Technical Professionals Group - Services | Technical Professionals Group

As the leader in Test, Development and Validation of vehicles, from 2 to 18 wheels, Technical Professionals Group is the resource that automotive, truck, motorcycle, agricultural, construction and component manufacturers have come to know as the supplier of choice. Whether on your proving ground, at your engineering center or R&D facility or one of our strategically located test centers, the team at Technical Professionals Group has proven itself consistently over the years to be the ideal partner for quality, timely and accurate results.

We offer a broad range of workforce management and managed program solutions for vehicle testing, quality assurance and quality control programs at all development stages from R&D through product engineering to the production process and for pre- and post launch.

Proving Grounds Project Management and Program Support

We support comprehensive static and dynamic testing and validation services for mileage accumulation, durability and competitive analysis. We cover the complete range of vehicles (light and heavy duty, agricultural, mechanized equipment etc.) as well as vehicular components & accessories, in hot weather and cold weather proving ground locations. In addition, we provide full management of departments that the client wishes to outsource or considers non-core.

Engineering, R&D and Test Center Support Services

We provide the same full suite technical support services at our clients' test and engineering facilities as we do at the proving grounds. Typically these programs involve closer team integration, with client project engineers providing greater real time technical direction - a necessity due to the earlier stage in the product development cycle. Structured as a managed service and continuing to take advantage of our comprehensive HR, safety and training expertise, these programs provide the convenience and flexibility needed by engineering project managers.

Advanced Driver Training Program

Our Advanced Driver Training Program offers a suite of courses for professional drivers and for automotive related companies. The courses can be tailored for companies utilizing test drivers involved in vehicle design, manufacture, research and development. Proving grounds’ and vehicle test facilities’ standards of proficiency require certified competence levels in order to operate and safely validate all aspects of a vehicle’s life cycle performance. With our focus on both the human element and the vehicle’s dynamics, participants acquire not simply the techniques to drive safely at an advanced level but also gain a clear understanding of how the physical characteristics of the vehicle (both static and dynamic) affect driver performance.

SAE J3300 Certification

In partnership with Eaton Corp's Marshal Michigan proving ground, Technical Professionals Group and Eaton are proud to be the first in achieving Site and Examiner certification for the SAE J3300 driving skills standard. The SAE's standard creates a common and industry-wide recognized credentialing process allowing authorized sites and examiners to certify professional drivers in various levels of driving skills. The standard was developed to provide consistency among and between the industry's multiple proving grounds and other testing facilities, each of whom had developed their own requirements which had to be met individually before allowing drivers access to their respective sites.

Program Quality Control Management

Technical Professionals Group has the experience to support large scale processing operations with qualified, experienced and trained talent to meet the strictest customer quality and volume schedules. As organizations seek ever more avenues to identify efficiencies in design, production and quality control, TPG consistently shows flexibility and utilizes an adept structure assuring minimal ramp up time and unsurpassed quality on day 1.

Technical Workforce Sourcing and Placement

Our experienced HR sourcing and acquisition staff gives us the ability to recruit, qualify and supply technical staff to suit your needs, large or small. We supplement your permanent labor pool to provide you with the flexibility of converting your internal fixed cost to more manageable variable cost. Whether you are looking for a select group of highly skilled specialists, or a large number of core staff, we can help find you the right people with the speed and reliability you need.

CDL Training

TPG is an FMCSA approved Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) provider. We support your driver training program by fully qualifying new drivers before operating any vehicle in your fleet. The new ELDT regulations have reshaped how companies approach CDL training, creating standardized requirements. We also design and conduct – at your location or at ours - fully customized CDL training programs for heavy vehicle OEM’s and fleet operators centered on your specific needs and objectives. TPG’s comprehensive training solutions, including P endorsement training, allow you to maintain the stringent quality and safety standards you set for your company while maintaining operational flexibility and efficiency.