Section 257.165. Repair categories for specialty and master mechanic certification for heavy-duty trucks; examination; "heavy-duty truck" defined.

(1) Repair categories for the certification of  specialty or master mechanics for heavy-duty trucks are as follows:

(a)   Engine repair, gasoline.

(b)   Engine repair, diesel.

(c)   ) Drivetrains.

(d)  Brakes and braking systems.

(e)   ) Suspension and steering systems.

(f)  Electrical systems.

(g)   Collision-related mechanical repair.

(2)   A person applying for certification as a specialty heavy-duty truck mechanic shall have passed an examination in the repair category which relates to the person's specialty. A person applying for certification  as master heavy-duty truck mechanic shall have passed examinations in  all repair categories listed in subrule (1)(a) to (f) of this rule.

(3)   For purposes of these rules,  "heavy-duty  truck"  means  a  motor vehicle which has a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more and includes both single- unit  and  combination  tractor   trailer   or  tractor semitrailer vehicles.

History: 1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1991 AACS.