Freightliner Class 8 Product Training by TMI

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GRADUATES OF COURSE III:
HEAVY TRUCKS AND TRACTORS WRITE...

“Great course, although pretty tough at times at times. I am sure I will be using this book for future use. Very good learning tool.”
R.C. Freiberg,
October 10, 2006
Michigan Kenworth,
Grand Rapids, MI

“Very good course. Well presented and packaged.”
Tony McPartland,
October 14, 2005
Freightliner LLC,
Portland, OR

“I had no background with Class 8 trucks and trailers. This course has given me an abundance of information that will benefit me in truck sales.”
Russell Cobb
June 8, 2004
Selectrucks of Nashville
Nashville TN

“The course covered most areas of truck design/spec’ing. The test problems were very helpful.”
Mike Jolly,
March 10, 2005
Freightliner LLC,
Huntersville, NC

“Great materials. I have used both the TMI textbook and the TMI component literature book several times with clients and I am sure I will use them for years to come. Super, super course.”
Riley Barker,
January 24, 2000
Truck Centers Inc., Troy, IL

“The TMI Course III was excellent for building a working knowledge of heavy-duty trucks and applications. I’ve also gained product knowledge which has built my confidence greatly. I know I will use course manuals for reference continually.”
Steve Paoli,
September 7, 2000
Scaffidi Truck Center,
Tomahawk, WI

Click below to download the TMI
Catalog Sheet and Application for
Precision Truck Training
Course III: Heavy-Duty Models

The PDF application form can be filled out on your computer and then printed for signing and faxing to TMI. Please allow adequate time for this 300KB to fully download.

Freightliner will rebate franchised (USA) dealers when an employee completes the TMI Course III in 12 months or less as follows:

An average score of 95–100% will earn a 100% rebate of the tuition

An average score of 90–94.9% earns a 75%.

85–89.9% GPA will earn a 50% rebate of the tuition.

S A M P L E
B O O K

Click below for a 37 page PDF sample of the Course III Heavy-Duty book.

NOTE: This files is about 500KB, so it may take a few minutes to download.

“Knowledge is the key
to greater sales rewards”


GRADUATES OF COURSE III: HEAVY TRUCKS AND TRACTORS WRITE... “Great course, although pretty tough at times at times. I am sure I will be using this book for future use. Very good learning tool.” R.C. Freiberg, October 10, 2006 Michigan Kenworth, Grand Rapids, MI “Very good course. Well presented and packaged.” Tony McPartland, October 14, 2005 Freightliner LLC, Portland, OR “I had no background with Class 8 trucks and trailers. This course has given me an abundance of information that will benefit me in truck sales.” Russell Cobb June 8, 2004 Selectrucks of Nashville Nashville TN “The course covered most areas of truck design/spec’ing. The test problems were very helpful.” Mike Jolly, March 10, 2005 Freightliner LLC, Huntersville, NC “Great materials. I have used both the TMI textbook and the TMI component literature book several times with clients and I am sure I will use them for years to come. Super, super course.” Riley Barker, January 24, 2000 Truck Centers Inc., Troy, IL “The TMI Course III was excellent for building a working knowledge of heavy-duty trucks and applications. I’ve also gained product knowledge which has built my confidence greatly. I know I will use course manuals for reference continually.” Steve Paoli, September 7, 2000 Scaffidi Truck Center, Tomahawk, WI	Confidence for Sale — Rebates Available Give your staff an edge in a competitive market. Cost effective in-depth product training provides the knowledge and confidence to excel. TMI courses in truck selection and application are self-paced and flexible, with no travel time or cost. For Freightliner personnel we offer two distinct, standalone courses. And when your employees finish in 12 months or less, Freightliner will reimburse you up to 100% the tuition cost. Heavy trucks and tractors are the subject of our ten-lesson Precision Truck Training: Course III. Students study and are tested on Freightliner product information and advanced concepts in sales engineering and specing of Class 8 vehicles. Students work through the ten tests for this course and mail or fax them to TMI for grading. Grades and comments are often returned in one business day. The cost for this in-depth heavy-duty product training is US$825 per USA or Canadian enrollment.* And now the textbook for this course is also available as an “eBook” on a compact disk in addition to the printed version. This is a $30 option for the course. Using the free Adobe Acrobat reader, students can scroll through, read and search the textbook from almost any conmputer that can read a CD. Some of the benefits of TMI training include: You get quick and thorough training for your staff Freightliner will rebate you up to 100% of the tuition cost Graduates have more confidence with prospects Students are tested on the latest product information The textbook makes a great long-term reference source Your staff stays in town, on the job, with no travel costs Graduates gain a working knowledge of the Freightliner product line and data books. Your Satisfaction Assured: We will cancel the invoice if you are not satisfied. * Discounts are available for group enrollments of five or more and also for cash payment—download the enrollment application and catalog sheet for this course for details, including rates for other countries. Click below to download the TMI Catalog Sheet and Application for Precision Truck Training Course III: Heavy-Duty Models The PDF application form can be filled out on your computer and then printed for signing and faxing to TMI. Please allow adequate time for this 300KB to fully download.
		Class 8 Trucks and Tractors LESSON OUTLINE Precision Truck Training Course III—Heavy-Duty Models Lesson 1 Productivity and Cost Relationships, Introduction to the Metric System. Lesson 2 Model Types, Terms, Weight Ratings, Laws and Loads. Lesson 3 Truck Weight Distribution and Optimum Payload Capacity. Lesson 4 Tractor Trailer Weight Distribution and Maximum Load Capacity. Lesson 5 Chassis Components: Frame, Springs, Axles, Wheels, Tires. GAWR Rating System. Lesson 6 Vehicle Performance: Torque and Power, Performance Losses, Making a Performance Analysis—Reserve Power and Gradeability. Lesson 7 Choosing the Drivetrain: Gearing, Rear Axles, Transmissions, Shift Patterns. Lesson 8 Low Speed Performance: Gradeability, Traction, On/Off Road Gearing, Gas or Diesel? Lesson 9 Speed Control: Air Brake Systems, Engine Brakes, Transmission and Driveline Retarders. Lesson 10 The Support Systems: Electrical, Cooling, Exhaust, Emissions, Noise Control, Power Take-Offs, The Driver Environment. Appendix Tables & Data: Weights & Measures, Performance Formulas, Swing Radius, Weight Distribution, Tire Capacities, Grade Resistance, Air Resistance, Electrical Loads. Index Subjects and Terms
Freightliner will rebate franchised (USA) dealers when an employee completes the TMI Course III in 12 months or less as follows: An average score of 95–100% will earn a 100% rebate of the tuition An average score of 90–94.9% earns a 75%. 85–89.9% GPA will earn a 50% rebate of the tuition.
S A M P L E B O O K Click below for a 37 page PDF sample of the Course III Heavy-Duty book. NOTE: This files is about 500KB, so it may take a few minutes to download.
“Knowledge is the key to greater sales rewards”