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PlaneSense, Inc.’s Second Delivery of Nextant Jet Brings Them to “Fleet” Status
The PlaneSense program will receive delivery of the third aircraft later in the quarter, as well as receive delivery of the final two in 2017. - March 25, 2016 - PlaneSense, Inc.
New Anti-Aging Protection from Auto & Air Pollutants; School Crossing Guards and Outdoor Workers Are Subject to Pollution’s Skin Damage & Aging
Until now, the traditional antioxidants in skin creams, like Vitamin C, E, and CoQ10 only protected against skin aging’s “oxygen free radicals,” the sun is the primary cause of oxygen free radicals. Until now, there has been no known antioxidant protection against airborne... - March 24, 2016 - Reviva Labs
Global Air Charters, Inc. Appoints Richard C. Page Executive Vice President
Global Air Charters, a full-service Part 135 certified aviation charter and management company, has hired Richard C. Page as executive vice president. In this new position, Page will focus on worldwide business development. - March 24, 2016 - Global Air Charters
Ruff Transport Launches Shoe Collection Drive to Raise Money for Saving Animal Lives Through Rescue Transports
Ruff Transport's shoe collection fund raiser directly benefits at risk animals in "high kill" shelters by raising operational funds to transport them to "no kill" shelters and foster homes, while also generating capital (shoes) to provide resources for micro-enterprises in developing countries through the national fund raiser funds2orgs.com - March 23, 2016 - Ruff Transport
Educational Bus Transportation Awarded EPA Grant to Reduce Overall Fleet Emissions
New clean diesel school buses will help save energy - and the environment. - March 18, 2016 - The Trans Group
AT&S Welcomes Tim Kelley as CFO
American Trailer and Storage (“AT&S”, www.ATandSonline.com) welcomes Tim Kelley to the role of Chief Financial Officer responsible for evaluating and overseeing financial and strategic planning. Tim has been working with AT&S since late 2014 and brings his experience of leading... - March 12, 2016 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Global Luxury Vehicles Market Analysis and Forecast to 2020: Persistence Market Research
Persistence Market Research Pvt. Ltd. has released new forthcoming report on title "Luxury Vehicles Market - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020." - March 10, 2016 - Persistence Market Research
Donlen Wins Gold and Silver Stevie® Awards in 2016 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions, was presented with a Gold Stevie® Award in the Customer Service Management Team of the Year category, and a Silver Stevie Award for their DriverPoint®... - March 09, 2016 - Donlen
Crowdfunding Campaign in Progress for CarryCado Smart Tracking Device and Platform
A team of travelers and digital product developers have teamed up to create a solution for a problem that most travelers dread - losing track of their luggage and then wasting time on locating their belongings - by developing a smart tracking device and platform called CarryCado. - March 09, 2016 - CarryCado
Finalists For NAFA’s 2016 Fleet Excellence Awards Are Announced
Prestigious FLEXY Awards to be presented at NAFA's annual Institute & Expo conference in April. - March 09, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
myofficecab Brings P. A. C. E. – Safety is a Habit to Its Customer Organizations
On this International Women’s Day, myofficecab – an environment friendly employee transportation company announces its partnership with P. A. C. E. – Safety is a Habit. P.A.C.E. has been designed and conceptualized by Antra Bhargava - this unique method combines Antra's 15+ years... - March 09, 2016 - myofficecab
Moran Transportation Corporation Buys 10 New Natural Gas Trucks
Moran Transportation Corporation announced today that it has purchased an additional 10 natural gas straight trucks for use throughout their LTL network. The new alternative fuel trucks further expand Moran’s green initiatives and provide Moran with lower cost of energy and a reduction on... - March 04, 2016 - Moran Transportation Corporation
Moran Transportation Corporation Invests in Electric Spotter - Reduces Carbon Foot Print
Company officials say that the new electric truck will have an immediate and substantial effect on reducing their carbon foot print. The new unit is expected to reduce their daily energy consumption for this spotting unit by more than 80%. - March 04, 2016 - Moran Transportation Corporation
Instajet, Private Jet Plugin for WordPress, Launches
After two years of development, the worlds first private jet booking plugin for WordPress launches. Instajet provides a raft of features and benefits for both private jet brokers and their customers. On the customer side, Instajet allows the searching of private jets, returning pricing estimates... - March 03, 2016 - Instajet
NAFA’s 2016 Conference Media Sponsors Help Promote Fleet Management to the Masses
Prestigious publications are joining with NAFA Fleet Management Association to be a part of the 2016 I&E. - March 03, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Seginus Inc Release New PMA Non-Metallic Spacer PN 1008607-1EH
Seginus Inc was founded in November 2009 and continues to bring customers the very best in PMA parts. Seginus Inc currently has over 100 active parts in their inventory and many more are available through special order upon request. Look for their company page on LinkedIn and email... - March 02, 2016 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Seginus Inc Releases New PMA Gasket PN R25-2-2007-1EH
Seginus Inc was founded in November 2009 and continues to bring customers the very best in PMA parts. Seginus Inc currently has over 100 active parts in their inventory and many more are available through special order upon request. Look for their company page on LinkedIn and email... - March 02, 2016 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Seginus Inc Release New PMA Slide Plate PN 14330-235EH
Seginus Inc was founded in November 2009 and continues to bring customers the very best in PMA parts. Seginus Inc currently has over 100 active parts in their inventory and many more are available through special order upon request. Look for their company page on LinkedIn and email... - March 02, 2016 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Seginus Inc Release New PMA Part: O-Ring 9200-116-0EH
Seginus Inc was founded in November 2009 and continues to bring customers the very best in PMA parts. Seginus Inc currently has over 100 active parts in their inventory and many more are available through special order upon request. Look for their company page on LinkedIn and email... - March 02, 2016 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Seginus Inc Releases New PMA Part Outlet Adapter PN 38000-245EH
Seginus Inc was founded in November 2009 and continues to bring customers the very best in PMA parts. Seginus Inc currently has over 100 active parts in their inventory and many more are available through special order upon request. Look for their company page on LinkedIn and email... - March 01, 2016 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Trolley Service in Long Branch, NJ, Launches New Web Campaign to Promote Unique Trolley Rentals
Those seeking special transportation for celebrations such as weddings and proms will soon have improved online access to Long Branch Trolley Company, a trolley rental business serving central New Jersey and beyond. This trolley service is working to expand its web presence with a new Internet... - February 28, 2016 - Prospect Genius
Anagog Announced Winner for "Big – Small 2016" Competition
Anagog Ltd., the developer of the world’s largest crowdsourced parking network, was selected as the winner of the Big – Small Pitch event 2016 competition arranged by the Municipality of The Hague, Innovation Quarter and Enterprise Summit. The event hosted 16 promising startups, each... - February 27, 2016 - Anagog Ltd.
Become a Driving Instructor at Bill Plant Driving School
Bill Plant School of Motoring has again improved its service to customers wanting to train to become Driving Instructors, by the addition of a Residential Course for the Part 3 Training at its Head Office in Ripon North Yorkshire. The Course is from Monday to Friday and consists of intensive In Car... - February 26, 2016 - Bill Plant Driving School
Nearex Launches XipPAY for Offline Payments - First Cashless Fare Payment System for the Unorganized Transport Sector
Nearex, a Singapore technology start-up that’s rapidly emerging as a category leader in the mobile micropayment domain announced that it is showcasing a breakthrough mobile payment system for the unorganized public transport sector at the MWC 2016 in Barcelona. There are numerous contactless... - February 19, 2016 - Nearex
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine Selects Sergio Retamal as One of the Top "Pros to Know" for an Unprecedented Ninth Time
“Supply & Demand Chain Executive congratulates Sergio Retamal’s selection as 2016 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know. Sergio has made this prestigious list nine times,” states Ronnie Garrett, editor of Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “The Pros to Know... - February 17, 2016 - Global4PL
Advertising and Circulation Expert Randall Brant Returns to ACI Last Mile Network
New Leadership Supports ACI’s Growing Distribution Network; ACI Last Mile Network announced this week that Randall S. Brant has returned to the company as Senior Vice President for Magazine/Catalog distribution. - February 16, 2016 - ACI Last Mile Network
A-Z Bus Sales Announces Sales of A2Z Emissions to Diesel Emissions Service
A-Z Bus Sales announces the sale of their emissions solutions division, A2Z Emissions, to Diesel Emissions Service of Redding, California. - February 16, 2016 - A-Z Bus Sales
Lawsuit Alleges Dealership Skipped Recall Work, Injured Woman Settles for Over $2 Million
A lawsuit filed on behalf of a Kansas woman settles for over $2 million. The suit alleged that a car dealership skipped recall work on a vehicle after charging to perform the work. The vehicle later malfunctioned and seriously injured the woman resulting in the loss of a leg. - February 15, 2016 - Copley Roth & Wilson, LLC
IBMs Dan Ricci to Talk About Big Data at NAFAs Institute & Expo
Thoughtful examination about connected cars, data, its value, and usage to kick off NAFA's annual conference. - February 13, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Jury Awards $25 Million to Motorcyclists Injured by Truck; Puts Most Blame on Trucking Company
A $25 million judgement has been entered in Nueces County District Court against a Chicago-area trucking company and two others in a crash that severely injured two local motorcyclists, announced 18-wheeler injury attorney Billy Edwards. A Nueces County Jury had found that Dillon Transport, Inc. was 60 percent at fault in the accident because it did not properly supervise its drivers. - February 12, 2016 - The Edwards Law Firm
TNA Aviation Technologies Announces Buy-Back Guarantee for Aircraft Tow Tugs
Award-winning Aircraft Tow Equipment now comes with No-Risk Guarantee. - February 08, 2016 - TNA - Aviation Technologies
Overland Park Lawyer Changes the Trucking Industry with Record Settlement
Attorney Jason Roth of Copley Roth & Wilson LLC, a Kansas based law firm, settles a record truck collision accident case. The $11.6 million settlement is affecting the way the large motor carriers do business and making the road safer for everyone. - February 05, 2016 - Copley Roth & Wilson, LLC
Total Airport Services Awarded China Eastern Airlines Contract at Chicago O'Hare
Company wins passenger-flight ground-handling contract with major Chinese carrier. - February 04, 2016 - Total Airport Services, LLC
New Company Providing Paint Services for Manufacturers Hosts Open House Showcasing Highly Automated Line in Cheney, Kansas
Albers Finishing & Solutions provides liquid paint services to regional and national customers. the liquid paint line is capable of painting 2,000 to 3,000 parts per day and features an automated conveyor that moves load bars forward and reverse or even stops them independently of the other load bars, a three-stage wash, dry off oven, two paint booths with Fanuc robots applying liquid primer and paint, a dual-lane energy-efficient cure oven and a load-assist lifter. - February 02, 2016 - Kasa Companies
Record-Breaking Number of Nominations Set Competition for NAFA’s 2016 FLEXY Awards
Nominations break "personal best" numbers for awards to be presented in April 2016. - January 29, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Donlen Named as Finalist in Stevie® Awards for Sales and Customer Service
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions was named a Finalist today in the Customer Service Management Team of the Year category in recognition of their Customer Experience Team including Donlen’s... - January 27, 2016 - Donlen
Retinal Consultants of Arizona Announces New North Phoenix Location; Adds Second Airplane to Clinical Practice
Retinal Consultants of Arizona (RCA) – one of the nation’s leading Retina & Vitreous clinical research and patient treatment facilities – today announced it has purchased a 35,000 square foot building in North Phoenix to become the latest expansion of its clinical practice and... - January 21, 2016 - Retinal Consultants of Arizona
Local Moving Leads Helps Residential and Commercial Movers Find High-Quality Leads
Local Moving Leads (localmovingleads.com) has announced a line of “small business” lead generation providers, which provides support for newer moving companies, or those who may not have the large marketing budget of their competitors. - January 21, 2016 - Local Moving Leads
MEDC Works to Boost Boston Commuter Bus Ridership
City Shuttle from Marlborough to four downtown Boston locations costs $6 with free parking and WiFi. - January 18, 2016 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Coyle Supply Announces New Kansas City, Kansas Location
The branch is strategically located to serve industrial process customers and will stock malleable stainless steel, forged steel, PVC and CPVC materials. - January 15, 2016 - KTLLC Communications
Prefabricated Bridge Units Used for MassDOT Memorial Avenue Rotary Bridge Replacement Project
80 foot-long prefabricated bridge units used for Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Memorial Avenue Rotary Overpass Replacement Project - January 15, 2016 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Citilabs Partners with AirSage to Launch Traffic Insights Solution
Using Streetlytics, businesses will better understand target audiences, make more informed decisions, optimize marketing, and grow revenue. - January 14, 2016 - Citilabs
InterCore Reduces Costs, Continues to Advance DADS Development
InterCore announced that development of its core DADS™ (Driver Alertness Detection System™) product has continued to advance, despite non-product challenges faced during 2015. - January 12, 2016 - InterCore, Inc.
Urban Engines and Citilabs Partner to Improve Urban Mobility
Today at the 95th Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Sciences' Transportation Research Board (TRB), Urban Engines and Citilabs announced a strategic partnership connecting Citilabs’ Cube Transportation Modeling system to Urban Engines’ mapping, visualization, reporting and... - January 11, 2016 - Citilabs
AT&S Shows Growth with Revenue Up 76%
American Trailer and Storage (“AT&S”, www.ATandSonline.com) closed out 2015 with exceptional growth and success. When compared to 2014, AT&S revenues are up 76%. In addition to the growth in revenue, AT&S acquired Arch Trailer Sales, Inc. and added personnel to their Midwest... - January 09, 2016 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Peter J. Bond Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Peter J. Bond of Quincy, Illinois was recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of transportation. About Peter J. Bond Mr. Bond has over 10 years experience in the transportation... - January 07, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Direct Technology Welcomes Davood Ghods, VP of Government Practice
California technology leader joins global IT consulting firm. - January 04, 2016 - Launch Consulting Group
New Book by Author Rodney Bartlett Proposes Plausible Insights Into the Universe and Life, Science and Religion
This new book by publishing company Lulu (available from http://www.lulu.com/shop/rodney-bartlett/future-science-does-the-time-warp/hardcover/product-22491492.html) was written by an average citizen, who believes these thoughts relating to future ideas have always existed (though, since he also believes physics' Unification appears to connect every point and time in the Cosmos, obviously not on early 21st-century Earth in every case). - December 31, 2015 - Rodney Bartlett
Donlen Offers 6 Reasons to Lease Fleet Vehicles in Lease Versus Reimbursement White Paper
Donlen, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ), released today its latest whitepaper “Lease Versus Reimbursement,” offering six reasons why fleet managers should choose leasing over reimbursement. “Fleet managers need to decide which fleet practices are... - December 28, 2015 - Donlen
Ainsworth Trailer Repair Expands Focus of Trailer Repair Services to Include Any Trailer
Ainsworth Trailer Repair of Denver, Colorado announced an anticipated formal expansion into light trailer servicing and repair to compliment the industry leading semi trailer repair business they have already established over the past two decades. Underscoring their commitment to the traditionally... - December 24, 2015 - Ainsworth Trailer Repair Inc.