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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
UltraCap Creates Revolutionary Lightweight Car Battery
Scientists from London based UltraCap Ltd., are in the final stages of developing a "green" solid state battery for electric vehicles that they claim will be 40 times lighter than current Lithium-Ion batteries. UltraCap founders, Professor Vladimir Krstic and Nico Van Dongen, say their new battery, the UltraCapacitor, will be able to charge within minutes and that, eventually, a pocket sized version of the battery will bring us one step closer to emission-free transportation. - September 28, 2016 - UltraCap Investment Ltd
AT&S St. Louis Shows Tremendous Growth
American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) with three Midwest locations has experienced tremendous revenue growth, particularly in the Saint Louis market thus far in 2016. AT&S- St. Louis has seen a year-to-date revenue increase up 166% through August over the same time period in... - September 28, 2016 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Tampa Bay to Attend the 2016 Tampa Bay Transportation Supersession
Each year, professionals in the A/E/C industries convene for the Tampa Bay Transportation Supersession. The Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Tampa Bay’s board and membership will have a presence at the 2016 event, with a table at the networking dinner as well as a display... - September 28, 2016 - Society for Marketing Professional Services Tampa Bay
Edinburgh Airport's High-Tech Sensors Boost Passenger Experience with Live Wait Times
Scotland's leading airport has turned to BlipTrack’s technology and sensors to gather data about passenger queue and flow. The information enables the airport to streamline operations at security lines and to display real-time waiting times throughout the airport. - September 23, 2016 - Veovo
SITA Customers Benefiting from New Training Approach with tts Learning Software
Training hundreds of customers around the world can put the brakes on an otherwise rapid rollout of a new software service. SITA found the solution to this challenge by adopting a new approach to knowledge transfer and creating e-learning objects with tt knowledge force. By the end of the project... - September 21, 2016 - tts GmbH
Profit Tools Gains Momentum in Business Intelligence Solutions for Intermodal Trucking Companies
Profit Tools, the innovative leader in Intermodal Transportation Management System (TMS) software, today announced its recent success in Business Intelligence Solutions. - September 21, 2016 - Profit Tools, Inc.
More Than 3,500 Commercial Drone Professionals from 54 Countries Showcase UAV Market Growth at InterDrone 2016, Partnered with CrowdReviews.com
Attendance up 26% and exhibit space up 48% at world’s largest commercial drone show. - September 20, 2016 - topseos.com
U.S. Department of Transportation and Columbus Hold Smart City Challenge Kick Off Meeting
City will collaborate with the six finalists to share best practices to help replicate success - September 16, 2016 - The City of Columbus
Safe Wheels – The Transportation Solution for Families with Hectic Schedules, Announces Grand Opening in Bedford, NH
Safe Wheels (www.safewheelsforkids.com) announces the grand opening of their business and is quickly becoming the go-to resource for busy families in the Bedford, NH and surrounding area. - September 15, 2016 - Safe Wheels, LLC
New Trade Association Formed, Called the Private Railcar Food and Beverage Association, Inc.
The formation of a new trade association geared toward the private railcar food and beverage shipper. - September 13, 2016 - Private Railcar Food and Beverage Association
GBS Earns Ranking as a 2016 “Fastest Growing Privately Held Company” by Inc. 5000
GBS announces that Inc. 5000 has ranked GBS number 2,393 in their list of America’s fastest growing, privately held companies. - September 12, 2016 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
For the 2nd Time, SleepSafe Drivers® Appears on the Inc. 5000 List
Inc. Magazine Unveils 35th Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies — The Inc. 5000 Inc. magazine announced its 35th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies and SleepSafe Drivers was listed for the second year... - September 09, 2016 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Doonan® Engineers New "Series 2" V-Channel Trough Flatbed Coil Haul Trailer
Known for their longstanding credibility in the industry of designing and manufacturing specialized, heavy-duty application trailers, Doonan® has once again rose to the challenge of engineering a trailer that provides both stability and a safe coil hauling solution. - September 09, 2016 - Doonan Specialized Trailer, LLC
NAFA Members Overwhelmingly Approve Changes to Bylaws
Association's Affiliates can now vote, serve on Board. - September 09, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
New Glarus Motors Welcomes Allen Cash as General Manager
New Glarus Motors, LLC (NGM), a privately owned and operated Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM dealership located in New Glarus, Wisconsin, is excited to announce that Allen Cash has recently joined the organization as General Manager. Matt Dierksmeier, Vice President of New Glarus Motors stated,... - September 08, 2016 - New Glarus Motors, LLC
Tahoe Transportation District Gets Real-Time Arrival Information Powered by Swiftly, Inc.
TTD riders in the South Lake Tahoe region can now get real-time information about arriving buses right from their smartphones. - September 08, 2016 - Swiftly, Inc.
NAFA Announces New Way to Earn CAFS® Fleet Certification
In addition to modification, 69 current students now recognized as CAFS®-certified. - September 03, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Eco Motion Solutions Makes It Easier to Acquire Eco-Friendly, Carbon Free, and Portable Transportation Solutions for Canadians
Crelogix Acceptance Corporation, a leading Canadian consumer financing provider, has partnered with Eco Motion Solutions to create a financing solution for Canadians seeking eco-friendly, carbon free, and portable transportation solutions. Designed to help customers who seek assistance with... - August 29, 2016 - Eco Motion Solutions
CCCTA (Central Contra Costa Transit Authority) Awards 5 Year Solar Sign Contract to Waysine LLC
WaySine LLC, a leading manufacturer of solar powered real time information signs for bus stops and shelters, is please to announce the award and installation of solar powered LCD signs throughout CCCTA's transit service. CCCTA selected Way Sine for it's low power, low cost, and ease of use... - August 27, 2016 - WaySine LLC
Cobra Clean Biodegradable DPF Cleaner Appoints ECO Fuel Systems as Warehouse Distributor
Is DPF Maintenance Eating Your Budget? - August 26, 2016 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
Seginus Inc is Please to Introduce a New Part to their Inventory: Axial Roller Bearing FE151-300EH
The Axial Roller Bearing P/N FE151-300 is part of the UTC Aerospace Systems’ Screw/Jack, Assembly. - August 23, 2016 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Kathleen Laney Honored as One of Parking Industry’s Most Influential Young Professionals
The National Parking Association (NPA) has selected Laney Solutions’ Kathleen Laney, President, as a part of its 2016 40 Under 40 class of young professionals and up-and-coming leaders in the parking industry. Ms. Laney and the other chosen individuals, representing multiple sectors of the parking industry, will be inducted into the awards program at the NPA 2016 Convention & Expo on September 20 in Atlanta, GA. - August 19, 2016 - Kathleen Laney
NAFA Fleet Management Association Sharply Critical of EPA/NHTSA GHG Phase 2 Standards
Rule subjects fleets to standards and technologies for which they are not prepared and cannot afford. - August 19, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Tanzania Transport Minister Mbarawa to Head Panel of Industry Leaders at 7th Roads & Rail 2016 in Dar es Salaam This September
The 7th Edition of the East & Central Africa Roads & Rail Infrastructure Summit 2016 will be held at the Hyatt Regency Kilimanjaro in Dar es Salaam. - August 17, 2016 - Magenta Global Pte Ltd
PressurePro Chosen as TPMS Provider for Orange EV Pure Electric Terminal Trucks
Leaders in TPMS to provide advanced monitoring options for revolutionary zero-emission trucks. - August 17, 2016 - PressurePro Inc.
Scott Courier Services Expands Service Coverage to U.S. East Coast
Scott Courier Services, a small, local, same day package delivery service, announces its expansion of service coverage from Pittsburgh, PA to several eastern U.S. states. - August 16, 2016 - Scott Courier Services
ECOFuelMax - Transportation & Fleet Directors in Florida Reducing Regen’s
With the high cost of Diesel Particulate Filter maintenance Directors in Florida are installing the ECO solution to help reduce Diesel Regeneration Cycles. - August 16, 2016 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
Marketforce to Host The Future of Air Transport on 6th and 7th December 2016 in London
Delve into the dynamic decision-making at the heart of the aviation industry. The Future of Air Transport returns for its 24th year this December bringing together C-level speakers from across the industry to provide an insight into the challenges and opportunities facing aviation through 2020 and beyond. - August 13, 2016 - Marketforce
Marketforce to Host The Future of Rail on 1st December 2016 in London
Returning for its 15th year this December, The Future of Rail is the UK’s premier strategy-led rail event, offering a unique one-day briefing on the major issues facing the industry. - August 12, 2016 - Marketforce
Purolator International Long Island Supply Chain Index Anticipates Positive Economic Conditions in Coming Months
Survey Updated to Provide an Overall Index Analysis (Currently 60.6) and New Information on Prices, Back Orders, and Exports - August 12, 2016 - Purolator International