Today, Durham School Services and its sister brands celebrated its latest group of ASE Master Technicians and Blue Seal locations. 

These newest individuals to complete the program have elevated their skills and knowledge to become top maintenance experts by earning their National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications as Master Technicians. ASE-certified technicians are considered experts in their field and at the forefront of industry standards.

New ASE Master Technicians (sister brands specified in parentheses)

• Clement, R - Indian River, N.Y.

• Cole, N – Boise, Idaho - Double ASE Master Technician

• Devore, R - Rochester, Mich. (Monroe Transportation)

• Dusharm, B – Indian River, N.Y.

• Fani, P – Newtown, Pa. - Double ASE Master Technician

• Gilbert, A - Fremont, N.H. - Double ASE Master Technician

• Gillman, C – Pickerington, Ohio (Petermann)

• Hauge, G - West Ada, Idaho - Double ASE Master Technician

• Hills, J - Utica, N.Y.

• Howery, W - Robbinsdale, Minn.

• Kunau, P - Pleasant Valley, Iowa

• LeClair, T – North Bay, ON, Canada (Stock Transportation)

• Lobo, L – Sunderland, ON, Canada (Stock Transportation)

• Metivier, D – Indian River, N.Y.

• Oien, S – Bloomington, Minn. - Triple ASE Master Technician (Septran)

• Rodriguez, A – San Bernardino, Calif. - Quadruple ASE Master Technician

• Sanders, K – Coppell, Texas - Double ASE Master Technician

• Vaughn, S – Memphis Collierville, Tenn. - Triple ASE Master Technician

• Warner, M – Indian River, N.Y.

The school bus contractor also recognized its newest crop of ASE Blue Seal of Excellence locations. One of the highest accolades within the automotive service industry, it classifies an operation as an elite business and recognizes it for its industry expertise and service excellence. To achieve Blue Seal status and recognition, at least 75% of a location’s technicians must be ASE certified, and there must be ASE-certified technicians for each area of service performed.

New Blue Seal Locations (sister brands specified in parentheses)

• Boise, Idaho

• Indian River, N.Y.

• Pickerington, Ohio (Petermann)

Blue Seal Renewals (sister brands specified in parentheses)

• Everett, Wash.

• Macomb, Ill.

• North Bay, ON, Canada (Stock Transportation)

“As a company that greatly values and supports the professional development of its team members, I couldn’t be more proud of our maintenance professionals who continue to push themselves to reach new heights with their skills and knowledge,” said Wayne Skinner, senior VP of Maintenance, Durham School Services. “They pride themselves on their expertise and possess a high regard for the responsibility and vital role they play in the safety of the students our buses transport to school every day. These distinguished individuals, who work behind-the-scenes, are second to none in the industry and are some of the best technicians in the field.”

In its announcement, Durham added that it and its sister brands support technicians’ ASE certification through its internal ASE Advantage Program, which provides free training, bonus incentives, and more for technicians who seek to be ASE certified.