A lot of information needed - KLLM

So I am creating this thread on behalf of my dad. Over the last few years hes fallen on hard times and is looking for a way to make "good" money. Hes currently an engine machinist but the pay isn't as lucrative as he'd like. He got turned on to trucking by a random acquaintance.

Now I dont know a #### thing about Trucking, but I do know a thing or two about scams. Hes getting linked up with KLLM and he really seems to be drinking the kool-aid...the "if its too good to be true, it usually is". He has no experience at all in trucking...never even been in a big rig and hes all in about making this move. I am trying to do all i can to protect him from getting in further financial misery but I dont have any background information.

Can anyone help me out with info on something like this...is it a good idea? Is KLLM ready to take your money and run? Can he earn a liveable wage (he currently brings home roughly $400 a week). Theres just so many things I see going wrong but again I dont know enough about any of this to help him.

Thank you!

 

He has no way of really doing research either, as he is technologically ignorant. Getting him to use email was an extreme accomplishment so I am I trying to do it all for it him. He basically is taking everything the recruiter is saying at face value and not questioning it whatsoever. It all just sounds too good, easy, and "free".

 

Also, he is planning on attending the academy in Burns Harbor, IN but currently living in a suburb outside of Chicago.

 

My fear is that he gets in with this company then at the end of the training he isnt offered a job and owes a ton in tuition and fees.

 

So he currently has a license and has for awhile but has had 2 DUI's. The recruiter said it doesnt matter as they werent in the last 5 years.