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Diesel Specialized Training Programs

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Universal Technical Institute (UTI) offers diesel specialized training that equips students with the technical know-how valued by leading manufacturers.1

Here’s how it works: After completing UTI’s core Diesel Technology program, graduates can apply to a Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) program with Peterbilt,15 Cummins46 or Daimler Trucks.18 Instructors teach students to service and repair diesel-powered equipment from the chosen manufacturer.

This specialized training helps students fine-tune their skills and can create career opportunities and may provide them with a competitive edge other entry-level technicians don’t have.

Diesel Specialized Training With Leading Brands

If you want to prepare for a career doing what you love, UTI’s specialized diesel programs can help. Employers want to hire technicians who are ready to work, and UTI’s MSAT programs provide training on late-model vehicles, using tools and equipment supplied by leading manufacturers.


A few of the specialized diesel training courses* included in our MSAT programs are:


  • DTNA Cascadia & Western Star Truck Models
  • Detroit Diesel engine diagnostics
  • Peterbilt Suspension
  • Cummins electrical circuit diagnosis
  • Cummins ISX15 engines
  • Cummins AC Generators
  • Motor Control Troubleshooting

*Note that courses vary by MSAT program taken.


Click on your favorite brand below to learn how to apply or qualify for the program!

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Overview of UTI's Diesel Specialized Training Programs

As already mentioned, before enrolling in a specialized program, students must complete the core Diesel Technology program, where they’ll learn the fundamentals of diesel engine and truck repair.


Upon completion, they can apply to an MSAT program, where they’ll take courses developed alongside leading manufacturers. Many of these programs can lead to brand-specific credentials and potential employment opportunities at dealerships nationwide.1 Credentials offered will vary by the program chosen. A few credentials* that MSAT students can earn might include:


  • CMI Level 1 Technician Status (Cummins credential)
  • Cummins qualifications in service and repair of heavy-duty engines
  • Qualification to perform preventative maintenance on Cummins Power Generation equipment
  • Qualification needed for DTNA Professional Level
  • Detroit Diesel Engine certifications
  • Nine Peterbilt certifications

*Note that credentials vary by MSAT program taken.


Train for a Career You Want

The diesel specialized training at UTI can help you pursue a career to be proud of. Ready to get started? Hit the link below to chat with an Admissions Rep about your goals.

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