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Grimes Employee Named Transportation Person of the Year
Lynne Cox of The Grimes Companies has been named Transportation Person of the Year 2009 by the Transportation Club of Jacksonville. Cox, Safety Supervisor for Grimes, was honored for her commitment as a Board Member of the Transportation Club of Jacksonville (TCOJ) and her willingness to take... - February 11, 2010 - Total Distribution, Inc.
The Expedited Group Operates as a Global Provider of Premium Freight Services in a Best-in-Class Segment of the Expedited Transportation Industry
The Expedited Group’s goal is to reinvent the way people do business with transportation providers and to shape the future of the freight industry through the Internet by generating unprecedented business opportunities. The Expedited Group operates as a global provider of premium freight... - February 11, 2010 - Expedited Group
Aventura Moving Services The Movers Group Has New Offices in Aventura in Order to Accommodate the Customers Better
Any move can be stressful. No matter where your new residence will be, there are always added expenses, unforeseen obstacles, and unwelcomed hassles to deal with along the way. The Movers Group main goal is to deal with the hassles for you, so you can have an easy and stress free move. - February 11, 2010 - The Movers Group
Orlando Apartment Movers, The Movers Group is Offering a Superior Moving Service
A new service from a reputable Moving Company, The Movers Group, is now offering to answer the high demand for superior moving experience in Orlando. The Movers Group provide moving services locally and throughout the United States. - February 05, 2010 - The Movers Group
FreightCenter Announces Strengthened Capabilities and Services
FreightCenter announces enhanced services to their business that include instant tracking and status updates, international registration, mobile quoting site, and an overall easier, efficient customer experience. - January 31, 2010 - FreightCenter.com
The Movers Group Brickell Movers is Offering a Superior Moving Experience
A new service from a reputable Moving Company, The Movers Group, is now offering to answer the high demand for superior moving experience in Brickell. Locally and throughout the United States. - January 31, 2010 - The Movers Group
The Movers Group Has New Offices in Tampa in Order to Accommodate the Customers Better
Compare and save on your move, Tampa moving services with The Movers Group, New Offices in Tampa, FL - January 28, 2010 - The Movers Group
Corporate Traffic Closes Out 2009 with a 32% Increase in Shipment Volumes
Corporate Traffic Inc., a third party logistics provider headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida proudly finished out 2009 with a 32% higher shipment volume than that of the previous year. Corporate Traffic supported this boost in new business by adding 30% more equipment to their asset based... - January 22, 2010 - Corporate Traffic
Blake Enterprises Moving and Storage Serves Its 1 Millionth Customer
Third Generation Family Business Reaches Milestone. - January 22, 2010 - Blake Enterprises Moving and Storage
Transportation Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates Assists Universal Truckload Services, Inc. in Purchasing Freight Brokerage Firm, D. Kratt International, Inc.
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. acquires Chicago based freight forwarding and customs house brokerage firm, D. Kratt International, Inc. with the aid of transportation management and consulting firm, Ahern & Associates, Ltd. - January 21, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ahern & Associates Introduces Business Management Newsletter to Trucking and Logistics Industries; Complements Popular Ahern Advisory Podcast
Insightful, weekly newsletter aimed at aiding struggling trucking and logistics companies by providing expert advice on sound management principles and ethics in business. - January 20, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
TMC Transportation Receives RIDE Grant
The Iowa Department of Natural Resource (DNR) recently awarded TMC Transportation with a $680,500 grant through its Reduce Iowa’s Diesel Exhaust (RIDE) program to install Climacab APUs on 100 TMC trucks. Forty-nine applications were received and after review the top 12 scoring projects were... - January 17, 2010 - TMC Transportation
Gum Branch Capital Hires Leading Transportation Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates to Augment Search for Transportation Company Acquisition
Transportation acquisition specialist, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates commissioned to find viable acquisition candidates for expanding Gum Branch Capital, LLC - January 13, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ahern & Associates’ Senior Analyst, Bob Schwartz to Retire from Trucking Acquisition Industry After Seven Years of Service
Senior trucking acquisition analyst, Bob Schwartz to retire post at Ahern & Associates after seven years of facilitating dozens of successful trucking acquisitions and mergers. - January 07, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Davies Turner Adds Twice Weekly Door-to-Door Services Between the UK and Poland
Now working with Hellmann Worldwide in Poland. Customers using Davies Turner’s overland trailer services between the UK and Poland now benefit from direct door-to-door services with Tuesday and Friday departures from Davies Turner’s main regional distribution centres in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Dartford. - January 07, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Corporate Traffic Named One of America's Top 100 3PL's by Inbound Logistics Magazine for the Tenth Year in a Row
Corporate Traffic Inc., a Jacksonville, FL based third party logistics provider specializing in both asset based and non-asset based freight management services, proudly finishes out their 10th year ranked as one of the Top 100 3PL Providers by Inbound Logistics Magazine. Corporate Traffic first... - December 31, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
Sunset Transportation Inc. Logistics Advisor Makes Number Four with Industry Certification for Company
Dan Cashion of Sunset Transportation, Inc has earned the sought-after Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) title from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). A Logistics Advisor of the St. Louis, MO- based third party Logistics Company earned the nationally recognized certification... - December 30, 2009 - Sunset Transportation, Inc.
FreightCenter Announces Company Expansion in Tampa Bay
Coupled with 12 years of continued double-digit growth, FreightCenter announced today a plan to lease 10,000 SF of new office space in Trinity and hire 75 new employees in the beginning of 2010. - December 26, 2009 - FreightCenter.com
Corporate Traffic Inc Teams Up with the Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program for Children This Holiday Season
Corporate Traffic Inc. a Jacksonville, FL based third party logistics provider proudly announces its first year supporting the Florida Guardian Ad Litem by furnishing Christmas presents for at risk children in their local area. - December 24, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
Trucking Consultant, Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Engaged by IWD Transportation to Facilitate Brokerage Company Acquisition
IWD Transportation, LLC seeks to add an additional brokerage company to their family of companies; appoints transportation consulting firm Ahern & Associates to further acquisition strategy. - December 18, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates Rally’s Trucking Industry to Fight Hunger Through St. Mary’s Food Bank
St. Mary’s Food Bank benefits annually from group donations procreated by the efforts of Andy Ahern and his many colleagues within the transportation industry. - December 16, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
PTM Inc. Releases PTM Vision, the Most Advanced Windows Based Enterprise Software for HD and Automotive Parts and Repair Companies
PTM-Vision is an extremely advanced yet easy to use Business Management Software product for small to large parts and repair enterprises. PTM-Vision provides automation for every facet of a parts and repair shop business. PTM- Vision automates point-of-sale, inventory management, accounting, shop time and labor management, fleet maintenance, shop scheduling and many other routine business functions. Detailed product information can be viewed at www.pluss.net. - December 12, 2009 - Pluss Corporation
Capital Indoor Flea Market Offers an Inexpensive Alternative to Commercial Shopping for the Holidays
Recycling Usable Goods into the Marketplace Gives Affordable Solutions to Tight Budgets and Answers the Call to Reduce Consumer Waste. - December 12, 2009 - Capital Indoor Flea Market
Davies Turner Offers Greener Modes for Turkish Freight
Five years after Turkey’s dynamic economy and burgeoning garment trade encouraged the independent UK freight forwarder Davies Turner to further expand its presence in the market by locating its own delegate in Istanbul, the company is offering re-engineered supply chain services using greener transport modes and increasing the exports and imports of general freight to improve utilisation of its road trailers. - December 10, 2009 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Track Star AVLS Selected in Ulster County NY
Ulster County Executive Michael Hein announced that the Track Star AVLS system in place in the county will be expanded to all county vehicles. - December 09, 2009 - Track Star International, Inc.
Lily Transportation Hires Trucking and Logistics Acquisition Specialists, Ahern & Associates to Augment Expansion Efforts
Ahern & Associates to help fuel company growth by seeking out logistics company acquisition candidates for Lily Transportation Corporation. - December 04, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
The Grimes Companies Recognized with Award for Contributions to International Business Growth in Region
The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce honored The Grimes Companies (TGC) with the “International Business Leader of the Year – Small Company” award at the Chamber’s November 24 Cornerstone Luncheon. The award recognizes The Grimes Companies’ dedication to the growth of the region’s logistics industry and its strength in international logistics. - December 02, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
American Auto Transporters Continues Its Support for “Homes for Our Troops"
American Auto Transporters has, for the second consecutive year, answered the request from “Homes for our Troops” to support the returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. “Homes for Our Troops” is a non-profit organization that assists returning Veterans from Iraq and... - November 26, 2009 - American Auto Transporters
PRSource Launches Press Release Website for Logistics Industry
PRSource announces the launch of a new website to distribute press releases and communicate directly with Transportation and Logistics Companies. - November 25, 2009 - PRSource
Sunset Transportation Helps Boy Scouts and Local Food Pantry: Will Organize Logistics for Largest Food Drive in America for Sixth Year in a Row
Sunset Transportation became involved in the “Scouting for Food” six years ago when the U.S. Army who used to handle the endeavor for the Boy Scouts was deployed to Iraq. - November 22, 2009 - Sunset Transportation, Inc.
FreightCenter.com Announces Formal Brokerage Logistics Division
FreightCenter has announced a brokerage logistics division within its corporate identity to strengthen their transportation services offering and meet the ever-growing call from customers to offer complete, optimized transportation solutions. - November 21, 2009 - FreightCenter.com
Capital Indoor Flea Market Opens Floor Space to Accommodate Growing Number of Vendors
Capital Indoor Flea Market is expanding its warehouse floor space to make room for more vendors and individual sellers as the demand for recycled and gently-used items increases. Located at 2869 Trades West Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507, the Indoor Flea Market has also launched its website,... - November 20, 2009 - Capital Indoor Flea Market
Track Star Opens New Location in Clinton, NY
Track Star is proud to announce the opening of their new location in Clinton, NY and the expansion of operations into Charlotte, NC - November 20, 2009 - Track Star International, Inc.
TransCore Awarded $35 Million Contract to Provide Bay Area Toll Authority with an Advanced Toll Collection and Accounting System
The Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) awarded TransCore a $35 million contract to design, develop, test, install and maintain a new advanced toll collection and accounting system (ATCAS II) for seven San Francisco Bay area bridges; the contract includes a six year maintenance option. Design is... - November 18, 2009 - Transcore, ITS
Beemoved Announces Special Prices for Clients Committing Storage for More Than 6 Months
Relocation is an indispensable part of life and this process has to be done for a cheap pricing with great quality of work. This is where they come in, according to the professionals of Beemovedremovals. - November 13, 2009 - BeemovedRemovals.com
Trucking and Logistics Consulting Firm, Ahern & Associates Facilitates Additional Agent Location for Network F.O.B.
Rock Hill, SC based Tandem Transport Co., Inc. becomes the 84th agent location overall for Network F.O.B. and the sixth agent sign on as a result of Ahern & Associates’ efforts. - November 05, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
Stoops Freightliner Announces Cash for Clunker Program for Used Commercial Equipment
Stoops Freightliner Dealer Network Offers Owner Operators and Fleets an Upgrade to Later Model, More Fuel Efficient Class 8 Vehicles - October 31, 2009 - Stoops Freightliner
Great Western Transportation Offering Special Rates and Has Expanded Their Social Media Exposure
Great Western Transportation announced today they have begun offering special rates in preparation for the expected increased holiday freight traffic. The special rates will apply to all shipment throughout the Continental United States, Canada and Mexico. In addition Great Western has expanded... - October 31, 2009 - Great Western Transportation
One Mover Takes the Housing Market Troubles Into Their Own Hands
Moving Right Along Moving and Storage is supporting the Home Stagers, Professional Organizers and Real Estate industries by providing these professionals with services that will meet the needs of their clients. Moving Right Along Moving and Storage, a 12 truck operation, has joined forces with... - October 28, 2009 - Moving Right Along Services, Inc.
Local Mover Battles Bed Bug Head on
Moving Right Along Services Inc., has helped a 217 + unit Manhattan Co-op rid themselves of Bed Bugs. The board of directors didn’t hesitate when confronted with the city’s newest scourge. They took action against the bloodsucking pests – swift, coordinated, ruthless, expensive... - October 28, 2009 - Moving Right Along Services, Inc.
“Ten Essentials: What a Broker TMS Should Do for You” White Paper, Available Free at www.transcorebrokertms.com
TransCore announces publication of a white paper for freight brokers, “Ten Essentials: What a Broker TMS Should Do for You” provides brokers and 3PLs with a practical checklist and other tips to evaluate commercially available software solutions. - October 23, 2009 - Transcore, ITS
Stoops Freightliner’s Pinnacle Bus Receives Great Customer Response at BusCon Convention
New Energy Efficient Pinnacle Passenger Buses from Stoops Are Engineered to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Improve Fuel Consumption. - October 22, 2009 - Stoops Freightliner
Transportation Consultants, Ahern & Associates to Quadruple Thomas & Sons’ Existing Freight Brokerage Services
Trucking consulting firm, Ahern & Associates hired by Thomas & Sons Distributors to aggressively expand their regional freight brokerage services up and down the west coast. - October 21, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
Big Boys Moving & Storage Company Receives 2009 Best of Tampa Award
Each year, the US Commerce Association (USCA) identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. - October 21, 2009 - Big Boys Moving & Storage
Newly Released Transportation Software from Ahern & Associates Helps McKelvey Trucking Cut Costs, Assess Profitability
McKelvey Trucking markedly improves profitability when using newest version of Financial I.Q. 2.0 trucking software to take the guesswork out of lane analysis. - October 14, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
Grimes Adds In-House Customs Broker
The Grimes Companies (TGC) has taken a significant step in completing the logistics supply chain process by bringing in-house a full Customs Brokerage. Now Grimes’ clients can enjoy a seamless, one-source capability for managing import/export services. The addition includes Non-Vessel Operation Common Carrier (NVOCC) and customs brokerage services. - October 13, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Great Western Transportation Now Offering Air Freight Services
Great Western Transportation announced today it has begun offering Air Freight Services throughout North America and Mexico. Listening to the needs of their clients they have expanded their already expansive Land Freight and Transportation services to include an Air Freight option. These services... - October 10, 2009 - Great Western Transportation
Davies Turner’s Offers Daily 48-Hour Groupage Services Throughout Germany
Despite the severe economic downturn affecting traffic volumes in Europe, Davies Turner – Britain & Ireland’s leading independent forwarder - continues to make strategic improvements to its E.U. trailer services. - September 30, 2009 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
TransCore Awarded Contract to Convert Utah Department of Transportation’s I-15 Express Lanes to an Electronic Payment System
Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has selected TransCore to convert the existing Interstate 15 Express Lanes decal system to an electronic, radio frequency identification (RFID)-based payment system. This type of system is the first in Utah. - September 21, 2009 - Transcore, ITS
Atlas Van Lines Pros Dish on Best Fast Food, Coffee, Tires and Other Necessities of Life on the Road
Survey shows van operators living healthier, embracing technology, and going green - September 18, 2009 - Atlas World Group