Shine Even Brighter: 8 Fleet Stories to Brighten Your Day: July 2022
8 Fleet Stories to Brighten Your Day: August 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.
August 24, 2022
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 August 24, 2022:
Fleet Advantage, KATC Host Backpack Drive: Fleet Advantage hosted a Back-to-School Backpack Drive Aug. 3 in partnership with Kids In Distress (KID), a nonprofit organization providing early intervention and treatment for abused, abandoned, and neglected children. Read more...
Toyota Responds to Needs Following Kentucky Flooding: Toyota announced $750,000 in donations to assist with immediate needs and long-term recovery efforts following flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Read more...
RTA Earns 2022 Great Place to Work Certification: RTA: The Fleet Success Company is now certified by Great Place to Work. The award is based on what current employees say about their experience working at RTA. Read more...
NTEA Acknowledges Companies to Reach MVP Status: NTEA’s Member Verification Program (MVP) has acknowledged the companies leading the industry to excellence. Read more...
Isuzu Celebrates Winners of 'Week of Weeks' Competition: Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. announced the winners of its 2022 National Sales Walkaround, National Service Walkaround, National Parts Salesperson Product Presentation, and North America I-1 Grand Prix Technical competitions. Read more..
Frost and Sullivan Institute Awards Organizations for Leadership: Frost & Sullivan Institute's Enlightened Growth Leadership Best Practices Recognition recognizes corporates committed to moving the world in the right direction not only through their products and services, but also through their initiatives toward sustainability. Read more...
FirstEnergy Foundation Completes Grants to Community Organizations: The FirstEnergy Foundation awarded more than $3.43 million to nearly 100 organizations across its six-state service territory for the final round of "Investing with Purpose," an initiative focused on supporting nonprofit organizations that advance health and safety, workforce development, educational and social justice initiatives. Read more...
UAF Awards 461 Scholarships for Academic Year: The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) has awarded 461 scholarships to studentsthroughout the country, totaling a record-setting $731,350 for the upcoming school year. Read more...
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