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Green Power Coming to Port of Hamilton Ontario
District Energy System is a Model for a Smart, Sustainable Port - December 15, 2016 - Hamilton Port Authority
Marcella Williams Winner of TruckerToTrucker.com Scholarship
TruckerToTrucker.com has selected Marcella Williams to be the 2016 winner of their commercial driving school scholarship. - December 13, 2016 - Trucker To Trucker
The Grimes Companies' Michael Runager is the New Director of Business Development
The Grimes Companies is pleased to introduce Michael Runager as the new Director of Business Development in Atlanta, Georgia. Runager brings over 30 years of experience in the logistics and transportation industry and is an exciting addition to the Southeastern logistics company. An Important New... - December 08, 2016 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Jim Million Named National Account Executive
Executive allows American PetroLog to expand national customer base. - December 07, 2016 - American PetroLog
Road Users in Major Danish City Reap the Benefits of BlipTrack Bluetooth Monitoring
In the major city of Aarhus, Denmark, Road users are now reaping the fruits of Bluetooth monitoring from BLIP Systems, with shorter, more stable travel times, as well as benefiting from digital signs that help them make informed decisions. - December 06, 2016 - Veovo
Profound Technologies Licenses New Laser Strike Recording App for the Aviation Community
Laser strikes are becoming an increasing danger to the aviation community. New mobile app to reduce the risk. - December 05, 2016 - Profound Technologies, Inc
Bangkok Expands BlipTrack Bluetooth Solution to Ease Traffic
Bangkok is expanding the BlipTrack queue and flow management to cover additional roads. The expansion will provide city engineers with travel times and congestion alerts, to ease traffic woes and provide drivers with real-time traffic information. - December 04, 2016 - Veovo
Ann S. Williams Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ann S. Williams of Norfolk, Virginia has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 25 years in the field of towing services. About Ann S. Williams Ms. Williams is the Director... - December 01, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Automotive Landscape Set for a 180-Degree Overhaul: Says Zinnov
Investor funding in the automotive sector has increased at a 14% CAGR in the last 6 years and it has an amazingly active start-ups ecosystem with 650 VCs, 380 Angels and 60 Start-up Accelerators. America is still the leading hotspot for funding ($21.2B) but Asia (China & India - $15.5B), with its several emerging start-up hotspots, is quickly catching up. The hottest areas of investment are Transport Tech and Electric & Autonomous OEMs. - November 29, 2016 - Zinnov LLC
NAFA Announces Holman Parts Distribution Fleet as Newest Sustainability-Accredited Fleet
A partner for major OEM brands for automotive parts, Holman Parts Distribution joins several organizations as recently accredited fleets. - November 25, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
New Swedish Auto Maker Completes Historic Crowdfunding Campaign - Announces Intention to "Publish All"
570 crowd-investors aged 18-85 from 45 countries pledged to invest in electric car startup Uniti Sweden AB in one of Scandinavia’s biggest, and one of the world’s most diverse, equity crowdfunding campaigns of all time. The team intends to publish the entire journey from prototype to... - November 23, 2016 - Uniti Sweden AB (publ)
Attorney Jeff Blackwell Selected for Alabama Super Lawyers List in 2016
Jeff Blackwell of Blackwell Law Firm has been selected to the 2016 Alabama Super Lawyers list. Each year, this honor is limited to only five percent of the lawyers in Alabama. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree... - November 20, 2016 - Blackwell Law Firm
Berkeley Capital Motors Launches Private Charter Jet Services
Berkeley Capital Motors a division of the Berkeley Capital Group launches private charter jet services. - November 20, 2016 - The Berkeley Capital Group
Moran Transportation Corporation Expands into New Facility in Elkhart, Indiana
Moran Transportation Corporation is pleased to announce that it has expanding its Northern Indiana operation with the acquisition of a new terminal in Elkhart, Indiana. The new terminal gives Moran Transportation Corporation a much larger facility allowing for growth and efficiency within that... - November 16, 2016 - Moran Transportation Corporation
Moran Transportation Corporation Earns Spot on Inbound Logistics “Top 100 Truckers 2016”
Moran Transportation Corporation is pleased to announce that it has earned a spot on the “2016 Top 100 Truckers” as published in the September issue of Inbound Logistics. Inbound Logistics is a leading industry publication for the transportation and logistics industry. Their awards and... - November 16, 2016 - Moran Transportation Corporation
A New Regional SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility is Being Installed in Central Florida by Double C Bar Ranch
A New Regional SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility in Central Florida. Double C Bar Ranch near St. Cloud is currently having a SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility installed on their 4,000 acres to protect the environment and make a Class AA/EQ State Licensed Fertilizer. It will be up and running in just a few months. - November 15, 2016 - Solarorganite, LLC
C-Risk Launches C-Risk.net Website for Risk Management Consulting Company
C-Risk announced the launch of the www.c-risk.net website to promote a variety of risk management advisory and consulting services for the construction industry. - November 15, 2016 - C-Risk, LLC
Tire Profiles LLC on the Move
New Division and New Expert Join the Team - November 15, 2016 - Tire Profiles LLC
Florida Coach Transit Companies Reducing Diesel Regeneration Cycles – ECOFuelMax
All Transportation Department’s continually experience negative issues with Diesel Regeneration Cycles and Diesel Particulate Filters. - November 12, 2016 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
ITSENCLOSURES is Exclusive Supplier of Digital Signage Enclosures at COTA's CMAX Bus Stops
COTA, the Central Ohio Transit Authority, integrates outdoor LCD enclosures in the new CMAX bus shelters to display dynamic digital signage. - November 11, 2016 - ITSENCLOSURES
Badger Truck Center Presented with a Deloitte Wisconsin 75 Award
Badger Truck Center wins Deloitte 75 Award 12 years running. - November 09, 2016 - Badger Truck Center
Pennsylvania Residents: Need a Ride to the Polls Today? Crowdpac Campaign Gaining Momentum to Provide Rides via Lyft and Uber
Transit Strike in PA Affecting Voter Turnout is Top Concern for Vote.org; Any PA Resident Can Use Special Election Code “VOTEPA” for $30 towards their ride to the polls via Lyft and Uber - November 08, 2016 - Vote.org
How Improving the Logistics Chain Will Assist Nigerian and West African Economy
Thousands of representatives from the transport and logistics industry, ranging from road, rail, sea, air to inland waterways, will meet for the Multimodal West Africa exhibition and conference in Lagos from 24-26 January 2017. - November 05, 2016 - Multimodal West Africa
President Electronics USA Introduces the McKinley SSB 12/24V CB Radio
Launching in December 2016, the highly anticipated President McKinley SSB CB radio will be available for purchase in the US and Canada. Pre-order yours now. - November 03, 2016 - President Electronics USA
Airlines Missing Opportunities by Frustrating Customers
Airlines appear to be pushing consumers further away rather than creating brand loyalties according to new research from EyeforTravel and Relay42. - November 03, 2016 - EyeforTravel
WK Dickson's Phil Cannon Appointed to 2nd Term as GAA Corporate Member
Phil Cannon, vice president with W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., has been appointed to a second term as the Georgia Airport Association (GAA) Corporate Member. Nominations for the office were taken during the association’s annual conference in Jekyll Island, GA on October 27, 2016. Phil has... - November 02, 2016 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Badger Truck Center Welcomes Paul Jacklin, Used Truck Manager
Badger restructures pre-owned vehicle equipment division to focus on customer solutions. - November 01, 2016 - Badger Truck Center
Seginus Inc is Proud to Release New PMA Bowl Elbow 14330-196EH as FAA Approved Replacement for 14330-196 OEM
The Bowl Elbow P/N 14330-196 is installed in Zodiac Water & Waste Aero System Assemblies, Series 14330, 15800, 38000, & 77000. The Vacuum Toilet is part of the aircraft sanitation system for in-flight and ground operations. These assemblies are installed in various Boeing, Airbus, and... - October 29, 2016 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Aisthon Joins Safe Skies
Aisthon has joined the National Safe Skies Alliance to help improve airport security. The proven AgilFence system provided by Aisthon will help airports reliably secure their perimeters. - October 27, 2016 - Aisthon
ParkingRhino Unveils Hyperlocal Parking Finder App for India
ParkingRhino—a first-of-its-kind marketplace for providing parking space, in the country—officially announced the launch of its consumer facing mobile app. Established in 2015, the Bangalore-based startup has probed into one of the most pressing concerns within India's tier-1 and tier-2 cities—parking space. - October 24, 2016 - ParkingRhino
NAFA to Open Submissions for 2017 Fleet Excellence Awards in Late-October
Fleet Excellence Awards (FLEXY) will once again award in the fields of sustainability, safety, and overall fleet management achievement. - October 22, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Ampac Engineers Improved Anti-Fog Technology for Fresh Produce Packaging
Ampac, a division of ProAmpac, and the world’s leader in creative flexible packaging solutions, has engineered an improved anti-fog technology for film used in fresh produce packaging. Ampac has been a long time supplier of surface printed anti-fog OPP film with controlled perforation for... - October 21, 2016 - ProAmpac
Anytrek Corp Reinvents Heavy Trailer GPS Tracking with TrackLight™
Anytrek creates a new approach to GPS trackers for heavy trailers and trucks by designing a 3G GPS tracker that fits inside a standard 4" truck tail light. - October 21, 2016 - Anytrek corp
DISA Selected as an Endorsed Partner by Tennessee Trucking Association
DISA Global Solutions was selected by the Tennessee Trucking Association as a endorsed partner. Through this endorsement, DISA is now positioned as a preferred vendor partner to provide transportation compliance services to the trucking companies and vendors the association represents in the State of Tennessee. - October 19, 2016 - DISA Global Solutions, Inc.
ITSENCLOSURES Installs Digital Signage Kiosk at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport
COTA, The Central Ohio Transit Authority installs a digital signage enclosure at the Columbus International Airport to help bus passengers navigate downtown Columbus, OH. - October 19, 2016 - ITSENCLOSURES
Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. Announces Robert Rayo Elected President
At the October 13, 2016 annual Employee Owner Shareholders Meeting, Robert J. Rayo was named President of Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. - October 18, 2016 - Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.
FluidCast Announces the Integration of It's Monetizing Video Platform with NewTek's TriCaster
FluidCast Technologies, LLC, a provider of the FluidCast Monetizing Video Cloud Platform proudly announced today the completion of it's integration with the NewTek's TriCaster to allow clients using TriCaster to broadcast live video onto the FluidCast Platform. “For the first time TriCaster... - October 17, 2016 - FluidCast
Brussels Airport Eases Travelers Minds with Accurate Wait Times Using BLIP Systems Sensor Technology
Brussels Airport joins a host of other leading international airports, who are displaying real-time wait times to ease travelers minds, using BlipTrack technology. - October 17, 2016 - Veovo
Cooperation Agreement Between MyDefence Communication and OpenWorks Engineering
Counter UAV companies MyDefence Communication and OpenWorks Engineering agree on cooperation to supply customers with an end to end Counter UAV solution. MyDefence has developed state of the art Drone detection system products and OpenWorks has developed a safe "Hard kill" solution to counter malicious drones. The two companies now work together to integrate their solutions. - October 14, 2016 - MyDefence Communication
LED Pilot Truck Sign - A Brand New Wireless Interactive Digital Pilot Truck Sign
Verbalized Signs, an Edmonton based technology firm, has integrated a brand new wireless interactive digital pilot truck sign. Users can easily update and control the sign functionalities like strobes, actuators and bus lights all from the unique Verbalized app. The preset messages to display the... - October 11, 2016 - Verbalized Limited
GBS Partners with Teladoc for Telehealth Services
Group Benefit Services (GBS) announces their partnership with Teladoc, Inc. - October 10, 2016 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Swedish EV Startup Exceeds Crowdfunding Goal after 36 Hours
Electric car start-up Uniti Sweden AB exceeded their equity-crowdfunding campaign target after 36 hours and will now release additional shares. After launching their campaign on October 5, Uniti reached its investment goal from 196 crowd investors. The campaign is still running on the Swedish... - October 08, 2016 - Uniti Sweden AB (publ)
Donlen Releases Advanced Courtesy Dealer Portal to Enhance Customer Delivery Experience
Donlen, a leader in providing performance-driven fleet management services, has released Agent Central eDraft, an advanced electronic draft portal that provides courtesy delivery dealers with enhanced visibility to vehicles on order through each step of the production phase. From the moment a... - October 07, 2016 - Donlen
GOIGI Recently Developed eFare Cab Booking Mobile Application
With the development of mobile applications, the eFare is a cab booking mobile application that will help many clients get the ride of their choice. - October 07, 2016 - GOIGI
Badger Truck Equipment Moves Forward
Badger Truck Equipment Expands in a New Direction - October 06, 2016 - Badger Truck Center
President Electronics USA Announces “CB’s for Cash Promotion”
Bring in your old working or non-working CB radio to a participating dealer, purchase a new President Johnny III or Johnson II CB and receive a $50 mail-in rebate coupon! - October 05, 2016 - President Electronics USA
NAFA and SCTE/ISBE to Coordinate Fleet Management and Energy Consumption in the Cable Industry
Organizations to work together to identify and remedy inefficient practices. - October 05, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
"Smart Sun Visor" Invention for the Self-Driving Vehicles
Smart Sun Visor invention is mainly targeted to be used in Autonomous Self-driving vehicles. The smart sun visor invention is a game changer and will transform the currently outdated sun visor into a multi-functional super-duper sun visor of the 21st century. The "Smart Sun Visor" in vehicles will have a touch screen device mounted/embedded on sun visor and will have the ability to display different camera views such as "See me" or Selfie view, "Polarized Front View," "Rear Passengers" view, etc - October 04, 2016 - Be Topnotch, LLC
ACM Successfully Launches Smart Parking UAE Conference
Design, optimisation and management of car parks and parking facilities in the UAE. - September 30, 2016 - Advanced Conferences & Meetings
NAFA Provides The Fundamentals of Fleet with Fleet 101 Webinars
New series of webinars provides "day one" education for new fleet professionals. - September 29, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association