A popular "truck driving training resource" gets a flattering

Truckingtruth is the ultimate driver recruiting website. Their whole existence is to recruit new drivers and earn referral bonus money. They are not interested in anyone’s trucking experience or opinion. They don’t want anyone to bad mouth any sponsor trucking company, because it’s bad for the business. All of their mods work for Swift so I can’t even go there and bad mouth Swift. Lol.

 

Yes, there a thread on here for discussing bad trucking companies.
That other website you can actually be banned for life if you don't recommend Swift.

 

TruckingTruth has one section that is Diaries or Journals from people in CDL Schools. That is one of the most valuable resources that I have found when looking into training with different companies. I have gained a lot of knowledge there, and here. I believe in using multiple sources before making a life changing decision, like where to commit to spending at least the next year of my life.

The video in the OP would carry a lot more validity if it was from someone with a reputation in the business. If it was from someone who didn't just create their account a couple of weeks ago, and has only posted one video. Could it be from Todd or just someone else pissed off? Why hide behind a fake YouTube account?

 

It really seems that many people do not know the difference between facts and anecdotal information. That is a huge problem on the internet, not just in this industry.

I drive hybrid cars. People tell me all the time about how I'm going to regret it when I pay that $5,000 or $10,000 to replace the battery. When I ask them where they got their prices for the batteries, they look at me blankly.

I started thinking about going into truck driving in 2010 or 2011. I joined this site and have used it for research from time to time. Reading what some people like and don't like about the companies for which they work. I've had people tell me how bad certain companies are, but when I ask why they haven't left, if it is as bad as they say... I get that same blank look.

 

Correct! I know a guy that refurbs hybrid batteries in Tampa (and all general hybrid service) and I'd I remember correctly I think a Prius battery job it like $1800, I could be wrong here because I'm going off memory but I know it's definitely not $5000+

 

I've asked that question dozens of times and usually get that blank look.
I've even heard, "I don't want to give the company the satisfaction of seeing me walk out the door."

 

Right from his website
I can also install a brand new factory Toyota battery for $2400