Custom Fleet Tire Training Program
In an effort to meet the various training needs of fleets, TIA has developed a Custom Fleet Tire Training Program that can be designed by you and delivered by us. Whether you need OSHA Compliance Training, Technician Certification, OTR Service Training or a combination of all, our expert trainer will come to you and educate your technicians on safe and proper tire service procedures, help your company fulfill OSHA requirements for training and help lower your liability costs. The trainer will even conduct hands-on demonstrations for any procedure, on any piece of equipment, that you determine needs emphasis for your technicians.
Custom Fleet Tire Training Program options include:
• Fleet Tire Service OSHA Compliance Training
• Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Technician Certification
• Off-the-Road Tire Service Training
• Hands-On Demonstrations
Fleet Tire Service OSHA Compliance Training
TIA's Fleet Tire Service OSHA Compliance Training Program is designed to help you comply with OSHA standards for employee training. According to OSHA, any individual that handles inflated truck tires must receive safety training and demonstrate their ability to perform the necessary tasks. This means that even the employees who remove and install the tire wheel assemblies on and off the vehicle handle truck tires and must be trained. This program educates these employees in the correct procedures for handling inflated commercial truck tires and provides your company with the documented proof of training required by OSHA.
Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Technician Certification
The TIA CTS Training & Certification Program is designed to educate individuals who actually service truck tires once they are removed from the vehicle. This program is also OSHA compliant, but goes above and beyond that with more in-depth training and better liability protection for the employer. This program is based on the TIA CTS Manual, a 250-page in-depth resource developed by TIA's expert staff with input from industry professionals. The Manual contains step-by-step procedures for every aspect of servicing medium truck tires and wheels, as well as safety guidelines, OSHA regulations and other important information.
Each Technician that successfully passes the exam will receive a TIA Certified Technician certificate, 13 Certified Technician uniform emblems and a two-year subscription to TIA's Commercial Tire Service Today publication.
Commercial Tire Service Today is another important facet of TIA's complete program for this rapidly growing market segment. The publication is the primary vehicle for providing a continuous source of information for personnel in the tire service sector. Each monthly issue addresses technical and safety concerns for commercial tire technicians, and various pieces of equipment are featured throughout the year to introduce technicians to the tools that are available through industry vendors.
CTS Certification is valid for two years, at which time each certified technician is eligible for recertification. To recertify, each technician must successfully complete a 60-question exam, which is available via the Internet. This convenient method of testing allows technicians to take this exam anytime, anywhere during the three-week window of opportunity. Technicians are not required to attend another class, only to pass the exam.
Off-the-Road (OTR) Tire Service Training
TIA's OTR Tire Service Training covers eight tire mounting and demounting procedures on seven of the most common pieces of OTR equipment using bias and radial tires. With video technology, the program teaches vertical and horizontal mount and demount procedures for single-, three- and five-piece wheel and rim assemblies, and it includes a review of wheel and tire terminology.
By focusing on specific tire sizes and pieces of OTR equipment, TIA can provide valuable instruction on the most commonly used loaders, graders and articulating haul trucks. The tires and equipment in the classroom training include: 17.5-25s on a 142G grader; 37.25R35s on a 631E scraper; 35/65R33s on a 988 front end loader; 23.5R25s on an articulated haul truck; 40.00R57 rear duals on an 830E haul truck; and a 40.00R57 front tire on a 793 haul truck. The 140-page Program Book accompanies the video and becomes a valuable reference following the training.
Hands-On Demonstrations
TIA's Hands-On Demonstrations can be scheduled in addition to the classroom training outlined previously. The hands-on portion can be designed specifically to meet your company's needs. The instructor will demonstrate any or all service procedures on any size tire using all types of equipment. As long as your company provides the equipment and tires, TIA can show your technicians how to service them properly.
You can request specific types of hands-on demonstrations on the Custom Fleet Tire Training Information Request Form.