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Avealto Successfully Completes Feasibility Test Flight of High Altitude Platform
Successful test flight prepares Avealto to move forward to the next phase of its vision of a novel and radically disruptive telecommunications modality – a fleet of stratospheric High Altitude Platforms providing broadband, cellular, data communications, broadcasting and public safety functions. - July 16, 2015 - Avealto Limited
MIAT College of Technology to Host Spirit Airlines Computer Simulated Aircraft Maintenance Training Lab
Spirit Airlines, in partnership with MIAT College of Technology, announced plans to construct Next Generation Aircraft Computer Based Training (CBT) maintenance simulation laboratory on the MIAT Canton, Michigan campus which is located near the Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). - July 16, 2015 - MIAT College of Technology
AT&S Shows Growth with Revenue up 30%
American Trailer & Storage (AT&S) continues to show growth and stability with revenue up 30%. - July 16, 2015 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
RYDE and Iris Presents Partner to Offer Crowdsourced Shuttle Transportation to Imagine Music Festival
Upscale Motorcoaches Provide Rideshare Option to Ease Traffic and Parking Issues - July 11, 2015 - RYDE
RailPros Awarded Alameda Corridor-East Grade Crossing Project
RailPros is excited to announce that they were awarded a contract to provide Preliminary Engineering and Final Design Services for the Pomona At-Grade Crossing Safety Improvement Project with Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority. - July 10, 2015 - RailPros, Inc.
Pantonium Preps for Website Update
Transportation management software company prepares website for significant update. - July 09, 2015 - Pantonium
NAFA Welcomes Sheryl Martin as New Chief Operations Officer
Former Director of Firm Practice Management for American Institute of Certified Public Accountants brings experience and energy to NAFA. - July 09, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Marketforce to Host Conference on High Speed Rail in the UK
On 16th September 2015, High Speed Rail in the UK brings together senior rail executives, attendees from HS1, HS2, tier one engineering firms and other stakeholders in London to discuss high speed rail. - July 09, 2015 - Marketforce
Travelauto Mobilizes for Salalah Khareef Festival Car Rental Demands
The peculiar Khareef lush green season in the Middle-Eastern Region is one visited by most tourists from the neighborhood countries, for which Travelauto.com facilitates car rental in the Salalah Airport making their transportation easy. - July 06, 2015 - Travelauto
Donlen Chosen as One of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions has been recognized by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) as one of Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®. The 2015 winning... - July 02, 2015 - Donlen
National Logistics Leader Sunset Transportation Earns 2015 Top Workplace Ranking from St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Sunset Recognized for Strong Employee Satisfaction, Leadership and Customer Service. - July 02, 2015 - Sunset Transportation
Donlen Updates Mobile Apps with New Productivity Enhancements to Benefit Fleets
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions, has released new updates to its FleetWeb™ Mobile and DonlenDriver™ Mobile apps. Fleet managers and drivers using the mobile apps will now have access to a... - July 01, 2015 - Donlen
Brand New Indoor Storage Facility Opens in Las Vegas Nevada for RV's, Boats and Vehicles
Increased competition in the local indoor storage market should be welcomed as these facilities are limited in the desert, according to the CEO and Owner Tony Clark of popular "24/7 Indoor Storage." RV, Boat and Custom Vehicle owners no longer have to risk their expensive investments by... - July 01, 2015 - 24/7 Indoor Storage
NAFA Trustees Taking Association Into the Future
Trustees oversee a wide range of innovative efforts to benefit the fleet profession. - July 01, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
RYDE Launches Crowdsourcing Event Transportation Shuttle Company
Selling Individual Seats on Custom Bus Routes Capitalizes on Rideshare Trends and Delivers Ease of Travel to Live-Event Attendees. - July 01, 2015 - RYDE
PODS® to Hold Contest for Military Exchange Shoppers Across U.S.
In celebration of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, PODS® is holding a nationwide online contest from June 29 through July 4 for all branches of the military. - June 26, 2015 - PODS
Taxi Service in Ravena, NY, Turns to Online Advertising to Better Reach Area Residents and Visitors
Locally owned taxi service Let’s Travel Taxi has teamed up with the online marketing specialists at Prospect Genius to get the word out about its array of car, van, and cab services. - June 25, 2015 - Prospect Genius
ECO Fuel Systems, LLC to Display the ECOFuelMaximizer at the Summer Florida Association of Pupil Transportation Event
Florida School System Transportation Directors and Fleet Managers will have the opportunity to preview and join over 200 School Districts successfully working to reduce Hydrocarbons, DPF maintenance and fuel consumption. - June 24, 2015 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
Hutchens Industries Hires Keith Fry
Hutchens Industries welcomes Keith Fry as their Northeast Territory Regional Manager. Keith will be responsible for the northeastern states. Keith will travel throughout the area and will be responsible for working with the area’s fleets, as well as the OEM trailer manufacturers, and aftermarket businesses. With 20 years of industrial sales experience, Keith knows the importance of customer relationships. - June 20, 2015 - Hutchens Industries
ECO Fuel Systems, LLC - New York Bus Companies Agree to Test the ECOFuelMaximizer
New York City is the largest school transportation department in the country. Several large private companies have agreed to test a pollution reducing product. - June 20, 2015 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
BMC Moving Inc. is Offering Special Deal for Local Moving Services
BMC Moving Inc. is Offering Special Deal for Local Moving Services. - June 19, 2015 - BMC Moving Inc.
American Trailer & Storage Hires Gene Margherita as Account Manager in St. Louis
American Trailer and Storage (“AT&S”, www.ATandSonline.com) welcomes Gene Margherita as an Account Manager for the O’Fallon, Missouri location. Margherita, a University of Missouri alumna, brings 20+ years of Sales and Sales Management experience in the material and storage... - June 18, 2015 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Limo Service in Seattle Reaches Out to Locals with New Online Marketing Campaign
Town car and limousine service Face Limos LLC proudly announces the launch of their new Web site and online marketing campaign. Designed to better reach local residents and visitors who need limo and taxi service, this campaign aims to make Face Limos LLC more accessible on the Web. Created by the... - June 13, 2015 - Prospect Genius
Donlen and Athlon to Unveil “No Limits. No Boundaries.” Approach During the 2015 Global Fleet Conference
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions, in collaboration with Athlon, will unveil their “No Limits. No Boundaries.” approach during the 2015 Global Fleet Conference in Miami from June... - June 11, 2015 - Donlen
SleepSafe® Drivers’ Adrian Knight to Speak at the NTTC’s Tank Truck Safety & Security Council About Sleep Apnea and the Transportation Workforce
Learn the basics of sleep apnea and how sleep apnea programs specialized for the transportation industry can save lives, reduce costs and improve overall driver health. - June 10, 2015 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
National Minority Trucking Association and SelecTrucks Establish a Partnership for the Future
The National Minority Trucking Association (NMTA) announced the launch of a partnership with SelecTrucks, a division of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). This partnership makes it possible for both NMTA members and SelecTrucks to harness the power of diversity to drive business for the used... - June 06, 2015 - National Minority Truckers Association
Pittsburgh Translation Company Honoree of President's "E" Award for Export Excellence
Echo International, Pittsburgh’s premier translation and localization company, is pleased to announce that it is the 2015 winner of the esteemed President’s “E” Award for Excellence in Export Services. - June 05, 2015 - Echo International
Donlen Presented with “Innovation Award” at 2015 Ericsson Supplier Event
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions, received the 2015 Ericsson “Innovation Award.” Ericsson in North America presented Donlen with a supplier award for Innovation during its annual Ericsson... - June 04, 2015 - Donlen
HNTB Announces Addition of Three Transportation Professionals in South and Central Texas
Providing solutions to infrastructure needs in the region fuels office growth in Austin and San Antonio. - June 04, 2015 - HNTB
AGD SYSTEMS Offers UH-60A Black Hawk Helicopters, Services and Training
AGD SYSTEMS announces offer of UH-60A Black Hawk Helicopters for Government contract services and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. - May 26, 2015 - AGD SYSTEMS CORP
TruckerToTrucker.com Trucking School Scholarship Awarded to Carrie McNamee
$500 Winner of the Spring Trucker to Trucker Scholarship Has Been Announced. - May 22, 2015 - Trucker To Trucker
NAFA Delivers Strong Testimony on US Postal Service Hearing
NAFA’s Director of Professional Development Katherine Vigneau, CAFM® states replacing all USPS vehicles at same time is not in keeping with best practices. - May 21, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Arkansas Public Fleet Managers Association Elects 2015-2016 Chapter Officers/BOD
The APFMA elected its 2015 – 2016 leadership team at its eighth Annual Conference, which was held in Hot Springs, AR on May 7-8. - May 21, 2015 - APFMA
NAFA Calls on Congress to Take Serious Action on Highway Trust Fund
Fleet association calls for Congress to pass long-term solution of Highway Trust Find and stop undermining business' ability to succeed. - May 20, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
MASA Assist Gives Health and Injury Prevention Tips in Honor of National Trauma Awareness Month
MASA Assist (Medical Air Services Association), a provider of life-saving medical transportation services, recognizes National Trauma Awareness Month by Giving Injury Prevention Tips. - May 20, 2015 - MASA Assist
American Trailer & Storage (AT&S) Hires Jona Murphy as Marketing Coordinator
American Trailer and Storage (AT&S) has announced that Jona Murphy has joined the company as their Marketing Coordinator. The focus for this new role will be on company’s current marketing efforts and to expand their efforts across multiple media platforms in the Kansas City, Omaha and St. - May 18, 2015 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
AGD SYSTEMS Corporation Announces Capabilities with Addition of Six (6) Tristar L-1011 Tankers for Aerial Refueling, Cargo and Medivac Missions
Former RAF Tristars to take flight again. AGD SYSTEMS will be operating (6) Tristar L-1011 aircraft that were previously in service with the United Kingdom - Royal Air Force (RAF). - May 18, 2015 - AGD SYSTEMS CORP
Taxi Company in Albany, NY, Employs New Mobile Web Site to Connect with Smartphone Customers
Using a smartphone to line up taxi service will soon be easier for those traveling in the Albany, NY, area. - May 17, 2015 - Prospect Genius
Bid A Drive App Floods the Transportation Market
The increase in litigation against rideshare apps are on the rise from government agencies. Countries worldwide see it as a way of destroying the transportation industry. Professional drivers also see it as a threat to their way of life. The introduction of Bid A Drive rideshare app however may be the solution to this concept widely accepted by riders. - May 16, 2015 - Bid A Drive
Paul McCluskey Appointed to Head US Air Charter Office for Hunt & Palmer
Air charter industry veteran Paul McCluskey has been appointed Vice President Commercial Aviation. He is heading up North American operations for the renowned company and has opened their first US office in Daytona Beach, FL. Hunt & Palmer arranges executive, commercial and freight charters globally. - May 16, 2015 - Hunt & Palmer
Dave S. Atwal Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dave S. Atwal of Stockton, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of transportation. About Dave S. Atwal Mr. Atwal has over 16 years experience in the transportation field. He is the... - May 15, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Genius Limo Launches New Website
Genius Car & Limousine Services, LLC a luxury limousine services provider in Los Angeles County launched a new, modern website by utilizing new marketing strategies including online advertising, directory placement, improved Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and traditional direct mail campaigns. - May 14, 2015 - Genius Car and Limousine Services, LLC
SleepSafe® Drivers’ Adrian Knight to Discuss Sleep Apnea and the Transportation Industry on The Tim Ridley Show, Part of the Road Dog Trucking SiriusXM® Family
Learn the basics of sleep apnea and how sleep apnea programs specialized for the transportation industry can save lives, reduce costs and improve overall driver health Since SleepSafe Drivers has devised one of the nation's leading OSA solutions for the transportation industry and other high-risk... - May 13, 2015 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
FLEETSolutions Magazine Asks How Will the U.S. Fund the Highway Trust Fund?
The countdown clock is once again ticking on the stopgap funding measure that will sunset on May 31, 2015. - May 09, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Smarking Relocates to San Francisco
Company seeks to leverage Bay Area’s top talent. - May 07, 2015 - Smarking
Former IS-BAO Program Director Launches Business Aviation Safety Advocacy Service
The Principal Consultant and founder of Sundog Aviation is Jim Cannon, former NBAA Board Member and recipient of the 2012 NBAA John Winant Award. “Our mission is to provide relevant safety information and guidance to those flight and ground operations that may be searching for implementation... - May 05, 2015 - Sundog Aviation LLC
A-Z Bus Sales Announces New School Bus Territory Sales Manager for Central California
A-Z Bus Sales, California's Blue Bird Bus Distributor, names Terry White as New School Bus Territory Manager for Central California. - May 04, 2015 - A-Z Bus Sales
NJ Based Limousine and Transportation Service Offering Special Amenities for Airport and Corporate Transportation
Preferred Limousine & Transportation Service offers Special Amenities to their passengers making ground transportation comfortable, relaxing and entertaining. Their First Class Amenities Service is receiving rave reviews from passengers. - May 01, 2015 - Preferred Limousine, LLC
Network of Supply Chain Women Announces AWESOME Legendary Leader Award Honorees 2015
AWESOME (Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain, Operations, Management and Education) announces the winners of its 2015 AWESOME Legendary Leadership (ALL) Award. The 2015 honorees are Beth Ford, Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer of Land O’Lakes and Debbie Lentz, Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Toys“R”Us, Inc. An award ceremony will take place at the AWESOME women’s supply chain leadership symposium on May 6-7 in New Brunswick, NJ. - April 30, 2015 - DSC Logistics
Donlen Ranks 61 on the 2015 InformationWeek Elite 100
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions, today announced that it ranked 61 on this year’s InformationWeek Elite 100 – a list of the top business technology innovators in the U.S. The full list can... - April 29, 2015 - Donlen