8 Fleet Stories to Brighten Your Day: June 2022
This monthly news recap will highlight recent news that is sure to brighten your day. From charity to awards, read on for a smile.

Take a moment to find the joy that surrounds us every day in the work truck industry.
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There is no shortage of news about struggles, challenges, and crisis. But in the world of fleet, there is so much good that happens that it deserves a special shout out.
Take a moment to check out a few of the top news highlights that brighten our days and gave us a little bit of inspiration as of June 30, 2022:
Driver Awarded Chevrolet Silverado LT For Safe Driving: Florida Rock and Tank Lines, Inc. (FRTL) recently awarded one of its professional drivers a brand new Chevy Silverado pickup truck as a result of the company and the driver meeting all of the annual safety goals for fiscal year 2021. Read more...
Swagelok Celebrates 75th Anniversary With New Facility: Swagelok Company is marking its 75th year in business by expanding its workforce on Cleveland’s west side through the addition of positions in its existing Strongsville facility and the purchase of an existing, 135,000-square-foot building in Valley City, Ohio. Read more...
Katerina Jones Named TMSA Trailblazer Top Brand Innovator: Fleet Advantage announced today vice president, marketing and business development, Katerina Jones, has been named one of three Trailblazer Top Brand Innovators by the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA). Read more...
How Fleet Managers Can 'Sell' Themselves & Be 'Seen': It doesn’t matter if you just started in fleet or are a veteran member of our industry. The reasons may differ, but the question is always the same: How do I advocate for myself and my work? Read more...
Survey Reveals Benefits of Taking Pets to Work: In honor of National Take Your Pet to Work Week, Truckstop.com surveyed customers (professional truck drivers) about their pets and found that taking their pet on the road was a key benefit of their profession. Read more...
Stellantis, Detroit Artist Partner on Mural Project: Stellantis announced a partnership with renowned Detroit fresco artist Dr. Hubert Massey to create the largest municipal art installation in the city’s history, according to the company's news release. Read more...
Nissan Foundation Awards $848,000 in Grants to Nonprofits: The Nissan Foundation announced it is awarding $848,000 in grants to 33 nonprofit organizations for its 2022 grant cycle. Read more...
Mack Announces Mack Calendar Contest Winners: Mack Trucks announced the winners of the 2023 Mack Trucks Calendar Contest. Each of the winning entries will have a month to themselves in next year's Mack calendar. Read more...
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