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Trucking Planet Announces Social Business Network for Trucking and Freight Professionals
Network seeks to provide economical alternative to industry loadboards. - February 18, 2013 - Trucking Planet
Yodel Plays Cupid for Thousands This Valentine’s Day
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, played Cupid yesterday (14 February) with over 100,000 flower deliveries across the UK on behalf of love struck Valentine’s – a 20% increase on the number of floral deliveries it made last year. Yodel, which has several well known... - February 17, 2013 - Yodel
Yodel Recognised by Retailers for Going the Extra Mile
Yodel has won an industry award for "Going the Extra Mile." The UK’s leading parcel delivery company was presented with the trophy at last week’s MetaPack Delivery Conference (7 February) at the Business Design Centre in London. The Delivery Awards were voted for by a... - February 17, 2013 - Yodel
FreightCenter Experiences 67% Growth by Reducing Transport Spend for Shippers
New truckload optimization strategy yields large growth in load volume - February 15, 2013 - FreightCenter.com
Isotrak Chooses Innovative Software Engineering to Supply Compliance Applications Critical for Today’s Fleets
Isotrak ensures its customers have the right software solutions by adopting FMCSA-compliant Electronic Driver Logs and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reporting applications. - February 06, 2013 - Isotrak
Davies Turner Builds Greener Supply Chain with Turkey
45 years after identifying the potential of the Turkish market, Davies Turner is set to further expand its multimodal presence in the trade between the UK and Turkey, developing more environmentally friendly supply chain solutions between the two countries. Davies Turner is offering a... - February 06, 2013 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Isotrak, Inc., a Fleet Management Systems Provider, Focuses on Expansion Into North America and Begins Delivering Powerful Solutions
The Company prepares for accelerated growth as it brings its proven business model to the US and Canadian markets. - January 31, 2013 - Isotrak
Aviation History Takes Off Thanks to Davies Turner
Freight forwarder, Davies Turner has undertaken a project shipment operation to deliver vintage British aircraft parts discovered in a domestic garage in Dorset to South Africa as part of an ambitious project to rebuild two classic post-War British fighter planes. - January 31, 2013 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
DC Based Limousine Company Expects Big Boost in Business During Inauguration Festivities
DC’s International Limousine Service Specializes in Chauffeuring High Profile Clientele and VIPs - January 10, 2013 - The Kane Company
LogisticsBI is Proud to Announce the Formal Launch of Its New Delivery Dashboard Platform for Small Parcel Shippers
The LogisticsBI Delivery Dashboard provides online retailers, or any business shipping high volumes of small package shipments with a concise view of the delivery status of all their shipments. The tool enables the business to proactively identify and resolve issues with problem deliveries before... - December 26, 2012 - logisticsBI
Kane Company Announces Major Staff Restructuring
Executive Staff Changes Intended to Streamline Expanding Operations - December 20, 2012 - The Kane Company
FreightCenter Announces Award for Its Supply Chain Technology
Food Logistics Releases 2012 List of Top Food and Beverage Software Solutions - December 20, 2012 - FreightCenter.com
Davies Turner Re-Invests in UK Freight Hub
Davies Turner – the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder – is completing a major re-investment programme at its main regional hubs. - November 22, 2012 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
U-Freight All Set for Annual Conference
The U-Freight Group - (www.ufreight.com) - the Hong Kong-headquartered international freight service and logistics group, will be examining current prospects in the air and oceanfreight forwarding environment at its annual conference in Singapore between October 17th and 19th 2012. - October 18, 2012 - UFreight
AT&S Hires Omaha Operations Manager
Brian Keith hired as Omaha Operations Manager for American Trailer & Storage (AT&S). - October 11, 2012 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
FreightCenter Creates New Positions to be Filled by Year End
Tampa-based transportation logistics company continues to grow, adding more local jobs to the area. - September 29, 2012 - FreightCenter.com
LaPorte Moving & Storage Wins Two Awards from Atlas Canada’s 2012 Awards
LaPorte Moving & Storage is proud to announce two achievements from the Atlas Canada Awards this 2012 season. The two categories chosen from Atlas Canada were Quality Moving Consultant Awards and the Professional Van Operator Awards. Becky Matthews, a 15 year veteran and dedicated sales... - September 15, 2012 - LaPorte Moving and Storage
Bad Economy Yet 250,000+ Unfillled Job Positions
According to the Truckload Carriers Association, in the month of August alone, there were 250,000+ unfilled job positions. - September 11, 2012 - Trucking Unlimited
Yodel Awarded British Standards Certification
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, has achieved British Standards 25999-2 certification for its Business Continuity Management system (BCMs). Yodel achieved full certification for its network of local service centres, national sort centres and its haulage subsidiary, Yodel... - August 31, 2012 - Yodel
FreightCenter.com Recognized as a Fastest Growing Company for Sixth Consecutive Year
Tampa-based online freight shipping provider makes the Inc. 5000 list for exceptional revenue growth. - August 18, 2012 - FreightCenter.com
Dale Martens Elected to the Board of Directors of the National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA)
Dale Martens, Vice President of Sales for American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) was named to the Board of Directors for the NTDA. - August 14, 2012 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
U-Freight Group Names Wong as Vice President, Sales & Marketing
The U-Freight Group (UFL) has named Steven Wong as vice president - sales & marketing, of its main subsidiaries, U-Freight Ltd and U-Ocean Ltd, in Hong Kong. - August 11, 2012 - UFreight
Yodel Presented with RoSPA Gold Award
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, has received the RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Gold Award for Occupational Health and Safety for a second time. The award was presented to Yodel’s sort centres and subsidiary Yodel Transport, in recognition of... - August 08, 2012 - Yodel
R+L Carriers Developing New Technology to Ensure Compliance with New US-Canada Carrier Shipping Requirements
Beginning November 1, 2012 the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will require all road and rail carriers to submit electronic transmission of cargo information before freight reaches the border. R+L Carriers is working to update their e-communication process with their patented in-cab scanning... - August 01, 2012 - R+L Carriers
Davies Turner Boosts Midlands Presence with Purchase of Transit Warehouse
The strategic acquisition of a 7,000 sq m cross dock warehouse just a 10 minute walk from its existing state-of-the-art distribution centre at Coleshill, Birmingham gives Davies Turner – the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder – increased capacity to handle its growing European and oceanfreight consolidation services. - July 25, 2012 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
FreightCenter.com Awarded for Private Sector Growth
Privately-held freight services provider recognized for sustained growth and economic development. - July 22, 2012 - FreightCenter.com
FreightCenter.com Supports Bond Provision in Newly Passed Transportation Legislation
FreightCenter.com, a third-party logistics provider specializing in freight planning and technology supports measures addressed in the 27 month transportation bill that will exist through 2014. - July 18, 2012 - FreightCenter.com
Yodel Scoops IoIC National Award for First Class Newsletter
Your Call, the employee magazine for Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, has been named class winner in the newsletter category at the Institute of Internal Communications (IoIC) National Awards. The award was presented to the Yodel team by former GMTV presenter Fiona Phillips at... - June 30, 2012 - Yodel
Midwest Intermodal Trucking Company Starts Business Under New Name - Calhoun Truck Lines
Intermodal Trucking Service changes name from Universal Transportation Services. Midwestern-based intermodal trucking company formerly known as Universal Transportation Services has the new name of Calhoun Truck Lines effective June 1, 2012. - June 28, 2012 - Calhoun Truck Lines
E.L. Hollingsworth & Co. Announces Class A CDL Truck Driving School for Veterans; New Plymouth, MI Terminal Grand Opening Scouting Event
Veterans CDL-A training school is devoid of cost, paired with career creation; Grand Opening includes Scouting Event for professional drivers. - June 23, 2012 - E. L. Hollingsworth & Co.
Corporate Traffic Logistics Creates Director of Corporate Communications Position, Promotes Marketing, Communications and Logistics Expert to New Post
Corporate Traffic Logistics, a third-party logistics provider celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, has created a new position—Director of Corporate Communications—to serve as the internal and external brand champion for the company as it continues to grow and thrive. Corporate... - June 20, 2012 - Corporate Traffic
Corporate Traffic Logistics Joins Elite Community of Logistics Providers and Becomes SmartWay Transport Partner
Corporate Traffic Logistics, an international third-party logistics provider celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, announced today that the company has formally joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partnership. Joining this elite community of... - June 12, 2012 - Corporate Traffic
U-Freight Gains Trusted Trader Status in Key Markets
U-Freight Holland BV, the Dutch subsidiary of the U-Freight Group (UFL), has been certified by the Dutch Customs authority as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) in the Customs Simplifications and Security Procedures categories. - June 08, 2012 - UFreight
St. Louis-based Sunset Transportation Participates in Logistics Podcast on Navigating the Complexities of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipping
Steve Pandolfo, director of pricing at Sunset Transportation explores the complexities of LTL shipping and pricing with Logistics Viewpoints. - May 16, 2012 - Sunset Transportation
Yodel Sponsors The Tour of Britain
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, today announces that it will continue its sponsorship of The Tour of Britain, confirming that it will remain the official logistics partner and sprints sponsor of the country’s biggest professional cycle race and largest free-to-watch... - May 04, 2012 - Yodel
Yodel Unveils New Service Proposition
Yodel unveils new service proposition in response to changing conditions in the online delivery market and demand for increased flexibility. - May 01, 2012 - Yodel
Yodel to Deliver Twice the Volume of Flowers to Mothers Than It Did for Valentine’s
Mums across the country are set for a treat this Mothering Sunday as almost two-thirds (64%) of Britons admit to spending more on Mother’s Day than on their partners for Valentine’s Day. The research[1] was carried out by delivery company Yodel, which is gearing up to deliver twice the... - April 27, 2012 - Yodel
Corporate Traffic Enhances Focus on Safety, Streamlines Risk-Management Practices
3PL Creates New Position, Promotes Industry Veteran to Director of Risk Management. - April 18, 2012 - Corporate Traffic
Local Vancouver Moving Company LaPorte Moving Partners with Maid Natural Cleaning
Local Vancouver moving company, LaPorte Moving has teamed up with Maid Natural Cleaning in a new business partnership to help their customers enjoy a worry-free moving experience. In business for over 50 years, award winning service with Atlas Van Lines and an A+ rating with the Better Business... - April 18, 2012 - LaPorte Moving and Storage
AFC Worldwide Express, Inc. d/b/a/ R+L Global Logistics Achieves TAPA TSR Certification
AFC Worldwide Express, Inc. (dba R+L Global Logistics) became one of the first two motor carriers worldwide to achieve certification under the new Trucking Security Requirements (TSR 2012) established by the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), AFC attained the highest level (1) of certification under the new standard. - March 29, 2012 - R+L Carriers
Corporate Traffic Promotes Truckload Manager
Growing Truckload Operations Prompts Important Promotion at Corporate Traffic - March 17, 2012 - Corporate Traffic
U-Freight Refits Fourth Logistics Warehouse in Fine Fashion
The U-Freight Group – www.ufreight.com - the Asia-based freight services organisation, has strengthened its operations in Hong Kong with the opening of a further dedicated, full-service logistics facility after an extensive re-fit and modernisation. - March 08, 2012 - UFreight
FreightCenter.com Continues Corporate Expansion in 2012
FreightCenter.com continues expansion of its corporate offices, estimating 20 new job openings in the Tampa Bay area by spring 2012. - February 25, 2012 - FreightCenter.com
Freight Shippers Prompt Logistics Now Promoting Instant Freight Rates Price Quote Service
The shipping experts at Prompt Logistics are now promoting their online freight calculator to customers, which delivers free and instant freight rates online. - February 23, 2012 - Prompt Logistics – Freight Quote
Atos and Yodel Shortlisted for Prestigious MCA Awards
Seamless and agile partnership central to success of parcel delivery company. - February 23, 2012 - Yodel
Yodel Signs Mobile Asset Management Contract with Ryzex
Leading parcel delivery company Yodel to leverage the Ryzex mobility model for the management of its 15,000 handheld terminals, enabling savings of £500k per annum. Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, has agreed a mobile asset management contract with Ryzex, a leading... - February 23, 2012 - Yodel
American Trailer & Storage (AT&S) Hires Ross Fogel
American Trailer & Storage is pleased to announce the hiring of Ross Fogel as an Account Manager in Kansas City. - February 21, 2012 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
BAT Logistics Keeps on Trucking
BAT Logistics, provider of 3rd Party Logistics and Transportation solutions, recently wrapped up its 3rd year of upward growth. - February 11, 2012 - Bat Logistics
Jim Henderson Set to Speak on Social Media Marketing
Owner and President of William C. Huff Companies, Jim Henderson, will be speaking about LinkedIn and social media at the Above Board Chamber luncheon on February 13th. - February 08, 2012 - William C. Huff Companies
Yodel Collects Over 22,000 Presents for Record-Breaking Cash for Kids Appeal
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, played a vital role in the latest record-breaking Bauer Radio’s Cash for Kids’ Christmas Appeal. Yodel collected over 22,000 Christmas presents donated by listeners to Bauer Radio’s stations, and took them for sorting and... - February 06, 2012 - Yodel