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Volume 30 - Number 7 / February 2005

Service Department

Bendix Expands Air
Brake School Curriculum
2005 Class Schedule

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC announces its 2005 schedule for Air Brake Training School, emphasizing an expanded curriculum and additional locations.

Tailored to both new and experienced technicians, the Bendix Air Brake Training School offers a curriculum that covers the fundamentals of compressed air, air system failure mode diagnosis tactics and troubleshooting. In addition, this year's classes feature exercises that emphasize hands-on opportunities for the participants.

Last year the team of Bendix air brake experts trained over 8,000 people, equaling just over 40,000 student hours.

Expanding the geographic reach of the program, Bendix is adding nine new cities to this year's class schedule. The new locations are Trussville, AL; Santa Anna, CA; Fredrick, MD; Springfield, MA; Pittsburgh; York, PA; Houston; San Antonio, TX; and Tacoma, WA.

The 100 percent ASE-certified Bendix Service, Warranty and Training (SWAT) team conducts as many as 29 three-day, in-depth product schools each year. Specialized, on-site fleet training is also available.

"Bendix training schools are an excellent way of staying current with technical training as it relates to the air brake system, and the positive feedback we receive from attendees confirms their value," said John Reid, SWAT team manager. "Our tech team has long been recognized for providing the highest standards of technical training."

The all-inclusive course incorporates description, operation and service elements for the total range of components found within dual air brake systems. Additional topics covered include the latest developments in antilock braking systems and new disc brake technology. In addition to classroom lectures, operational air brake demonstration boards, cutaways and visual aids are incorporated to demonstrate the components and related systems.

Training locations and times as well as registration information can be obtained by visiting www.bendix.com or by calling 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-257- 2725) and selecting option 5. Class size is limited, and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Bendix Air Brake Training School costs $200 per attendee ($300 in Canadian funds). All course materials are provided. Lunch is included when the class meets from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Transportation and lodging is the responsibility of the student. Dress code is casual.

2005 TRAINING SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Alabama

Nevada

Trussville May 10,11,12 Reno May 16,17,18,19

8 am - 5 pm Class # A-1 Starts 1 pm the 16th and
ends 12 pm the 19th     Class # N-1

Arkansas
Aug. 22,23,24,25

Little Rock May 10,11,12 Starts 1 pm the 22nd and
ends 12 pm the 25th     Class # N-2

8:30 am - 5 pm Class # A-2 Starts 1 pm the 19th and
ends 12 pm the 22nd    Class # N-3

California
Oct. 24,25,26,27

Santa Ana March 22,23,24 Starts 1 pm the 24th and
ends 12 pm the 27th     Class # N-4

8 am - 5 pm Class # C-1
New Mexico

Colorado Albuquerque March 15,16,17

Denver July 12,13,14 8:30 am - 5 pm Class # N-5

8:30 am - 5 pm Class # C-2
North Carolina

D. C. Charlotte April 12,13,14

Washington

Sept. 27,28,29
8 am - 5 pm Class # N-6

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Class # D-1
Ohio

Georgia Elyria April 11,12,13,14

Atlanta Sept. 12,13,14,15 Starts 1 pm the 11th and
ends 12 pm the 14th      Class # O-1

Starts 1 pm the 12th and
ends 12 pm the 15th      Class # G-1

Sept. 12,13,14,15

Oct. 10,11,12,13 Starts 1 pm the 12th and
ends 12 pm the 15th      Class # O-2

Starts 1 pm the 10th and
ends 12 pm the 13th      Class # G-2
Oklahoma

Nov. 8,9,10 Oklahoma City Sept. 13,14,15

8 am - 5 pm Class # G-3 8:30 am - 5 pm Class # O-3

Illinois Pennsylvania

Chicago June 7,8,9 Pittsburgh Oct. 25,26,27

8 am - 5 pm Class # I-1 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Class # P-1

Indiana York June 21,22,23

Huntington May 9,10,11,12 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Class # P-2

Starts 1 pm the 9th and
ends 12 pm the 12th      Class # I-2
Texas

Aug. 1,2,3,4 Houston Aug. 9,10,11

Starts 1 pm the 1st and
ends 12 pm the 4th        Class # I-3 8:30 am - 5 pm Class # T-1

Oct. 3,4,5,6 San Antonio Nov. 15,16,17

Starts 1 pm the 3rd and
ends 12 pm the 6th         Class # I-4
8:30 am - 5 pm Class # T-2

Maryland
Washington

Frederick March 15,16,17 Tacoma July 19,20,21

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Class # M-1 8 am - 5 pm Class # W-1

Massachusetts
Quebec (Canada)

Springfield May 17,18,19
Montreal
April 26,27,28

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Class # M-2 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Class # Q-1

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