DATE Program
Diesel Advanced Technology Education
What is the DATE Program?
The DATE program at Mack Trucks Academy prepares highly dedicated, shop-ready diesel technicians to enter the workforce. Our experienced instructors from partner institutions will show them how to diagnose and service Mack trucks through advanced technical training.
Graduates take the same professional-level training as your current technicians, preparing them to transition successfully to working in your dealership.
Why Hire DATE Graduates for Your Dealership?
Recruiting DATE program graduates greatly reduces training costs and out-of-shop recruitment time.
- Save approximately 30 hours of training for new technicians.
- Decrease time to achieve master-level status by up to 50%.
To qualify for the DATE program, students need to successfully interview and meet attendance and grade requirements. Once accepted, students will complete 500+ hours of coursework and hands-on training, then graduate with a Mack technician professional-level certificate.
Technicians are then ready to move on to master-level training once employed at your dealership.
See upcoming career fairs where you can meet DATE students.
DATE Program Partnerships and Curriculum
Students learn from master-level certified instructors through a hybrid curriculum that combines online and face-to-face learning with hands-on shop time.
Each partner institution offers a comprehensive diesel technology program incorporating Mack Trucks technical training content.
Training Includes:
- Mack Trucks information systems
- Engine overhaul
- Exhaust treatment systems
- Drivetrain
- Diagnostics
- HVAC systems
500525: Welcome to Mack: You Make the Difference
500810: Mack Diesel Engine Basics training
500811: Mack Diesel Engine Basics: Module 2
500814-01: Mack GuardDog Connect: Managing the Process
501054-01: Mack Introduction to Electronics
501059-01: Mack Air Brake Fundamentals
501066: Mack eService for Technical Support Requests
501067-01: Mack Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EATS) Overview
501073-01: Mack Impact for Service: Introduction
501073-02: Mack Impact for Service: Module A
501073-03: Mack Impact for Service: Module B
501076: Mack Lubrication Training 1 - Fundamentals of Lubrication
501077: Mack Lubrication Training 2 - HD Diesel Engine Lubrication
501078: Mack Lubrication Training 3 - HD Truck Gear Lubrication
501079: Mack Lubrication Training 4 - HD Truck Grease Lubrication
501080: Mack Lubrication Training 5 - HD Coolants and Anti-Freeze
501090-01: Mack SCR Familiarization
501409: Mack Information Systems (Event and Tests)
980120: Basic Electrical Lesson 1
980121: Basic Electrical Lesson 2
980122: Basic Electrical Lesson 3
980124: CAN Bus System Fundamentals
980464: JOST Fifth Wheel 101 - Topplate Maintenance
980465: JOST Fifth Wheel 102 - Topplate Troubleshooting
980466: JOST Fifth Wheel 103 - Air Slide Troubleshooting
980467: JOST Fifth Wheel 104 - Lock Jaw & Cushion Ring Replacement
Contact Our Partners
Get in touch with DATE program institutions to learn more about events and career fairs where you can meet and recruit students.
