Truck driving schools are like slot machines for companies (SCAM!)

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Hoobilly, Mar 19, 2011.

  1. bbqguy

    bbqguy Light Load Member

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    The OP's a troll. If not, he's a lazy, out-of-shape, poorly conditioned, physical wreck who is part of the 35&#37; of the American population who's sole source of income comes from the American taxpayer (the Societal Assets). The OP is a Societal Drain, not a Societal Asset. Lots of practical suggestions have been offered to the OP, along with a lesson in what the expected societal norms are for those who desire to be a productive member of society. He has rejected it all, which is what either a troll or a Societal Drain would be expected to do. So which one is he, a troll or a leech? <Shrug>
     
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  3. Hoobilly

    Hoobilly Bobtail Member

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    Notice I'm not the only one calling truck driving school a scam.

    http://www.ripoffreport.com/driving...-tru/the-company-paid-truck-driving-6dbzc.htm
    (consumer site advising not to go)

    http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/articles/personal-injury/truck_driving-00089.html
    (lawyer settlements)

    http://www.truthabouttrucking.com/
    (retired trucker talking about the scams)

    Can someone please explain to me why there are so many credible websites and consumer groups warning people of this scam? Or maybe their just worthless and lazy, and parasites as well.
     
  4. ronin

    ronin Road Train Member

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    Credible? A lawyer advertising their conquests? Ripoffreport, a place where ANYONE can post a complaint?

    And a site where the guy supports CDL schools, but advises against SOME, which makes sense...

    " Allen's State by State Listing of The Best Truck Driving Schools"


    PLEASE, for the Love of God, quit with the conspiracy theory crap - if you applied as much effort to getting your life and qualifications in order as you have trolling here and arguing, you'd be an experienced driver by now.
     
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  5. JimDriv3r

    JimDriv3r Road Train Member

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    How is this thread still going on??? Let me close it!
     
  6. timd1978

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    Ok, a few years ago I purchased Alan's info and even spoke with him on the phone after emailing back and forth about company paid CDL. He did admit it's not the best way to go but did give me two recommendations about what companies to go with if I did it. So...even he said there were some good companies to go with even though it's not the most ideal situation.

    Sounds like you just need to research the companies and pick the one that's right for you.
     
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  7. outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    DING DING DING! Hey everybody we have a winner! Congratulations Hoobilly you finally got something right for a change. :biggrin_25514:
     
  8. ronin

    ronin Road Train Member

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    Woo hoo! We have a winner!
     
  9. bikegoon

    bikegoon Light Load Member

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    I find the credibility of all these at best-poor.

    Why? Its subjective. You read into it, and pick out what you want to hear.
    Show me statistics. Show me the facts. Not "whats some dude said on the innernets" That is what those are. They are baseless.
    Show me some good hard scientific, empirical data. Heck, forget obout empirical. Just throw a bone with some "credible" meat on it.
     
  10. Jason George

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    In Indina there should be a farmer or grain elevator to start trucking with. You don't wanna start with a big "mega carrier", which I don't blame you, start small then. There are always options, sometimes you can't jump into OTR truckin. Run local and learn how to go forward and backup. Put you ahead of most the "mega carrier" drivers anyway.
     
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