Allison Transmission announced it has launched a national service certification program to ensure its customers receive an even greater level of maintenance and repair services for their Allison automatic transmissions.

According to the company, the Allison Excellence program further enhances its service commitment by implementing key performance metrics for Allison authorized distributors that are designed to provide customers with the fastest, most accurate and cost-effective transmission service.

Allison said it already requires authorized distributors to have all technicians factory-trained, to utilize Allison-specific equipment and to maintain a comprehensive inventory of only genuine Allison parts. This additional level of Allison Excellence certification will require distributors to meet aggressive customer service standards focused on timeliness of repairs, inventory stocking and customer feedback, the company said.

“No unauthorized transmission repair shop has the combination of Allison training, equipment and parts to perform maintenance or make needed repairs and return Allison transmissions to proper working condition as accurately, quickly and consistently as does an Allison authorized outlet,” said Dennis Breedlove, Allison Transmission director of global channel development and aftermarket programs. “Allison Excellence outlets understand that every hour a vehicle is out of service is an hour in which that vehicle is not producing or generating revenue for its owner.”

Allison Excellence service is available at more than 165 certified service centers with nearly 3,000 factory-trained technicians across the U.S. and Canada.