Comments By Ynkedad

I'd be happy to contact them to learn more about this situation and see if there's a problem we should let people know about.

So I can contact them if you'd like me to in order to find out more about what's going on over there. I also wouldn't mind hearing from some of your classmates. If we can confirm that this isn't just a personal vendetta you have and that there is really something wrong with that school we'd be happy to let people know about it. This website will get about 2.7 million visits this year alone and it's still growing at about 40% a year. We have significant reach and we're working regularly with various schools and large companies across the country. So if there's a legitimate problem with that school I'd like to know more about it.

Although Brett's entire first post was spot on IMHO. What I mostly took from this thread, was what Brett offered in his reply. It may not have done much for the OP but, it may have helped others in the future.

Respectfully, Well Done!!!

National raining is where I'll be training.

I visited their driving course a few weeks ago for an Open House type of thing. They have a good size area for training in the trucks, including a track that's 1-1/4 mile long (Pic's on their web site). They allowed us in the Rigs and even took us for a spin around the track with one of the instructors.

In a Nutshell... Financing: It's in the 6k range and Not hard to qualify for even with horrible credit. They'll require anywhere from $250.00 to $500.00 up front (depending on your credit) In order to start your Class Room course work on line. But they'll require somewhere around $1075.00 total, before you start the driving portion of your training. That means you'll be able to pay as you go while you're doing the @ home portion of the training. The remainder balance, after you pay the $1075.00 is financed thru them.

Their course: Well the Class Room type stuff you'll do at home on your computer, including quizzes etc. (all open book) and it takes about 2-3 weeks (their words). It can take longer and isn't an issue with the School if it does.

Once you're done and have your cdl permit, you can attend the Driver Training portion of the program, which is like 3 more weeks (give or take depending on the student). You'll get your DOT physical ($50.00) on the 1st day btw.

Just an FYI.

Yeah, I'm with you on this. Anything to help me while I'm out there will be a blessing!

Here's the link I was referring to:

http://www.laramyk.com/resources/education/dispensing/the-dangers-of-night-driving-glasses/

I've read where at least one company doesn't allow you to wear night time glasses. I've also read that the night time vision glasses in fact impair your vision and is bad for you.

Hmmm, I kinda like the idea of $200.00 for referring a newbie (no cdl) and $250.00 (for someone with a cdl.) I'm thinking he'd qualify for the $250.00. Just sayin'

Congrats...Way cool!!!

For example. when I started looking into trucking, all I could find was negativity wherever I looked. I was getting so aggravated my head was spinning!

So one day I thought ah ha, I'll try googling stuff like positive trucking forums , positive trucking reviews. And let me tell ya, the list is short!!! When viola, Trucking Truth popped up.

JMHO...

I was expecting to hear from truck drivers from all different backgrounds, not solely from truck drivers that fit the publics perception.

Jason,

You have no idea about who I am, where I come from and what it took for me to get here. I asked that to see what your response would be, and, you took the bait.

The folks on this site, including me, do not give a damn about some closed minded stupid documentary that tries to label drivers as "redneck", "southern", "white trash", or any other label.

You posted with a bias and wanted a respone that would dispute it. So, I have to ask you a question. Are you a truck driver?

I honestly don't believe Jason E. was out to Rag on anyone BUT the media.

I think his point was, that he was let down by the Documentary in that they only spoke with, what the public considers to be the Stereotypical truck drivers (trashy rednecks w/marital issues and the like.)

And, They didn't give the trucker industry its deserved respect, by only showing disgruntled individuals on the video.

Simply put, Bad news/reviews/information in any form, always sells better and gets more attention, than good.

Hope it was a Great Birthday! Happy Belated Birthday.