Advantage Truck Group

Dartmouth grad launches diesel tech career through apprentice program

Aiden Andre, a recent graduate of Bristol County Agricultural High School and Dartmouth resident, is shifting gears from student to full-time diesel technician apprentice after being offered a spot in Advantage Truck Group’s paid apprentice program.

Advantage Truck Group’s ‘Haulin’ 4 Hunger’ expands donations

Advantage Truck Group’s (ATG) Haulin’ 4 Hunger program is expanding its donations of fresh meals to New Hampshire, making the first of what will be an annual donation to local food pantry organizations as part of its year-round effort to fight food insecurity in its communities.

Advantage Truck Group offers OEM collision-repair for truck owners across New England

Advantage Truck Group’s (ATG) collision-repair shop in Westminster, Vt. is now supporting owners of Freightliner and Western Star vehicles across New England, from major fleets and small owner-operators to municipalities.

Advantage Truck Group hosts SkillsUSA diesel tech championship

Advantage Truck Group (ATG) hosted the 2025 SkillsUSA Massachusetts Diesel Equipment Technology State Championship on May 2.

Advantage Truck Group marks 15 years of DTNA Elite Support certification

Advantage Truck Group's dealership in Shrewsbury, Mass., earned Daimler Truck North America's (DTNA's) Elite Support certification for Freightliner and Western Star trucks for the 15th consecutive year.

Dan Miranda named engine shop foreman at Advantage Truck Group

Advantage Truck Group is promoting Dan Miranda to engine shop foreman for its Shrewsbury, Mass. location.

Rolling out opportunities: Advantage Truck Group, Worcester Railers partner for student trades & tech night

Nearly 200 students from high schools across Massachusetts and the SkillsUSA Massachusetts network participated in the recent Trades & Tech Night career fair hosted by the Worcester Railers in partnership with Advantage Truck Group.

Gardner resident earns Daimler Trucks North America Professional Certification

Gardner resident AJ Paquet was among a group of diesel technicians from Advantage Truck Group (ATG) who achieved Daimler Trucks North America Professional Certification for Freightliner and Western Star vehicles, according to a press release.

Advantage Truck Group's Haulin' 4 Hunger delivers thousands of meals

The Advantage Truck Group is delivering thousands of meals to 13 food pantry organizations across three states through its annual Haulin’ 4 Hunger donations.

Company Steps Up To Benefit Lancaster Food Pantry

Employees from Advantage Truck Group (ATG) on Bridge Street delivered hundreds of nonperishable meals of canned chicken, ramen noodles, stuffing, canned peas and chocolate chip cookies to the Lancaster Food Pantry last month, during the company’s Haulin’ 4 Hunger charitable initiative.

Advantage Truck Group donates to Our Place Drop-In Center:

Employees from Advantage Truck Group (ATG) in Westminster delivered hundreds of non-perishable meals of canned chicken, Ramen Noodles, stuffing, canned peas and chocolate-chip cookies to Our Place Drop-In Center food pantry on Dec. 23.

ATG distributes meals through Haulin' 4 Hunger:

Advantage Truck Group will deliver more than 12,000 meals to 15 food pantry organizations across the Northeast. Since 2012, the Haulin' 4 Hunger program has provided more than 80,000 meals

Advantage Truck Group's Haulin' 4 Hunger delivers thousands of meals:

The Advantage Truck Group is delivering thousands of meals to 13 food pantry organizations across three states through its annual Haulin’ 4 Hunger donations.

ATG distributes meals through Haulin' 4 Hunger:

Advantage Truck Group will deliver more than 12,000 meals to 15 food pantry organizations across the Northeast. Since 2012, the Haulin' 4 Hunger program has provided more than 80,000 meals

ATG distributes meals through Haulin' 4 Hunger:

Advantage Truck Group will deliver more than 12,000 meals to 15 food pantry organizations across the Northeast. Since 2012, the Haulin' 4 Hunger program has provided more than 80,000 meals

Advantage Truck Group's Haulin' 4 Hunger delivers thousands of meals:

The Advantage Truck Group is delivering thousands of meals to 13 food pantry organizations across three states through its annual Haulin’ 4 Hunger donations.

City resident achieves professional-level diesel tech certification

Diesel Technicians from Advantage Truck Group (ATG), including Claremont resident Adrian Emrick who works at ATG in Westminster, recently earned the Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Professional certification for Freightliner and Western Star vehicles.

Advantage Truck Group Donates Engine, Parts for Training

Advantage Truck Group donated a 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engine, transmission and air brake boards to the Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton, Mass.

Advantage Truck Group Recognizes Eight Team Members

The Pete DePina Legacy Award is the highest recognition an ATG team member can receive. Award winners came from locations across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.

Five Good Things: Holiday Cards, Meal Donations

Advantage Truck Group delivers thousands of meals and donates over 34,000 Meals to Food Pantry organizations

Stories of Kindness, Generosity Fill Trucking World in 2023

Trucking Moves America Forward has shared inspirational stories about the trucking industry getting into the holiday season of giving.

7 Impacts Commercial Truck Dealers Had in Their Communities

Contribution of office space to technical student organization; Donation and delivery of thousands of meals to food pantries; Sponsor of charity cart race benefitting local nonprofits

Advantage Truck Group Delivers Holiday Meals Across Three States

We are grateful for the continued support our employees, customers and business partners have for Haulin' 4 Huger and their commitment to help meet increased demand our food pantries are facing during the holidays and throughout the year.

Haulin' 4 Hunger: Advantage Truck Group Donates Thousands of Meals in Local Communities

At ATG, giving back to our communities by helping to fight hunger and food insecurity is one of our top priorities, says Kevin G. Holmes, president and CEO of ATG.

Advantage Truck Group Donates Office Space to SkillsUSA Massachusetts

Having our offices located inside a company that's employing our students creates the perfect marriage of skills development and workforce development, says Karen Ward, SkillsUSA Massachusetts executive director.

Central Mass. Employers Work to Overcome Staffing Challenges Amid Tight Labor Market

The labor market for all roles in the trucking industry has been a challenge even before the tightening of the labor market, said Kevin Holmes, ATG president and CEO.

Advantage Truck Group Diesel Tech Earns Top Spot at DTNA Technician Skills Competition

Advantage Truck Group (ATG) diesel technician Collin Hunt is one of 12 technicians from across the United States and Canada to earn a spot to compete in the final round of the 2023 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Technician Skills Competition.

Shops Get Creative in Recruiting, Retaining Technicians

“One of the issues, whether it’s one the dealership side or even on the customer side, is getting people interested in this industry,” says Kevin Gaugush, Advantage Truck Group’s (ATG) chief people officer.

ATG Sales Manager Wins Western Star Dealer Sales Award

Advantage Truck Group vocational sales manager Rod Dunham is a Western Star Trucks 2021-2022 STAR Performer, one of the top two sales professionals in the Northeast. This is the seventh time he's won this award.

Advantage Truck Group Hosts Skillsusa Massachusetts Diesel Equipment Technology State Championship

Advantage Truck Group hosted the Diesel Equipment Technology competition for the 2023 SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Championships on April 28. The event brought together the state’s top high school students to compete for a chance to represent Massachusetts at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, June 19-24.

Advantage Truck Group Names Pete Depina Award Winners

Advantage Truck Group named its 2022 Pete DePina Legacy Award winners. The Pete DePina Legacy Award, the highest recognition that an ATG employee can receive…

Seabrook Business Donates Food to Charity

Advantage Truck Group is continuing a commitment to fight hunger in area communities through its Haulin’ 4 Hunger program.

ATG Supports Our Place Drop-in Center

Advantage Truck Group is continuing its commitment to help fight hunger in its communities through its Haulin’ 4 Hunger program, with Regency Transportation and SkillsUSA Massachusetts providing some extra help – contributing thousands of nonperishable foods for this quarter’s donations to Our Place Drop-In Center in Bellows Falls and five other organizations.

Advantage Truck Group’s Haulin’ 4 Hunger Marks 10-Years and Over 30,000 Meals Donated

Advantage Truck Group (ATG) celebrates 10-years of giving back to its communities through Haulin’ 4 Hunger, increasing donations and strengthening its commitment to help provide meals to people facing hunger in communities near ATG dealerships throughout New England.

Trucking Association of Massachusetts Awards Advantage Truck Group Company of the Year

The Trucking Association of Massachusetts (TAM) presented Advantage Truck Group (ATG) the Company of the Year Award.

Charitable Works: Trucking Organizations Continue to Give Back During Year of Unprecedented Challenges

Advantage Truck Group (ATG), based in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, hosted its annual Haulin’ 4 Hunger initiative to provide meals to those in need. With an increased need for food assistance because of the COVID-19 pandemic, ATG increased its efforts this year and provided 6,000 meals and support to 12 local food pantries.

Advantage Truck Group UPS Charitable Efforts

This year, ATG and its Haulin’ 4 Hunger team will increase donations to help provide 6,000 meals in response to the increased need for food assistance...

ATG Is Coming to Raynham and Starts With H4H

G. Lopes supports Raynham Food Basket through Haulin’ 4 Hunger

Advantage Truck Group Wins Successful Dealer Award

Advantage Truck Group (ATG) was named the winner of the 2020 Successful Dealer Award during a virtual award presentation Thursday.

Getting to Know 2020 Successful Dealer Award Finalist Advantage Truck Group

Ever since he was a kid detailing cars in his driveway, Kevin Holmes has been focused on providing value.

New Atg Raynham Location - Check It Out!

The new facility is expected to be completed early 2021, and will offer expanded reach for ATG’s customer service breadth throughout New England.

Finalists Announced for 2020 Successful Dealer Award

Trucks, Parts, Service is thrilled to announce our finalists for the 2020 Successful Dealer Award.

Food for the Frontliners Railers & Atg

Worcester Railers HC announces food for frontliners program.

Advantage Truck Group Plans New Full-Service Dealership in Raynham

ATG's new facility meets demand from freightliner and western star vehicle owners for high-quality, local service, support, and technical expertise.

Advantage Truck Group’s Haulin’ 4 Hunger Delivers Thousands of Meals

The fleet’s annual event creates a community of giving within the trucking and business community that has helped feed almost 16,000 people in New England.

Advantage Truck Group to Hold Annual Haulin’ 4 Hunger Event Dec. 18

Advantage Truck Group (ATG), the largest Daimler Trucks North America dealer network in New England, is leading its annual Haulin’ 4 Hunger volunteer event to help combat hunger...

Creation of Truck Dealership Group Brings a Number of Benefits

Tri State Truck Center of Shrewsbury and McDevitt Trucks, which owned the Patriot Freightliner dealership on Southampton Road in Westfield — along with three other dealerships in New Hampshire and one in Vermont — merge to create Advantage Truck Group, or ATG.

Shrewsbury’s Advantage Truck Group Provides Railers’ Team Van

Advantage Truck Group (ATG), the largest Daimler Trucks North America dealer network in New England, is continuing its support of the Worcester Railers Hockey Club with the sponsorship of a new team van.