In this episode, Jeff and Danny talk with Ryan Gladwin, Lead Instructor at Love’s Truck Care Academy—a specialized, paid, accelerated training program for diesel technicians. They discuss how Love’s designed the program to blend classroom instruction and hands-on experience, equipping new technicians to handle 11 heavy-duty systems and graduate as capable, confident Level 5 technicians.
LinkedIn Ryan Gladwin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-gladwin-a77556282/
Key Takeaways:
Insight into Love’s Truck Care Academy curriculum and training philosophy
The value of paid, accelerated training for future diesel technicians
The positive impact of structured, skill-based learning on safety, confidence, and retention
Career transformation through intentional instruction
Why a technician’s mindset and training quality matter just as much as tools
Love’s Truck Care Academy Overview, including curriculum and training model Love's
Industry-Recognized Training Value: Graduates start as Level 5 technicians and receive a $3,500 tool kit after one year
