“Knowledge is the key to greater sales rewards”

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.

We offer three distinct courses endorsed by International.

Medium-Duty basics are the subject of TMI’s Unit 1. This course covers the basics of the CT-400 product data book and the new generation 4000 and 7000 series models. The cost for this in-depth medium truck product training is US$695 for USA and Canada.*

Mid-Range diesels are the focus of Unit 2, this course continues with more advanced medium duty studies. The 354 page textbook covers the latest in engine and drivetrain technologies. The cost per student for Unit 2 is only US$795. And now the textbook for this course is 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 computer that can read a CD.

Graduates complete a series of ten tests for these courses using the TMI textbook and International product data, The tests are faxed or mailed to TMI. Grades and comments are often returned within one business day.

Some of the benefits of TMI training include:

• Graduates have more confidence with prospects
• You get thorough training for all employees
• The textbooks are a great long-term reference source
• Your staff stays in town, on the job—no travel costs
• Your Satisfaction Assured:
  We will cancel the invoice if you are not satisfied
• Graduates gain a working knowledge of the International product line and data books.

* 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 overseas rates.

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Click below for a 43 page PDF sample of the
Unit 2
Mid-Range Diesels
(TMI Course IV textbook)

NOTE: This file is about 350KB, so it may take a few minutes to download.

LESSON OUTLINE
Precision Truck Training
International Unit 1—Medium-Duty Basics
(Using TMI Course II textbook)

Lesson 1 Truck Weight Ratings: Classes and Groups, Chassis Types, Cab Types, Dimensions, Fuel Supplies and Costs.

Lesson 2 Inflation, Diesel vs. Gasoline, Depreciation, Expense Deductions, Leasing, Financing.

Lesson 3 Why Diesels are Fuel-Efficient, Engine Performance Terms and Measurements, Torque & Power, Inner Workings of Diesels, Engine Specifications, Engine Rebuildability.

Lesson 4 Axle Ratio—Key to Truck Performance, Geared Speed Equations, Power Demands, Calculating Top-Gear Performance, How to Determine Net Power Required.

Lesson 5 Low Speed Performance, How to Gear for Gradeability, Transmission Ratios and Geared Speeds, How to Make a Shift Chart, Rear Axle Functions, Types and Gearing.

Lesson 6 Selecting the Best Driveline Combination, Transmission Types, Clutches and Prop Shafts Power Take-Offs.

Lesson 7 Truck Weight Distribution, Body and Wheelbase Lengths, Guidelines for Gross Weight Distribution, Tractor-Semitrailer Weight Distribution and Dimensions.

Lesson 8 GAWRs and GVWR, Frame Designs, Front & Rear Suspensions, Steering Systems, Choosing Tires, Tire Sizes & Dimensions, Tire Types, Wheels and Rims.

Lesson 9 Brake Systems, U.S. FMVSS-121, Weight Transfer During Braking, Retarder Devices.

Lesson 10 Engine Temperature Control, Diesel Fuel Systems, Electrical Systems, Terms and Components, Special Bodies and Equipment, Final Result: The Right Truck for the Job.

Lesson 10M How to perform power, weight and cost calculations using metric formulas.

Index Subjects and Terms

LESSON OUTLINE
Precision Truck Training
International Unit 2—Mid-Range Diesels
(Using TMI Course IV textbook)

Lesson 1 Introduction to Market and Models: Truck Types and Terms, Your Model Line.

Lesson 2 Gross Weight Rating Systems: GVWR and GAWR, Fundamentals of Weight Distribution.

Lesson 3 Weight Distribution of Abnormal Loads, The How and Why of GAWR.

Lesson 4 The Frame, Front and Rear Axles, Component Design, Ratings.

Lesson 5 Tires, Wheels, More insights into GAWR.

Lesson 6 Springs and Shock Absorbers. Brakes: Effectiveness, Types, Deceleration and Weight Transfer.

Lesson 7 Fundamentals of Performance: Torque, Horsepower, Power Curves, Fuel Efficiency.

Lesson 8 Applied Truck Performance: Power Losses, Power Demands, Performance Prediction.

Lesson 9 A/B Transmission Functions, Mid-Speed Performance determinations, Choosing Transmission and Axle Combinations, Selecting Axle Ratios.

Lesson 10 A/B Diesel Engines: Pros and Cons, Application. Electrical Systems: Terms, Components, Selection, Emission Controls, Options and Accessories, Special Equipment.

Appendix Tables & Data: Weights & Measures, Terms, Dump Body Applications, Weight Distribution, Tire Capacities, Power Losses.