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Durham School Services Recognizes New ASE Master Technicians and Blue Seal Locations

Eleven techs across the school bus contractor have achieved master mechanic status, while six Durham operations earn new Blue Seal status.

Durham School Services Ann Arbor team with ASE Blue Seal of Excellence plaque in front of a school bus

The Ann Arbor team with their ASE Blue Seal plaque.

Photo: Durham School Services

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Durham School Services and its sister brands recognize the newest group of ASE Master Technicians and Blue Seal locations. 

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

Four Durham School Services technicians stand in front of a yellow school bus inside a garage

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.

a man poses with an ASE plaque with a school bus in the background

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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