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link hidden, please login to view has recognized Truck-Lite and ECCO as its latest suppliers to earn the VIPAR Heavy Duty Strategic Partner (VSP) designation. The two companies, both part of Clarience Technologies, join a group of suppliers that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the organization’s distributors, fleets and strategic initiatives across the heavy-duty aftermarket. “Truck-Lite and ECCO bring exceptional value to our distributor network through their commitment to innovation, safety, and service,” said Larry Griffin, vice president of program management for VIPAR Heavy Duty. “Their strong support of fleets, investment in data quality, and product offerings that extend across key international markets align closely with our strategic priorities. We are pleased to welcome them as Strategic Partners.”
Designation Criteria and Program Support
Truck-Lite and ECCO earned the designation by meeting key criteria established by
link hidden, please login to view, including active support of fleets through the organization’s National Accounts Program. The companies also contributed product content to PARTSPHERE PIM®, VIPAR Heavy Duty’s product information management system, and delivered comprehensive product programs that serve both VIPAR Heavy Duty and Power Heavy Duty distributors. “We are honored that Truck-Lite and ECCO have been recognized as VIPAR Heavy Duty Strategic Partners,” said Brian Olsen, executive vice president and president, Visibility Solutions, at Clarience Technologies. “This designation reflects our shared commitment to supporting distributors and fleets with innovative, high-quality solutions. We value our partnership and look forward to continued collaboration to deliver value across the heavy-duty aftermarket.”
Benefits of VSP Designation
Suppliers that earn the VSP designation benefit from enhanced visibility and engagement opportunities, including special recognition and priority positioning at the IMPACT Conference. They also receive expanded branding across distributor touchpoints and increased networking and collaboration with the VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies team and distributor members.
Truck-Lite and ECCO join the VSP group alongside Baldwin Filters, Donaldson Company, East Penn, Grote, Prestone, Tectran and Tramec.
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The
link hidden, please login to view (ACPN), a community of the Auto Care Association, is now accepting applications for its Leadership 2.0 Scholarship, which will award one ACPN member the opportunity to attend the University of the Aftermarket’s Leadership 2.0 Program. “This scholarship reflects ACPN’s commitment to developing strong leaders within the content community,” said Joe Thomas, scholarship chair of the ACPN Council. “By supporting participation in Leadership 2.0, we’re helping members grow personally and professionally while advancing the industry as a whole.”
About the Leadership 2.0 Program
The Leadership 2.0 Program is a postgraduate-level leadership and business education experience designed to support the development of auto care industry leaders. Leadership 2.0 offers a two-week curriculum that blends theory with real-world application of leadership principles specific to the auto care industry.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must be:
A current member of the ACPN community; and Employed by an Auto Care Association member company. CEUs and Scholarship Coverage
Graduates of the Leadership 2.0 Program will receive 7.0 CEUs toward their Automotive Content Professional (ACP) and Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) designations. The scholarship is valued at $6,650 and covers tuition, course materials and meals. The scholarship recipient is responsible for their own travel and hotel accommodations.
Program Sessions and Locations
The first session of Leadership 2.0 is scheduled for Aug. 9–13, 2026, at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. The second session will take place in March 2027 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Application Information
For more information about the ACPN Leadership 2.0 scholarship, including a complete list of eligibility requirements and the application, visit the
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The
link hidden, please login to view (ACPN), a community of the Auto Care Association, is now accepting applications for its Leadership 2.0 Scholarship, which will award one ACPN member the opportunity to attend the University of the Aftermarket’s Leadership 2.0 Program. “This scholarship reflects ACPN’s commitment to developing strong leaders within the content community,” said Joe Thomas, scholarship chair of the ACPN Council. “By supporting participation in Leadership 2.0, we’re helping members grow personally and professionally while advancing the industry as a whole.”
About the Leadership 2.0 Program
The Leadership 2.0 Program is a postgraduate-level leadership and business education experience designed to support the development of auto care industry leaders. Leadership 2.0 offers a two-week curriculum that blends theory with real-world application of leadership principles specific to the auto care industry.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must be:
A current member of the ACPN community; and Employed by an Auto Care Association member company. CEUs and Scholarship Coverage
Graduates of the Leadership 2.0 Program will receive 7.0 CEUs toward their Automotive Content Professional (ACP) and Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) designations. The scholarship is valued at $6,650 and covers tuition, course materials and meals. The scholarship recipient is responsible for their own travel and hotel accommodations.
Program Sessions and Locations
The first session of Leadership 2.0 is scheduled for Aug. 9–13, 2026, at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. The second session will take place in March 2027 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Application Information
For more information about the ACPN Leadership 2.0 scholarship, including a complete list of eligibility requirements and the application, visit the
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The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), an under-40 community of the Auto Care Association, announced its 2026 Next Step Program scholarship recipients for YANG programming at Auto Care Connect. The Next Step Program offers young automotive aftermarket professionals an opportunity to establish lasting involvement in the auto care industry.
The scholarship recipients will experience and engage in YANG programming at
link hidden, please login to view and Spring Leadership Days, part of Auto Care Connect week, all taking place May 11-14 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. 2026 Next Step Program Scholarship Recipients
Tiffany Auyeung, Genuine Parts/NAPA Shelby McLean, CRC Industries Dina Nikocevic, Parts Authority Samantha Schearer-Higdon, Schearer’s Sales & Service Inc. Joseph Pedorenko, TERREPOWER Scholarship Benefits and Networking Opportunities
The scholarship covers the entire cost to attend the 2026 Auto Care Connect week and provides access to networking opportunities for each of the scholarship recipients. The Next Step scholarship recipients can participate in up to 25 meetings and network with more than 450 veteran industry leaders during this three-and-a-half-day program. “Next Steppers” will experience up-close how the association and various aspects of the industry work.
YANG Programming at Auto Care Connect
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link hidden, please login to view programming at Auto Care Connect is tailored to young professionals in the auto care industry to facilitate building connections with peers, learning from industry experts and coming together as one collective industry by sharing the best of ideas and solutions for today’s automotive aftermarket industry challenges. This in-person event provides industry-focused programming opportunities to enhance leadership skills and knowledge of the industry. The post
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Applications for the Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships are now being accepted at
link hidden, please login to view. Thirteen scholarships in memory of the late founder of Federated Auto Parts will be awarded for the 2026-27 academic year to students preparing for automotive aftermarket careers. The deadline to apply is March 31.
“Everyone at Federated takes great pride in offering these scholarships to exceptional applicants year after year,” said Bo Fisher, chairman of Federated Auto Parts. “The Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships are our way honoring my father’s memory by giving back and helping deserving students.”
The
link hidden, please login to view are administered by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation ( link hidden, please login to view) and are awarded to students attending a two- or four-year accredited college, an ASE certified post-secondary automotive, heavy-duty or collision technician training program or any licensed and accredited vocational school. Students graduating from high school in 2026 and heading to any of these post-secondary programs are also eligible.
link hidden, please login to view is one of more than 30 organizations that award scholarships on the UAF Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Central website. As an added benefit for students who apply at AutomotiveScholarships.com, each completed application will be considered for every scholarship opportunity where the candidate meets the qualifications.
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