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Research Finds Continued Growth of Design-Build in United States
“The growing use of design-build is not surprising,” says Lisa Washington, CEO/Executive Director of DBIA. “Throughout the last five years, and even through the recession, we’ve seen a large increase in demand for information and training on design-build best practices. Owners from all sectors have been turning to design-build delivery because they recognize the inherent value it brings to any project in any sector of any size.” - June 30, 2014 - DBIA
Audi Denver Grand Opening Event
McDonald Automotive and Audi of America are proud to celebrate the grand opening of Audi Denver, a McDonald Family Dealership. - June 26, 2014 - Audi Denver
Motor Homes & Diesel Trucks Can Save Fuel Using Hydrogen – ECOFuelMaximizer
Summer is here and over the road Diesel owners are doing all they can to increase their MPG. - June 25, 2014 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com
ECO Fuel Maximizer ECO-7 Show a 10% Savings - 1,400 HP Caterpillar Marine Diesel Engine
Large Diesel Engine owners are always looking for a way to reduce fuel consumption. - June 17, 2014 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
Kool Pak LLC Appoints New Southern California Sales Representative
Kool Pak LLC, provider of temperature-controlled transportation and logistics services, names industry veteran Jim Updegraff as their Southern California Sales Representative to continue their growth in the California market. - June 17, 2014 - Kool Pak
The Frontier Airline Pilots Association (FAPA) Regains Certification as Exclusive Bargaining Representative for Pilots at Frontier Airlines
The Frontier Airline Pilots Association (FAPA) has regained certification as the exclusive bargaining representative for the pilots at Frontier Airlines. Nearly 90% of Frontier pilots participated in the election with 87% of voters casting ballots in favor of FAPA. The National Mediation Board... - June 17, 2014 - Frontier Airline Pilots Association
Rider Revenge App Launches on Apple Store, Aims to Stop Distracted Driving
NJ Tech Start-up Closes Crowd-Funding Round, Meets Development Milestones and Pursues Pilot City to Stop Distracted Driving. - June 16, 2014 - Rider Revenge
Viewpoints Industry TV to Report on Interstate Highways on an Upcoming Segment
Viewpoints Industry TV will look at an old urban myth that may or may not have some basis in fact. - June 13, 2014 - Viewpoints Industry TV
Arkansas Public Fleet Managers Association Announces 2014-2015 Chapter Officers; Conference Presentations Posted to Website
APFMA announces 2014-2015 chapter officers and updates its website with conference presentations. - June 13, 2014 - APFMA
Viewpoints Industry TV Investigates the Safety of Elevators on an Upcoming Segment
Viewpoints Industry TV reports a truly frightening high-speed elevator ride -- upbound. - June 12, 2014 - Viewpoints Industry TV
National Minority Trucking Association to Host Nationwide Seminar Series for Minority Trucking Members
The National Minority Trucking Association (NMTA) and Truckers Against Trafficking partner to educate truckers, owners/operators and carriers on how to start their own trucking business and how to help stop trafficking. Together they are making a difference! - June 12, 2014 - National Minority Trucking Association
Parking Management Services Launches 2014 Summer Promo - Best Valet Parking Service Rates for Businesses in Los Angeles & Orange County Looking for Parking Attendants
The 2014 Summer Promo is here, and for a limited time, businesses in Los Angeles and Orange County can take advantage of Parking Management Services and their industry Best Service Rates for parking attendants and valet parking services. - June 07, 2014 - Parking Management Services of America
ADOMANI Debuts a Converted All-Electric School Bus Fueled by Solar
The Gilroy Unified School District and ADOMANI teamed up to convert a 2007 50-passenger, type-D, diesel Blue Bird® school bus into an all-electric. The bus was unveiled at a ceremony in Gilroy on Tuesday, May 27 by Mayor Don Gage and the repower project team. The Gilroy Unified School District... - June 05, 2014 - ADOMANI
Silver State Trailways Develops Doyle, CA to Las Vegas, NV Line Run; New Intercity Fixed Route Will Extend Public Transportation Service in Nevada
Silver State Trailways launches intercity bus service between Doyle, CA and Las Vegas, NV. - June 05, 2014 - Trailways
New Developments in Europe’s Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy to be Highlighted on World Environment Day in Brussels
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, will highlight new developments in Europe’s on-going transition to a low-carbon economy on World Environment Day, 5 June, in Brussels this week. A Climate-KIC delegation will discuss innovative technologies and new opportunities for European collaboration to confront the climate change challenge in a series of roundtable discussions and workshops. - June 04, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Matthews Unveils Unique Rubber Marking Ink Jet System for the Tire Industry
Matthews Marking Systems, a leading manufacturer of marking and coding products, has developed a unique ink jet printing system designed specifically for rubber marking and the tire industry. The new ink jet system features an ink jet controller, one or two 8000+ Series drop on demand print heads,... - June 03, 2014 - Matthews Marking Systems
Limousine Service in Wayne, NJ, Launches Web Site, Stands Apart from Other Local SMBs
Local limousine company "Ambassador Limo of New Jersey" partners with "Prospect Genius" to bring comprehensive transportation services to Wayne, NJ and beyond. - June 01, 2014 - Prospect Genius
The Evolution of Electric Bicycle Design & Technology. Industry Review by Top Secret EV a Leader in Light Electric Vehicle Technologies.
Today's e-bikes are svelte and stealth, but that has not always been the case. Let's take a look back at the design history of electric bicycles. - May 23, 2014 - Top Secret EV
Maharajas's Express Early Bird Offer
The icing on the cake is that Early Bird offer can be combined with the existing offer of providing redeemable vouchers of USD 250 per guest to those booking directly with IRCTC or booking online at www.the-maharajas.com - May 23, 2014 - Maharajas Express
Climate-KIC Commences Israel Tour for Cleantech Entrepreneurs
12 of Europe’s most promising cleantech start-ups to explore business opportunities in one of world’s biggest hotbeds for climate innovation. - May 22, 2014 - Climate-KIC
NAFA's 2014 Institute & Expo Reports Largest Fleet Manager Attendance in Fleet Industry
Attendee numbers confirm that NAFA's annual conference, the Institute & Expo (I&E) remains the leader in education and exposition. - May 22, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Car Service in Albany, NY, Looks to the Internet to Reach Growing Population of Online Consumers
Local car service, Baby Malcolm's Concierge, partners up with the SEO experts at 'Prospect Genius' to bring superior transportation & convenience services to the greater Albany, NY area. - May 16, 2014 - Prospect Genius
Global4PL Names Kenny Choi VP of Customs Brokerage Operations
Global4PL, a leader in integrated logistics solutions, customs brokerage, and trade law, announces the appointment of Kenny Choi as Vice President of Customs Brokerage Operations for Global4PL. Sergio Retamal, Global4PL Chairman and CEO, made the announcement today. "Global4PL’s... - May 15, 2014 - Global4PL
Saint-Goban's Rulon® J Polymer Material Used as Supporting Role in Bogie of New 7000 Series Trains in Washington DC
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Rulon® J sliding elements will be utilized on the bogie of the newest 7000 series trains in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Manufactured by an industrial company in Japan whose expertise includes land, sea, and air transportation systems, the 7000 series cars are... - May 15, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
What's New at Think and Do?
Changes and updates to personal assistant, house manager, and housekeeping services for Dexter, Michigan company Think and Do Partners. - May 13, 2014 - Think and Do Partners, LLC
Dana Air Launches New Facebook Application for Reservations
Offering Customers the Ability to Book, Reserve and Fly in the Smartest Way Possible - May 09, 2014 - Dana Airlines Ltd.
Flight for Life to Support St. Jude's Children's Hospital Landing at Morristown Airport in New Jersey - Sunday Morning, May 18, 2014
The concept behind the Flight For Life is an around the world trip in a private airplane with the hope of bringing awareness to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and to raise money to support the services they provide to children around the world. - May 06, 2014 - Davalyn Corporation
RPAMS to Debut Two All New Innovative Vehicle Systems During SOFIC
RP Advanced Mobile Systems (RPAMS) and World of Powersports, Inc will be exhibiting at SOFIC 2014 in Tampa from 20-22 May, 2014. Included in the exhibit will be two innovative vehicle systems developed by RPAMS along with end to end sustainment and training solutions from World of Powersports. - May 04, 2014 - MilitaryAtv.com
NAFA Announces Formation of Government Affairs Committee at 2014 Institute & Expo
NAFA's Government Affairs Committee will prioritize the issues facing NAFA members, drafting position statements and developing strategies to ensure that fleet's voice is heard and that it has meaningful, positive impact. - May 03, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Capita Announce Details of Their Road Maintenance and Improvement Conference - 24th June 2014, Central London
The Road Maintenance and Improvement Conference provides an opportunity for strategic thinkers to discuss how to plan your road maintenance strategy and use the additional £140 million in Government funding set aside to help repair roads worst hit by weather damage. - May 02, 2014 - Capita Conferences
NAFA Congratulates Florida Power & Light’s Win of Prestigious EPA Award
FPL Fleet Services Manager, NAFA President Claude Masters, CAFM, accepts award with In-Home Technologies and Electric Vehicles Director Brian Hanrahan. - April 27, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
E-Z Rent-A-Car Celebrates 20 Years with Brand New Website and Giveaways
E-Z Rent-A-Car has been providing travelers with the best value in current model year rental cars and customer service since 1994. This year, E-Z Rent-A-Car is celebrating its 20-Year Anniversary. They are determined to share their enthusiasm with their fans and loyal customers by kicking the year... - April 24, 2014 - E-Z Rent A Car
Catena Inc. Partners with Cognitect, Inc.; Collaboration Will Develop and Deploy Catena’s Cold Chain Visibility and Data Analytics Platform
According to recent data from computer network EPCglobal, perishable suppliers ship more than 5 billion pallets of temperature-sensitive produce, pharmaceutical and bio-medical products valued at $2.6 trillion per year. This cold chain transportation marketplace is fragmented with information... - April 23, 2014 - Catena, Inc
Cameron W. Dauer Named Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Cameron W. Dauer, of Weatherford, Texas, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Commercial Transportation. - April 15, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Ontario Parking Systems Ltd. Announce Sliding Gates in Toronto that Adhere to Current Industry Safety Standards
Toronto, ON Ontario Parking Systems Ltd. has just announced that they provide sliding gates for Toronto clients that adhere to the current industry safety standards. These sliding gates in Toronto include models from TYMETAL which is a reliable and trusted manufacturer of sliding gates for... - April 13, 2014 - Ontario Parking Systems Ltd.
DiMora Motorcar Introduces Vicci 6.2 Convertible
Combining 21st Century automotive technology with classic 1930s styling and flair, the sporty Vicci 6.2 Convertible is now on the street turning heads wherever it goes. Soon to come out is the DiMora Vicci 6.2 Coupe and to follow the DiMora Adina two seater. Original artwork and a 24-karat gold firewall adorn the first Vicci 6.2 Convertible. - April 10, 2014 - DiMora Motorcar
GoRail Supports New Operation Lifesaver Pedestrian and Driver Safety Campaign
“See Tracks? Think Train!” Campaign Takes Aim at Risky Behavior Around Railroad Tracks - April 10, 2014 - GoRail
Innovation Direct™ Set to Represent Perez Specialty Jet Pack Invention to Potential Licensees
An innovative new product designed to serve as an essential and potentially life-saving device in times of emergency, the Perez Specialty Jet Pack, has been developed by Esteban Perez of Los Angeles, California. The invention's unique design insures that rescue missions can take place with greater... - April 10, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
FltPlan Now Integrated with X-Plane 10 Flight Simulator Software
FltPlan, the largest flight planning service in North America, is now integrated with Laminar Research's X-Plane 10 personal flight simulator software. Pilots will have an enhanced X-Plane experience with the same tools they would be using in the air. In addition, pilots have the ability to... - April 05, 2014 - FltPlan
AIMS, Inc. Partners with RINAlliance to Offer RIN Management Solutions for Petroleum Marketers
AIMS, Inc. announced today a partnership with RINAlliance, Inc., a leading provider of renewable fuel blending compliance software services. This partnership offers AIMS’ clients value-added services which deliver clear solutions designed specifically for a marketer’s business... - April 05, 2014 - AIMS, Inc.
Limousine Service in Downey, CA, Sets Itself Apart from Other SMBs with New Web Site Launch
With help from the online marketing specialists at Prospect Genius, VIP Transportation Services is making the move toward greater Web visibility and accessibility. - April 05, 2014 - Prospect Genius
Donlen Kicks Off 50th Year Celebration
Events honoring the milestone begin at NAFA 2014. - April 04, 2014 - Donlen
Daniel Levine: The Drone is Taking Over
The trends expert is tracking developments in unmanned transport. - April 03, 2014 - Daniel Levine
NAFA Announces Finalists for 2014 Fleet Excellence Awards
Winners will be announced during the Second Annual Fleet Excellence Awards Gala on Tuesday, April 8 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN during NAFA's annual conference. - March 30, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA Conducting Energy Briefing in DC, Meeting with Congressional Staff
A live webcast of the briefing will be broadcast Tuesday, April 1, from 8:30 am to 10 am in the Capitol Visitor Center Auditorium. - March 29, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
AeroGroup is Contracted to Provide Expertise and Services for Possible Acquisition and Re-Transfer of F-16 Aircraft and F-16 Pilot Training
AeroGroup is contracted by Aero Enterprises to provide expertise and services for efforts to assist (subject to approval of the U.S. Government) in proposals for the possible acquisition and re-transfer of F-16 aircraft and F-16 Pilot Training for the Czech Air Force and Slovak Air Force. - March 28, 2014 - AeroGroup
20 Year Old Localization Company, Jonckers, Announces the Appointment of David Ashton as the New Vice President of Client Solutions
Jonckers is pleased to announce the appointment of David Ashton as the new company Vice President of Client Solutions. Ashton will be charged with the task of leading a consultative selling organization and creating innovative service and technology solutions for clients. Jonckers, a prominent... - March 27, 2014 - Jonckers
Blue Bird Limo Announces New Spring/Summer Fleet and Specials
Blue Bird Limousine is pleased to announce their new fleet of luxury limos and unique ground transportation vehicles just in time for the 2014 Spring and Summer social season. After one of the harshest winters on record, the northeast is ready to welcome some sunshine and warmer weather. Blue Bird... - March 27, 2014 - Blue Bird Limousine
Seon and RedSpeed® Partner to Offer End-to-End Stop-Arm Camera Solution for School Buses
Seon Design Inc. and RedSpeed® USA are pleased to announce that they have completed a partnership agreement to offer an end-to-end stop-arm violation enforcement solution to the school bus market. The joint solution will combine the strengths of Seon as the world’s #1 provider of mobile... - March 26, 2014 - Seon Design Inc.
Mobile Awareness Introduces YardTRAQ, Facility-Based Truck TPMS
Mobile Awareness, LLC, releases YardTRAQ™, a truck TPMS yard monitoring system that also works with MobileTRAQ™ Vue. - March 26, 2014 - Mobile Awareness, LLC