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Ep 171 Ryan Gladwin - Loves.com Truck Care Academy

Whether you're a diesel tech looking to stand out, a shop leader building a team, or someone who believes in the power of training done right, this episode delivers insights you’ll want to share with your crew, and anyone who values craftsmanship and career success. Listen, Share, & Enjoy!

Episode 171 of the The Trades Podcast podcast, hosted by Ryan Gladwin (Guest), Love’s Truck Care Academy Team, Danny Torres (Host), TheTradesPodcast.com Production Team, Jeff Mudd (Host), titled "Ep 171 Ryan Gladwin - Loves.com Truck Care Academy" was published on August 24, 2025 and runs 45 minutes.

August 24, 2025 ·45m · The Trades Podcast

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Whether you're a diesel tech looking to stand out, a shop leader building a team, or someone who believes in the power of training done right, this episode delivers insights you’ll want to share with your crew, and anyone who values craftsmanship and career success. Listen, Share, & Enjoy!

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

 

Resources & Mentions

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

About The Trades Podcast

Website
https://www.thetradespodcast.com

Hosted by
Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres

The Trades Podcast features real conversations with business owners, trades leaders, and industry innovators making an impact in the skilled trades community.

 

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