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Seginus Aerospace New PMA Shimmy Damper Bearing
The Shimmy Damper Bearing P/N 50-820030, is a sub-component of the Nose Gear Shimmy Damper P/N 101-820020-15, which is used with the Nose Landing Gear Assembly used on various Textron King Air Series Aircraft. - October 19, 2019 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Former National Van Lines President Robert S. Seeler (1935-2019)
Former National Van Lines President Robert S. Seeler—and a key NVL adviser in later years, died Oct. 12. He was 84. Mr. Seeler began serving on the NVL Board of Directors at current CEO & Chairman Maureen Beal’s request shortly after he retired from a competing van line in the... - October 19, 2019 - National Van Lines
Debut Book Released by Widow Spreading Tire Safety Awareness
Tire Mom: A Journey of Hurting, Helping and Healing Hosting First Book Signing Event in Denver, CO - October 14, 2019 - The Tire Mom
Bradley A. Pistotnik is Honored by the Top 100 Registry as the 2019 Attorney of the Year
Bradley A. Pistotnik is featured in Top 100 Registry's quarterly Top 100 Lawyers publication. Bradley is a practicing Attorney and Founder of Brad Pistotnik Law P.A., in Wichita, Kansas. His firm concentrates their practice in tractor-trailer litigation, commercial motor vehicle litigation, in fleet transportation injury cases, as well as in motor vehicle related litigation including automobiles, motorcycles, and pedestrian accidents with motor vehicles. - October 13, 2019 - Top100 Registry Inc.
National Van Lines Dives in to Support Oceans
Long-distance Mover No Landlubber - October 11, 2019 - National Van Lines
La Dona Breaks Record for Air-Freighted Pineapples
La Dona has set a new record in Panama for most pineapple shipped by air freight in a single month. Shipping by air freight allows La Dona to deliver incredibly sweet, mature pineapples to international markets. Truly, Air Pineapple is the ultimate pineapple experience. - October 10, 2019 - La Dona Fruit Co.
Industrial Optimizers Open Miami Office
Industrial Optimizers' new office in Miami will serve the entire Americas. It will bring advanced network planning and scheduling solutions to transport operators across the region. - October 09, 2019 - Industrial Optimizers
Dan Schock Named Regional Sales Manager for Nova USA’s TrailerDecking.com Division
Dan Schock has been named regional sales manager for Nova Products Inc.’s TrailerDecking.com division. He is responsible for the sale and distribution of the company’s complete line of Apitong trailer decking, flooring, accessories and supplies throughout eight Midwest states including... - October 01, 2019 - Nova USA
Blue Shark Vodka “Lurking” at ILM Airport
Blue Shark Vodka is ready to unveil its new, exclusive glass airport display at Wilmington International Airport this Friday, September 27 at 4:30 p.m. The custom vitrine was handcrafted by Greensboro, NC, “Maker of Beautiful Things” Chris Horney, who has handcrafted custom, high-end... - September 27, 2019 - Daytoon, Inc.
Widow Launching Second National Tire Safety Tour
Diana Hubner’s book, "The Tire Mom: My Highway to Healing," is the story of her national tire-giveaway tour to raise awareness of tire manufacture dates. - September 18, 2019 - The Tire Mom
Tri-Star Semi Truck & Trailer Services to Acquire Transportation Equipment Specialists (TES)
Tri-Star semi Truck & Trailer Services to acquire Transportation Equipment Specialists (TES) to offer comprehensive truck, trailer and container repair, and logistic services to the transportation and intermodal container industry. - September 18, 2019 - Tri-Star Semi Truck & Trailer Services
Fitton Moving & Storage Joins National Van Lines
National Van Lines proudly welcomes Fitton Moving & Storage, Inc. to their cross-country-moving family, adding to NVL’s New England presence. In addition to covering key markets within its home state of Massachusetts, Fitton Moving & Storage’s reach extends to regions in... - September 18, 2019 - National Van Lines
Veronica A. Wright Celebrated as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Veronica A. Wright of Lawrenceville, Georgia is being celebrated as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for almost 35 years in the fields of transportation and wellness. About... - September 17, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Papros Demonstrates That Blockchain Turns the Table on Traditional Risk Evaluations for the Supply Chain
Papros, the company behind the popular supply chain offering MRPRO(TM), demonstrated verifiably that current risk evaluations in supply chain fall short when not configuring blockchain as a factor in supply chain risk evaluations. By mitigating risk dramatically, blockchain empowers the supply chain across all sizes of companies. Small companies are particularly empowered because of this risk mitigation. - September 12, 2019 - Papros Inc.
MaiCo Industries Inc. Earns Its 21st Consecutive AISC Quality Fabrication Certification
MaiCo Industries Inc. earned its 21st consecutive American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) quality certification renewal last month. AISC certification recognizes MaiCo Industries, https://www.maicoind.com, for maintaining steel fabrication operations that meet AISC quality requirements for... - September 10, 2019 - Maico Industries
GBS Selects Larry Gibson as New Regional Marketing Director
In order to better serve an increasing client base in northern Missouri and eastern Kansas, Group Benefit Services (GBS) has selected Larry Gibson as Regional Marketing Director (RMD) for these regions. “We’re thrilled at the opportunity to add Mr. Gibson to our expanding team,”... - September 10, 2019 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Industrial Optimizers Celebrates 30 Years with with Anniversary Events
Industrial Optimizers, founded in 1989, has this week celebrated its thirtieth anniversary. Clients and industry colleagues gathered in Stockholm for a conference and party to mark the occasion. - September 08, 2019 - Industrial Optimizers
Port of Fernandina Positioned to Speed Aid to Bahamas
Unscathed Northeast Florida's Port of Fernandina in excellent shape to help get relief supplies to Bahamas. - September 06, 2019 - Port of Fernandina
3 Main Tips to Choose the Best Galapagos Expedition
When it comes to cruising the Galapagos Islands, one size does not necessarily fit all. While at first, a small, single-guided ship may seem the most appealing way to go, larger, multiple-guided ships actually offer distinct advantages for travelers looking to witness a myriad of natural wonders across one of the world’s most cherished wildlife destinations. Just ask the travel experts at Metropolitan Touring. - August 29, 2019 - Metropolitan Touring
DynaGrace Enterprises Adds Respirator Fit Test Product to GSA Schedule 66
DynaGrace Enterprises, a WOSB, professional services company has added another quality line of products to the GSA Schedule 66 - Scientific Equipment and Services Schedule Contract. DynaGrace Enterprises is the first women-owned firm in Utah to be a vendor on that prestigious GSA... - August 28, 2019 - DynaGrace Enterprises
ELD Mandate Ranks in the Top 10 Issues in the Trucking Industry
The "hard" deadline to comply with the ELD Mandate is December 17, 2019. On that day, operators of commercial motor vehicles covered by this law will be required to use electronic logging devices, or ELDs. Are they ready? BlueArrow Telematics CEO and Puryear Tank Lines CTO discuss the issue. - August 22, 2019 - BlueArrow Telematics
GBS Selects Galen Floyd as New Regional Marketing Director
In order to meet the growing demands for Group Benefit Services (GBS) programs, GBS has selected Galen Floyd as Regional Marketing Director (RMD) for the southwest Missouri region. - August 21, 2019 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Michele Briscoe Honored as a Woman of the Month and on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Michele Briscoe of Brooklyn, New York has been honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2019 and showcased on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success... - August 20, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Total Distribution, Inc. Named to Food Logistics’ 2019 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers List
Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named Total Distribution, Inc. to its 2019 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list. The Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list serves as a resource guide of... - August 18, 2019 - Total Distribution, Inc.
WHC is Acquiring the Taxi Businesses from Transdev North America
WHC Worldwide, LLC is acquiring the taxi businesses from Transdev North America, including zTrip. This acquisition adds more than 2,500 vehicles in Baltimore, Dulles airport, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Pittsburgh and West Palm Beach. This most recent acquisition makes WHC Worldwide, LLC the largest national taxi company in the United States. - August 16, 2019 - zTrip WHC
Savant Group Unveiled New Global Headquarters
The Savant Group, comprised of four individual companies that provide products and services to the lubricant, transportation, and energy industries, unveiled the first look of the new global headquarters at their 50th Anniversary Celebration. The new facilities will be constructed on Bay City Road in Midland, Michigan. - August 15, 2019 - Savant Group
DOT Designation to Help FL Port Move Cargo & Ease Truck Traffic
Marine Highway designation to help Port of Fernandina move cargo by barge and alleviate truck traffic on area roadways. - August 05, 2019 - Port of Fernandina
FedEx Wins Carrier of the Year Award
FedEx earns Carrier of the Year award for 2018 from American Group, adds another crystal trophy to their showcase. - July 31, 2019 - New American Group d/b/a American Group, LLC
Custom Truck One Source Named in Ingram’s 2019 Corporate Report 100
Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck) today announced it has been named among the top 100 fast-growing businesses in Kansas City by Ingram’s Magazine, which is one of the top business publications in the area. Ingram’s recognition of Custom Truck’s rapid growth was part of the... - July 26, 2019 - Custom Truck One Source
Ready Wireless® IoT Solution Enables Organizations to Build Safe Driving Cultures
Announcing Release of Ready Fleet® IoT Platform with cutting edge tools to manage driving policy, measure distracted and risky driving behavior and deploy safety management programs. - July 26, 2019 - Ready Wireless
Marlborough Mayor Requests Funding for Shuttle Service Connection to MBTA
Mayor says a shuttle service would close “last mile” connection gap for local commuters. - July 21, 2019 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
FLARES 2.0 Demonstrates Nominal Performance in Wind
Flight test data indicates that Hood Tech’s Flying Launch and Recovery System (FLARES 2.0) multicopter performs nominally in up to 22 knot wind. “FLARES achieves robustness by using generously-sized components, and redundancy,” states Hood Tech President, Dr. Andy von Flotow,... - July 20, 2019 - Hood Tech Corp., Vision Inc.
Avis Malaysia Wins the Prestigious Rentalcars.com Award for Outstanding Customer Experience
Avis Malaysia, a part of the DRB-HICOM Group, recently won a prestigious award for outstanding customer experience for its branches at Kuching and Kota Kinabalu International Airports from the world’s leading online car rental provider, Rentalcars.com. The Rentalcar.com Customer Favourite... - July 19, 2019 - DRB-HICOM EZ-Drive Sdn Bhd
Nova USA’s Apitong Oil Enhances the Durability & Luster of Automotive Wood Product Applications
Nova USA’s Apitong Oil was specifically-designed to enhance the durability and beauty of nearly all exterior wood products used in heavy duty automotive and industrial applications. Developed with a proprietary blend of Tung oil, UV blockers, fungicide, and trans-oxide pigments, Apitong... - July 17, 2019 - Nova USA
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication Recognizes New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to recognize their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased... - July 17, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Las Cruces Moving & Storage Joins National Van Lines
National Van Lines proudly welcomes Las Cruces Moving & Storage, Inc. to our cross-country-moving family, a move expanding both organizations’ Southwest regional penetration. In addition to covering key geographic points within New Mexico, Las Cruces M&S enjoys a marketplace reach... - July 17, 2019 - National Van Lines
SleepSafe Drivers® Executive Selected to Speak on the Importance of Fatigue Management Programs at Trucking Legal Forum
The ATA Litigation Center’s annual Trucking Legal Forum schedules Steven Garrish to sit on panel discussing the science, case law and compliance issues surrounding the role of fatigue in truck accident litigation. - July 11, 2019 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
1,000 Fuel Cell Electric Heavy Vehicles for Cleaner Port Operations - Powered by Horizon
Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies has announced the signing of an MOU to supply 1,000 units of 100kW and higher automotive fuel cell systems for heavy duty trucks within three years, with the first units to be delivered in the second half of 2019. This represents one of the largest deployments of fuel... - July 11, 2019 - Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies
Gulfport/Biloxi Iconic Yellow Cab Sold – zTrip Launches New Taxi Fleet
zTrip, a new innovative taxi service, has acquired Yellow Cab’s taxicab operating authority. zTrip will launch with a new fleet of 40 new vehicles in the Gulfport/Biloxi market today. zTrip. Because it matters who’s driving you. Because it matters who’s driving your kids, your elderly parents and who you drive with. - July 10, 2019 - zTrip WHC
Procurement Foundry Announces Formation of Steering Committee
Massachusetts based Procurement Foundry, a leading Supply Chain Management and Indirect Procurement online collaboration community for industry practitioners, announced the establishment of their Steering Committee. - July 05, 2019 - Procurement Foundry
Michigan Mover Signs Second 10-Year Contract
All Around Moving & Storage, one of National Van Lines’ top-performing interstate-moving agents, is remaining with the NVL family for another decade - a pact strengthening each organization’s Detroit-Ann Arbor marketplace position. A top 10 booker and top 10 hauler for National Van... - July 03, 2019 - National Van Lines
Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA) Scores Big in Florida State Budget
TBARTA, the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority, is receiving a record-level amount of state funds, $2.5 million as authorized by the Florida Legislature and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, to go toward operations and to study advanced transit innovations. - July 03, 2019 - TBARTA
iParq and Arrive Team Up to Simplify Parking
This integration allows parking professionals to better manage citations. iParq and Arrive's platforms are integrated to provide a seamless experience. - July 01, 2019 - iParq
Announcing the Launch of the World’s First Transportation Security Leadership Forum
Transportation Security Leadership Forum – Innovation | Leadership | Security Re-Imagined; 29-30 October 2019, Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland - June 28, 2019 - SEMCO Events Ltd.
New Agent Addition: Sloan’s Moving & Storage
National Van Lines proudly welcomes Manassas, VA-based Sloan’s Moving & Storage to our interstate-moving family, an agreement that further solidifies NVL’s strong Eastern Seaboard presence. “We’re glad to be members of the National Van Lines family,” Owner and... - June 27, 2019 - National Van Lines
Procurement Transformation Delivers More Than Savings for Logistics Provider
Source One specialty logistics engagement earns a spot on Supply and Demand Chain Executive’s Top 100 Projects list. - June 26, 2019 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
PINC Recognized as a Standout Exhibitor During the Largest ProMat Expo in the 34-Year History
Independent consulting firm, Competitive Edge, on behalf of MHI, selects PINC as a standout exhibit during ProMat 2019. - June 19, 2019 - PINC
Alignment Simple Solutions, USA Forms Strategic Alliance with QuickTrak Engineering UK, Ltd.
QuickTrick Digital & Portable wheel alignment products with QuickTrak Portable Laser Alignment products. Now available in the EU and USA. - June 19, 2019 - QuickTrick - Alignment Simple Solutions
The Cincinnati Enquirer Names LeanCor Supply Chain Group a Winner of the Cincinnati Top Workplaces 2019 Award
LeanCor Supply Chain Group has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by The Cincinnati Enquirer. - June 13, 2019 - LeanCor Supply Chain Group
Negotiations Ninja and Procurement Foundry Announce Content Partnership
Negotiations Ninja and Procurement Foundry announced today a collaboration that provides Procurement Foundry’s community with a curated mix of procurement, supply chain, and negotiation “Original Content” featuring Negotiations Ninja. Negotiations Ninja is collaborating with... - June 13, 2019 - Negotiations Ninja