Technical and Product
Training for Truck
Specialists Since
1 9 6 4
1090 Eugenia Pl., Suite 101
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Tel: 805 684 4558
Fax: 805 684 2868
“The More You Know, The More You Sell”
Give your staff a sales edge in a competitive market. More than 60,200 truck industry professionals have completed TMI correspondence courses, increasing their product knowledge and sales confidence. Our distance training is self-paced and cost-effective — this investment pays dividends in greater sales revenue and employee satisfaction. As one TMI graduate wrote: "The More You Know, The More You Sell."
Navistar International
Precision Truck Training Series of Distance-Education Courses We offer three distinct stand-alone courses endorsed by International. This page describes our two medium duty courses. Use the menu at the left to select the International heavy-duty page. These courses provide training on two levels: generic coverage of fundamental truck knowledge, coupled with International product specific application exercises. Graduates use the latest International product data to complete a written test after studying each lesson in the TMI course textbook. The tests are mailed or faxed to TMI for grading by hand. Test scores are often returned in one business day. TMI graduates know how to spec the best truck for any given application.
Unit 1
Medium-Duty Basics A great introduction for those new to truck, Unit 1 is a 10- lesson course that 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.
Unit 2
Mid-Range Diesels Unit 2 provides advanced training, about 50 hours of study time is required for this ten lesson course using our 354 page textbook to provide full coverage of Class 5-6-7 diesels. The tuition is $795 per student.
Add the eBook version of the Course 2 textbook for $30. Students scroll through, read and search the eBook from almost any computer that can read a CD. A complete print version of the textbook is also included.
BENEFITS OF TMI TRAINING INCLUDE:
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You get quick and thorough training for your staff
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Graduates have more confidence with prospects
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Students are tested on the latest product information
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The textbooks make a great long-term reference source
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Graduates gain a working knowledge of the International product line and Data Books
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Courses are self-paced and flexible, with no travel time or expense
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You can return unused course materials within 30 days for a refund, if you are not satisfied.
These courses in truck selection and application provide the vital knowledge for specing the best trucks. Enroll your staff in a TMI course today and give them the sales advantage of greater product knowledge.
COURSE CATALOG and APPLICATION FORM
INTERNATIONAL Units 1 though 3: Medium & Heavy Duty Training Courses
The PDF application form can be filled out on your computer and then printed for signing and faxing to TMI. The file is about 200KB, so allow adequate time to fully download.
To Enroll: Download the application and fax or call in the information for quickest service. Course materials are typically mailed within 24-hours. Call 800-447-1251, for more information or to enroll by phone.
Discounts are available for group enrollments of five or more and also for cash payment—download the enrollment application and catalog sheet for details, including overseas rates.
eBOOK
S A M P L E
Download a 43 page PDF textbook sample for
UNIT 2:Mid-Range Diesels
(TMI Course IV textbook)
This file is about 350KB so allow adequate time to download
These book samples may have color enhancements found only in the optional eBook version of the textbook.
LESSON OUTLINE
Precision Truck Training
UNIT 1 International — Medium-Duty Basics
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.
LESSON OUTLINE
Precision Truck Training
UNIT 2 International — Mid-Range Diesels
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