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Nintendo Celebrates MAR10 Day With Games, Movie News and a Variety of Mario-Themed Activities

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door arrives on the Nintendo Switch family of systems on May 23.
The witty and whimsical RPG arrives on the Nintendo Switch system twenty years after its original debut on Nintendo GameCube.
* In honor of MAR10 Day, Nintendo is offering twice the fun with the Nintendo Switch Online 14-Day Free Trial Membership (typically 7 days), available now through March 17 on My Nintendo .
Watch the Super Mario Bros. Movie and Check Out the Companion Digital Guidebook – What better way to celebrate MAR10 Day than to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie?

Schneider wins prestigious personnel safety award

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

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Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, has been awarded Grand Champion, Class 2 in the National Tank Truck Carriers' (NTTC) 2022 Personnel Safety Contest.

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Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, has been awarded Grand Champion, Class 2 in the National Tank Truck Carriers' (NTTC) 2022 Personnel Safety Contest.
The NTTC's National Safety Contest recognizes all efforts that go into reducing truck related injuries and positively impacting the safety of our roadways, such as reduced accidents per million miles and lower annual injury rates.
“This would not have been possible without our drivers, driver leaders and safety team who are wholeheartedly focused on safety in every aspect of their jobs, 24/7,” said Schneider Senior Vice President and General Manager Jason Howe.
Schneider teaches and reinforces safe operations for everyone – from drivers and diesel technicians to office and warehouse associates.

Youth Enrichment Brands Acquires School of Rock to Grow Leading Youth Activities Platform

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Youth Enrichment Brands (YEB) announced today that it has acquired School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education.

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Youth Enrichment Brands, the nation's leading youth activities platform, has acquired School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education.
Youth Enrichment Brands (YEB) has acquired School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education.
"We're thrilled to add School of Rock to our Youth Enrichment Brands platform and help support its next chapter of growth," said Justin Hoeveler, CEO of Youth Enrichment Brands.
"Joining the Youth Enrichment Brands platform will accelerate the achievement of our ambitious long-term objectives," added Rob Price, President of School of Rock.

School of Rock Hits a High Note with 350 Locations Worldwide, Welcoming Providencia, Chile, as the Newest Addition

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Monday, October 23, 2023

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CANTON, Mass., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education, proudly unveiled its 350th worldwide location in Providencia, Chile, last week. The milestone marks School of Rock's progression to a scale that few franchises achieve and underscores the company's position as the premier music education brand with more than 62,000 active students, and hundreds of thousands of alumni rocking around the globe.

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"Opening the 350th School of Rock location in Chile is a significant milestone in our journey.
"Opening this School of Rock is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for me.
"Being a part of this incredible organization and opening School of Rock's 350th location is a truly special experience."
To learn more about School of Rock franchise opportunities head to schoolofrock.com/franchising

Allison Transmission Honors Guild Technician Skills Competition Finalists

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

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Allison Transmission is pleased to announce the winner of the Allison Guild Technician Skills Competition.

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Allison Transmission is pleased to announce the winner of the Allison Guild Technician Skills Competition.
The Allison Transmission Guild, established in 1975, promotes the technical knowledge and expertise of Allison distributor and dealer service and parts professionals.
“Allison is proud to recognize the Technician Skills Competition finalists for their ability to deliver industry-leading service to our mutual OEM and fleet customers,” said Todd Dawn, Director, Global Product Training and Technical Publications at Allison Transmission.
Each station was hosted and judged by Allison Regional Customer Support Managers, Allison Service Engineers and Allison Product Training personnel.

ATA Crowns National Truck Driving Champions

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Sunday, August 20, 2023

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Trucking Associations announced that James Gragg Wilson of Nevada, a professional driver for United Parcel Service, was named the Bendix Grand Champion of the 2023 National Truck Driving Championships. The competition took place Aug. 16-19 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

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"This accomplishment epitomizes his entire career, with 37 years and more than 2.5 million miles of accident-free driving."
Wilson, who competed in the tank truck division, has been a professional truck driver for 37 years and has driven more than 2.5 million accident-free miles.
Professionalism and dedication to the trucking industry were key themes during the National Truck Driving Championships.
Since 2011, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has been the sole sponsor of the Bendix National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion.

41 XPO Drivers to Compete in the National Truck Driving Championships, the “Super Bowl of Safety”

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Monday, July 10, 2023

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The NTDC is the foremost U.S. showcase of precision truck driving skills and safety knowledge.

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The NTDC is the foremost U.S. showcase of precision truck driving skills and safety knowledge.
He trains alongside Chris Poynor, his cousin and fellow XPO driver and a national runner-up in 2022.
He returns to the NTDC national event after successfully defending his state’s Grand Champion title for the fifth time.
He follows in the footsteps of his father Clint, an XPO customer service representative and former truck driver who previously competed nationally.

School of Rock Announces Momentum Led by Student Growth and International Expansion

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

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CHICAGO and CANTON, Mass., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education, shared today a series of milestones and achievements that highlight the growth and success of its internationally recognized business model. School of Rock is a portfolio company of Sterling Partners ("Sterling"), a diversified investment management platform.

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School of Rock is a portfolio company of Sterling Partners ("Sterling"), a diversified investment management platform.
School of Rock, a Sterling Partners portfolio company, details global achievements and expansion led by student growth
School of Rock has 336 schools operating in 15 countries, with current commitments for over 200 additional schools, and is the largest music education franchise in the world.
School of Rock continues to have very high franchisee satisfaction, thanks to its unique combination of high-tech/high-touch support.
From a financial perspective, School of Rock has achieved meaningful increases in system-wide and same store sales compared to the prior year as well as pre-COVID levels, all-time high student enrollment, and significant international expansion.

Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition Now Open to Ignite the Spirit of Restoration Among High School Students Nationwide with Cash Prizes Totaling More Than $20,000

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

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INDIANAPOLIS, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Delo® brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, announced today that the highly-anticipated 26th Annual Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition (TRC) is now accepting applications from high school students across the United States.

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The Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition (TRC) is designed to foster hands-on learning, critical thinking, and teamwork among high school students, while also celebrating the rich heritage of agricultural machinery.
Chevron recognizes the invaluable impact that hands-on experiences and mentorship can have on a young person's future, and through the Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition (TRC), participants will gain invaluable skills in problem-solving, project management, and restoration.
To enter the Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition (TRC), students should understand the following competition details:
Eligibility: The competition is open to all high school students in the United States, aged 14 to 18.
To learn more about the Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition, including entry guidelines, submission details, and official rules, please visit: https://www.chevronlubricants.com/en_us/home/learning/about-our-brands/d...

School of Rock Receives Grand Champion Award in the 2023 Global Franchise Awards

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Monday, February 27, 2023

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CANTON, Mass., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, has been named the Grand Champion of the 2023 Global Franchise Awards, the most prestigious Global Franchise award. This award is given to one winner who has distinguished themselves most in the franchising industry in the opinion of the judges. In addition, School of Rock once again solidified its position as the leading children's service and education franchise for the third consecutive year.

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CANTON, Mass., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock , the leader in performance-based music education, has been named the Grand Champion of the 2023 Global Franchise Awards, the most prestigious Global Franchise award.
In addition, School of Rock once again solidified its position as the leading children's service and education franchise for the third consecutive year.
"Winning the Grand Champion title against such strong competition is a testament to the exceptional quality and success of our network," said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock.
The Global Franchise Awards, now in its sixth year, seek to honor the most exceptional franchise brands and spread awareness about franchising.