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World's Fastest Porsche 962 Race Car Driven by Legendary Driver Derek Bell to Display at Festivals of Speed
Universally acknowledged as the world’s fastest Porsche 962 in the era, 1988/89 Porsche 962 Chassis number: 962-108 CO2 Miller High Life & B.F Goodrich car is a car of iconic status. This historic race car along with other examples will be displayed at the Hallandale, Orlando and Amelia Island Festivals of Speed events during the 2017-2018 season. - June 23, 2017 - Festivals of Speed
Electra Meccanica Delivers First Solo Vehicle
Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corporation delivered the first 2017 SOLO all-electric vehicle to proud new owners Leona and Matthew Green of New Westminster, British Columbia. The Greens plan to use their innovative and unique new SOLO for both daily commuting and for their successful local restaurant... - June 22, 2017 - Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corporation
NAFA Unveils Redesigned Website
A New Clean Design and Simplified Navigation Improves Overall Experience. - June 20, 2017 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
A-Z Bus Sales Announces the Hiring of Brandon Bluhm: Director of New School Bus Sales
A-Z Bus hires new Director of New School Bus Sales to fully run and plan the departments strategic and sales executions for their core bus brands, Blue Bird, Micro Bird, and Collins Bus. - June 20, 2017 - A-Z Bus Sales
LogicJunction and IndoorAtlas Partner to Change the Landscape of Location-Based Services in Healthcare Using Geomagnetic Indoor Positioning
LogicJunction, a pioneer in location-based services for healthcare, and IndoorAtlas, a global innovator of geomagnetic indoor positioning technology, team up to create enhanced patient experience associated with navigation inside of large, complex hospital buildings using a state of the art mobile... - June 20, 2017 - LogicJunction
Trust Stamp Selected as a 2017 Atlanta Metro Export Challenge Semi-Finalist
Atlanta Tech Village-based startup has been named a semi-finalist in the annual Atlanta Metro Export Challenge (Atlanta MEC) and a recipient of a $5,000 grant. This grant competition supported by JPMorgan Chase, UPS, and Partnership Gwinnett, advances the development and execution of cutting-edge export strategies for small and medium-sized businesses. - June 16, 2017 - Trust Stamp
DISA Global Solutions Acquires Midwest Toxicology Services
DISA Global Solutions increases the company's market share and presence in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions through the strategic acquisition of Midwest Toxicology Services. - June 10, 2017 - DISA Global Solutions, Inc.
Kontron and SQLstream Introduce Joint ITS Solution in 6.29 Webinar for Transportation Operators
Kontron and SQLstream join Eurotransport Magazine on June 29th at 8AM PST for a live webinar discussing real-time IoT solutions for transportation Operators. - June 08, 2017 - Sqlstream, Inc
ShipSecure Mitigating the Maritime Cyber Threat
Today World-Link Communications announced the availability of its ShipSecure suite of cyber defense services. ShipSecure is the first comprehensive cyber security service offered to the shipping community. ShipSecure suite provides services that mitigate the cyber threat against vessels by delivering real time threat assessment and defense over the satellite data stream. - June 06, 2017 - World-Link Communications, Inc
New Business Case Study: Automotive Emergency Shipments, How to Keep the Costs Down by Air Time Critical
Air Time Critical announces its new business case study: "Emergency Air Freight Romania to England: Keeping Costs Down." In this series of logistics business cases, Air Time Critical - European freight forwarder specialising in emergency logistics for the automotive industry - offers an... - June 06, 2017 - Air Time Critical
Aztec Exchange Launches PayMe in Canada with EDI Gateway
Aztec Exchange, a global supplier of invoice finance products and services, and Canadian EDI provider EDI Gateway today announced a partnership to deliver Aztec’s breakthrough early e-invoice payment service PayMe (payme.cloud) to EDI Gateway’s (edigateway.com) Canadian supplier and corporate clients. - June 06, 2017 - EDI Gateway
OpenJaw Technologies Announce Four New Chinese Airline Customers
OpenJaw’s international reach continues in 2017 with four new customers signed in Asia. Shenzhen Airlines have over 172 aircraft, flying 25m passengers a year to 74 destinations across Asia, and have selected OpenJaw’s t-Retail platform. "Shenzhen’s strategy is to roll out a... - May 31, 2017 - OpenJaw Technologies
ShipTrack® Demonstrates Secure Chain of Custody Logistics at CANSEC 2017
ShipTrack®, a product of PiiComm Inc., is an innovative logistics platform that enables organizations to securely gain complete visibility and control of any shipment’s movement worldwide. ShipTrack is proud to announce its sponsorship and participation in CANSEC 2017, Canada’s... - May 30, 2017 - PiiComm Inc.
OSHA Hazard Alert Reports Preventable Incidents That CertifyMeOnline.com Aims to Address
In the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s latest Hazard Alert, a report of recommendations and descriptions of mandatory safety and health standards, it was reported that in a one-year period 10 preventable fatalities and more than 20 preventable injuries due to aerial lifts were... - May 30, 2017 - Certify Me Online
Netwell LLC Announces New Flight Tracker App for iPhone and Android to Check Flight Status in Real Time
Netwell LLC announces launch of its New Real time Flight Tracker App for Apple iPhone and Google Android based phones to check Real Time Airport status, Delays, Airline Info, Flight Status, Maps, Schedule, Flight Tracker Live, Real time Flight Map. - May 27, 2017 - Netwell LLC
Windy City Limousine and Bus Wins Industry Award
Illinois Meetings and Events Magazine presented Windy City Limousine and Bus with the Best of Transportation award. - May 24, 2017 - Windy City Limousine and Bus
Seginus Inc PMA Parts Company is Proud to Announce New Product Release: Windshield Wiper Components
This assembly is part of the Aircraft Windshield Wiper Motor Converter Assembly. This assembly is installed on various Boeing, Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics and Sikorsky Series aircraft. - May 23, 2017 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
American PetroLog Adds Another Military Veteran
West Point graduate and combat veteran Chris Clark joins American PetroLog team. - May 23, 2017 - American PetroLog
Ramapo Central School District Names Chestnut Ridge Transportation Bus Driver Dunia Burns a "Mountie Superstar"
Mountie Superstar initiative is to recognize outstanding individuals. Dunia Burns helps the children feel safe and secure as they begin and end their day on the school bus. - May 23, 2017 - The Trans Group
American PetroLog Opens BNSF Transload Terminal in TX
American PetroLog has opened a full service BNSF terminal with bulk liquid, dry bulk and carload transloading and storage capabilities. - May 22, 2017 - American PetroLog
Best-in-Class Parking Enforcement Through ParkiFi Partnership
Parking Revenue Recovery Services is excited to announce their partnership with ParkiFi. - May 19, 2017 - Parking Revenue Recovery Services, Inc.
Protect Yourself for Free: Local Law Firm Launches “Insurance Detective” Program
Green Law Firm announces initiative to uncover hidden mysteries in your insurance policy. - May 17, 2017 - Green Law Firm
Madison Street Capital Names Head of International Advisory Group
Madison Street Capital is pleased to announce that Joseph Alioto has joined the firm as Managing Director and will head the International Advisory Group (IAG). In this role, Mr. Alioto will work on the execution of Madison Street Capital’s global strategy, deepen client relationships and... - May 17, 2017 - Madison Street Capital
Bringing a New Approach to the UAE Parking Industry
This specialised conference will focus on the design, optimisation, and management of car parks and parking facilities in the UAE. - May 13, 2017 - Advanced Conferences & Meetings
SleepSafe Drivers® Executive Earns His Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) Designation from the National Private Truck Council
This past Sunday, Steven Garrish was recognized for earning the designation of CTP at the 2017 CTP Awards Ceremony held at the National Private Truck Council’s Annual Meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio. Steven Garrish, SVP of Safety and Regulatory Compliance at SleepSafe Drivers, one of the... - May 06, 2017 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Wendy J. Buckley Honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Wendy J. Buckley of Elkton, Maryland has been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of transportation. About Wendy J. Buckley Ms. Buckley is the President and Founder of Specialty... - May 03, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Traffic Anomalies No Longer a Mystery in Denmark Thanks to Drivers Bluetooth Devices
Thanks to years of collecting traffic data, based on the movement of driver's mobile devices, Aarhus municipality in Denmark can now see the effects in road traffic of construction projects, roadwork, traffic accidents and faulty traffic lights. - May 03, 2017 - Veovo
IONX LLC and Havellandsiche Eisenbahn (HVLE) Testing Standards–Based Wireless Intra-Train Communication System
IONX LLC, an Amsted Rail Company, and Germany-based rail freight operator Havelländische Eisenbahn (HVLE) initiated field trials in 2016, testing its standards-based wireless intra-train communication system in freight rail revenue service. This platform marks IONX’s first European... - May 03, 2017 - Amsted Rail
Sensors Take Flight at Birmingham Airport to Improve Passenger Experience & Planning
Birmingham Airport joins UK Airports Bristol, Edinburgh and Manchester by implementing BlipTrack queue management technology from BLIP Systems. The sensor-based solution helps the airport to improve resource planning and to ease travelers minds with accurate line wait times. - May 03, 2017 - Veovo
New Zealand Air Show Traffic Flow Crisis Averted with BlipTrack Technology
Following the disastrous traffic congestion caused by unexpectedly high spectator numbers at the 2012 Royal New Zealand Air Force Air Show, organizers of the 2017 event knew they needed to avoid a repeat performance. Fortunately, BlipTrack technology was available to assist, ensuring far smooth traffic flow. - May 03, 2017 - Veovo
Temporary Morning Road Closures for U.S. Bank OC Marathon
Spectator Opportunities Abound, event date: Sunday, May 7, 2017 www.ocmarathon.com - May 01, 2017 - OC Marathon
Colorado Springs Yellow Cab Announces New Management Team Focusing on Community Service, Faster Response Times, Efficiency
Yellow Cab Company of Colorado Springs has announced the installment of Scott Holisky as the General Manager of the Pikes Peak regional terminal, and Matthew Drew as Director of Marketing. Mr. Holisky previously served as the terminal’s Operations Manager from 2012-2016, at which time he... - April 30, 2017 - Yellow Cab Company of Colorado Springs
New Public-Private Partnership Aims to Ease Tampa Bay School Traffic; Encourage Ridesharing Using PikMyKid Application
PikMyKid, winner of the "Emerging Technology Company of the Year- 2016" awarded by Tampa Bay Technology Forum, is fast evolving as the sole parent communication platform for K-12 schools, which also simplifies school dismissal process, reduces chaos, and eases traffic in the school neighborhoods, enhancing student safety. - April 28, 2017 - PikMyKid
FMCSA Announces ELD Public Meeting on Device Specs for ELD Manufacturers
KeepTruckin’s CEO Has His Say on FMCSA’s Public Meeting Announcement. - April 26, 2017 - KeepTruckin
INKAS® Israel Starts Full-Scale Operations
INKAS® Israel is differentiated from their competitors by their competitive rates and production turnaround both in Israel as well as neighboring countries. - April 20, 2017 - INKAS Armored Vehicle Manufacturing
PINC Selected by Inbound Logistics Magazine to Its 2017 List of Top Logistics Technology Providers
PINC named TOP 100 Logistics IT provider for boosting supply chain performance and customer service while cutting overall logistics costs for customers. - April 19, 2017 - PINC
Spire Group Inc. Today Announced the Release of the Next Generation of RAMPs (Reporting Applications for Maintenance, Projects and Production) Software Apps
RAMPs software makes any remote Field work visible with a very robust Daily Progress Reporting, collaboration, approval and feedback system. This new software has significantly more advantages over older versions of Field reporting applications. Field Personnel, Contractors, Support, Supervisors and Management can all connect, view, action and report on Daily Activities, Progress, Delays and other Field actions in real-time. - April 19, 2017 - Spire Group Inc.
Securiport Aids in the Capture of Two High-Level ISIS Terrorists at Senegal Airport
The suspects - of Moroccan descent - were traveling from Istanbul when they were flagged by Securiport’s global security system and arrested immediately. - April 19, 2017 - Securiport
ER Wagner Eyes a Constructive Future
For ER Wagner, 116-year-old manufacturer of high-quality hinges and stampings, machined and wrapped tubes, and casters and wheels, 2016 was a banner year for securing new business – one company leaders said would be hard to top. If projections are correct, 2017 will be an even bigger year for ER Wagner. - April 18, 2017 - ER Wagner
Airport Transfer Company Launches Website Serving Algarve, Portugal Region
Faro Airport Transfers Simplifies Transfers to Popular Destinations in Algarve. - April 17, 2017 - Faro Airport Transfers
Register Now to Korenix Certificated Engineer Training Seminar 6/1-6/2, 2017
Korenix sincerely invite current/future partners and distributors to join Korenix Certificated Engineer Training Seminar (KCE) at Korenix headquarters. - April 15, 2017 - Korenix Technology Co. Ltd.
Staying Safe and Building Trust in the Sharing Economy is as Easy as Taking a Selfie
Criminal activities resulting from recent Airbnb account hacks demonstrate the critical need for improved identity verification and trust in the peer-to-peer and sharing market. - April 14, 2017 - Trust Stamp
ER Wagner Adding 600-Ton Servo Punch Press
Milwaukee-based ER Wagner announced it will have a new 600-ton Servo Punch Press available for production in late 2017, greatly increasing ER Wagner’s metal stamping capabilities. The Nidec Minster Corporation machine, which will be a part of ER Wagner’s new 157,000-square-foot... - April 08, 2017 - ER Wagner
Passio Introduces New Offerings During Trade Shows
Passio Technologies unveiled a pair of new solutions that seamlessly integrate with the company’s mobile data terminal (MDT) and the Passio IncroMAXX platform. The new offerings - a backup camera and an emergency panic button - provide additional safety measures for drivers with university,... - April 07, 2017 - Passio Technologies
SleepSafe Drivers® Executive Selected to Speak on the Importance of Fatigue Management Programs at Safety and Risk Control Workshops
Cottingham & Butler schedules Steven Garrish to speak at several of its Transportation Safety and Risk Control Workshops about how fatigue management programs specialized for high-risk occupations can save lives, improve driver health, cut costs and boost recruitment and retention programs. - April 06, 2017 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Duqm SEZ Wins Two IFM Awards
International Finance Awards - April 06, 2017 - International Finance Publication Ltd
Risk Reward Consulting Announces Training Programs for Trucking Company CEOs to Improve Driver Retention
While freight is slow and capacity is abundant, Risk Reward Consulting advocates that now is the time for motor carriers to re-engineer their truck driver shortage problem and reduce the revolving door of drivers. - April 05, 2017 - Risk Reward Consulting, Inc.
53,000 Convened in 148 Venues Across the World to Celebrate Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week 2017
The Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) recaps the activities that took place as part of 7th annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week (March 6-12) and announces the winners of the associated Fly It Forward® Challenge. Albuquerque Sunport, USA, wins the Most Female Pilot Friendly Airport Worldwide title. Lachute and Brampton-Caledon airports, both in Canada make the podium. Other titles go to winners in the United States, Canada, France, Australia, and Turkey. - March 30, 2017 - Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide
SleepSafe Drivers® Executive Educates Truckload Carriers Association Members on the Importance of Implementing a Fatigue Management Program
At the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Annual Convention, Steven Garrish will discuss how fatigue management programs specialized for high-risk occupations can save lives, improve driver health, cut costs and boost recruitment and retention programs. Steven Garrish, SVP of Safety and... - March 25, 2017 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Drive My Way, Inc. Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Drive My Way, Inc. (http://www.drivemyway.com) is proud to announce that Kris Beck has joined the team as Chief Operating Officer. Beck brings over 14 years of technology experience in supply chain and logistics enterprise software, with demonstrated success in scaling commercial and service... - March 23, 2017 - Drive My Way