HPT Fleet Inventory and best respective uses for different trailers.
Trailer terminology and specific equipment descriptions.
Explained Differences between trailer types and manufacturer models.
Instruction on trailer assembly/dis-assembly
Instruction on trailer configuration (4 point leveling vs. 3 point leveling). The difference between each, the benefits and drawbacks of each configuration. The importance of knowing when and why to utilize a particular leveling configuration.
Proper configuration on leveling and steering valves throughout the trailer
Steering configuration.
The importance of understanding hydraulics and basic hydraulic principles when operating a platform trailer.
Importance of proper maintenance and daily inspections during all projects utilizing platform trailers.
How to load the trailer deck properly. The importance of placing the load in the proper locations on the trailer deck.
Proper securement of loads on a trailer.
The difference of OTR(over the road) and on-site moves utilizing platform trailers.
Actual Hands on training utilizing all discussion and instruction topics.
Assembled 7 line self-propelled + towed trailer combination.
Allowed customer to build, configure and operate trailer over 2 days of hands on application.
Created scenarios to test customer’s troubleshooting capability and understanding of principles taught during classroom time.
Demonstrated and discussed drawing detail and information contained in drawings through various mfg. programs.