Western Star Product Training

GRADUATES OF COURSE III WRITE:

“Very informative. Being new to the heavy truck business, this course explained and enlightened me to what I need to know about my product.”
Steven Cheredaryk
March 8, 2004
Crescent Truck Sales
Jefferson, LA

“Whether or not you remember every formula or specification, just knowing what you are capable of is worth the effort.”
Shaun Steuer,
June 7, 2005
Indiana Truck Sales & Service,
Springfield MO

“This course gave me a great deal of information in setting up a complete package to meet just about any situation.”
Dick Williams,
June 5, 2001
Roberts Motor Company,
Medford, OR

“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

“This course accelerated my ability to assist clients correctly. I can ‘talk the business’ with confidence.”
Buck Van Hooser,
June 12, 2002
Jenkins Diesel Power Inc.,
Springfield MO


GRADUATES OF COURSE III WRITE: “Very informative. Being new to the heavy truck business, this course explained and enlightened me to what I need to know about my product.” Steven Cheredaryk March 8, 2004 Crescent Truck Sales Jefferson, LA “Whether or not you remember every formula or specification, just knowing what you are capable of is worth the effort.” Shaun Steuer, June 7, 2005 Indiana Truck Sales & Service, Springfield MO “This course gave me a great deal of information in setting up a complete package to meet just about any situation.” Dick Williams, June 5, 2001 Roberts Motor Company, Medford, OR “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 “This course accelerated my ability to assist clients correctly. I can ‘talk the business’ with confidence.” Buck Van Hooser, June 12, 2002 Jenkins Diesel Power Inc., Springfield MO		The More You Know, The More You Sell 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. Heavy trucks and tractors are the subject of our ten-lesson Precision Truck Training: Course III. Students study and are tested on Western Star 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 US 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 US$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 Western Star 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 385KB 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
	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 file is about 500KB, so it may take a few minutes to download.
“Knowledge is the key to greater sales rewards”