LAKEVILLE — Lakeville resident Collin Hunt, a diesel technician at Advantage Truck Group in Raynham, is one of 12 technicians from across the United States and Canada to earn a spot to compete in the final round of the 2023 Daimler Trucks North America Technician Skills Competition.  

Nearly 1,500 technicians from Freightliner and Western Star dealerships and Detroit distributors competed on written exams in the engine and vehicle categories to qualify for the hands-on portion of the competition. 

Hunt competed on the vehicle exam and his score placed him among the top six technicians in this category. He will compete on July 26 at the Daimler Trucks North America Training Center in Detroit. 

“Collin’s commitment to expanding and refining his skills is reflected in his level of expertise and the service he brings to our customers every day. This is an incredible accomplishment, and we are proud to have Collin represent Advantage Truck Group as one of the top Daimler Trucks North America technicians in North America,” said Kevin Holmes, president and CEO of Advantage Truck Group.

Hunt graduated from Massasoit Community College in 2017 with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Diesel Technology. He first started working with Freightliner and Western Star trucks in 2021 when he joined Advantage Truck Group at its newly-opened facility in Raynham,, one of its eight dealer locations. 

He said he is looking forward to competing in the skills competition and having the opportunity to test his ability to diagnose and repair the vehicles.

“I love solving electrical problems and diagnosing intermittent issues and faults. Any unusual problem that comes into the shop is given to me,” says Hunt. “I’m always excited to try new things. Every day is different, with a new challenge to face. It’s what I like most about being a technician.”