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Grimes Warehousing Services Celebrates 3 Years of Safe Days
Grimes Warehousing Services has reached their safety goal of three years without a lost time accident in the warehouse, which also includes their packaging division and their distribution staffing division, Metrix Staffing. The goal was met last Thursday, January 23rd. The Grimes Companies’... - January 28, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
WBCM Hires New VP of Bridge Department
WBCM welcomes seasoned transportation engineer, Mike Izzo, PE to its firm. - January 28, 2014 - Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani, LLC
Preceptel Chooses SysPay as Omni-Channel Payment Solution for Its NG Taxi Software Platform
NG Taxi’s customer taxi companies can now enjoy use of a global payment system: physical, internet and mobile. - January 25, 2014 - SysPay
Limousine Service in Kansas City Launches New Website and Embraces Online Advertising Trend
With more and more small businesses turning to the Web to advertise their services to prospective customers in their area, many locally owned limo services are taking note of the benefits of Internet marketing. One such company is Just Take It! Limo Service, which is announcing the launch of its... - January 24, 2014 - Prospect Genius
Daniel Levine: the Traffic Trend is Speeding Up
The trends expert is seeing a growing number of new and innovative ways of moving commuters. - January 23, 2014 - Daniel Levine
Parking Management Services in Los Angeles Begins 2014 New Year Promotion: Best Valet Parking Rates
Beginning February 2014, Parking Management Services of America will be offering the parking industry's best valet parking service rates in Los Angeles and Orange County with its 2014 New Year Promotion. All restaurants, landlords, property managers, and retail property management companies are encouraged to take advantage of this promotion as these valet parking service rates will not be available again this year and can offer savings of more than 30% compared to other valet parking services! - January 21, 2014 - Parking Management Services of America
Scottsdale Car Service Receives a Mojo Pages Award Badge(TM)
Mojo Pages, the leading online business review source, is thrilled to announce that Scottsdale Car Service has received the Mojo Pages Award Badge™ - January 19, 2014 - Scottsdale Car Service
Scottsdale Car Service Has Won the WeddingWire & Wedding Professionals Couples’ Choice Awards™ 2014
The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards™ 2014 is proud to announce that Scottsdale Car Service has been distinguished as the top local wedding Transportation Services, based on their professional achievements from the previous year. - January 19, 2014 - Scottsdale Car Service
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Announces New President and CEO
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, a leading aviation education college for over 85 years, today announced the appointment of one of its Board members, Peter H. Harris, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Harris will succeed Jeremy D. Gibson, who served in that role for... - January 18, 2014 - Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Grimes President Michael O'Leary Appointed to Dean's Council at UNF
The Division of Continuing Education at University of North Florida allows students, business professionals, and even retirees the opportunity to stay current within their field of business or perhaps launch into a brand new career. To facilitate on-going education and course development, Dean Bob... - January 15, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Thailand is Set to be ASEAN's Logistics Hub: Comprehensive Industry Overview by Solidiance
Opportunities exist in the cross-border trades and AEC development. - January 14, 2014 - YCP Solidiance
Sam Summerville to Head Weidlinger's Transportation Group; Qi Ye Promoted to Transportation Principal
Summerville has extensive experience in the transportation field, having worked on a panoply of projects nationwide; Ye has played a critical role in new business development, focusing on bridge design. - January 10, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
JJlist.com Creates a Simple Pathway to Small Business Success
JJlist.com, just like the first steps on the moon, has been moving into an exciting and new direction regarding the marketing and targeted development of small businesses. They have now expanded the basic benefits and features as well as the added benefit of discounted merchant processing. - January 10, 2014 - JJlist.com
Scottsdale Car Service is Now Offering Transportation to the Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auctions(TM)
Scottsdale Car Service, the the leading limousine company in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area, has announced today they will be providing transportation to the Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auctions™. This year the auction will be welcoming exceptional vehicles representing 85 years of automotive... - January 10, 2014 - Scottsdale Car Service
SD Hot Limos and Party Bus Announces Discounted Brewery Tours
SD Hot Limos and Party Bus is excited to offer its patrons a special promotion on brewery tours serving the San Diego metropolitan area during the months of December, January, and February. The San Diego-based company will team up with regional microbreweries, including Coronado Brewing Company,... - January 09, 2014 - SD Hot Limos and Party Bus
AMZSuppliers Brings to Market a New Tire Pressure Gauge at Amazon.com: DIY-Pro 1100
DIYProShop.com releases a new Tire Pressure Gauge - DIY-Pro 1100 at Amazon.com. This is the flagship product for DIY Pro Shop under the brand of DIY-Pro concentrating on the Do-It-Yourself Market. - January 09, 2014 - DIYProShop.com
Mobile Awareness Announces an Expanded Line of Dash Cam & DVR Systems
Mobile Awareness, LLC, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, today announced its expanded line of dash cameras and digital video recording systems for commercial trucks and recreation vehicles. In the event of an accident, with these solutions fleet managers, drivers and owners... - January 08, 2014 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Scottsdale Car Service is Now Offering Transportation to the 2014 Waste Management Phoenix Open
Scottsdale Car Service, the leading limousine company in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area, announced they will be offering transportation to the the Waste Management Phoenix Open hosted by TPC Scottsdale on January 27, 2014 through February 02, 2014. Annually sporting the largest crowds on the PGA TOUR,... - January 08, 2014 - Scottsdale Car Service
Grimes Trucking Company Installs Qualcomm Units
During the last quarter of 2013, Grimes Trucking Company installed Qualcomm’s Omnitracs units in every company and contracted truck in the fleet. As Grimes looks forward in 2014, the newly installed system is already serving their communication and compliance goals. “Our commitment to... - January 07, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Vision-Box(R) Awarded National Framework Agreement with UK Border Force for the Deployment of Automated Border Control (ABC) ePassport Gates
Vision-Box(R), the market leader in automated border control systems and electronic identity solutions, will be the supplier of next generation eGates to ports of entry to the UK for the next four years. - January 06, 2014 - Vision-Box
NGTC (Next Generation Train Control) is the First Research Project Partially Funded by the European Commission Under the 7th Framework Programme
Under the NGTC project all main rail system signalling suppliers together with mainline operators and infrastructure managers as well as urban rail operators are going to be working jointly in developing the next generation of train control systems. - January 01, 2014 - Sagacity Media
The Grimes Companies Donates 3,500 Meals to Second Harvest Food Bank
Giving back to the community is a part of the culture at The Grimes Companies, and the holiday season brings many opportunities to do just that. At this year’s Holiday Charity Event with The Transportation Club of Jacksonville, Grimes donated $500 to The Second Harvest Food Bank, matching the... - December 23, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Vehicle Latch and Handle Solutions from EMKA UK
EMKA’s range of latches and handles for vehicles has been packaged together into a single Transport Solutions Catalogue. Products range from flap handles and grab handles, to quarter-turn locks, swinghandles and specialist locks for fire protection situations. - December 20, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Air Transat World’s First Certified Practicing Green Airline Achieves Another Milestone
Air Transat becomes the first airline in the world to attain the second level Minimization award in the Fly-360-Green Certification Program, a benchmark for high performing airlines and aircraft operators. “We are especially proud to have obtained this certification because it recognizes the... - December 18, 2013 - World Green Aviation Council
Ontario Parking Systems Ltd. Announce Swing Gate Opener in Toronto for Traffic Control
Ontario Parking Systems has announced that the company carries a variety of swing gate openers for Toronto traffic control applications, in addition to gates for gated communities and residential developments. One swing gate opener for Toronto projects includes the LIFTMASTER CSW24V. The CSW24V is... - December 18, 2013 - Ontario Parking Systems Ltd.
New Collapsible Packaging Product is a Game Changer
FCA's Collapsible Utility Box (C.U.B.) is an innovative, yet economical collapsible packaging product that saves customers significant money on freight, storage, set up and take down, and packaging costs. It requires no tools, clips, fasteners or hardware to assemble and is much more economical than other collapsible packaging products on the market. - December 17, 2013 - FCA, LLC
CORENA Implements Comprehensive Parts Catalogue Solution Based on S1000D at Norwegian Rail
CORENA, a global leader in S1000D software and implementation services, announced today that they have signed a strategic agreement with Norwegian Rail (NSB) for a comprehensive installation of an S1000D based MRO solution. Under this agreement CORENA will implement an electronic Parts Catalogue... - December 17, 2013 - CORENA A/S
Scottsdale Car Service Receives Blue WeddingWire Rated(TM) Badge
WeddingWire, the nation's leading online wedding marketplace, is thrilled to announce that Scottsdale Car Service has received the WeddingWire Rated™ Blue badge for excellence in Transportation. The esteemed WeddingWire Rated™ program recognizes wedding professionals who have received... - December 15, 2013 - Scottsdale Car Service
Scottsdale Car Service Voted by AZ Foothills Magazine Best in the Valley
One of Phoenix’s premiere magazines, Arizona Foothills Magazine, has named Scottsdale Car Service the "Best Limo and Sweet Rides" in the Valley this year. The results for AZ Foothills magazine Best of our Valley 2014 are in and residents have voted Scottsdale Car Service the number... - December 15, 2013 - Scottsdale Car Service
Kiss Limousines to be the First "Star" Vehicles in Las Vegas
Over the past 40 years, KISS has toured the world while breaking sales and attendance records regularly. The make-up, costumes, effects and choreography combined with the talent and music of the group have created an icon of the rock world. KISS - the brand - has become one of the most desired... - December 14, 2013 - Adventure Photo Tours
Crazy Diamond Performance Inc. Offers a Turn-Key Natural Gas Fueled Hot Rod
All steel 1932 Ford Roadster replica equipped with modern natural gas alternative fuel technology. - December 13, 2013 - Crazy Diamond Performance Inc.
Specialist Vehicle Hinges from EMKA UK
The new range of vehicle hinges from EMKA UK encompasses hinges for internal doors, hinges for overlay doors, torque hinges and hinges for table tops, and will be of interest to manufacturers of specialist vehicles such as caravans, trucks, vans, horse boxes, coaches, railway carriages, boats and ships. - December 12, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
E-Bike Commuters Gain Recognition and Insurance; Insurance Company Offers Coverage for Electric-Assisted Bicycles and Their Riders
E-bikes, bicycles with power assist provided by an electric motor, are rapidly gaining popularity as an alternative method of transportation in metropolitan areas. Until recently, e-bike riders were not covered by insurance. Velosurance, a Fort Lauderdale, FL based insurance agency that launched a... - December 10, 2013 - Velosurance
Volocopter Start-Up Raises €1.2M, Breaks European Crowdfunding Record
E-volo’s Volocopter – supported by Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative - is safer, simpler, and cleaner than normal helicopters. Instead of one combustion engine, eighteen electrically driven rotors propel it. - December 08, 2013 - Climate-KIC
The Grimes Companies Launches New Websites
The Grimes Companies is inviting visitors to its newly developed family of sites, recently redesigned from a single corporate website. The new design includes individual sites for each of The Grimes Companies, improving navigation and providing richer content within each division. “In order... - December 04, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
FDB Panel Fittings Serves T Handles, Locks, Hinges and Cams “To Go” on the Bus Stop Bar
Under their Rocfast banner FDB Panel Fittings has supplied the Bus Stop Bar with locks, handles and hinges. The Bus Stop Bar is a mobile hospitality platform used at venues around the country. - November 30, 2013 - FDB Panel Fittings
Affordable Moving Services, Inc. is Adding New Services
The company that moves you will also haul over the road. - November 29, 2013 - Affordable Moving Services, Inc.
The Moving Experience Takes a Big Step Towards Helping Corporate Relocation Transferees Save Money
Nearly every worker has apprehensions and nerves about corporate relocation and many are looking for some assistance that saves them both effort and money. In order to fill that role, The Moving Experience has released its "OneMove" tax protection service that will be available for the... - November 29, 2013 - The Moving Experience
Transglobal Express Launches New Website
Air and sea freight forwarder and international courier Transglobal Express is excited to announce the launch of its new website www.transglobalexpress.co.uk. - November 29, 2013 - Transglobal Express Ltd
Blue Lotus Communications Signs up TABcab
TABcab, Mumbai’s leading phone fleet cab service with over 2800 cabs, assigned their public relations mandate to Blue Lotus Communications Pvt. Ltd., a Comniscient Group company. Blue Lotus will now communicate the effectiveness and efficiency of TABcab to the press and masses. Mr. - November 22, 2013 - Blue Lotus Communication
Philippines: Aid Flight Operations Pick Up Pace
Global aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn continues to deliver relief supplies for Typhoon Haiyan's victims. - November 22, 2013 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
Grimes Trucking Company Opens New Terminal in Atlanta
Grimes Trucking Company is pleased to announce the opening of a new driver terminal in Atlanta, Georgia. The additional terminal, which opened earlier this month, will give Grimes Trucking a physical presence in Atlanta, where their drivers steadily pass through on Grimes’ regular lanes in... - November 20, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
WikiTrend.org: The Biking Trend Kicks in to High Gear
Trends-spotters are seeing an influx in bicycle-related ideas. - November 20, 2013 - Daniel Levine
Mobile Awareness Announces MobileTRAQ Vue Integrated with TireStat TPMS
Mobile Awareness, LLC, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, today announced the release of MobileTRAQ Vue, integrated with TireStat TPMS sensors, creating the most advanced tire pressure management system ever available for commercial trucks. - November 15, 2013 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Social Networking for Your…Car? Unique Ridesharing Platform Launches Global Fundraiser
GoVeho.com, the nation’s first and only social networking site for ridesharing, is looking for eco-friendly donors that will aid their mission to provide commuters an easy, on-demand carpooling option that can reduce deadly carbon emissions by an estimated six tons per average rider, per year. - November 14, 2013 - GoVeho
Grimes Warehousing Selects Logimax as WMS Solution
In September 2013, Grimes Warehousing made a decision to move its warehouse inventory management and billing system over to Logimax. Today, the Logimax system is fully integrated and management is pleased with the selection. “Every day we are looking for ways to be more efficient and offer... - November 13, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Deteriorating Bridges Uncovered in CBC Investigative Series
"Sudbury's Big Fix" shines light on one city's looming infrastructure crisis. - November 09, 2013 - American Concrete Pipe Association
The Only Customs Broker in Albuquerque Celebrates Helping New Mexico Clients for Over One Year
It has been just over one year now since D'Ann L Brown Customs Broker has been open for business in New Mexico. In that time the business has helped a variety of clients with imports and exports spanning a variety of industries. - November 05, 2013 - D'Ann L Brown Customs Broker
Advancement in Direct Natural Gas Vehicle Technology
Crazy Diamond Performance Inc. (CDP) develops a patent pending method of fuel injection for Direct Injection (DI) applications. CDP has developed an innovative method to convert many DI engines to a gaseous fuel. With automakers fitting their product line with more efficient engines using DI, there were barriers in operating a gaseous fuels in a DI engine. - November 05, 2013 - Crazy Diamond Performance Inc.
Capita Conferences Announced Road Safety Conference
Capita Conferences National Road Safety event has been designed for and in consultation with, road safety teams and will showcase best practice on reducing accidents and improving education, promotion and training on road safety in the community. - November 03, 2013 - Capita Conferences