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WK Dickson Welcomes Senior Project Manager to Airport Group
WK Dickson is pleased to announce the addition of Kenneth "Bud" Hawk, PE, as the firm’s newest Senior Project Manager for the Airport Group. Bud is a registered professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry. His impressive body of work spans the... - June 07, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Charter a Helicopter for Summer Events Says LuxuryJets Ltd
UK-based LuxuryJets says that whether planning to attend Royal Ascot, the British Grand Prix or a Summer Festival, chartering a helicopter is the way to go. - June 07, 2013 - Luxury Jets Ltd
ATC Freightliner Group Expands North Texas Services
The Around The Clock Freightliner Group, LLC, has chosen Howe, Texas for their newest branch location by acquiring Diamond Service Center. John Miciotto, the President & CEO of the Around The Clock Freightliner Group, stated, “We continue to expand the ATC Group’s support services... - June 01, 2013 - The Around The Clock Freightliner Group, LLC
TransGuardian.com Offers New Industrial Pricing with USPS Priority Mail
High-volume shippers can now enjoy significant savings using USPS Priority Mail with Industrial Pricing through TransGuardian. This program enables any business to save up to 50% on shipments sent via commercial carriers by 2-day, 3-day, and ground residential services. It is especially advantageous for e-Retailers. - May 31, 2013 - TransGuardian, Inc.
TransGuardian.com Releases First and Only Multi-Carrier Mobile Shipping App
TransGuardian.com, the world leader in online insured parcel shipping, is releasing the first and only multi-carrier shipping app for Android and iOS mobile devices at the JCK Las Vegas Trade Show, May 31-June 3, 2013. The app makes all the power of TransGuardian’s software available to... - May 31, 2013 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Star Shuttle & Charter Wins San Antonio Pre-K 4 SA Transportation Contract
Star Shuttle & Charter of San Antonio, TX is proud to have won the exclusive contract with the City of San Antonio for their new Pre-Kindergarten program. Pre-K 4 SA is designed to improve Pre-K education for 4 year olds citywide. Star Shuttle looks forward to supporting this initiative through their transportation partnership, and is proud to be an essential component in the improvement of their community’s educational system. - May 28, 2013 - Star Shuttle & Charter
Ghana Ministry of Health Receives Mobile Clinics for Specialist Patient Outreach Services
Odulair LLC, the world’s leading provider of advanced mobile health clinics and mobile medical vehicles today announced that the Company has completed the first delivery of 18 Specialist Outreach medical vehicles to the Ministry of Health, Republic of Ghana in Africa, as part of the Odulair... - May 25, 2013 - Odulair, LLC
Chapman Freeborn Australia Secures Hercules Aircraft Lease Deal
World's leading air cargo charter broker, Chapman Freeborn, has positioned a L382 Hercules aircraft in Brisbane for both international and domestic airlift operations. - May 24, 2013 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
St. Louis-Based Logistics Leader, Sunset Transportation, Opens New Branch Offices
Sunset Transportation, a third-party logistics company (3PL), has opened two new branch offices this past month. The first office is located in Grand Haven, MI, and the second office is located in Chicago, IL. This is a first for Sunset, and these branch offices will continue to grow and expand the... - May 22, 2013 - Sunset Transportation
ClearTrack Information Network Named a 2013 Top 100 Logistics IT Provider
ClearTrack Information Network, a leading provider of comprehensive, interactive supply chain software and services for the consumer retail industry, today announced that it has been named by Inbound Logistics magazine as a 2013 Top 100 Logistics Information (IT) Company. “ClearTrack was... - May 17, 2013 - ClearTrack Information Network
CTM Mobility Scooters Available at UrbanScooters.com
CTM mobility scooters are now available at the UrbanScooters.com Marketplace, including the HS-125 Mini, HS-290 4-Wheel Micro and the CTM HS-320 Three Wheel Scooter. - May 17, 2013 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
tti Launches New Mobile Video Camera for Trucking Fleets to Increase Safety and Protect Against Litigation - the Buddy BX1500 Pro
tti (Burnaby, Canada) a leading supplier of in-vehicle digital video surveillance technology for the trucking fleet industry, today unveiled a versatile onboard video surveillance and driver behavior modification system – the Buddy BX1500 Pro. - May 14, 2013 - TTI
Seon Adds New 13-Channel Mobile DVR with Support for High-Definition Bus Camera
Seon introduces the Explorer® DX-HD digital video recorder, a 13-channel bus camera recording system that provides absolute reliability with the clearest image quality to date. - May 14, 2013 - Seon Design Inc.
Paramount Business Jets Addresses Pros and Cons of "Empty Legs"
Space Available on Repositioning Flights May Offer Good Deals, with Caveats - May 10, 2013 - Paramount Business Jets
Chapman Freeborn Celebrates 40 Years of Aircraft Chartering
The leading aircraft charter broker in the world turns 40 this May! - May 09, 2013 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
Accutrac Launches Enhanced, Yet Simplified, Financing Solutions for Truckers
Accutrac’s flat fee factoring for trucking and transportation companies, like its name implies, is a simplified form of factoring where the fee is quoted upfront, all in. - May 08, 2013 - Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.
"Privileged World Travel Club, Inc." Announces the Planning to Implement Specially Designed Travel Packages to Receive Chinese Tourists in 9 US Cities
Highly Beneficial and Profitable Contract with Chinese Travel Operators. - May 06, 2013 - Privileged World Travel Club, Inc.
Zysco Launches Pro Moving Planner: Innovative IOS App for Reallocation and Moving Projects
Pro Moving Planner is the easiest way to manage any business or personal reallocation ventures. Users will be able to manage all the activities, visualize their new place, and keep their budget in check as they begin moving. - May 04, 2013 - Zysco
SmartTruckRoute Truck Routing App Now Offers 3D View Expands Service to UK, and Australia
TeleType continues to develop their SmartTruckRoute cloud based routing for commercial drivers by adding a 3D map view to their Android based truck routing and navigation service. In addition to the U.S.A. and Canada, the app now supports Mexico, U.K., and Australia. The new Android release also displays building outlines in 3D providing the driver with a pleasant display of the area and enhancing situational awareness. - May 02, 2013 - TeleType Co.
Randall-Reilly Completes Overhaul of Pro Trucker Website
Randall-Reilly, the leading publishing entity for the trucking industry, has completed an extensive overhaul of its interactive recruiting website, Pro Trucker Online, as part a company-wide rebranding. - May 02, 2013 - Pro Trucker Online
RED Express Initiates Web-Based Booking and Tracking in the Domestic Express Industry
RED Express is here to modernize the Express Industry with its Web-based Booking Technology & Tracking Solutions that provides Real Time Information to the customer. - May 02, 2013 - RED Express
Taxi Taxi Launches as North Carolina’s First Hybrid Transportation Service in Greater Raleigh
New Taxi Company Transforms Options for Riders in Capital City with Brand-New Hybrid Car Fleet, Smartphone App, Cameras, Rear Credit Card Machines - May 01, 2013 - Taxi Taxi
Ramey Kemp & Associates Would Like to Congratulate Mr. Carl Hultgren, P.E., PTOE
Ramey Kemp & Associates, Inc. (RKA) would like to congratulate Mr. Carl Hultgren, P.E., PTOE on becoming a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE). To obtain this designation, Mr. Hultgren successfully completed a rigorous 6-hour exam accredited by the National Commission for Certifying... - April 24, 2013 - Ramey Kemp & Associates, Inc.
American Dream Limousine Introduces Summer Entertainment Limousine Packages
American Dream Limousine has introduced new summer entertainment limousine packages in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland. A quality limousine provider for over 25 years, American Dream Limousine is now offering its fleet of luxury Lincoln stretch limos, stretch SUV's, and passenger vans to enjoy the boisterous mixture of summer entertainment. - April 20, 2013 - American Dream Limousine
National Research Program Would Alert Drivers to Available Parking Slots on Interstate Corridors
Truckers looking for increasingly hard to find parking spaces may be getting some help from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) and the U.S. Department of Transportation. ATRI is working with multiple partners to test a new system for truck parking management, according to Dan... - April 20, 2013 - Pegasus TransTech
Your Friendly Movers, Now Expanding Territory to Include All of NE Ohio
Your Friendly Movers is a family owned company now offering Moving Help services to all of NE Ohio. - April 13, 2013 - Your Friendly Movers
Trailways’ 2013 Conference Recap: Charter Program Officially Launched
At the 2013 Trailways Stockholders Meeting & Conference held last month in San Diego, CA, the corporation officially launched a Trailways Charter Sales Program, marking a new era in the history of the organization. The new Trailways Charter Program offers one-stop shopping for customers who... - April 10, 2013 - Trailways
Park Plus Long Term Parking Facility Opens at Westchester County Airport in NY
Beginning today travelers will have an affordable, convenient and luxurious parking option when they fly from Westchester County Airport. - April 10, 2013 - Park Plus Airport Parking
Scottsdale Car Service Prom Limousine Ride
Book a ride with Scottsdale Car Service for Prom. - April 08, 2013 - Scottsdale Car Service
CNG One Source Inc. of Pennsylvania Acquires Emission Solutions Inc. of McKinney, Texas
CNG One Source Inc. of Pennsylvania recently acquired Emission Solutions Inc of McKinney, Texas. For years Emission Solutions Inc has been the leader in natural gas vehicle technology for medium and heavy duty trucks. CNG (compressed natural gas) and LNG (liquefied natural gas) are the future... - April 05, 2013 - CNG One Source
Golden Technologies Mobility Scooters Now Available at UrbanScooters.com
Golden Technologies Mobility Scooters are available for purchase at the UrbanScooters.com Marketplace, including the Alante Sport, Buzzaround Lite and Companion 3-wheel, and much more. - April 05, 2013 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Seon Announces "Get Your Fleet Up to Speed" Promotion for 2013
Get a free 40” flat screen TV or laptop with the purchase of 20 or more mobile DVR systems, high-definition cameras, SmartReach® wireless solutions, or vMax® Live Plus real-time fleet tracking software. - April 05, 2013 - Seon Design Inc.
TransGuardian Pays $46,000 Small Parcel Claim
Aaron J. Spicker, a Los Angeles Diamond Dealer and member of the Diamond Club of the West Coast, Inc., shipped a parcel through TransGuardian (www.transguardian.com) to a recipient in San Francisco. The contents were two diamonds insured in transit for $46,000. The tracking record showed a good... - April 01, 2013 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Easibook.com Supports Jom Balik Undi Campaign: Offers Low Bus Fares for Malaysians Abroad
Jom Balik Undi Collaborates with Easibook.com to offer low bus fares to help the Malaysians abroad to travel back home for the upcoming election. - March 27, 2013 - Easibook.com Pte Ltd
Leader Among Removal Companies, Bournes Rebranding to Build on Over a Century of Industry Experience
Leading UK experts for residential and commercial removals solutions, Bournes has just announced the beginning of a company rebranding phase. The organisation’s rebranding campaign has already begun with the creation of a newly designed website and will continue with the formation of four... - March 24, 2013 - Bournes
European Airline Passengers Flying High with Enhanced Legal Rights
SQ Law Group, European Law Firm, Outlines Key Changes Due in 2015 - March 23, 2013 - SQ Law
Airport Shuttle and Taxi Service in Westchester, NY, Hires SEO Firm to Boost Web Marketing
Thanks to a new partnership with local online marketing firm Prospect Genius, locally owned car service Rye Taxi & Airport Service, Inc. is working to improve its Web presence. - March 22, 2013 - Rye Taxi & Airport Service, Inc.
Chapman Freeborn and Lufthansa Cargo Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
World's leading aircraft charter broker Chapman Freeborn has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Lufthansa Cargo. - March 22, 2013 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
Ramey Kemp & Associates Sponsors Regional Transportation Alliance 2013 Transportation Breakfast
Ramey Kemp & Associates, Inc. (RKA) is pleased to be a patron sponsor of the Regional Transportation Alliance 2013 Transportation Breakfast. The breakfast will be held at the Renaissance Raleigh Hotel on Thursday March 21st from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. NC Secretary of Transportation Tony Tata... - March 20, 2013 - Ramey Kemp & Associates, Inc.
American Trailer & Storage, Inc. Named Reintnouer Dealer
American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S), a full service semi-trailer and container rental and sales company announced that it become a dealer for the Reitnouer brand of aluminum flatbed semi-trailers. - March 15, 2013 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Cooks Removals Establishes Brand Leadership Among UK Removal Companies with Factory Removals Services
One of Surrey’s most prominent removal companies for seamless property removals, Cooks Removals has announced that they are now offering factory removals services for their clients across Guildford, Sussex and Surrey. The company’s new factory removals services are designed to... - March 15, 2013 - Cooks Removals
Global Jet Sales Names OrientSKYs as Its Exclusive Representative for Asia
OrientSKYs will be able to immediately offer Asian private jet buyers and sellers access to Global Jet Sales suite of services: a well-rounded exclusive inventory, appraisal services, proprietary research and marketing and a specialized and experienced staff to facilitate Asian private jet sales and acquisitions. - March 14, 2013 - OrientSKYs
Joe Dalum Named President of the Green Truck Association
Looks Forward to Serving the GTA in This Important Time of Green Technology Growth - March 13, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Customer Effective Client Recognized by Microsoft for Outstanding Business Achievements with the 2013 Dynamic Business Award: Enterprise
CSX Transportation honored for outstanding accomplishments using Microsoft Dynamics CRM. - March 13, 2013 - Customer Effective Inc.
LithSafe Contracted by EPA to Protect Lithium Ion Test Facilities
The US Environmental Protection Agency has contracted LithSafe to develop lithium ion battery test chambers, design emergency response protocols, and create staff emergency training for their NVFEL test facilities. As seen with the recent Boeing 787 incident (among others), lithium (ion) batteries can present a substantial fire hazard. The EPA has deemed it necessary to protect its facilities and workers. These facilities test lithium ion batteries for use in electric and hybrid vehicles. - March 12, 2013 - LithFire-X, LLC
OrientSKYs and Beijing Airlines Form Strategic Partnership
OrientSKYs, a fast-growing private jet charter network with head offices located in Bangkok, Thailand, announces that it has entered into a strategic business alliance with Beijing Airlines (formerly Air China Business Jet). “Not only will this agreement give OrientSKYs’ international... - March 12, 2013 - OrientSKYs
SmartTruckRoute Cloud Based Routing for Commercial Drivers Expands Service from North America to Include UK
TeleType has expanded its cloud based truck routing service to include the U.K. The SmartTruckRoute service began in the U.S. a year ago and now supports the 50 U.S. States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, and the UK for both Android phones and tablets as well as the iPhone and the iPad. TeleType... - March 09, 2013 - TeleType Co.
Stewart Sponsors Regional Transportation Alliance 2013 Transportation Breakfast
North Carolina Engineering and Landscape Architecture Firm Supports Future Mobility for Triangle Area - March 09, 2013 - Stewart
Aviation Continuing Education Partners with IFBOA to Provide Online Aviation Ground Safety Training
Aviation Continuing Education, Inc. announces a partnership with the IFBOA to provide all facets of required training for FBO’s and associated companies. According to Jay Shanley, President of ACE, “Partnering with the IFBOA will provide a large and rapidly growing number of aviation... - March 06, 2013 - Aviation Continuing Education, Inc.
New Ballast Plow Innovating the Railroad Industry
Montana Hydraulics has changed the way railroad track and ballast covers America's ground. The versatile Helena, Montana industrial manufacturer has unveiled their newly designed Bi-Directional Ballast Plow and handed the railroad industry its most revolutionary innovation in years. "Here at... - March 02, 2013 - Montana Hydraulics LLC