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By Counterman
Automotive Parts Associates (APA) announced it recently wrapped up an action-packed weekend in Las Vegas, where winners of the Vegas Adrenaline Adventure Weekend promotion “experienced high-octane thrills and unforgettable moments.” From Feb. 28 to March 2, 10 winners and their guests enjoyed an all-expense-paid trip featuring off-road driving, machine gun shooting, Topgolf, plus $500!
APA said the winners also got to enjoy a Friday night dinner sponsored by FCS. “A special shoutout to FCS for sponsoring a fantastic Friday night dinner, adding to the excitement of the weekend,” APA said.
The promotion, which was open to
link hidden, please login to viewshareholders’ and TruStar members’ customers from September 15 through October 31, awarded entries for every $200 purchased from sponsoring suppliers. In addition to the grand prize trip, 10 second-place winners received a $250 gift card and salespeople earned a $100 gift card for each winner. Following are quotes from participants sharing their appreciation for the experience:
“Thank you very much for the great and memorable trip and your kind hospitality. We do appreciate it. I was glad to meet a lot of shop owners and great people and also exchange great information. We had a great time.” “Both of my sons thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thanks for putting that together. It was a trip they may never take again together!” “Gail and I would like to say thank you to APA for a great weekend away, we really enjoyed ourselves!” “It was an unforgettable weekend,” said Jan Larson, director of marketing for APA. “What started as a group of strangers on Friday quickly turned into a close-knit group by Sunday, exchanging contact information and sharing stories like lifelong friends. I always encourage our shareholders and TruStar members to take advantage of these promotions. Participation is easy and can have a meaningful impact on employee morale. These events drive engagement, boost sales, and create lasting memories—don’t let your customers miss out on these incredible opportunities!”
APA said it hosts two promotions annually, one in spring and one in fall. Up next is the 2025 Tanks For The Memories Sweepstakes, where ten winners will receive an all-expense-paid trip to drive real tanks at Drive A Tank in Kasota, MN.
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By Counterman
FleetPride, Inc. announced it acquired the assets of ARS Truck & Fleet Service. Based in New Castle, Delaware and founded in 1972, ARS operates 25 service bays in two locations and a mobile service fleet of 16 trucks. A news release explained the transaction represents the expansion of service on the Eastern Seaboard.
“The entire ARS Truck & Fleet Service team is thrilled to become a part of FleetPride. Our companies have been strong partners for many years,” said Patrick Connell, ARS CEO. “The mission at ARS has always been to create an environment of growth for our people and our company. We pride ourselves on the strong culture we have, and the many years of industry leading work we have done. FleetPride is the perfect partner to continue that legacy. We now have access to all the resources we require to grow like never before. With this opportunity, I am more excited about our mission than any point in my career.”
link hidden, please login to view said the acquisition provides ARS customers with access to a nationwide network of parts and service solutions featuring digital solutions, such as the FleetPride.com eCommerce platform. It also opens up new learning opportunities for ARS employees with FleetPride Tech University’s online and in-person training. “We are excited to welcome the entire ARS Truck & Fleet Service team to our company,” said FleetPride President of Parts and Service Mike Harris. “Patrick Connell and his outstanding team are a model of customer service and operational excellence. We are proud to carry on ARS’s legacy and continue serving their valued customers along the Eastern Seaboard.”
ARS has a long track record of superior in-house and on-location repair services for heavy duty fleets,
link hidden, please login to view said. In addition, it is a five-time honoree as one of the top 12 shops in the country by Automotive Training Institutes, receiving ATI’s National MSO Shop of the Year award in 2022. ARS also has been named one of Delaware’s 50 fastest growing companies, it is an Inc 5000 company and two-time Philly 100 winner, and owner Patrick Connell was named Delaware’s 2022 CEO of the Year – For-Profit Medium Business –by the Delaware Business Times. The post
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