Fort Worth Freightliner • Western Star’s Monte Merritt 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 (TMTA).
Merritt 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,” says Steve Hancock, Service Manager at Fort Worth Freightliner • Western Star. “His positive attitude and work ethic are second to none and I am glad that he is a part of our team,”
A past winner of this prestigious award, Merritt will also advance to compete in the SuperTech2013 Competition in Pittsburgh in September.
Fort Worth Freightliner • Western Star is owned by The Around The Clock Freightliner Group, LLC.