Both recognitions are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) to respectively distinguish an individual’s and location’s extraordinary level of maintenance expertise and service excellency. ASE-certified technicians are experts in their field and at the forefront of industry standards.
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New ASE Master Technicians
Arvidson, A - Robbinsdale, MN
Clement, R - Indian River, NY
Davenport, M - Milford, OH (Petermann Bus)
Dusharm, B - Indian River, NY - Double ASE Master
Fradkin, B - Algonquin, IL - Triple ASE Master
Gillen, R - West Jefferson, PA
Lal, G - San Mateo, CA
Rodriguez, A - San Bernardino, CA - Triple ASE Master
Snyder, D - Kings, OH (Petermann Bus)
Solomon, S - Crowley, TX
Warner, M - Indian River, NY - Double ASE Master
The Rochester Hills, Michigan, team with their ASE Blue Seal plaque.
Photo: Durham School Services
In addition to individual recognitions, business locations can also be certified for their team’s overall industry experience, expertise, and service excellence through ASE’s Blue Seal of Excellence. To achieve Blue Seal status, at least 75% of a location’s technicians must be ASE certified, and there must be ASE-certified technician for each area of service performed.
Maintenance Manager Gayanandra with team San Carlos, California's Blue Seal plaque.
Photo: Durham School Services
New Blue Seal Locations
Collierville, Tennessee
Coppell, Texas
Pleasant Valley, Iowa
Robbinsdale, Minnesota
San Carlos, California
West Jefferson, Pennsylvania (Matthews Bus Company)
Blue Seal Renewals
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Everett, Washington
House Springs, Missouri
Pickerington, Ohio (Petermann Bus)
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Tallmadge, Ohio (Petermann Bus)
“Congratulations to our newest group of ASE Master Technicians and Blue Seal locations for being recognized as the best of the best in the industry,” said Wayne Skinner, senior vice president of fleet & procurement, Durham School Services. “These highly regarded ASE certifications are a powerful representation of the time, effort, and commitment each individual and location has put into perfecting and elevating their skills and service excellence. I simply cannot praise these individuals and teams enough for these coveted recognitions and living up to the company’s commitment to safety.”
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Durham and its sister brands have supported its technicians’ ASE certification through the company's internal ASE Advantage Program since 2019. This program provides free training, bonus incentives, and more for technicians who seek to be ASE certified.
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