World Class Wednesday: Daniel Bobbit: A Passion for Wrenching and Running

Earning the title of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) World Class Technician is no small accomplishment. To be recognized as ASE World Class, these individuals have obtained ASE certification in 22 specialty areas: A1-A8 (automotive), T1-T8 (medium/heavy truck), B2-B5 (collision repair), and L1-L2 (advanced).

Not only is achieving certification in these areas impressive, but becoming ASE World Class is no small feat. As of 2025, only 2,000 technicians have achieved ASE World Class status.

In this Q&A, Motor Age sat down with Daniel Bobbit — an ASE World Class technician at Frontier Communications in Dallas, Texas — to learn more about his journey in the automotive industry and how gaining World-Class status has helped advance his career.

Motor Age: Please introduce yourself and tell us about your experience in the automotive industry.

Daniel Bobbit: I was 17 when I started in the automotive industry. I worked for a used car lot, doing work for them. After high school, I got into an apprenticeship program. I spent three years as an apprentice, and by the time I got out of it, I was able to get my ASE Master certification.

From there, I worked for different dealerships in the Fort Worth Metroplex area. About 20 years ago, I started to work for Verizon, which eventually became furniture communications, which is where I'm at now. I got my medium-heavy-duty certification when I first came here and over the last three years, I became aware of the ASE World Class certification. I gave it a shot and finally received it within the last year.

Motor Age: What's the most memorable repair you've ever completed?  

Bobbit: Several years back, I was approached by my family to restore a car that belonged to my stepdad. His birthday was coming up, and they wanted to have to give it to him as a gift.

The problem was that I only had two weeks. So, we did an engine swap, rebuilt the transmission, did suspension, and a full car overhaul in two weeks, and had it ready for his birthday party.

Motor Age: Tell us one thing about you that we can't guess from your certifications.

Bobbit: I am an ultra-marathon runner, and I have been a Krav Maga instructor for 10 years.

Motor Age: What automotive technology trend are you most excited about/ most concerned about? 

Bobbit: I really like where they're going with the internal combustion hydrogen motors. I'm looking forward to seeing how that turns out. I think it's got a lot of positives. It's going to be good for the future.

Motor Age: How has ASE certification helped advance your career? 

Bobbit: I would say it helped me get the job I have today. It’s always been a positive that employers are always looking for somebody dedicated enough to go out and take the test. It has helped me with most of the jobs that I've had as a mechanic.