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COURSE CATALOG

Welcome to the Volvo Trucks Academy Course Catalog. Click on any functional area to explore complete course listings and session descriptions.

Functional Areas

The Volvo Trucks Academy Development Guide provides direction to learning and development content across five core functional areas: Parts, Sales, Service, Technical, and Warranty. Find courses aligned with your role at a Volvo dealership by clicking on the links below.

Sales501878: Spec’ing Fundamentals: Volvo Lift Axles

Spec’ing Fundamentals: Volvo Lift Axles

Lift axles play a critical role in weight distribution, compliance, and truck performance, but only when they’re spec’d correctly. In this course, you’ll build a practical understanding of lift axle types, placement, components, and spacing to confidently recommend the right setup for each customer’s application.
After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose and function of lift axles
  • Differentiate between steerable and non-steerable lift axles
  • Identify the key components of lift axle systems
  • Understand pusher versus tag axle placement and application
  • Explain spacing and clearance requirements for lift axles

Training type: eLearning

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Questions?

Reach out to the Volvo Trucks Academy team at academy-help@volvo.com to learn more about scheduling training. You can also check out the Development Plans to find specific certification level requirements.