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Grimes Trucking Services Named One of Jacksonville's 50 Fastest Growing Companies
Each year, the Jacksonville Business Journal announces the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Northeast Florida. Grimes Trucking Services (GTS) was honored again to receive this coveted distinction for a second year in a row. In fact, along with GTS, The Grimes Companies (GTS’s parent company),... - August 20, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
New $75,000 ICC Property Broker Bond Now Available
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) implementation of the new $75,000 bond requirement starts 10/1/2013. South Coast Surety has surety programs Now in place to handle all sizes of broker and freight forwarder companies. - August 16, 2013 - South Coast Surety
Trinet Internet Solutions Announces Launch of New Website for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Trinet Internet Solutions, Inc., a full-service web firm, announced today the launch of the new procurement website for the Orange County Transportation Authority. OCTA sought to update the Contracts Administration and Materials Management (CAMM NET) Website with a new, custom design that embraced... - August 10, 2013 - Trinet Internet Solutions
Richmond Commercial Services (RCS) Offers Free Moving Quote Online
Online quote provides instant estimates and offers personal visits for exact moving costs - August 04, 2013 - Richmond Commercial Services
Norgren Defies "Business as Usual" at Railway Interchange
Rail sector experts in motion control to offer on-site problem-solving at booth #5705. - August 03, 2013 - Norgren
Bekins Northwest Rejoins Bekins Van Lines
Long-time Washington moving company, Bekins Northwest, becomes an interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines. Bekins Northwest - the official mover for the Seattle Seahawks - in located in seven Washington communities: Seattle, Tacoma, Lakewood, Olympia, Bremerton, Yakima and Pasco. - August 02, 2013 - Wheaton Van Lines
Tortorici, President of AIAGA, Joins Faculty of NAFA's 3rd Annual International Fleet Academy
The list of impressive faculty members continues for NAFA's Global Fleet conference. - August 02, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Car Service in Gaithersburg, MD, Works with SEO Firm to Market to Local Residents on the Web
Local car transportation service "Accountable Drivers" partners up with the SEO experts at "Prospect Genius" to bring superior taxi and shuttle services to the greater Gaithersburg MD areas. - August 01, 2013 - Accountable Drivers
Say Goodbye to Rising Cost of Gas, Maddening Traffic Jams and Road Accidents - Forever
TriTrack is a 4-passenger dual mode electric car which uses less energy to move a person than riding a bicycle. It is by far the cleanest, safest and most efficient vehicle on the planet. With virtually zero pollution,TriTrack will revolutionize personal transportation. - August 01, 2013 - MagLevTrans
ACC RV Warranty Announces End of Outsourcing Agreement Today
ACC RV Warranty has announced today the end of their long-standing RV towing outsourcing agreement. As the RV industry rebounds from its low point, ACC is once again poised to provide best-in-class delivery of RV Towing Assistance without outsourcing any of its ancillary benefits to industry partners. As a fully sel-contained program, ACC is once again able to provide unlimited service benefits to its customers. - July 31, 2013 - ACC Warranty - ACC RV Warranty
Pluss Corporation Announces Integration with Hino Truck's Managed Inventory Program
Pluss Corporation (http://www.pluss.net/) a leading provider of Resource Management Software for truck and heavy-equipment dealers, distributors, fleet owners and repair facilities announces today that it has completed a seamless integration with Hino Truck's managed inventory (HMI)... - July 30, 2013 - Pluss Corporation
Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping Ready to Set Sail
There is a new option for reliable yacht transport. Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping provides yacht owners a safe and reliable alternative to transport their vessels along scheduled shipping lines aboard Grieg Star ships. The first shipping departs between August 20 to Sept. 5 from Vancouver, B.C. - July 24, 2013 - Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping
Seon Adds Student Ridership Tracking to Integrated Routing & Fleet Tracking Solution
Seon announces the launch of vMax® Trac, an RFID-card based student ridership tracking system that gives school transportation staff real-time information on whether a student is on the bus, missed the bus, or got off at the wrong stop –critical information when a student is missing or a school bus has been in an accident. - July 24, 2013 - Seon Design Inc.
Car Service in Albany Partners with Web Marketers to Reach More Locals Needing Transportation
Local taxi and car service provider "Yankee Doodle Taxi" partners up with the SEO experts at "Prospect Genius" to bring superior transportation services to the greater Albany NY area. - July 24, 2013 - Yankee Doodle Taxi
Bay & Bay Transportation Names Virginia Beach-Based Jeff Lloyd Driver of the Month for June 2013
Jeff Lloyd was chosen as Bay & Bay Transportation's Driver of the Month for excellence in quality transportation solutions. - July 24, 2013 - Bay & Bay Transportation
ONEflight International Helps Clients Save Money and Travel in Luxury When They Charter a Jet Through the ONEflight JETClub
Leading private charter jet brokers, ONEflight International are now helping thousands of professionals across the country to reduce their travel time and costs when they charter a jet for national and international air travel. The company’s ONEflight International JETClub offers members... - July 21, 2013 - ONEFlight International
WK Dickson's Airport Group Continues Rapid Growth with Senior Project Manager
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. has announced another major addition to its airport consulting group. The firm welcomed Brigid Z. Williams, PE this week. She is located in the Raleigh regional office and serves as a senior project manager in the airport group. Her areas of expertise include runway,... - July 18, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Air Club in Sun Valley Welcomes First Members
In response to the increasing hassle and diminishing availability of flights to the small resort town, a local entrepreneur has launched the Sun Valley Air Club. The member-based air charter broker services has signed up its first Platinum Members and is celebrating with a Hangar Open House. Primary routes will be between Sun Valley, Idaho and Seattle, Oakland, LA area, Palm Springs, and Denver. - July 18, 2013 - Sun Valley Air Club
Car Service in Seattle Brings in Web Marketers to Better Connect with Locals Needing Transportation
By partnering with the online advertising professionals at Prospect Genius, Taxi One, a local airport shuttle and taxi service in Seattle, is actively working to make their services easier to find on the Internet. - July 18, 2013 - Taxi One
Truck Taxes Just Got a Lot Easier with ExpressTruckTax
The Tax Period for Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes Begins on July 1st, and ExpressTruckTax has made significant enhancements to make the process of E-Filing a Form 2290 smarter and more convenient. - July 17, 2013 - Express990
Research Shows Teamwork in the Cockpit Key Indicator in Aviation Accidents
FAA Requires Crew Resource Management Training; Studies Show Positive Impact - July 12, 2013 - LMAP, llc.
Chapman Freeborn Australia Wins Service Excellence Award
World's leading aircraft charter broker Chapman Freeborn is the winner for 2013 Australian Business Award for Service Excellence in the transport industry. - July 12, 2013 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
Boston Corporate Coach Introduces New Eco-Friendly Vehicles to the Fleet
Boston Corporate Coach is helping reduce our carbon footprint by providing clients with premier eco-friendly chauffeured car services. - July 12, 2013 - Boston Corporate Coach
Airline Limo Emerges as the Largest Fleet of Airport Vehicles
Airline Limousine emerges as the largest fleet of the airport vehicles and seeks to better their services with attractive tariff rate for one and all customers. - July 12, 2013 - Airline Limousine
Pluss Corporation Announces Integration with PeopleNet's Onboard Computing and Mobile Comm Systems
Pluss Corporation (http://www.pluss.net/) a leading provider of Resource Management Software for truck and heavy-equipment dealers, distributors, fleet owners and repair facilities announces today that it has completed a seamless integration with PeopleNet's integrated onboard computing and mobile communications system, streamlining the end-to-end preventative maintenance of fleet trucks and trailers. - July 11, 2013 - Pluss Corporation
Canada Cartage Drivers Take Top Honours at Toronto Regional Truck Driving Championships
Professional drivers from across the GTA competed at the 2013 annual Toronto Regional Truck Championship. The Canada Cartage team was awarded top honours winning six out of eight major categories, including Team of the Year. - July 11, 2013 - Canada Cartage
Dining Out for Seniors 2013 – Let’s Sponsor It
Group Shuttle is thrilled to organize the “Dining Out for Seniors 2013 – Let’s Sponsor It” program, which is aimed at having interested organizations and individuals participate in sponsoring a restaurant outing for senior citizens all across the U.S. Seniors will benefit... - July 10, 2013 - Group Shuttle
Janet Moats Roberts Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Janet Moats Roberts of Waverly, Ohio has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of transportation. About Janet Moats Roberts Ms. Roberts has almost 40 years experience in both the education and... - July 03, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Boston Corporate Coach Announces Acquisition of Limousine Company in Hong Kong, China
Boston Corporate Coach will now be serving customers traveling from Hong Kong to Mainland China. - July 03, 2013 - Boston Corporate Coach
TMTA Technician of the Year Awarded from the ATC Group
Monte Merritt from Fort Worth Freightliner Western Star, part of the ATC Group, has been awarded the Technician of the Year and placed first in the Technician and Truck Driving Championships held by the Texas Motor Transport Association or TMTA. - June 29, 2013 - The Around The Clock Freightliner Group, LLC
Star's V.I.P. Limos Inc. in Seattle Expands Its Limo Services with New Vehicles, New Areas Served
Star’s V.I.P. Limos Inc., Seattle’s quality town car and limo service prioritizing quick turnarounds and reasonable rates, is expanding its service offerings. By adding new vehicles and reaching out to an expanded service area, this limo service is able to meet the needs of more local... - June 26, 2013 - Star's V.I.P. Limos Inc.
Seon and US Computing Launch All-in-One Solution for School Transportation – vMax Compass
vMax Compass is a web-based solution that enables school transporters to plan and analyze routes, and then view students and vehicles, and access video surveillance health status in a single application. - June 21, 2013 - Seon Design Inc.
P&G Furthers Commitment to Commercial and Heavy Truck Industry with 5 Year Supply Agreement
P&G Steel Products a TS 16949 certified supplier of metal stampings, fabrications and welded assemblies; has renewed their commitment to supplying aluminum and steel stampings as well as highly engineered welded steel assemblies to be used in vehicle cooling systems. With press sizes to 1000 tons and bed sizes to 144", their components can be found in many truck brands including Navistar, Freightliner, Caterpillar, Volvo, Mack, Prevost, Isuzu, and Blue Bird. - June 20, 2013 - P&G Steel Products Co.
ONEflight International Offering Reduced Jet Charter Rates in New Promotional Campaign
ONEflight International, Colorado’s leaders for private jet charter options, has recently announced a new pricing structure that will help clients further reduce their flight costs in the long-term. The company’s new reduced rate prices are designed to enable US organizations to better... - June 19, 2013 - ONEFlight International
ONEflight International Introduces Several New Larger Cabin Jets to Its Private Jet Charter Service
ONEflight International, a leading world-wide provider for private jet charter broker services, announced the addition of several new large cabin jets to their company’s JETClub interchange system. The new additions to the company’s fleet are designed to provide growing organizations... - June 19, 2013 - ONEFlight International
LLamasoft Sherpa Video Receives Award of Excellence
The global leader in supply chain design software solutions, was recognized with a 2013 Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA) Compass Award during the recent TMSA Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. LLamasoft’s Supply Chain Sherpa video was given an Award of Excellence in... - June 13, 2013 - Llamasoft, Inc.
Gharshifting.com Announce Economical Moving Solutions
Gharshifting.com has gained immense succession in the recent years for its cost effective and efficient moving and packing services. The company has earned years of expertise in offering its clients-both local and long distance comfortable, smoother and seamless shifting experience. - June 12, 2013 - GharShifting.com
New Search Tool Guides Prospective Students to Training Resources for In-Demand Supply Chain Jobs
Inbound Logistics Magazine Launches a Tool for Searching Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Education Programs to Support the Workforce Needs of a Growing Sector - June 11, 2013 - Inbound Logistics
New specialist Gasketing Covers and Tank Strap Supports for Commercial Vehicles from EMKA
New gasketing covers and tank strap supports from EMKA UK for commercial and specialist vehicles include infill sections in EPDM and tank supports in EPDM and NBR. - June 10, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Glidden Limousine is the Official Limo Service for Miss Minnesota Scholarship Pageant 2013
Glidden Limousine, a premier limo service, is an official sponsor of the 2013 Miss Minnesota Scholarship Pageant for a second full year. - June 08, 2013 - Glidden Limousine, Inc.
WK Dickson Welcomes Senior Project Manager to Airport Group
WK Dickson is pleased to announce the addition of Kenneth "Bud" Hawk, PE, as the firm’s newest Senior Project Manager for the Airport Group. Bud is a registered professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry. His impressive body of work spans the... - June 07, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Charter a Helicopter for Summer Events Says LuxuryJets Ltd
UK-based LuxuryJets says that whether planning to attend Royal Ascot, the British Grand Prix or a Summer Festival, chartering a helicopter is the way to go. - June 07, 2013 - Luxury Jets Ltd
ATC Freightliner Group Expands North Texas Services
The Around The Clock Freightliner Group, LLC, has chosen Howe, Texas for their newest branch location by acquiring Diamond Service Center. John Miciotto, the President & CEO of the Around The Clock Freightliner Group, stated, “We continue to expand the ATC Group’s support services... - June 01, 2013 - The Around The Clock Freightliner Group, LLC
TransGuardian.com Offers New Industrial Pricing with USPS Priority Mail
High-volume shippers can now enjoy significant savings using USPS Priority Mail with Industrial Pricing through TransGuardian. This program enables any business to save up to 50% on shipments sent via commercial carriers by 2-day, 3-day, and ground residential services. It is especially advantageous for e-Retailers. - May 31, 2013 - TransGuardian, Inc.
TransGuardian.com Releases First and Only Multi-Carrier Mobile Shipping App
TransGuardian.com, the world leader in online insured parcel shipping, is releasing the first and only multi-carrier shipping app for Android and iOS mobile devices at the JCK Las Vegas Trade Show, May 31-June 3, 2013. The app makes all the power of TransGuardian’s software available to... - May 31, 2013 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Star Shuttle & Charter Wins San Antonio Pre-K 4 SA Transportation Contract
Star Shuttle & Charter of San Antonio, TX is proud to have won the exclusive contract with the City of San Antonio for their new Pre-Kindergarten program. Pre-K 4 SA is designed to improve Pre-K education for 4 year olds citywide. Star Shuttle looks forward to supporting this initiative through their transportation partnership, and is proud to be an essential component in the improvement of their community’s educational system. - May 28, 2013 - Star Shuttle & Charter
Ghana Ministry of Health Receives Mobile Clinics for Specialist Patient Outreach Services
Odulair LLC, the world’s leading provider of advanced mobile health clinics and mobile medical vehicles today announced that the Company has completed the first delivery of 18 Specialist Outreach medical vehicles to the Ministry of Health, Republic of Ghana in Africa, as part of the Odulair... - May 25, 2013 - Odulair, LLC
Chapman Freeborn Australia Secures Hercules Aircraft Lease Deal
World's leading air cargo charter broker, Chapman Freeborn, has positioned a L382 Hercules aircraft in Brisbane for both international and domestic airlift operations. - May 24, 2013 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
St. Louis-Based Logistics Leader, Sunset Transportation, Opens New Branch Offices
Sunset Transportation, a third-party logistics company (3PL), has opened two new branch offices this past month. The first office is located in Grand Haven, MI, and the second office is located in Chicago, IL. This is a first for Sunset, and these branch offices will continue to grow and expand the... - May 22, 2013 - Sunset Transportation
ClearTrack Information Network Named a 2013 Top 100 Logistics IT Provider
ClearTrack Information Network, a leading provider of comprehensive, interactive supply chain software and services for the consumer retail industry, today announced that it has been named by Inbound Logistics magazine as a 2013 Top 100 Logistics Information (IT) Company. “ClearTrack was... - May 17, 2013 - ClearTrack Information Network