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  • Fleetio awards scholarships to 6 technicians

    Fleetio awards scholarships to 6 technicians

    Fleetio, a leading fleet optimization platform, recently announced the recipients of its first Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Scholarship program. 

    These scholarships were created to empower deserving students and automotive technicians, validating their skills and expertise against industry-defined standards.

    The ASE Scholarship grand prize winner Michael Hairston, who works for Life Ride, will receive a $3,000 scholarship to cover the registration and testing fees for three ASE professional-level Certification tests, plus funds for tool upgrades or other essential supplies.

    “I am most honored to be a recipient of this scholarship and extend my sincere gratitude to Fleetio for their generous support of my continued education and professional development,” said Michael Hairston at Life Ride. “This financial assistance will be invaluable as I continue to advance my career as a maintenance technician at Life Ride.”

     The ASE Scholarship runner-up winners will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to cover the registration and testing fees for three ASE professional-level Certification tests, plus funds for tool upgrades or other essential supplies.

     The 2025 Fleetio ASE Scholarship Runner-ups are:

    ·        Alex Palma, Quarry Management

    ·        Andrew Cureton, AAA Oregon/Idaho

    ·        Angel Gonzalez, General Pavement Management

    ·        Chase Statter, Student Nominee, redbox+ Dumpsters

    ·        Katherine Daniel, St. Johns County School District

     “We are proud to partner with Fleetio to support deserving technicians in earning their industry credentials and building their expertise,” said Dave Johnson, President/CEO at ASE. “Especially during a time where qualified technician shortages are impacting the fleet industry, we are grateful for Fleetio’s dedication to investing in technician development.”

  • TLG Peterbilt – Louisville expansion adds 13 service bays

    TLG Peterbilt – Louisville expansion adds 13 service bays

    The recent enhancements allow the dealership to provide an improved customer experience and increased truck service capacity for its growing customer base.

    The facility, located at 4415 Hamburg Pike in Jeffersonville, Indiana, now includes 30 service bays, a nearly 14,000 square foot parts warehouse and numerous features for customers and employees.

    The renovation and expansion project more than doubled the overall facility size to a total of 52,000 square feet and includes a newly expanded parking lot. The interior upgrades include a combination of modern office spaces, expanded parts warehousing, improved sales areas, and customer amenities including an updated drivers’ lounge with showers and laundry facility.

    The expansion adds 13 service bays, including a wash bay and CNG bay.

    “This renovation is a significant investment in both our customers and employees. We are incredibly proud of this expansion, which provides customers with a first-class TLG facility,” said Glenn Larson, president & CEO of The Larson Group. “TLG is dedicated to providing top-of-the-line dealerships for our customers to support
    their businesses and provide the highest level of service.”

    An open house and customer appreciation event will be held on April 3, 2025, for customers to tour the new space, meet the team and learn more about services offered by TLG Peterbilt – Louisville.