Top Ten Announced for Platinum Test: We would like to recognize the top 10 technicians that scored the highest points on the Platinum Test. They are all invited to attend the Platinum Skills Challenge in Columbus on November 2.
Albert Caldwell – Toyota Material Handling Systems
Dan Sharp – Toyotalift Northeast, LLC
Eli Stevens – Toyota Material Handling Systems
Jeremy James – ProLift Toyota Material Handling
John Clymer – Toyota Material Handling Ohio, Inc.
Ken Smith – Liftow Limited
Leonard Szymanik – Atlantic Coast Toyotalift
Roger Rybacki – Conger Toyota-Lift
Sam Rogholt – Toyota Material Handling Systems
Steve Howton – Shoppa’s Mid America, LLC
Platinum Test Complete for 2022: Overall we had 132 gold technicians and TCTs take the Platinum Test. There were 33 technicians and TCTs that met the criteria to achieve Master Technician – Platinum by passing all four tests with a combined score of 70 or higher and holding Master Technician – Gold certification. Congratulations to the following technicians for achieving platinum status!
Aaron Stephenson – Shoppa’s Mid America, LLC
Albert Caldwell – Toyota Material Handling Systems
Alicia Barton – Southwest Toyotalift
Bob Smith – Forklifts of St. Louis, Inc.
Brian Spray – Southern States Toyotalift
Cameron Pyle – Southwest Toyotalift
Dan Sharp – Toyotalift Northeast, LLC
Daniel Hunt – Toyota Material Handling Northern California
David Stone – Atlantic Coast Toyotalift
Derek Farmer– Southeast Industrial Equipment, Inc.
Eli Stevens – Toyota Material Handling Systems
Eric Reynolds – Southern States Toyotalift
Gage Hund – Toyota Material Handling Systems
Greg Parkhurst – Welch Equipment Company, Inc.
Jake Tetrick – Dillon Toyota Lift
Jay Oberholtzer – Lift, Inc.
Jeff Shaffer – Williams Toyota Lift, Inc.
Jeffrey Boehm – Shoppa’s Material Handling, Ltd.
Jeremy James – ProLift Toyota Material Handling
John Clymer – Toyota Material Handling Ohio, Inc.
Jonathan Herl – Toyota Material Handling Northern California
Ken Smith – Liftow Limited
Leonard Szymanik – Atlantic Coast Toyotalift
Matt Steen – Toyota Material Handling Ohio, Inc.
Robert Rades – Atlas Toyota Material Handling
Roger Rybacki – Conger Toyota-Lift
Russel Coleman – Shoppa’s Material Handling, Ltd.
Sam Rogholt – Toyota Material Handling Systems
Shawn Powers – Toyota Material Handling Systems
Steve Howton – Shoppa’s Mid America, LLC
William Pattison – Southern States Toyotalift
TOYOTA LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS (TLS) TRAINING
Congratulations to our September Toyota Logistics Solutions Graduates! Toyota Logistics Solutions is a 3.5-day Toyota Logistics Solutions program where participants will learn about warehouse operations, and how to provide end-to-end solutions in this space. Participants are introduced to warehousing terminology, the functions of warehousing, and the various products and services available to help customers improve processes and increase productivity.
September 30th Graduates
L-R: Jeff Beck, Steve Eason, Doug Senecal, Nate Hruby, Kevin Bjick, Jack Titus, Dylan Gregg, Mike Bourgeois, Matt Windish, Tony Stevens, Jon Jackson, Ryan Sayers, Matt Lambert, Gary Brown, Louie Henneman, Nathan Kotila, Kim Henneman, Sam Jordan

New Learning Management System
New Toyota Learning Management System: We hope that you are all enjoying the new LMS. The new Toyota Learning Management System brings many resources to you at the touch of a button.
Help and Resources Library
The Help and Resources Library can be accessed through your catalog of courses. This curriculum contains five videos to help you navigate the new LMS.

- Dashboard Overview- a quick overview of the LMS
- Enrolling in a Course– enrolling in eLearning programs and instructor-led programs.
- What’s in a Transcript– tracking your progress toward your training goals.
- LMS Admin Overview– for managers and training administrators
- TCT Attendance Reporting Process– for Toyota Certified Trainers
Resources (Grey Tile)
The Resources area of the LMS allows the Dealer Training team to place helpful documents in an easy-to-locate place. Your job title determines which folders to which you have access.
- Everyone has access to the program brochures.
- New Equipment and Aftermarket Sales Professionals have access to the Sales Resources. The Sales Resources include demo books and site survey documents.
- TCT Resources includes all the documentation the Toyota Certified Trainers need.

The Dealer Training team will continue to add to these resources, so be sure to check back frequently!