill Oglesby, and the secretary’s Courtney and Kay are alright too!!

Response from the owner:Now THIS is the kind of review we love to see! We’re so glad you made the decision to join us! Our instructors give it their all, and Bill Oglesby being the “bees knees” just went straight to his ego. And Courtney and Kat… well, we’ll let them know they’re alright—we don’t want to inflate their egos too much! Keep learning, keep growing, and keep buzzing toward your goals! We’re lucky to have you in the class!

DontHateKing

2 weeks ago

Frenchy our instructor was awesome! Very good teacher and all the office employees and other teachers were wonderful too!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much! We’re thrilled Frenchy and the whole team made your experience a great one! We’re lucky to have such an awesome crew—and even luckier to have awesome students like you!

Chad Bruce

2 weeks ago

I took the Class B CDL course with Paul “Frenchy” Perryman. He was a great instructor, and everyone at MTDS in general was great. When I started the course I had never driven a manual before, but the course was very hands on and I was able to get lots of experience driving trucks, parking trucks, and learning the parts of the truck during the week.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the awesome review! We’re so glad Frenchy and the Midwest Truck Driving School team helped you go from never driving a manual to confidently handling a truck! Your hard work paid off—congratulations and keep rolling toward success!

David Simmons

2 weeks ago

Frenchy is an amazing instructor. The course was hands on and quite informative. Highly recommend

Response from the owner:Thank you so much! We’re thrilled Frenchy helped turn truckin’ into a smooth ride! Hands-on, informative, and hopefully only a little bit of backseat driving. Keep chasing those goals and enjoy the road ahead—you’ve got this!

logan declark

2 weeks ago

Shout out to midwestern truck driving school. Everyone from the 2 great ladies Courtney and Kay in the office to all the instructors are amazing and helpful people. I would recommend this school to anyone who is trying to get their cdl.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful shoutout and kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a great experience with our entire team. Courtney, Kay, and all of our instructors truly care about helping our students succeed and feel confident on the road. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and wish you nothing but success in your new CDL career!

Anthony Davis

2 weeks ago

Midwest Truck Driving School is the place to go if you’re looking to get your class A CDL! The instructors are very hands on and knowledgeable! They take the time to explain each process in depth to prepare you for your test! Not to mention the BEST office staff to answer any questions you may have! Shoutout to Kat and Courtney!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind words and wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our instructors and office staff. We take pride in making sure our students feel prepared, confident, and supported throughout their CDL journey. We’ll be sure to share your shoutout with Kat and Courtney—they’ll be so happy to hear it! Congratulations on your CDL, and we wish you the very best on the road!

Carter Lott

2 weeks ago

Midwest truck driving school was a great place to learn how to drive! All of the instructors are really nice and helpful and it is a great learning environment. I would 100% recommend going to Midwest for any truck driving class!

Noah Cameron

2 weeks ago

Great school all around. All instructors and staff members are super welcoming and helpful and go the extra mile to ensure each student is doing well and has no questions.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re happy to hear our instructors and staff are going the extra mile—no student escapes without their questions being answered! We truly appreciate your support!

Lucas Neterer

2 weeks ago

Great school. All instructors are nice and helpful and willing to teach.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you had a great experience with our instructors. We truly appreciate your support!

mike coonrod

3 weeks ago

Highly recommend this school very handsome on and great instructors.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great recommendation! We’re glad you had a positive experience with our instructors. We truly appreciate your support!

JoDean LaVanceHLR

3 weeks ago

The best school I ever go to and the best in the Country I recommend this school for everything they do

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re honored to be your top choice and truly appreciate your recommendation and support!

Leonard Dipzinski

3 weeks ago

its a great school

Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words! We truly appreciate your support!

Jonathan Kett

3 weeks ago

Amazing school going to graduate with my class A CDL in early September 2026 and go into Electrical line school with a Class A the instructors and office lady’s are amazing to work with and learn from

Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re excited to see you graduate with your Class A CDL and wish you great success in your electrical line career! NIccceee Pictureeee

Noah Blackie

3 weeks ago

friendly and welcoming environment and great staff

Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you felt welcomed and had a great experience with our staff. We appreciate your support!

Zachary Larson

3 weeks ago

Took the 1 week Class B to A upgrade without very much experience shifting a non synchronized transmission but Dave had me shifting well by the end of the first day, by the end of the week I was fully prepared for my test.

Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad Dave helped you build confidence so quickly and feel fully prepared for your test. We appreciate your trust in Midwest!

Spenceragawa1 Agawa

4 weeks ago

Couldn’t recommend Midwest enough staff and instructors are awesome and easy going. Makes for a welcoming environment and shoutout to bill what a good guy 😎😎

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you had a welcoming experience with Bill and our team. We appreciate the support!

Cody

4 weeks ago

My instructor Bill was very helpful and respectful, made it easy to understand and learn! Would highly recommend this school to get your CDL!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review! We’re glad Bill made learning easy and enjoyable. We truly appreciate the recommendation and wish you success on the road!

Colton Leanes

4 weeks ago

This school is awesome. They really helped us out when we had some trouble. My instructor was bill, he is a cool guy and a great teacher. He is very patient and knows the best way to get you to grasp the idea. This school is awesome and all the staff is excellent.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled Bill and our team could support you along the way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and wish you great success on the road!

Grady Etelamaki

1 month ago

Great teaching, patient, and supportive people. Bill and Midwest did a great job with getting me through the CDL program. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad Bill and our team helped make your CDL journey a success. We truly appreciate the recommendation!

Paul Fulton

1 month ago

Midwest took us in when NMU got closed down. They had us in class and training within days. Our instructor Billy Oglesby is top notch. Everyone there went above and beyond to make sure we finished our training and set us up to be successful truck drivers. Billy has put me in contact with possible employer as well. Thank you midwest!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re proud to have been there for you and thrilled to hear Billy and our team helped you get on the road to success. Best of luck in your new career, and thank you for choosing Midwest!

Travis Austin

1 month ago

Great school. Great instructors. Super professional and really prepares you for your new career. This is the school you want

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review! We’re happy to hear our instructors helped prepare you for your new career. We truly appreciate your support!