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Long Beach Grows Electric Transit Fleet with Order for 14 BYD Buses
BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced Thursday that Long Beach Transit, a longstanding customer, will purchase an additional 14 K9M 40-foot, battery-electric transit buses for its fleet. Long Beach Transit’s Board of Directors voted to increase the number of BYD buses in its innovative fleet... - January 13, 2020 - BYD
BYD Delivers 100th Battery-Electric Truck in the United States
BYD announced it delivered its 100th battery-electric truck in the United States. Globally, BYD has delivered more than 12,000 zero-emission electric trucks across all classes. BYD’s 100th U.S. truck is a second generation BYD 8TT Class 8 Electric Semi that is part of a larger deployment for... - January 10, 2020 - BYD
BYD Joins Industry Leaders Urging California Governor to Accelerate Transition to Zero-Emission Vehicles
BYD (Build Your Dreams) North America President Stella Li is joining 10 other executives in the U.S. commercial industry in calling on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to commit to a multi-year investment strategy that accelerates the adoption of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. In their... - January 09, 2020 - BYD
Tim Helenthal Takes Reins as CEO & Chairman
Long-time National Van Lines executive Tim Helenthal has assumed the company’s top leadership role. Effective Jan. 1, Tim is CEO & Chairman of National Holding Co., the parent company of interstate-mover NVL and National Forwarding Co. His rise from President & COO is the culmination... - January 08, 2020 - National Van Lines
PINC Named to Food Logistics’ 2019 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers
Leader in yard management automation and inventory robotics to the food industry recognized as a top technology provider. - January 07, 2020 - PINC
Patient Safety, EMS Leaders Are Focus of New Webinar Series
The Center for Patient Safety, in partnership with Ninth Brain, Quick Med Claims, and eServices Platform, has developed the 2020 Road to High Reliability Webinar Series. The continuing education activity is approved by Air Evac EMS Inc., an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education. The webinars also provide EMS and nursing continuing education units (CEUs). - January 06, 2020 - Primaris Healthcare Business Solutions
National Van Lines Director Named to NJWMA Board
National Van Lines executive Dick Scaffa has been appointed to the New Jersey Warehousemen & Movers Association’s Board of Directors. He serves on three NJWMA committees: Mentorship, Move for Hunger and Circle of Excellence. “This is a very active state association that’s... - December 22, 2019 - National Van Lines
BYD Produces 400th Bus in Lancaster
BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced it produced its 400th bus at its Lancaster, Calif. manufacturing plant. The 400th bus is a 60-foot articulated K11M model transit bus built for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), part of a 20-bus order. The buses will be used to provide transportation for guests... - December 19, 2019 - BYD
PINC Receives a 2019 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Supply Chain Award
The leader in yard management systems receives an award for enabling its customers to achieve their sustainability goals. - December 18, 2019 - PINC
North Bay Moving & Storage Joins National Van Lines
San Francisco-area interstate mover, North Bay Moving & Storage is now an official agent for National Van Lines. - December 18, 2019 - National Van Lines
Family Members of Sanchi Oil Tanker Crew Bring an Action Against National Iranian Tanker Company
Family members brought an action under the Alien Tort Claim Act (“ATS”) and the Torture Victims Protection Act (“TVPA”) against National Iranian Tanker Company (“NITC”), Mr. Ali Rabiei and Mr. Alaedin Boroujerdi, alleging that defendants were engaged in a cover up and the report they provided to families, stating that all crew members were dead within minutes of the accident, is completely baseless. - December 17, 2019 - Herischi & Associates LLC
Marine Corps Veteran Delivers Thousands of Memorial Wreaths to Honor Fallen Military
Who better to honor fallen servicemen - and safeguard their memorial wreaths - than a fellow veteran? Enter National Van Lines top driver and Marine Corps veteran Jim Lanager. Jim (and his wife Kimberly) are using his tractor-trailer to transport thousands of wreaths to three military gravesites... - December 11, 2019 - National Van Lines
Heroes Aim for Zero: Houston Area Leaders Collaborate to End Traffic Fatalities
Houston Area leaders being recognized for their collaborative efforts to end traffic deaths. Vision Zero was adopted by TXDOT and by Mayor Sylvester Turner in 2019 in an effort to end roadway fatalities and address the dangers that impact our area. In 2017, 3,727 Texans died on the roads and another 17,535 people sustained serious injuries. On average, 640 people die on Houston-area roads every year, making the region the deadliest in the country. - December 10, 2019 - SAFE 2 SAVE
FLEXCO® Introduces the Only IMO Rubber Flooring Certified by The U.S. Coast Guard
FLEXCO IMO Rubber Flooring is the only flooring certified by the U.S. Coast Guard. And, it has exceeded the IMO standards for surface flammability, smoke and toxicity requirements for floor covering and primary deck covering materials on ocean-going vessels. - December 07, 2019 - Roppe Holding Company
Auto Driveaway Acquires a Majority Interest in Sparkle Mobile LLC
Partnering with mobile, eco-friendly, waterless car wash and detailing services - December 06, 2019 - Auto Driveaway
Stop Fuel Card Fraud with the New BlueArrow Fuel App
BlueArrow Telematics is proud to announce the release of their proprietary fuel card integration App, BlueArrow Fuel that automates and monitors fuel card use and abuse with one simple, convenient application. - December 06, 2019 - BlueArrow Telematics
Load King is Back on Construction Equipment Magazine’s Top 100 List
Construction Equipment Magazine (CE Magazine) today announced that both the Load King Voyager® Series of mechanics bodies and 60-Ton Lowboy trailer made the publication’s 2019 Top 100 Products list. This is the second consecutive year Load King’s 60-Ton Lowboy trailer made CE... - December 03, 2019 - Custom Truck One Source
Brooklyn Outdoor Partners with the City of Detroit and DDOT to Install 59 New Bus Shelters with Advertising Panels
Detroit-based outdoor advertising firm, Brooklyn Outdoor, partners with the city to increase safety and revenue through bus shelter advertising. - December 02, 2019 - Brooklyn Outdoor
TAP Air Portugal Selects OpenJaw Technologies as Its NDC Platform of Choice
TAP Air Portugal has selected OpenJaw Technologies' t-Retail Platform to provide its New Distribution Capability (NDC). By choosing the OpenJaw t-Retail NDC Platform, TAP will be able to connect with multiple partners via NDC as well as dynamically create tailored and optimised consumer offers. In... - November 29, 2019 - OpenJaw Technologies
National Van Lines Presents Joe Bonnie & Son Moving & Storage Above and Beyond Award
National Van Lines is proud of all their interstate-moving agents, but some go that extra mile to be deemed worthy of extra recognition. Maybe it’s more than simply a single event - say, super sales for a specific year - but rather an inventory of star-studded achievements in several areas... - November 28, 2019 - National Van Lines
Accredited Drug Testing Voted "Top 10 Recommended Drug Testing Provider"
Accredited Drug Testing has been voted one of the Top 10 recommended drug testing providers in the nation for pre-employment screening. - November 25, 2019 - Accredited Drug Testing Inc
Just 2 Weeks to Go Until Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling 2019
SMi reports: Some of the world’s leading airlift operators and manufacturers are set to present at Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference, which will convene in Lisbon, Portugal in two weeks’ time. - November 21, 2019 - SAE Media Group
International Speakers Announced for Defence Aviation Safety Conference 2020
SMi reports: A variety of exciting international presentations have been announced for the upcoming Defence Aviation Safety conference, which will convene in London next April. - November 21, 2019 - SAE Media Group
A&L Motor Sales Becomes the Only Local Dealer-Owned Certified Collision Center for BMW, Land Rover and Jaguar
Local dealership offers new exclusive state-of-the-art car equipment and servicing for luxury brand owners. - November 20, 2019 - A&L Motor Sales
Seamless Travel and Airport Security at the Border Security Conference 2020
SMi Group Reports: The Border Security Conference taking place on February 11-12, 2020 in Rome will include six presentations on airport security. - November 20, 2019 - SAE Media Group
BYD Receives Largest Battery-Electric Bus Order in U.S. History
BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced Wednesday at the California Transit Association’s Annual Fall Conference in Monterey that the Los Angeles Department of Transportation ordered 130 of its battery-electric K7M buses, the largest single order in U.S. history to date. The order is a major... - November 15, 2019 - BYD
BYD is Top Sponsor of Cal Transit’s Annual Fall Conference & Expo in Monterey
For the fifth year running, BYD (Build Your Dreams) will serve as the headline sponsor for the West Coast’s most high-profile and influential transportation industry event. From November 13-15, the California Transit Association will be holding its 54th Annual Fall Conference & Expo,... - November 14, 2019 - BYD
Tucker Company Worldwide Reaches 89.6% Digital, Gps-Based Visibility, Up from 16.4% Last Year
Tucker Company Worldwide aims to reach 100% shipment visibility into its diverse carrier base by 2020. - November 13, 2019 - Tucker Company Worldwide
La Dona Fruit Ships First-Ever Air-Freighted Pineapple from Panama to Dubai
Starting Monday, November 11, La Dona Fruit will be offering pineapple from Panama via online retailer Kibsons International in Dubai. This will be the first pineapple from Panama shipped by air freight to Dubai, and has already attracted attention from luxury establishments such as the famous Burj al Arab hotel and Nikki Beach. - November 10, 2019 - La Dona Fruit Co.
Lanner’s V3S Becomes First Rugged Vehicle PC on Milestone Marketplace with Pre-Certified LTE Connectivity
Purpose-built for bus, specialty vehicle and in-car video surveillance, Milestone ready V3S integrates Lanner’s LTE radio modules that are pre-certified for Public LTE and compliant for CBRS and FirstNet LTE networks, offering unparallel certification cost saving and time-to-market benefits for OEM’s and System Integrators offering Milestone VMS based solutions. - November 06, 2019 - Lanner America
BYD Ready to Help Airports Go Green
BYD (Build Your Dreams) will offer its expertise in zero emission transportation technology at the 12th Annual “Airports Going Green” Conference, November 3-6, 2019, in Chicago, IL. BYD, which is already working with three major airports on zero emission transportation, will have a... - November 06, 2019 - BYD
AppIt Ventures Announces Its Partnership on the myColorado™ App
AppIt Ventures is proud to announce the public release of the myColorado™ app, the official digital ID and digital wallet application for the State of Colorado. myColorado™ provides residents with secure and convenient access to state services anytime, anywhere. The Colorado Digital ID, enables citizens to create an electronic version of their Colorado driver license or state identification (ID) card and display it on their smartphone for proof of identification, age, and address within CO. - October 31, 2019 - AppIt Ventures
BYD Scholarship Awarded
BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced Julene Paul, a post-graduate student at UCLA who hopes to shape policies to enable people to attain good jobs and achieve better economic outcomes, won the $5,000 Build Your Dream WTS (Women’s Transportation Seminar) – L.A. scholarship. Paul is... - October 31, 2019 - BYD
Memphis Tours Offers Shopping Tips on Morocco Vacation Planning
Enjoy Morocco vacations by Memphis tours with your family which offer a wide range of great travel vacation packages. - October 30, 2019 - Memphis Tours
New Vice President Customs Brokerage and Trade Advisory Services at Crane Worldwide Logistics
Alexandra Kleinschmidt joins Crane Worldwide Logistics in Houston to lead the customs brokerage and trade advisory team. - October 25, 2019 - Crane Worldwide Logistics
BYD to Highlight Zero Emission Technology at Fresno Conference
BYD (Build Your Dreams) will promote zero emission technology at the Fresno Regional Transportation Innovations Summit, serving as a sponsor and displaying its K9S battery-electric bus at the event. The event showcases the latest in advanced, clean transportation technology and brings together... - October 25, 2019 - BYD
BYD to Moderate Transit Panel at VICA Conference
BYD (Build Your Dreams) will be sponsoring the Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) Business Forecast Conference on Oct. 25 and moderating a panel on transportation. Thomas Stone, BYD’s Strategic Advisor, SkyRail Technology, will moderate the panel “Transportation: See It... - October 23, 2019 - BYD
Seginus Aerospace New PMA Shimmy Damper Bearing
The Shimmy Damper Bearing P/N 50-820030, is a sub-component of the Nose Gear Shimmy Damper P/N 101-820020-15, which is used with the Nose Landing Gear Assembly used on various Textron King Air Series Aircraft. - October 19, 2019 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Former National Van Lines President Robert S. Seeler (1935-2019)
Former National Van Lines President Robert S. Seeler—and a key NVL adviser in later years, died Oct. 12. He was 84. Mr. Seeler began serving on the NVL Board of Directors at current CEO & Chairman Maureen Beal’s request shortly after he retired from a competing van line in the... - October 19, 2019 - National Van Lines
Debut Book Released by Widow Spreading Tire Safety Awareness
Tire Mom: A Journey of Hurting, Helping and Healing Hosting First Book Signing Event in Denver, CO - October 14, 2019 - The Tire Mom
Bradley A. Pistotnik is Honored by the Top 100 Registry as the 2019 Attorney of the Year
Bradley A. Pistotnik is featured in Top 100 Registry's quarterly Top 100 Lawyers publication. Bradley is a practicing Attorney and Founder of Brad Pistotnik Law P.A., in Wichita, Kansas. His firm concentrates their practice in tractor-trailer litigation, commercial motor vehicle litigation, in fleet transportation injury cases, as well as in motor vehicle related litigation including automobiles, motorcycles, and pedestrian accidents with motor vehicles. - October 13, 2019 - Top100 Registry Inc.
National Van Lines Dives in to Support Oceans
Long-distance Mover No Landlubber - October 11, 2019 - National Van Lines
La Dona Breaks Record for Air-Freighted Pineapples
La Dona has set a new record in Panama for most pineapple shipped by air freight in a single month. Shipping by air freight allows La Dona to deliver incredibly sweet, mature pineapples to international markets. Truly, Air Pineapple is the ultimate pineapple experience. - October 10, 2019 - La Dona Fruit Co.
Industrial Optimizers Open Miami Office
Industrial Optimizers' new office in Miami will serve the entire Americas. It will bring advanced network planning and scheduling solutions to transport operators across the region. - October 09, 2019 - Industrial Optimizers
Dan Schock Named Regional Sales Manager for Nova USA’s TrailerDecking.com Division
Dan Schock has been named regional sales manager for Nova Products Inc.’s TrailerDecking.com division. He is responsible for the sale and distribution of the company’s complete line of Apitong trailer decking, flooring, accessories and supplies throughout eight Midwest states including... - October 01, 2019 - Nova USA
Blue Shark Vodka “Lurking” at ILM Airport
Blue Shark Vodka is ready to unveil its new, exclusive glass airport display at Wilmington International Airport this Friday, September 27 at 4:30 p.m. The custom vitrine was handcrafted by Greensboro, NC, “Maker of Beautiful Things” Chris Horney, who has handcrafted custom, high-end... - September 27, 2019 - Daytoon, Inc.
Widow Launching Second National Tire Safety Tour
Diana Hubner’s book, "The Tire Mom: My Highway to Healing," is the story of her national tire-giveaway tour to raise awareness of tire manufacture dates. - September 18, 2019 - The Tire Mom
Tri-Star Semi Truck & Trailer Services to Acquire Transportation Equipment Specialists (TES)
Tri-Star semi Truck & Trailer Services to acquire Transportation Equipment Specialists (TES) to offer comprehensive truck, trailer and container repair, and logistic services to the transportation and intermodal container industry. - September 18, 2019 - Tri-Star Semi Truck & Trailer Services
Fitton Moving & Storage Joins National Van Lines
National Van Lines proudly welcomes Fitton Moving & Storage, Inc. to their cross-country-moving family, adding to NVL’s New England presence. In addition to covering key markets within its home state of Massachusetts, Fitton Moving & Storage’s reach extends to regions in... - September 18, 2019 - National Van Lines
Veronica A. Wright Celebrated as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Veronica A. Wright of Lawrenceville, Georgia is being celebrated as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for almost 35 years in the fields of transportation and wellness. About... - September 17, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized