Seventy-five FirstGroup locations in North America have earned the Blue Seal of Excellence. The Blue Seal is given by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
To receive ASE's Blue Seal of Excellence, 75 percent of technicians at each location must be certified by ASE. In addition, there must be a certified technician in each area of service offered.
The locations, comprising First Student and First Transit operations, received ASE’s Blue Seal certification for their achievement in recruiting the best employees, supporting their training, and providing the best equipment to maintain the vehicles.
The locations are among more than 100 to have achieved Blue Seal status throughout the United States, the most of any transportation company in North America.
Todd Hawkins, FirstGroup’s senior vice president of maintenance, said: “Our maintenance teams recognize the impact of the work they do every day. The Blue Seal certification demonstrates our teams’ knowledge and training that’s required to diagnose problems precisely and accurately. Our goal is to maintain the vehicles properly and to the highest safety standards.”
ASE, an independent non-profit organization, was created in 1972 to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying automotive professionals.
The Blue Seal of Excellence is the highest certification level given by the organization.
