The Association of Diesel Specialists is the worldwide diesel industry's leading trade association, dedicated to the highest level of service on diesel fuel injection and related systems. ADS has corporate and individual members in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and many other countries across the globe.

The mission of the Association, is "to provide programs and services to its members which will assist them in achieving success in the operation of their businesses in the diesel industry throughout the world."

ADS pursues its mission by designing, developing and offering programs and services to

• Provide an international forum for all segments of the diesel industry to communicate, interact, and share information
• Assist ADS members to acquire and master the highest level of professional business management skills necessary to successfully operate their businesses
• Encourage the development of an adequate population of competent diesel technicians to meet the current and future needs of the diesel industry
• Work actively to educate legislators and regulators, the public and the ADS membership to understand and acknowledge the importance of the diesel industry to the well-being of society
• Strive to achieve and maintain recognition for ADS as the leader for all segments of the international diesel industry
• Support the professional operation of the Association of Diesel Specialists in a democratic manner with fiscal integrity.