RunNGun - yup, because of their reputation. I talked to carriers, I talked to truckers, I looked online, I talked to the WIA people (school has to meet certain standards or they won't approve the grant), Etc.
In other words, I didn't jump into it blindly. Sure, there were the odd and end people to badmouthed - but they said the same for EVERY school. The only school they did NOT slam was the carrier-run school THEY provided.
Now, THAT needs a lot of thought, doesn't it?
The videos are indeed boring - many of them way over the edge into awful. But the *information* in them is important. It's cheaper and more efficient to use video instead of physically demonstrating the same stuff on the range.
As for the instructors, I have no complaints. They're professional, ex drivers, and can answer just about any question asked. If they are wrong, they admit it (at least, mine do) and correct the presentation if need be.
Before I signed on, I got answers to all my questions. Details on costs, time, class size (as best they could), etc. I got no evasions, no "we can't tell you that yet" etc.
After class convened, one of our guys had a hard time with getting his CDL permit (language issues). The instructors worked with him and he's now got his permit. AND he's still current with the rest of the class.
So, yeah. I'm happy with them, and would still recommend them to anybody who wants into the industry
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