Trucking Careers · New Hampshire · October 29, 2026

A New Hampshire Truck Dealer Donates a 2011 Freightliner Cascadia to Train the Diesel Technicians Who Keep Truckers Rolling

By Big Rig Daily Staff · Updated Oct 29, 2026, 8:13 a.m. PT

A New Hampshire truck dealer has given a college diesel program a full-size truck to learn on. Advantage Truck Group (ATG) donated a 2011 Freightliner Cascadia to the diesel heavy equipment technology program at White Mountains Community College (WMCC) in Littleton, New Hampshire, The Trucker reported on Oct. 28.

What the college says

"We are grateful to ATG for this donation," said Marc Pouliot, professor and program coordinator for the WMCC diesel heavy equipment technology program. "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."

Pouliot said the truck gives students experience adapting to different industry standards. They use plug-in diagnostic computers that communicate directly with engine, emissions and HVAC control modules, which teaches them to navigate those software systems.

What the dealer says

"We are excited to donate this Freightliner to support the diesel technology program at WMCC," said Christopher Pentedemos, executive vice president of network service operations for 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."

A longer partnership

The donation builds on ATG's partnership with the college. The company previously gave the program a Detroit DD15 engine, serves on the program's advisory board and offers cooperative education and career opportunities for students.

ATG has four New Hampshire locations, in Lancaster, Lebanon, Manchester and Seabrook, along with dealerships in Massachusetts and Vermont. The company says it is committed to addressing the diesel technician shortage and supporting workforce development in the region.

Why it matters to truckers

Modern trucks rely on emissions systems and electronic controls, and the report says students train on those systems and on diagnostic computers. Trained technicians are the people who service trucks on the road and in the shop. The report did not give the number of students in the program or a value for the donation.

Quick facts

• Donated: a 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, from Advantage Truck Group.
• Recipient: the diesel heavy equipment technology program at White Mountains Community College, Littleton, New Hampshire.
• Earlier gift: a Detroit DD15 engine.
• Students will practice on emissions systems, drivelines, electrical diagnostics and axle alignments.

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A question for readers

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