ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Test Series
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Please Note: The requirements for Master Truck Technician have changed effective January 1, 2006. When you hold the following M/H Truck certifications, you will earn Master M/H Truck Technician status:
- T2 - Diesel Engines
- T3 - Drive Trains
- T4 - Brakes
- T5 - Suspension and Steering
- T6 - Electrical/Electronic Systems
- T7- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
If this revised policy affects your status, you will automatically receive a letter regarding the change.
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Objective: To identify and recognize those medium and heavy truck technicians who can demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair different systems of Class 4 through Class 8 trucks and tractors.
Scope Of Program: The ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Test Series includes eight certification exams: Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/ Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI).
Test Development: The questions that appear on the truck tests are written and approved by a cross-section of industry experts that includes working truck technicians, vocational educators, fleet maintenance directors, and representatives from medium/heavy truck manufacturers and parts and equipment manufacturers. This procedure ensures that the tests are fair for all technicians without bias towards any specific truck manufacturer.
Format: The scored portion of each test consists of 40 to 65 multiple-choice questions that address various content areas. Each test may contain up to ten additional questions that are included for statistical research purposes only. Answers to these questions do not affect test scores, but since they are not separately identified in the test, all questions should be answered.
Certification Requirements: To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Medium/Heavy Truck exams and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass the Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/ Electronic Systems and HVAC tests, become ASE-certified Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technicians. Technicians may substitute two years of relevant formal training for up to one year of the work experience requirement.
Recognition: Those who earn certification will be issued wallet and wall credentials, plus an appropriate sleeve insignia. They will also receive ASE’s Blue Seal Tech News.
Recertification: To remain certified, truck technicians must be retested every five years. This requirement ensures ASE-certified technicians are staying current with changes in the industry.
Fees: There is a $32 non-refundable registration fee per person and a $26 test fee for each test when taken in the paper/pencil format. There is a $70 registration fee and a $37 test fee to take the computer-based test. All computer-based testing fees are non-refundable.
Registration: The Medium/Heavy Truck test series is available in either Paper/Pencil or Computer-Based Testing format.
PNP or CBT? The Choice Is Yours!
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Paper/Pencil Testing (PNP)
Paper/Pencil Testing takes place each May and November at over 700 test centers nationwide. Registration deadlines are March 31 and September 30, respectively. Registration for paper/pencil testing may be done online, by telephone, or through the mail.
 Click here to register online for the Paper/Pencil Tests
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Computer-Based Testing (CBT)
Computer-Based Testing takes place in January/February and in July/August at over 200 test centers nationwide. Registration for computer-based testing MUST be done through a special toll free telephone number during a month-long registration period.
Click here to learn more about Computer-Based Testing
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To Learn More, ASE Also Suggests...
Medium/Heavy Truck Test Catalog (pdf - file size: 272KB)
Paper/Pencil Registration Booklet (pdf - file size: 625KB)
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