TMTA Technician of the Year Awarded from the ATC Group

Fort Worth, TX, June 29, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Monte Merritt from Fort Worth Freightliner • Western Star, part of the ATC Group, has been awarded the Technician of the Year and placed first in the Technician and Truck Driving Championships held by the Texas Motor Transportation Association or TMTA. Monte will be honored at the Truck Safety/Maintenance Luncheon held on August 8 hosted by Great Dane Trailers. Technician winners of this event receive prizes, a plaque and commemorative ring from Roadranger Marketing. “Monte is a tremendous asset to the company and truly one of the best techs that I have had the pleasure of working with. His positive attitude and work ethic are second to none and I am glad that he is a part of our team,” says Steve Hancock, Service Manager at Fort Worth Freightliner • Western Star. A past winner of this prestigious award, Monte will also go on to compete in the SuperTech2013 Competition at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sept. 9-11.

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