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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
Papros Demonstrates That Blockchain Turns the Table on Traditional Risk Evaluations for the Supply Chain
Papros, the company behind the popular supply chain offering MRPRO(TM), demonstrated verifiably that current risk evaluations in supply chain fall short when not configuring blockchain as a factor in supply chain risk evaluations. By mitigating risk dramatically, blockchain empowers the supply chain across all sizes of companies. Small companies are particularly empowered because of this risk mitigation. - September 12, 2019 - Papros Inc.
MaiCo Industries Inc. Earns Its 21st Consecutive AISC Quality Fabrication Certification
MaiCo Industries Inc. earned its 21st consecutive American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) quality certification renewal last month. AISC certification recognizes MaiCo Industries, https://www.maicoind.com, for maintaining steel fabrication operations that meet AISC quality requirements for... - September 10, 2019 - Maico Industries
GBS Selects Larry Gibson as New Regional Marketing Director
In order to better serve an increasing client base in northern Missouri and eastern Kansas, Group Benefit Services (GBS) has selected Larry Gibson as Regional Marketing Director (RMD) for these regions. “We’re thrilled at the opportunity to add Mr. Gibson to our expanding team,”... - September 10, 2019 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Industrial Optimizers Celebrates 30 Years with with Anniversary Events
Industrial Optimizers, founded in 1989, has this week celebrated its thirtieth anniversary. Clients and industry colleagues gathered in Stockholm for a conference and party to mark the occasion. - September 08, 2019 - Industrial Optimizers
Port of Fernandina Positioned to Speed Aid to Bahamas
Unscathed Northeast Florida's Port of Fernandina in excellent shape to help get relief supplies to Bahamas. - September 06, 2019 - Port of Fernandina
3 Main Tips to Choose the Best Galapagos Expedition
When it comes to cruising the Galapagos Islands, one size does not necessarily fit all. While at first, a small, single-guided ship may seem the most appealing way to go, larger, multiple-guided ships actually offer distinct advantages for travelers looking to witness a myriad of natural wonders across one of the world’s most cherished wildlife destinations. Just ask the travel experts at Metropolitan Touring. - August 29, 2019 - Metropolitan Touring
DynaGrace Enterprises Adds Respirator Fit Test Product to GSA Schedule 66
DynaGrace Enterprises, a WOSB, professional services company has added another quality line of products to the GSA Schedule 66 - Scientific Equipment and Services Schedule Contract. DynaGrace Enterprises is the first women-owned firm in Utah to be a vendor on that prestigious GSA... - August 28, 2019 - DynaGrace Enterprises
ELD Mandate Ranks in the Top 10 Issues in the Trucking Industry
The "hard" deadline to comply with the ELD Mandate is December 17, 2019. On that day, operators of commercial motor vehicles covered by this law will be required to use electronic logging devices, or ELDs. Are they ready? BlueArrow Telematics CEO and Puryear Tank Lines CTO discuss the issue. - August 22, 2019 - BlueArrow Telematics
GBS Selects Galen Floyd as New Regional Marketing Director
In order to meet the growing demands for Group Benefit Services (GBS) programs, GBS has selected Galen Floyd as Regional Marketing Director (RMD) for the southwest Missouri region. - August 21, 2019 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Michele Briscoe Honored as a Woman of the Month and on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Michele Briscoe of Brooklyn, New York has been honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2019 and showcased on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success... - August 20, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Total Distribution, Inc. Named to Food Logistics’ 2019 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers List
Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named Total Distribution, Inc. to its 2019 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list. The Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list serves as a resource guide of... - August 18, 2019 - Total Distribution, Inc.
WHC is Acquiring the Taxi Businesses from Transdev North America
WHC Worldwide, LLC is acquiring the taxi businesses from Transdev North America, including zTrip. This acquisition adds more than 2,500 vehicles in Baltimore, Dulles airport, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Pittsburgh and West Palm Beach. This most recent acquisition makes WHC Worldwide, LLC the largest national taxi company in the United States. - August 16, 2019 - zTrip WHC
Savant Group Unveiled New Global Headquarters
The Savant Group, comprised of four individual companies that provide products and services to the lubricant, transportation, and energy industries, unveiled the first look of the new global headquarters at their 50th Anniversary Celebration. The new facilities will be constructed on Bay City Road in Midland, Michigan. - August 15, 2019 - Savant Group
DOT Designation to Help FL Port Move Cargo & Ease Truck Traffic
Marine Highway designation to help Port of Fernandina move cargo by barge and alleviate truck traffic on area roadways. - August 05, 2019 - Port of Fernandina
FedEx Wins Carrier of the Year Award
FedEx earns Carrier of the Year award for 2018 from American Group, adds another crystal trophy to their showcase. - July 31, 2019 - New American Group d/b/a American Group, LLC
Ready Wireless® IoT Solution Enables Organizations to Build Safe Driving Cultures
Announcing Release of Ready Fleet® IoT Platform with cutting edge tools to manage driving policy, measure distracted and risky driving behavior and deploy safety management programs. - July 26, 2019 - Ready Wireless
Custom Truck One Source Named in Ingram’s 2019 Corporate Report 100
Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck) today announced it has been named among the top 100 fast-growing businesses in Kansas City by Ingram’s Magazine, which is one of the top business publications in the area. Ingram’s recognition of Custom Truck’s rapid growth was part of the... - July 26, 2019 - Custom Truck One Source
Marlborough Mayor Requests Funding for Shuttle Service Connection to MBTA
Mayor says a shuttle service would close “last mile” connection gap for local commuters. - July 21, 2019 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
FLARES 2.0 Demonstrates Nominal Performance in Wind
Flight test data indicates that Hood Tech’s Flying Launch and Recovery System (FLARES 2.0) multicopter performs nominally in up to 22 knot wind. “FLARES achieves robustness by using generously-sized components, and redundancy,” states Hood Tech President, Dr. Andy von Flotow,... - July 20, 2019 - Hood Tech Corp., Vision Inc.
Avis Malaysia Wins the Prestigious Rentalcars.com Award for Outstanding Customer Experience
Avis Malaysia, a part of the DRB-HICOM Group, recently won a prestigious award for outstanding customer experience for its branches at Kuching and Kota Kinabalu International Airports from the world’s leading online car rental provider, Rentalcars.com. The Rentalcar.com Customer Favourite... - July 19, 2019 - DRB-HICOM EZ-Drive Sdn Bhd
Nova USA’s Apitong Oil Enhances the Durability & Luster of Automotive Wood Product Applications
Nova USA’s Apitong Oil was specifically-designed to enhance the durability and beauty of nearly all exterior wood products used in heavy duty automotive and industrial applications. Developed with a proprietary blend of Tung oil, UV blockers, fungicide, and trans-oxide pigments, Apitong... - July 17, 2019 - Nova USA
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication Recognizes New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to recognize their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased... - July 17, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Las Cruces Moving & Storage Joins National Van Lines
National Van Lines proudly welcomes Las Cruces Moving & Storage, Inc. to our cross-country-moving family, a move expanding both organizations’ Southwest regional penetration. In addition to covering key geographic points within New Mexico, Las Cruces M&S enjoys a marketplace reach... - July 17, 2019 - National Van Lines