Learning to Write Heavy Equipment & Truck & Trailer Claims Has Never Been Easier

IA Path knows heavy equipment claims can be overwhleming so we made it easy

  • High Quality Videos

    This isn't a bunch of slides, this is high-quality videos looking at damaged heavy equipment with two professional and experienced instructors.

  • Step by Step Plan

    Inspecting heavy equipment doesn't have to be hard, we provide the step by step plan and process to make sure you are successful on even your FIRST claim.

  • Software

    Learn how to use the industry-leading AdjustRite software. 1-month access included with this certification.

  • Certification and Work Opportunities

    Our online 3-week certification process walks you through every step of the process and tests to make sure you are ready for live claims. Then we certify you and tell our 36+ partnering firms that you are ready for heavy equipment claims.

Requirements to Attend

Below is what is required of you to attend.

  • Have completed the auto damage certification by IA Path or have auto damage experience

  • Enroll in the Heavy Equipment Training and Certification

  • Complete the self-paced Heavy Truck & Trailer Crash Course PRIOR to attending the live training and certification (included with this enrollment)

  • Attend Tuesday Night September 14th, 21st, and 28th

  • Complete weekly homework assignments and final PROPERLY to become certified

Live Certification Begins September 14th

We provide self-paced training so you can start today! Auto experience required to attend. The certification is 3 Tuesday Nights 8-10pm (EST)

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    CLASS 1 :: PREP :: START HERE :: Review & Complete Prior To CLASS 1

    • Introduction

    • NEXT LIVE CERTIFICATION CLASS: FEB/MARCH (pending)

    • Register for the Community

    • Things You'll Need When Inspecting

    • CONSTRUCTION ZONE - Heads up!

    • Introduction to Receiving an Assignment

    • Receiving the Assignment

    • Scheduling Your Days Work **BONUS**

    • The Appointment Setting Call
  • 2

    CLASS 1 :: PREP :: TRACTOR/TRUCKS :: Review & Complete Prior To CLASS 1

    • Introduction to the Inspection

    • Put Your Mind at Ease

    • The Inspection Conversation

    • Safety

    • Taking Photos of the Unit & Downloadable Photo Checklist/Guide

    • Spec Sheet & Scoping the Unit

    • Part Identification

    • Fiberglass

    • Cargo Vans

    • Total Burn (Fire)

    • The Making of an American Truck (Documentary)

    • World's Biggest Truck Factory (Documentary)

  • 3

    CLASS 1 :: PREP :: TRACTOR/TRUCK PARTS RESEARCH :: Review & Complete Prior To CLASS 1

    • Introduction to Parts Research

    • Approximate Labor Times

    • Vin Decoders

    • Parts Price Research and Estimate Writing Example Using CCC One

    • LKQ/Recycled/Used Parts Suppliers

    • Aftermarket Parts Suppliers
  • 4

    CLASS 1 :: REPLAY & HOMEWORK

    • ***(LIVE) CLASS 1 :: REPLAY ***

    • Intro to Uploading a Claim

    • Intro to Total Loss

    • Uploading a Claim

    • Intro to Supplements

    • Supplement

    • Handling a Supplement Without a Re-inspection

    • Supplement Example

    • Heavy Truck Total Loss Forms

    • Obtaining an ACV - Getting 3 Comparables

    • CLASS 1 :: HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT

    • CLASS 1 :: HOMEWORK :: INSPECTION PHOTOS (For Download)

  • 5

    CLASS 2 :: REPLAY & HOMEWORK

    • ***(LIVE) CLASS 2 :: REPLAY ***

    • Axle Configuration

    • Dry Van Trailer and Parts List

    • Reefer (Refrigerated) Trailer

    • Intermodal / Container Trailer and Chassis

    • Intermodal / Container Trailer and Chassis

    • Flatbed Trailer

    • Chemical Tank Trailer - Hows it Made

    • Specialty Trailers

    • Trailer Manufacturers

    • BONUS MATERIAL :: How It's Made: Semi Trailers

    • BONUS MATERIAL :: Trailer Construction

    • Spec Sheet for Trailers

    • CLASS 2 :: HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT

    • CLASS 2 :: HOMEWORK :: INSPECTION PHOTS (For Download)

  • 6

    CLASS 3 :: HOMEWORK

    • ***(LIVE) CLASS 3 :: REPLAY***

    • WEEK 3 HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT

    • Leave This Mentorship Program a Review
  • 7

    Writing the Estimate (Using TruckWriter Software)

    • AdjustRite Download

    • Intro to Writing an Estimate in TruckWriter

    • General Navigation

    • Truck Sections Overview

    • Writing an Estimate

    • How to Repair a Panel

    • How to Create a Manual Line

    • How to Print an Estimate

    • Leave This Mentorship Program a Review
  • 8

    Practice Estimates

    • Intro to Practice Estimates

    • FRONT BUMPER & HOOD DAMAGE - 2015 Mack

    • FRONT END DAMAGE - 2015 Peterbilt 348

    • SIDE & TIRE DAMAGE - 2017 Peterbilt 389

    • SIDE CAB DAMAGE - 2018 Peterbilt

    • EXTREME CAB DAMAGE- 2019 Freightliner

    • UNDECARRIAGE - Trailer Damage (from videos)

    • Leave This Mentorship Program a Review
  • 9

    GENERAL :: RESOURCES

    • H.E. Assignment WORKFLOW

    • H.E. Pre-Inspection Preparation Guide

    • Appraisal Report (Sample Format) for Repairable Heavy Truck
  • 10

    HEAVY TRUCKS :: RESOURCES

    • Major Parts & Section Diagrams for Semi/Tractor Trucks (EXTERIOR, WHEELS, TIRES)

    • Major Systems of a Semi/Tractor Truck (PDF Manual)

    • Major Parts Diagrams for Semi/Tractor Trucks (MECHANICAL, INTERIOR, SUSPENSION, 5th WHEEL)

    • Heavy Truck Photo Checklist/Guide & IA Path Heavy Truck Scope Sheet

    • HEAVY TRUCK PARTS SUPPLIERS

    • TYPES (NAMES) OF VARIOUS TYPES OF FRAME DAMAGE
  • 11

    HEAVY TRAILER :: RESOURCES

    • TRAILER :: General Part Pricing Guide

    • VIN IDENTIFICATION for TRAILERS

    • Major Parts & Sections of Various Semi Trailers

    • SEMI-TRAILER CONSTRUCTION IN DETEAIL (Digital Print)

    • STOUGHTON :: Dry Van Trailer Parts Guide (Part Diagrams & Part Numbers)

    • UTILITY Trailer Parts Catalog Index & Part Diagram

    • Used Trailerer Sourcing (To Use For Comps)

    • VIDEOS :: Trailer Construction & Rebuilds

    • TRAILER Parts Suppliers (Light & Heavy Duty)

  • 12

    HEAVY EQUIPMENT :: RESOURCES

    • HEAVY EQUIPMENT PARTS SUPPLIERS

    • HEAVY EQUIPMENT GLOSSARY

    • VARIOUS H.E. SPECIFIC WEBSITES for PARTS, LABOR TIMES, & COMPS

    • HEAVY EQUIPMENT DIAGRAMS

    • Heavy Equipment Power Trains and Systems, 1st Edition
  • 13

    INVOICING :: RESOURCES

    • TIME & EXPENSE GUIDE :: Suggested Times For Various Operations
  • 14

    SALVAGE BIDS :: RESOURCES

    • SIMPLE SALVAGE (Company)

  • 15

    ADJUSTRITE ESTIMATING SOFTWARE :: RESOURCES

    • AdjustRite :: GENERAL RATES GUIDE (For Initial Software Set Up)

  • 16

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