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Excel Moving & Storage Announces Grand Opening of Charleston, S.c. Location
Triangle-Based Moving Company Expands with New Office Branch. - April 06, 2011 - Excel Moving & Storage
Olde World Movers Obtains Coveted 5 Star Rating from Better Business Bureau for Third Straight Year
Olde World Movers, the well-known Dallas-Fort Worth area moving company, is proud to announce that it has received a 5 Star rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for a third straight year. The coveted rating is based on a number of factors, but most importantly, Olde World Movers continues... - April 03, 2011 - Olde World Movers
Ocean Star International, Inc. Retains Internet Marketing and Management Group, FL, for Rebranding and Campaigns
Ocean Star International, Inc. (OSI), a world class leader in the specialty freight forwarding and logistics industry, has retained the Coral Springs, FL, company Internet Marketing and Management Group (IMMG) for rebranding, to launch new marketing campaigns, and business expansion. OSI services customers with their personal or commercial shipping needs internationally. - April 01, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
1-800-PACK-RAT “Chamber Door” Launches First On-Site Solution for Restoration Industry
1-800-PACK-RAT announced the first deployments of their recently developed “Chamber Door.” The Chamber Door allows the Restoration Industry, for the first time, to provide onsite Ozone, Hydroxyl, and Dehumidification treatments. 1-800-PACK-RAT recently completed development and testing... - April 01, 2011 - 1-800-PACK-RAT
Stoops the Magazine to Launch at Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville
Magazine for Truckers, Owner Operators and Fleets. - March 31, 2011 - Stoops Freightliner
Total Quality Logistics is One of Cincinnati’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies
TQL has received the Cincinnati Business Courier’s Fast 55 award for the seventh consecutive year. Fast 55 award recognition is given to Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing privately held companies. - March 31, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
“Chamber Door” Introduced by 1-800-PACK-RAT Gives Restoration Industry On-Site Treatment Solution
Moving and storage company, 1-800-PACK-RAT, recently unveiled its new portable storage containers equipped with a “Chamber Door.” The new Chamber Door design gives the restoration industry a much-needed solution to providing on-site treatment for items affected by smoke, mold, water and... - March 30, 2011 - 1-800-PACK-RAT
Local Las Vegas Moving Company Ranked Top Franchise
The Las Vegas TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchise was recently recognized as a top performer for 2010. It ranked No. 3 out of more than 200 locations across the United States. Franchises are judged annually based on a scorecard system that measures excellence in customer service, operations,... - March 28, 2011 - Two Men And A Truck Las Vegas
Chinese Delegation Visits North Carolina China Center
Organization Promoting State’s Involvement with China Hosts Four Business Officials. - March 25, 2011 - Longistics
Total Quality Logistics is a Finalist for Tampa's Best Places to Work Award
TQL’s Tampa location has been named a finalist for the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Best Places to Work award. - March 24, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
Ocean Star International, Inc. Responds to Tragedy in Japan and Offers Support
Ocean Star International, Inc., an international shipping company, provides a response to the tragic earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, reassuring continued shipping service to Japan’s available ports. OSI will offer assistance to Japan if needed, and monitor the situation with regard to its customers’ commerce. - March 23, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
FreightCenter.com Receives 2011 Biztech Award for Best Website
FreightCenter.com, a web-based freight solutions company, is among six finalists to be honored for its achievement in the development of innovative web products. - March 20, 2011 - FreightCenter.com
American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) Hires Range as Account Manager
AT&S hired Michael S. Range as an Account Manager in St. Louis - March 18, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Total Quality Logistics Selects Indianapolis Office Site, Hiring for April Opening
Total Quality Logistics will officially open its Indianapolis satellite office in April 2011. TQL relocated six established Logistics Account Executives to seed the office and plans to hire an additional 50 sales employees through 2012. - March 17, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
Top Marks for Ellis Movers – Report by Moving Agent of BC Ministry of Citizens’ Service
The results are in! Ellis Movers was ranked among the highest in BC. The Ministry of Citizens’ Service satisfaction surveys for 2009 and 2010 have been compiled and Ellis received top marks. Ellis Movers has been regularly contracted to move households of government employees. Upon... - March 17, 2011 - Ellis Moving & Storage Ltd.
Graebel Movers Announces Company of the Year and Top Award Winners for Service Excellence
Graebel Oregon Movers, Inc. Earns Company of the Year Award and Takes Home the Graebel Operational Quality Award - March 14, 2011 - Graebel Van Lines
Longistics Participates in University of North Carolina’s Global Business Project Kickoff Weekend
Global Logistics Solutions Provider Meets with Business Students to Work on Major Project in China with Rare Bird Trading Company. - March 12, 2011 - Longistics
YRC Worldwide Receives “STRONG” Carrier of Year Award from FreightCenter.com
FreightCenter.com recognizes the prominent freight transportation company serving North America and the world for their continuing improvements in service, efficiency and performance. - March 12, 2011 - FreightCenter.com
Total Quality Logistics Announces Upgraded Carrier Web Portal
TQL has updated its Carrier Web Portal with enhanced, easier-to-use features including: expanded load searching, multiple user log-ins, data on previous loads, and improved invoice details. - March 10, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
Corporate Traffic Opens New Office in Charlotte, N.C. to Service Burgeoning Business in the Region
Local office for existing and new Charlotte clients provides enhanced service opportunities and utilization of Charlotte’s air and less-than-truckload capabilities. - March 09, 2011 - Corporate Traffic
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Completes Consulting Assignment for Norco Corporation; Assists Milan Express in Selling to Vitran
Trucking and transportation management consultant, Andy Ahern receives strong praise for recent completion of consulting assignments. - March 09, 2011 - Ahern and Associates
Lou Tapper of Longistics Discusses Company’s Warehousing and Fulfillment Capabilities
Longistics Releases Podcast on Cost-Effective, Customized Solutions. - March 09, 2011 - Longistics
Jacobson Companies Announces Agency Agreement with Farmers Grain Express
Jacobson Companies, a leading worldwide third party logistics company, is pleased to announce their establishment of an agency relationship with Farmers Grain Express (“FGX”), a licensed broker in liquid bulk commodities and general freight. This relationship presents significant... - March 04, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Corporate Traffic Launches Managed-Less-Than-Truckload (M-LTL) Service
Corporate Traffic created new department to direct this service, expecting it to double in 2011 - February 25, 2011 - Corporate Traffic
TQL Freight Finder Now Available for Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Less than two weeks ago TQL released its TQL Freight Finder mobile app for use on the Android, but now this easy-to-use free download is available for the Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. - February 25, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
Lou Tapper of Longistics Releases Podcast on Service, Safety and Security
Global Logistics Company Vice President Discusses Longistics’ Commitment to Strong Business Principles - February 25, 2011 - Longistics
Recon Logistics Saves Businesses Over 17 Million in Freight Spend
New Innovations to Transportation Management Industry Propel Ohio Based Company to One of the Fastest Growing Logistics Companies in North America. Recon Logistics, thanks to their innovative approach to freight management have effectively saved manufacturing companies over 17 million dollars in freight expense or on average 30% on the transportation expenses. - February 19, 2011 - Recon Logistics
International Shipping Company, Ocean Star International, Inc. is Proud to Announce the Launch of Their New Website
Ocean Star International, Inc. (OSI), a world class leader in the specialty freight forwarding and logistics industry, launches a new Website to enhance customer experience. OSI serves customers with their personal or commercial shipping needs internationally. - February 19, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
D. J. Powers Company Opens Office in Shanghai
D. J. Powers Company, Inc., an International Logistics provider based in Savannah, GA is proud to announce the opening of their newest branch office in Shanghai, China. “Our new office is fully operational as of January 2011. This is the second part of a strategic multi-phase plan to expand... - February 18, 2011 - D. J. Powers Company, Inc.
Ahern and Associates Sets the Industry Standard for Longevity; Employees Celebrating a Combined 60 Years of Service
Transportation consulting firm, Ahern and Associates harbors tenured employees and creates proactive work environment which launches long term careers. - February 16, 2011 - Ahern and Associates
ShipRightNow.com: Connecting Consumers and Independent Carriers to Cut Shipping Costs
New Arkansas company, ShipRightNow.com, launches website to connect consumers and independent carriers for affordable shipping of furniture, cars, boats, pets, and other unusual or large freight items. - February 12, 2011 - Ship Right Now
TQL is First Brokerage Company to Offer Freight-Finding Mobile Application
TQL Freight Finder is a free downloadable application for the Android that can be found at the Android Market. It allows users to search for available loads by mileage radius, equipment type, load date, and destination city/state. - February 12, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
Jacobson Companies Announces Julian Duerschmidt as President of Key Account Sales
Jacobson Companies, a leading worldwide third party logistics company, is pleased to announce it has hired Julian Duerschmidt as President of its Key Account Sales Team (KAST). Mr. Duerschmidt will join the senior management team and be responsible for key and strategic account development across... - February 10, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Total Quality Logistics Hiring for Indianapolis Office
Total Quality Logistics is gearing up to open a brand new satellite office in Indianapolis. It is looking to hire self-motivated individuals for sales positions. - February 06, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Teams Up with Trucking Industry; Completes Another Successful Food Drive for St. Mary’s Food Bank
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates raises an additional $200,000+ worth of food during annual food drive for St. Mary’s Food Bank. - February 05, 2011 - Ahern and Associates
RH Logistics Opens New Depot in Scotland
New Scottish Hub for RH Logistics - February 03, 2011 - RH Logistics
The Courier Company (UK) Ltd First to Achieve 100% Carbon Neutral Status
Milton Keynes based, The Courier Company (UK) Ltd, is the first courier company in the UK to achieve PAS 2060 certification, meaning they have achieved 100% carbon neutral status throughout their entire operation. To achieve this standard, The Courier Company has offset all emissions from the... - February 03, 2011 - The Courier Company Ltd
Diesel Truck Driver Training School Offers New Online Training
Diesel Truck Driver Training School offers online training for students wishing to acquire their Commercial Driver's License. The school has been training drivers to receive their CDL accreditation since 1963. - February 02, 2011 - Diesel Truck Driver Training School
Jacobson Companies Expands to European Market Through Strategic Partnership with Rhenus Logistics
Jacobson Companies, a leading worldwide third party logistics provider, is pleased to announce that it has implemented a strategic partnership with Rhenus Logistics, one of Europe’s leading logistics service providers. This partnership allows Jacobson Companies access to an extensive... - February 02, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
FreightCenter Receives 2011 Florida Companies to Watch Award
FreightCenter, a web-based freight solutions company, is among 50 companies to be honored for its achievements in state economic growth and industry development. FreightCenter.com, a nationwide provider of online freight and logistics services, is recognized as a Florida Company to Watch for its... - January 28, 2011 - FreightCenter.com
Jacobson Companies Acquires Hong Kong Based CGL Ltd. -- Establishes International 3PL Platform in Asia Pacific
JHCI Holdings, Inc., parent of the Jacobson Companies, a leading 3PL logistics provider, today announced the acquisition of Chimerica Global Logistics, Ltd. (CGL), a logistics service company headquartered in Hong Kong with subsidiary operations in mainland China. The acquisition is another... - January 22, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
TQL Opens Two New Offices in January
Total Quality Logistics (TQL), the nation’s fourth largest freight brokerage firm, has opened the doors to two new offices in January 2011. The Denver office is located in lower downtown Denver, Colorado, while the Columbus office is located in the Easton area of Columbus, Ohio. These two... - January 21, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
Longistics Podcast Addresses SIP International Commodities Exhibition Center, Partnership with SeAll
Global Longistics Company Vice President Discusses Benefits, Opportunities for U.S. Companies in Chinese Market. - January 21, 2011 - Longistics
Local Businesses Earn "Welcome to the Neighborhood" Badge
All American Denver Moving Company renews its Welcome to the Neighborhood program for 2011, recognizing local businesses for their contributions to Denver neighborhoods. - January 20, 2011 - All American Moving Services
AT&S Expands Delivery Fleet
AT&S Delivery Fleet Increases 25%. Established in 1994, American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) works with businesses of all sizes to provide storage, cartage and over the road semi-trailers and storage containers. - January 18, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
New Less Than Truckload Software Introduced by Trucking Acquisition Firm, Ahern and Associates and AMT
Ahern and Associates, in conjunction with Analytical Management Techniques offers new software to help LTL carriers accurately calculate profit and loss for each business segment. - January 15, 2011 - Ahern and Associates
Jacobson Goes Global, Establishes Jacobson Global Logistics, Ltd. in Hong Kong
Jacobson Companies, a leading 3PL in the United States, today announced that it has established Jacobson Global Logistics, Ltd. (JGL), in Hong Kong. JGL will be the foundation from which Jacobson plans to expand its logistics services in Asia. - January 07, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Partners with AMT; Announces New Freight Brokerage Software
New software for freight brokers analyzes revenues, expenses and bottom line profits in real time; provides a new tool for improving net profits. - January 05, 2011 - Ahern and Associates
Chicago Public Warehouse Company Hires Drivers as It Takes Delivery of 10 Trucks - Moran Distribution Centers Inc - www.publicwarehousingchicago.com
Moran Distribution Centers, a Chicago public warehouse organization is proud to announce the addition of 10 new trucks to the Chicago public warehouse fleet. The new trucks will be in response to new growth within their Chicago warehouses and Illinois public warehouse business. They will be used in... - January 03, 2011 - Moran Distribution Centers Inc
Longistics’ Pat Long Wins 2010 Women Extraordinaire Award
Vice Chairman of Global Logistics Company Honored with Prestigious Accolade. - December 23, 2010 - Longistics