Putnam resident wins award
SHREWSBURY, Mass. — Advantage Truck Group has named its 2025 Pete DePina Legacy Award winners, recognizing one individual at each of its eight dealerships across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont for making an impact on their fellow employees, customers and the company.
Putnam resident Dan Maranda, (baseball cap in photo), engine shop foreman, received the legacy award for ATG’s Shrewsbury facility.
ATG team members were nominated by their peers for the award. Winners were presented with a monetary award that they will continue to receive as part of their profit-sharing bonus each year throughout their employment with the company.
“Dan has built his career at ATG, rising steadily through the ranks into a leadership role. His commitment to our customers is unparalleled; he often stays late, long after shop operations have quieted, to ensure everything is done right and every piece of work is flawless. Beyond his technical skill, his character embodies everything ATG stands for. He is an incredible mentor, always willing to go the extra mile to share his expertise and ensure those around him succeed,” said ATG President and CEO Kevin Holmes.
The highest recognition an ATG team member can receive, this award is given annually to one team member at each of ATG’s eight locations who most embodies the values and qualities employee Napoleon “Pete” DePina was known for, including integrity and a quiet leadership grounded in humility, generosity and selfless service to others.
“Our ability to provide the best service for our customers reflects the dedication and contributions of our team members,” said Holmes. “It is an honor to recognize team members who go beyond expectations, and whose efforts and attitude, like Pete’s, elevate the quality of service across our network and make a positive impact on the people around them.”
The largest Daimler Trucks North America dealer in New England, ATG offers employees performance pay programs and benefits starting day one, company training programs, and career development and advancement opportunities—all in a culture that is committed to giving back to its communities.
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