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NAFA Trustees Taking Association Into the Future
Trustees oversee a wide range of innovative efforts to benefit the fleet profession. - July 01, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
PODS® to Hold Contest for Military Exchange Shoppers Across U.S.
In celebration of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, PODS® is holding a nationwide online contest from June 29 through July 4 for all branches of the military. - June 26, 2015 - PODS
Taxi Service in Ravena, NY, Turns to Online Advertising to Better Reach Area Residents and Visitors
Locally owned taxi service Let’s Travel Taxi has teamed up with the online marketing specialists at Prospect Genius to get the word out about its array of car, van, and cab services. - June 25, 2015 - Prospect Genius
ECO Fuel Systems, LLC to Display the ECOFuelMaximizer at the Summer Florida Association of Pupil Transportation Event
Florida School System Transportation Directors and Fleet Managers will have the opportunity to preview and join over 200 School Districts successfully working to reduce Hydrocarbons, DPF maintenance and fuel consumption. - June 24, 2015 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
Hutchens Industries Hires Keith Fry
Hutchens Industries welcomes Keith Fry as their Northeast Territory Regional Manager. Keith will be responsible for the northeastern states. Keith will travel throughout the area and will be responsible for working with the area’s fleets, as well as the OEM trailer manufacturers, and aftermarket businesses. With 20 years of industrial sales experience, Keith knows the importance of customer relationships. - June 20, 2015 - Hutchens Industries
ECO Fuel Systems, LLC - New York Bus Companies Agree to Test the ECOFuelMaximizer
New York City is the largest school transportation department in the country. Several large private companies have agreed to test a pollution reducing product. - June 20, 2015 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
BMC Moving Inc. is Offering Special Deal for Local Moving Services
BMC Moving Inc. is Offering Special Deal for Local Moving Services. - June 19, 2015 - BMC Moving Inc.
American Trailer & Storage Hires Gene Margherita as Account Manager in St. Louis
American Trailer and Storage (“AT&S”, www.ATandSonline.com) welcomes Gene Margherita as an Account Manager for the O’Fallon, Missouri location. Margherita, a University of Missouri alumna, brings 20+ years of Sales and Sales Management experience in the material and storage... - June 18, 2015 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Limo Service in Seattle Reaches Out to Locals with New Online Marketing Campaign
Town car and limousine service Face Limos LLC proudly announces the launch of their new Web site and online marketing campaign. Designed to better reach local residents and visitors who need limo and taxi service, this campaign aims to make Face Limos LLC more accessible on the Web. Created by the... - June 13, 2015 - Prospect Genius
Donlen and Athlon to Unveil “No Limits. No Boundaries.” Approach During the 2015 Global Fleet Conference
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions, in collaboration with Athlon, will unveil their “No Limits. No Boundaries.” approach during the 2015 Global Fleet Conference in Miami from June... - June 11, 2015 - Donlen
SleepSafe® Drivers’ Adrian Knight to Speak at the NTTC’s Tank Truck Safety & Security Council About Sleep Apnea and the Transportation Workforce
Learn the basics of sleep apnea and how sleep apnea programs specialized for the transportation industry can save lives, reduce costs and improve overall driver health. - June 10, 2015 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
National Minority Trucking Association and SelecTrucks Establish a Partnership for the Future
The National Minority Trucking Association (NMTA) announced the launch of a partnership with SelecTrucks, a division of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). This partnership makes it possible for both NMTA members and SelecTrucks to harness the power of diversity to drive business for the used... - June 06, 2015 - National Minority Truckers Association
Pittsburgh Translation Company Honoree of President's "E" Award for Export Excellence
Echo International, Pittsburgh’s premier translation and localization company, is pleased to announce that it is the 2015 winner of the esteemed President’s “E” Award for Excellence in Export Services. - June 05, 2015 - Echo International
Donlen Presented with “Innovation Award” at 2015 Ericsson Supplier Event
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions, received the 2015 Ericsson “Innovation Award.” Ericsson in North America presented Donlen with a supplier award for Innovation during its annual Ericsson... - June 04, 2015 - Donlen
HNTB Announces Addition of Three Transportation Professionals in South and Central Texas
Providing solutions to infrastructure needs in the region fuels office growth in Austin and San Antonio. - June 04, 2015 - HNTB
AGD SYSTEMS Offers UH-60A Black Hawk Helicopters, Services and Training
AGD SYSTEMS announces offer of UH-60A Black Hawk Helicopters for Government contract services and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. - May 26, 2015 - AGD SYSTEMS CORP
TruckerToTrucker.com Trucking School Scholarship Awarded to Carrie McNamee
$500 Winner of the Spring Trucker to Trucker Scholarship Has Been Announced. - May 22, 2015 - Trucker To Trucker
NAFA Delivers Strong Testimony on US Postal Service Hearing
NAFA’s Director of Professional Development Katherine Vigneau, CAFM® states replacing all USPS vehicles at same time is not in keeping with best practices. - May 21, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Arkansas Public Fleet Managers Association Elects 2015-2016 Chapter Officers/BOD
The APFMA elected its 2015 – 2016 leadership team at its eighth Annual Conference, which was held in Hot Springs, AR on May 7-8. - May 21, 2015 - APFMA
NAFA Calls on Congress to Take Serious Action on Highway Trust Fund
Fleet association calls for Congress to pass long-term solution of Highway Trust Find and stop undermining business' ability to succeed. - May 20, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
MASA Assist Gives Health and Injury Prevention Tips in Honor of National Trauma Awareness Month
MASA Assist (Medical Air Services Association), a provider of life-saving medical transportation services, recognizes National Trauma Awareness Month by Giving Injury Prevention Tips. - May 20, 2015 - MASA Assist
American Trailer & Storage (AT&S) Hires Jona Murphy as Marketing Coordinator
American Trailer and Storage (AT&S) has announced that Jona Murphy has joined the company as their Marketing Coordinator. The focus for this new role will be on company’s current marketing efforts and to expand their efforts across multiple media platforms in the Kansas City, Omaha and St. - May 18, 2015 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
AGD SYSTEMS Corporation Announces Capabilities with Addition of Six (6) Tristar L-1011 Tankers for Aerial Refueling, Cargo and Medivac Missions
Former RAF Tristars to take flight again. AGD SYSTEMS will be operating (6) Tristar L-1011 aircraft that were previously in service with the United Kingdom - Royal Air Force (RAF). - May 18, 2015 - AGD SYSTEMS CORP
Taxi Company in Albany, NY, Employs New Mobile Web Site to Connect with Smartphone Customers
Using a smartphone to line up taxi service will soon be easier for those traveling in the Albany, NY, area. - May 17, 2015 - Prospect Genius
Paul McCluskey Appointed to Head US Air Charter Office for Hunt & Palmer
Air charter industry veteran Paul McCluskey has been appointed Vice President Commercial Aviation. He is heading up North American operations for the renowned company and has opened their first US office in Daytona Beach, FL. Hunt & Palmer arranges executive, commercial and freight charters globally. - May 16, 2015 - Hunt & Palmer
Bid A Drive App Floods the Transportation Market
The increase in litigation against rideshare apps are on the rise from government agencies. Countries worldwide see it as a way of destroying the transportation industry. Professional drivers also see it as a threat to their way of life. The introduction of Bid A Drive rideshare app however may be the solution to this concept widely accepted by riders. - May 16, 2015 - Bid A Drive
Dave S. Atwal Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dave S. Atwal of Stockton, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of transportation. About Dave S. Atwal Mr. Atwal has over 16 years experience in the transportation field. He is the... - May 15, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Genius Limo Launches New Website
Genius Car & Limousine Services, LLC a luxury limousine services provider in Los Angeles County launched a new, modern website by utilizing new marketing strategies including online advertising, directory placement, improved Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and traditional direct mail campaigns. - May 14, 2015 - Genius Car and Limousine Services, LLC
SleepSafe® Drivers’ Adrian Knight to Discuss Sleep Apnea and the Transportation Industry on The Tim Ridley Show, Part of the Road Dog Trucking SiriusXM® Family
Learn the basics of sleep apnea and how sleep apnea programs specialized for the transportation industry can save lives, reduce costs and improve overall driver health Since SleepSafe Drivers has devised one of the nation's leading OSA solutions for the transportation industry and other high-risk... - May 13, 2015 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
FLEETSolutions Magazine Asks How Will the U.S. Fund the Highway Trust Fund?
The countdown clock is once again ticking on the stopgap funding measure that will sunset on May 31, 2015. - May 09, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Smarking Relocates to San Francisco
Company seeks to leverage Bay Area’s top talent. - May 07, 2015 - Smarking
Former IS-BAO Program Director Launches Business Aviation Safety Advocacy Service
The Principal Consultant and founder of Sundog Aviation is Jim Cannon, former NBAA Board Member and recipient of the 2012 NBAA John Winant Award. “Our mission is to provide relevant safety information and guidance to those flight and ground operations that may be searching for implementation... - May 05, 2015 - Sundog Aviation LLC
A-Z Bus Sales Announces New School Bus Territory Sales Manager for Central California
A-Z Bus Sales, California's Blue Bird Bus Distributor, names Terry White as New School Bus Territory Manager for Central California. - May 04, 2015 - A-Z Bus Sales
NJ Based Limousine and Transportation Service Offering Special Amenities for Airport and Corporate Transportation
Preferred Limousine & Transportation Service offers Special Amenities to their passengers making ground transportation comfortable, relaxing and entertaining. Their First Class Amenities Service is receiving rave reviews from passengers. - May 01, 2015 - Preferred Limousine, LLC
Network of Supply Chain Women Announces AWESOME Legendary Leader Award Honorees 2015
AWESOME (Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain, Operations, Management and Education) announces the winners of its 2015 AWESOME Legendary Leadership (ALL) Award. The 2015 honorees are Beth Ford, Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer of Land O’Lakes and Debbie Lentz, Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Toys“R”Us, Inc. An award ceremony will take place at the AWESOME women’s supply chain leadership symposium on May 6-7 in New Brunswick, NJ. - April 30, 2015 - DSC Logistics
Donlen Ranks 61 on the 2015 InformationWeek Elite 100
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions, today announced that it ranked 61 on this year’s InformationWeek Elite 100 – a list of the top business technology innovators in the U.S. The full list can... - April 29, 2015 - Donlen
Donlen’s Amy Blaine to Lead Discussion at AFLA Mid-Year Forum
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions, has announced today that Donlen’s Amy Blaine, Vice President of Strategic Consulting, Analytics and Sustainability will lead the “Alternative Fuels &... - April 28, 2015 - Donlen
Third Party Logistics (3PL) Provider Sunset Transportation Expands Leadership Team, Craig Marton Joins as President and COO
St. Louis-based Sunset Transportation announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Craig Marton as president and COO. Sunset founder, Jim Williams, will become chairman and CEO. This new leadership appointment supports the third party logistics provider's double-digit growth over the last several years. It also positions Sunset to continue to benefit its customers with enhanced services and savings. - April 27, 2015 - Sunset Transportation
TruckerToTrucker.com Launches Scholarship Resource with Over 18k in Annual Awards
TruckerToTrucker.com today launches a scholarship resource to inform transportation workers and their families about the scholarship opportunities available in this industry. There are eight different scholarship programs totaling $18,000+ in annual award opportunities on the Trucker to Trucker... - April 25, 2015 - Trucker To Trucker
Moving Company Serving Burlington, VT, Improves Its Web Presence to Better Connect with Customers
For people and businesses moving into and out of the Burlington area, it should soon be much easier to locate the best packers and movers to assist with the job. Williston-based moving company Chase Moving and Storage, which has been in business since 1908, has partnered with the online marketing... - April 23, 2015 - Prospect Genius
DSI Warehouse Inc. Meets Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Standards
DSI Warehouse Inc. Receives the National Women's Business Enterprise Certification - April 21, 2015 - DSI Warehouse Inc.
A-Z Bus Sales Announces New School Bus Territory Sales Manager for Northeast and Central California
A-Z Bus Sales Appoints Tom Scheidt as Territory Sales Manager of New School Bus Sales in California. Tom will manage California's Northeast and Central Counties. - April 21, 2015 - A-Z Bus Sales
Pathway Moving Announces Trip to America Contest (Lucky Draw)
Pathway Moving Services, Yangon’s only American owned moving, removals and storage company, today announced their first ever contest, the prize being a 10-day trip to the United States of America. The contest begins today and is expected to create a lot of excitement in Yangon. - April 20, 2015 - Pathway Moving Services
Moving Company Serving Miami, FL, Implements Web Marketing to Reach More Local Residents
For people moving within, into, and out of the greater Miami area, finding the right movers and packers to help with the job should soon be much easier. Locally owned moving company Mark Anthony Moving, whose moving specialists have been assisting families and businesses with local and... - April 16, 2015 - Prospect Genius
ParkingWale Mobile App Coming to Rescue of Bengaluru City & Traffic
If movies, rails, flights, cabs, auto's etc. can be booked online, then why not parking slots? - April 15, 2015 - JustPark Parking Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. Hires New Director of Sales for Their Commercial & Transit Division
Karl Esguerra is appointed new Director of Commercial & Transit Sales at A-Z Bus Sales, Colton California. - April 14, 2015 - A-Z Bus Sales
New Website, How to Reduce Diesel Regeneration Cycles – ReduceRegens.com
In 2007, Diesel Engine manufacturers were required to reduce the output of Carbon Dioxide 50% and Particulate matter 90% on all diesel engines. This addition has caused a major increase in maintenance. - April 11, 2015 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
A1 Taxis Offered Lowest Fare Policy for Airport Transfer and Executive Travel Services All Over UK
A1 Taxis the most trusted and reliable taxi firm in Huddersfield area announces lowest fares on airport transfer and executive travel services. - April 09, 2015 - A1 taxis
Air Charter Service Moves to Larger Office Space in RXR Plaza
Leading global aircraft charter provider, Air Charter Service, Inc. (ACS), has recently moved its North American headquarters to Long Island’s premier office building, RXR Plaza. The modern high-rise is ACS’s fourth New York office since establishing its U.S. presence just over a decade... - April 09, 2015 - Air Charter Service, Inc.
Carbinite Dyno Traction Enhancement Significantly Reduces Wheel Slip for More Accurate Pulls
Carbinite Metal Coatings has developed a revolutionary traction enhancement process that can be applied on site with minimal down time. - April 04, 2015 - Carbinite Metal Coatings