Memorandum
To:All Dealerships
From:Ken Hedgecock
Subject:Thomas Dealer TechTraining
Date:March 7, 2011
As you may know, we’ve had huge success with our Thomas Built Institute training, but attendance is limited to our customers. Therefore, Thomas is pleased to announceThomas Built TechTraining for the dealership technicians. This training is designed for new dealership technicians and will cover many of the same topics as the Institute. This training will be held at the C2plant May 24 – 26, 2011 and is only open to dealers and service centers.
We will cover material for both Type C and Type D buses with a factory tour included. Topics such as advanced electrical troubleshooting and emissions technology will be included. Lunch will be supplied each day. The dealers are responsible for their own transportation and lodging expenses. To register for this event you must email and inform Mike of the attendees.
To keep the cost down on this event and support the dealers there will be no cost for the classes and the following hotels have been set up for the best rates:
The Fairfield Inn10141 N Main StArchdale, NC27263336-434-0055
Rate is $77.00 per night and includes a complementary breakfast
Holiday Inn Express10050 N Main StArchdale, NC27263336-861-3310
Rate is $79.00 per night and includes a complementary breakfast
Hampton Inn10066 N Main StArchdale, NC27263336-434-5200
Rate is $79.00 per night and includes a complementary breakfast
All of these locations are convenient to the plant as well as restaurants.
Classes will run 8:00am to 5:00pm all 3 days.
Training is an important part of delearship success! The dealer trainers, who are a part of Mike’s train-the-trainer program, are one key to a well-trained dealership. However, we recognize the value of new technicians visiting the factory to see the buses built and receive first-hand training. I hope you agree and hope that you send your technicians to the exciting new opportunity!
Instructions for Thomas Built Buses Visit
Map of Thomas C2 Plant – High Point, NC:
Enter at rear gate off Eden Terrace, at Callahan St. Tell the security guard that you visiting for a scheduled plant tour. Proceed to the large glass enclosure with the large Thomas Logo (see “meet here” on above map). Enter the lobby near the large glass enclosure.
The guidelines below must be followed!
- Cameras and cell phones with cameras are not allowed inside our plants.
- Safety glasses and ear protection are required and will be provided at the start of the tour.
- Participants must be at least 18 years of age.
- No opened toe shoes, skirts, or shorts (Capris) are allowed in our manufacturing facilities. You must ensure that your guests come prepared with closed toed shoes and full-length pants. This is for their protection.
- All touring groups must stay in designated areas outlined with yellow lines. We must stay clear of moving conveyors, robots, laser guided vehicles, moving buses & chassis for everyone’s safety and to ensure the production schedules and quality levels are met.