Advantage Truck Group (ATG) donated a 2011 Freightliner Cascadia to the diesel heavy equipment technology program at White Mountains Community College (WMCC) in Littleton, N.H.
"We are grateful to ATG for this donation. Having a newer, fully operational truck expands hands-on learning opportunities for our students, including advanced training on emissions systems, drivelines, electrical diagnostics and axle alignments," says Mac Pouliot, professor and program coordinator at WMCC. "Working with this Freightliner gives our students critical experience adapting to various industry standards. By using plug-in diagnostic computers that communicate directly with engine, emissions and HVAC control modules, they learn how to navigate these software systems."
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ATG previously donated a Detroit DD15 engine to the program, serves on its advisory board, and offers cooperative education and career opportunities for WMCC students.
"We are excited to donate this Freightliner to support the diesel technology program at WMCC," says Christopher Pentedemos, executive vice president of network service operations at ATG. "ATG is committed to the education and training of diesel technicians at every level, and donations like this are crucial to providing the hands-on learning experiences students need to prepare for this career."
