Give your staff the power to sell trucks from a position of knowledge. In-depth truck product knowledge and confidence can be gained readily through TMI’s distance training which is self-paced and flexible, with no travel time or cost.

We offer three distinct courses endorsed by International, including our Unit 3, Heavy trucks and tractors.

Heavy trucks and tractors are the subject of our ten-lesson Unit 3. Students study and are tested on International product information and advanced concepts in sales engineering and specing of Class 8 vehicles.

Graduates complete a series of ten tests for this course using the TMI Precision Truck Training textbook and International product data, The tests are faxed or mailed to TMI. 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 computer that can read a CD.

Some of the benefits of TMI training include:

• You get quick and thorough training for your staff
  
• 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 International 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.

Class 8 Heavy Trucks and Tractors
LESSON OUTLINE

International Unit 3—Heavy-Duty Models
(Using the TMI Precision Truck Training Course III textbook)

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